In first cycle we had 17 eggs/13 fertilised and ended up with 8 embryos - we transferred 2 unsuccessful - 6 left , had FET and to get two to transfer they thawed 5 /6 unsuccessful, the last embryo failed the thawing on an attempted FET. Out the 17 eggs 13 embryos - nil babies

I agree with Melbo... you just can't assume each embryo will survive the rollercoaster ride.

On my 2nd cycle we got 19 eggs/17 fertilised but because we chose to go to blastocysts we ended up with 5 remaining embryos on day 6 - only two were suitable to transfer the other three were deemed unsuitable /unlikely to survive freezing/thawing or had no potential from scientists POV something to do with cell structure.

At the time I was disappointed but at same time I knew it was out of my control - my faith gave me comfort maybe I wouldn't have to worry about not having embryos to freeze.

Luckily those 2 precious embryos ,my miracles S & J ,are asleep in my bedroom.

I am relieved I don't have any embryos left else with my christian beliefs I too would want to transfer all till the end.Given my age it would have been tricky plus with wanting to BF as long as possible.

I respect we all have our own opinions and beliefs and I don't envy any one having to make such decisions. It is a mindfield whatever way you go.

I would think under other circumstances I would have liked to donate any remaining embryos... given we have an adopted son and his mother gave us the privelege of parenting him -albeit a different way.