Hi there - I just wanted to put a bit of a plug in for Day 2/3 transfers. My stimulated cycle unfortunately resulted in a BFN with one day 2 embie transferred. I then did an HRT FET and the first embryo defrosted did not survive so they defrosted another and I have a beautiful 16 month old daughter as a result. I too was over 35 and it can be very tempting to think of doing a transfer with 2.
Just wanted to let you know that I also had day 3 embryo's transferred all my previous cycles (1 stim and 3 FET's) which resulted in my almost 10mth old DD. I was approaching 35 so my FS let me put back 2 embryo's for the FET's but he would only do 1 on my first stim cycle. I am now in the middle of another TWW after having 2 day 5's transferred last friday, my FS wanted me to only do 1 but due to my age now (37) he was happy for me to do 2 at a time because I was lucky enough to still have 8 frozen embryo's and I had no complications with my previous pregnancy.
Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you.
Hi Joeyme,
I wanted to wish you well for your first cycle :fingercrossed:. I too have had great results with day 2 embies. Out of three cycles I got PG twice, I miscarried one and now have a nearly one year old as result of the last transfer. Interestingly we transferred with our last cycle, only one stuck (which I am secretly relieved about - due to possible complications etc). We had to really fight to get 2 put in on our third go, we were young and had had a successful transfer already. What ever the outcome I wish you the best and you never know sometimes day 2's are just what the Dr ordered! Also, I agree with the other girls, 20+ eggs seems like too many to me. My 2 fresh cycles produced 12-14 eggs which was considered a very good yield.
Chat Soon Rach x
I know it can be overwhelming with all the talk about blastys etc. We only got 2 eggs with our first cycle, thankfully both fertilised but our fs said as we'd only got 2 we would be doing a day 3 transfer. I was devastated as everything I had read seemed to indicate that unless it was a blasty, it was a waste of time. Well- as you can see from my ticker, we were successful and still have one frozen. Good luck but please don't feel too badly about not having a blasty (if that is what happens)
I had the call on this (my 2nd) stim cycle after retrieving 4 eggs, that only one had fertilised normally. My clinic routinely sends them to blast but because I only had one, they did a Day 2 transfer. I was feeling quite disheartened at that stage and was mentally preparing myself for the next cycle but I actually got my bfp last week. (Early days yet, but it's progress!)
IVF has been around for 30 years and from what I can understand, up until a few years ago, 2 & 3 day transfers were more the norm and resulted in thousands and thousands of bubs. I have never heard either of a clinic only going to blast if numbers are over 20!
I also believe that my new FS, clinic's lab and the placement of the embryo at transfer made a world of difference as opposed to my last cycles.
I do think if I had 2 embies (depending on their quality), I may have transferred both as I too am over 35, but the decision was taken out of my hands which I suppose is a blessing because I personally find the thought of 2 bubs at once is quite daunting!
I wish you all the very best for your cycle and that you get your long awaited bfp.
Thanks everyone for your replies, it's great to hear everyones point of view! I had my EPU yesterday I had 11 eggs and I recieved the news today that 8 fertilised :-) , so luckily I am able to give a 5 day blastie a shot (on Saturday) .... I'm only transfering one though :-) decided to just give the standard a go before I get to hasty!
This is such a ****ty process and so many people go through it over and over again :-( Good luck to you all... as we all know it will be worth it in the end!
Yes, hun it really is totally worth it! By the time you have bubs in your arms...all is forgotten trust me! All the best! Hoping for a very sticky blasty! xx
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