S2 Episode 8: IVF Egg Retrieval, Embryo Development & PGT-A Testing
Episode description
In today's episode, I continue breaking down my IVF journey focusing on my egg retrieval experience. This part of the process was probably the biggest emotional roller coaster, having to wait anxiously by the phone in the days following the egg retrieval to find out how many embryos we would be able to freeze.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
03:57 The Morning Of The Egg Retrieval
06:38 Fears Before Egg Retrieval
07:45 Egg Retrieval Procedure
10:38 How I Was Feeling Post Egg Retrieval
11:53 Partner's Role During Egg Retrieval
12:45 Receiving Disappointing News
15:49 Recovery Process
18:00 Fresh vs Frozen Embryo Transfer
19:21 What is PGT-A Testing?
22:45 Daily Updates On Fertilized Eggs & Embryo Development
32:00 PGT-A Results & Embryo Grading
36:31 Closing
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