Hello we also did icsi with our first ivf cycle however we did this due to some male factor issues. We had a 65% fertilization rate. By day 3 our embies were all 8 cells and above, by day 5 none had made it to blast. I also did acupuncture to support my ivf cycle. We ended up with a bfn and I got AF 3 days after transfer so it wasn't good.
I think if icsi helps your fertilization rates your DH should try and get his head around it. I guess overstimming a woman to produce as many eggs as possible in one cycle sort of interfers in nature- this is a whole new thread so let's not go there!!
Not sure how helpful I am just wanted to share another experience. As a side note in the month between ivf cycle 1 and preparing for ivf cycle 2 I kept up the acupuncture and did some Chinese herbs and I am currently just over 6 weeks pregnant.
Goodluck with whatever you decide x
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