Emb. Implantation Tomorrow

[Bindy]

Hi all,

I am trying to stay positive this time around but I am finding it really hard. Our Embryoligist advised us to thaw all 6 of our embryos and grow them to Blastocyst stage - 2 have died, 2 are really slow dividing and only up to 3 cells after 4 days, 1 is a supercell and is growing to quick and 1 is just right!

I am trying to read books, watch TV and take my mind off everything, but the truth is I am really scared, upset (crying at the drop of a hat!), cranky, stress and feeling a lot of pressure etc, because if I don't end up Pg after this attempt, I don't know if I can put my body through the egg pick up etc again.

Has anyone else had all of their embryos grown to Blastocyst stage and refrozen?

Bindy

[Pookiegirlba]

Hi Bindy,

I know how you feel - sometimes I think the days after EPU are even more stressful than the TWW, waiting to hear if your embryos are growing!

We got 8 eggs from my last cycle, only 2 made it to blastocyst stage. One was a fresh transfer which resulted in a BFN, and the other was frozen. I just had the frozen one transferred on Saturday, so we're keeping our fingers crossed. My FS said that only 60% of cells survived the thaw, but apparently as long as it's more than 50% the embryo is considered to have "survived" the thaw. However, some clinics have a 70% minimum survival rate before they'll transfer.

May I ask how many cycles you've had?? I've only had two, and one of those was cancelled prior to EPU because of poor response. Have you considered a small break between cycles if this one is unsuccessful?

Here's a hug to help you stay positive.

Vicki

[Bindy]

Hi VickI,

Thank you for your kind words of support. I first had my Egg Pick up/ICSI in Sept 2006 and got 20 eggs - 7 of which were healthy and ended up with 7 embryos, I hyperstimulated and ended up in Hospital for a month and spent two weeks in Intensive Care (so I am not really very keen to repeat the process) needless to say I couldn't have a fresh cycle. My first FET was in December 2006 and we found out 2 days before Christmas that the Pg was not succesful . I then threw myself into my work and tried hard to forget about Pregnancy and babies for 2007. Then we decided that this year we would try again - I gave up a highly stressful full time position in February and decided to run my husbands business from home. I really didn't know what the survival rate was when the embryos are thawed, I guess I just thought with 6 embryos left - six potential babies.
I know my hormones are playing with my head and I feel a little crazy but now I feel that I have gone from having 6 opportunities to 2.

I am not sure what we will do if this one is unsuccessful, but I am trying not to think that way!

Thanks again for your hug I really needed it

I will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you and will say a little prayer for you

Please keep me updated - I would love to know how you go, here's a hug right back at you! -

Bindy

[Lissie]

Bindy,

Just wanted to say goodluck with transfer - i so hope all your dreams come true - this ivf stuff is really hard - i know - i am thinking of you. Wishing you onlly the best, try to stay positive.

[tiggerlinda]

Bindy :goodluck2: with your transfer sweet

[collo04]

Oh bindi I no how you feel back in march we had five embryos and only one made it to blastocyct stage I was certain it wasnt going to work but as all the ladies here assured me all it takes is one. One little strong fighter to snuggle in nice and tight and fight against theodds. Goodluck for tomorrow and remeber you only need one.