Welcome to BB. I know the girls in here will be a great support to you!
ICSI (or microinjection) is quite safe. There seems to be some medical evidence that suggests that there is a very slightly higher rate of abnormalities in IVF children, but not necessarily ICSI children.
In part, some scientists have explained this slightly higher rate of abnormalisties by noting that many women using IVF have pre-existing genetic, fertility or egg quality problems to begin with. With this in mind, IVF women, as a cross-section, probably would have more children with abnormalities. I think, in context, the number of abnormalities in IVF children would be in the right ratio for the kinds of ferility issues IVF women have.
ICSI is an excellent tool to increase the rate of fertilisation, but doesn't increase the chances of falling pg unfortunately. However as it usually increases the amount of embryos you have at your disposal, it's probably easier on you, your body and your budget in the long run if you are having difficulties wiht natural fertilisation.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that for some women, ICSI is a godsend. And I wouldn't worry about abnormalities, to be honest, it's not that different from natural pgs! Plus, recently it was reported in the news that ICSI children have a higher average IQ than the general population!
Good luck with it all Tina and I hope you find success with your future cycles.
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