What should I do ??

[Bengal]

I am 41 years old.

I am 9 days post two embryo's transfered via our 3rd IVF stim cycle. Whilst I felt positive initially, I am sceptical as to wether this last cycle has worked, as I am not feeling symptomatic at all.

I have poor qualtity eggs, 42 collected out of 3 cycle's, which is wonderful I know, but it isnt really wonderful as none of my 42 eggs have resulted in a pregnancy.

My two angels were natural conception.

BT is due this Friday, and I have a frozen embryo (day 2, 6 cell, I presume) they didnt advise me on the stats.

Should I use the frozen embryo in April, or should I wait April out, then do another full stim cycle in May, and leave the frozen embryo as a back up, and hope we can get a positive result from a new stim.

Has anyone had similar experiences, or just any advice on what your thoughts are would be appreciated.

I have had all the bt's done, ana came back specked, I think that is a lab thing though.

Thanks

[~StarBright~]

I would of course wait til you know for sure that this cycle has been unsuccessful before going too far with planning, but of course you cant help thinking about it...

Can you afford another stim cycle- or is money no decider? I think i would go for another cycle in may and then maybe you will end up a fresh transfer and also with another possible embie to freeze with your already frozen one.

I really hope for you though that friday brings you good news and that you dont have to do either option as you will be pregnant

xoxo SB

[tiggerlinda]

Oh sweetie 9 days post transfer is good with My BFP I had no and I mean NO symptoms so this may just be it for you. Don't give up hope yet with BT on Friday

[Possums]

firstly - dont give up hope yet about this cycle...i so hope you have success

I do understand though you thinking ahead, because I tend to do that all the time...plan for the what-ifs and different scenarios, because it gives me a sense of control, even if that is just an illusion!

I can see merits in going for a full stim cycle again. The things to consider...can you afford it? are you able/ready to deal with and face a full cycle again if you have to?

If this cycle doesnt work, and you had a successful transfer with your frozen embryo...and it sticks, then that would be a wonderful outcome.
Are you concerned about whether you would have more chance of success with a fresh embryo transfer? Because I am told the chances are the same, and often your body is less stressed out in a FET cycle. I fell pregnant after a FET...sure we lost the baby, but as we now know, that was due to other problems with me.

Or is it that you then be worried about getting older (due to being pregnant from the FET) before you had another IVF cycle for a second child? Is that part of your thinking?

Otherwise, if it didn't stick, then you would be straight back into another cycle anyway, without much time lost.

I am thinking aloud through a range of things, just to put different aspects out there. And I am sorry if it isnt all that helpful.

I truly hope though, that this conversation will end up being beside the point, because soon you will discover you are already pregnant.

[Cuddlepie]

WLAB, well, first of all, I don't think no-symptoms means this cycle failed. But I can totally understand your way of dealing with the result, I'd do the same, if I have a back up plan, its easier for me to move forward. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

I hear you about the egg quality, did FS suggest anything on improving them, I know in PGD thread (perhaps you already know), girls are drinking wheatgrass, tomoto juice and DHEA. What about change of protocols? They says Antagonist cycle tend to improve egg quality, although its not working on me it could vary from person to person. Also stim gradually tend to improve egg quality.

Regarding when to do the FET, I'd incline to do another stim (of course still have a month break to get your body intune) to preserve another lot of frozen bubs. Also take some advantage of the safety net, especially you are planning to have two.

Say if you are PG with the FET, then it will be at least another year to TTC, then your egg will be one year older than now. That's just my thought hun...think about it, do whatever you feel comfortable with.

[Sara69]

Hi WLAB,

Completely agree with what CP said. Just wanted to add - have you thought about changing FS? Sometimes if things don't go to plan another perspective may help, perhaps they could change your protocol in some way which would be beneficial.

Sending a and lots of sticky vibes, praying you get a positive result with your BT later this week.

Sara