So today was the big egg collection (ec) day! We arrived at the clinic at about 7.30am this morning and got taken straight to my ‘recovery’ room. There I was gowned up and ready to go. The night before I had followed instructions and taken my nail varnish off my feet only to be told that I could keep my socks on???

I have to say all the staff were super friendly and really helpful. They really put me at ease and once taken into the operating theatre answered my 100 questions before I was put to sleep!

Before I knew it I was coming round in a small room and felt a little woosy but ok! A lovely nurse was with me and made sure I was ok. My blood pressure was a little low and I was in pain so they gave me some more drugs. Once I was a little more awake they took me back to my room where G was waiting for me. I didnt feel too bad and was given a cup of tea and biccies to eat (I stole the bourbons :o) ) to try and make me feel a little more settled (I had the shakes). Then I wasnt allowed to go until I had been for a wee. Not an easy task when you have been nil by mouth since midnight!! I drunk a pint of water and sat waiting for it to happen. I finally went about an hour later and boy did it hurt! The embryologist came to see us and explained that we have six good eggs and the sperm was of good quality so she was really hopeful. She was lovely and its nice to know our potential babies are in good hands.

The journey home from Oxford seemed to take forever and every bump aggrevated my sore tummy.

Not long after coming home the strong medication they gave me wore off and I was left reeling. It really is exruciating. I went to bed and tried to sleep all afternoon. Every time I go to the loo its really painful all over again.

I had a lovely little sainsburys bag on the doorstep which had a DVD, magazine and choccies in - thank you so much - its so lovely to know I have such thoughtful friends.

So tonight I am off to bed, wishing for good things as we wait to hear in the morning how many (if any) have fertilised.

Tonight I want to be selfish and want to wish for good things for us. Maybe one of those six eggs is our baby.

Thank you for all the phone calls, texts, tweets and emails tonight - I feel very loved.

Cagney I hope your voice returns.

Love

Me xxxxxxxx