Anyone doing FET/IVF in Jan 2013 till everyone's BFP (Everyone Welcome)

[Sweetness_87]

Ali- yea I'm with the other ladies 3 on day three. And it only takes one.

 

[~Brandy~]

I would surely do 3 for 3 and give them all the best chance

 

[alicatt]

Bluebell.. I'm glad you are feeling better today, my FS is the same with respect to doing a day 3 or 5, it depends on quantity and quality. I've always had quantity this it the first time I haven't.

I think we'll transfer 2 or 3 on Tuesday. It will depend on the quality of the embryos on day 3. If they are all doing well I may save one and freeze it on day 3 or see if it can make it to day 5, then just transfer 2. If they are all mediocre I may transfer all 3. Guess we'll see what we have come Tuesday.

Look what I saw on my front lawn as I went out to run an errand! It was a stork (well it looks like one)!

 

[Sandy83]

Ali, the only advice I would give is go with your gut feeling fx'd all the way for you. The "stork" could be a sign!!!!!!! Xx

 

[Em260]

Ali- I would do 3 on day 3 too. Or 2 if they are looking really good. Keeping fingers crossed for you!

 

[Mells54]

Ali, I had 10 fertilize, but by day 3 things weren't looking as good as I hoped. The RE transferred the best 2 on day 3 with a small hope I would have any to freeze. Well, I'm pregnant with twins and 3 made it to the freeze on day 5 as blasts. So my advice, try not too worry to much right now. A couple of days can make a huge difference in this process. I have everything crossed for you! The stork is also a good sign...he is checking his future route!

 

[L4hope]

Bluebell what a scary experience for you at retrieval!! I'm sorry you had to go through that and for your oh too. I think sometimes we forget what we are putting our bodies through. I'm glad you are feeling better and taking the time to recooperate. I had a similar experience with my labor and delivery with developing preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I thought the same thing, I didn't go through all of this to die having a baby. But the feeling goes way and you think you'd go through anything just to have a little one. Rest up and the new year will be here before you know it to transfer your embies!

Ali, how frustrating it can be when things don't go as expected! But sounds like you are taking the right perspective. I transferred my last three as well, not the best of the bunch, and have my lo now. Fingers crossed this is it for you!

 

[Bluebell bun]

The hospital just phoned with an update. She said all 6 were still growing but 2 were "top quality" ( I hope she wasn't just trying to be nice!) and they have made the decision to freeze these 2 today. The other 4 are going to be cultured until day 5 and see if there is anything else worth freezing. She said there was some discussion about leaving them all until day5 but personally I feel this is the right choice they have made. I would rather know that at least we have two and this at least gives us a chance with a FET in the new yr. It would be awful to lose them all.
Thanks L4 for your kind words and all the other ladies for their support, it means a lot to me xx

 

[alicatt]

The hospital just phoned with an update. She said all 6 were still growing but 2 were "top quality" ( I hope she wasn't just trying to be nice!) and they have made the decision to freeze these 2 today. The other 4 are going to be cultured until day 5 and see if there is anything else worth freezing. She said there was some discussion about leaving them all until day5 but personally I feel this is the right choice they have made. I would rather know that at least we have two and this at least gives us a chance with a FET in the new yr. It would be awful to lose them all.
Thanks L4 for your kind words and all the other ladies for their support, it means a lot to me xx

Sounds like a good plan Bluebell! I'll be making a similar decision tomorrow. Hopefully my embryos are doing as well as yours!

 

[FirstTry]

The hospital just phoned with an update. She said all 6 were still growing but 2 were "top quality" ( I hope she wasn't just trying to be nice!) and they have made the decision to freeze these 2 today. The other 4 are going to be cultured until day 5 and see if there is anything else worth freezing. She said there was some discussion about leaving them all until day5 but personally I feel this is the right choice they have made. I would rather know that at least we have two and this at least gives us a chance with a FET in the new yr. It would be awful to lose them all.
Thanks L4 for your kind words and all the other ladies for their support, it means a lot to me xx

That does sound like a smart plan of action. Fingers crossed that this will result in your forever baby

 

[FirstTry]

Ali: I hope everything goes well with your embies and your transfer!

 

[alicatt]

I got a call from my FS this morning, we're down to 1 embryo
My eggs have really bitten the dust! From 6 to almost noting in a year.
So sad
We're going to transfer the one we have, that appears to be going strong.
I'm going to keep the faith.

 

[MoBaby]

Ali soo sorry!! Transfer tomorrow then??

 

[alicatt]

Ali soo sorry!! Transfer tomorrow then??

Yes, and if it fails, I have the 2 from my last cycle for a hail mary in the new year.

 

[holdontohope]

I'm so sorry Ali!!! I hope everything goes smoothly for your transfer tomorrow

 

[holdontohope]

The hospital just phoned with an update. She said all 6 were still growing but 2 were "top quality" ( I hope she wasn't just trying to be nice!) and they have made the decision to freeze these 2 today. The other 4 are going to be cultured until day 5 and see if there is anything else worth freezing. She said there was some discussion about leaving them all until day5 but personally I feel this is the right choice they have made. I would rather know that at least we have two and this at least gives us a chance with a FET in the new yr. It would be awful to lose them all.
Thanks L4 for your kind words and all the other ladies for their support, it means a lot to me xx

I hope you are feeling better

 

[holdontohope]

I have a question...

When I go to do a FET, will I get to choose how many embryos to thaw?

 

[alicatt]

I have a question...

When I go to do a FET, will I get to choose how many embryos to thaw?

It depends on how they were frozen. Mine were frozen in pairs, so I have to thaw them in pairs. If you had them frozen singly then you can thaw one at a time.

 

[holdontohope]

I have a question...

When I go to do a FET, will I get to choose how many embryos to thaw?

It depends on how they were frozen. Mine were frozen in pairs, so I have to thaw them in pairs. If you had them frozen singly then you can thaw one at a time.

Did you get to choose how they were frozen? I was never asked that question and now I am curious as to how mine were frozen! They wouldn't of frozen all 10 together!? That would be a no brainer rite...

 

[alicatt]

I have a question...

When I go to do a FET, will I get to choose how many embryos to thaw?

It depends on how they were frozen. Mine were frozen in pairs, so I have to thaw them in pairs. If you had them frozen singly then you can thaw one at a time.

Did you get to choose how they were frozen? I was never asked that question and now I am curious as to how mine were frozen! They wouldn't of frozen all 10 together!? That would be a no brainer rite...

No I did not. They just froze them like that. Had I known I probably would have asked them to be frozen singly. You will have to call and ask your FS.