Frozen Embies

Praying2011

Hi, I have 2 frozen embryos left after having twins in 8/11.  They've been frozen since 1/11.  I really just want to put 1 in next time (prob not for another year) but I'm wondering if 1, or either will even survive after being frozen... Anybody have experience with frozen embryos?  What do you think?

sunflowermama42212

There was a yahoo article about a woman adopting a frozen embryo that was frozen for 19 years and she now has a healthy baby boy. so you have to consider the fact that technology has only gotten better since then and I think it depends more on the embryos and your uterus. Since you have twins than I'm sure your odds are great. Good luck!

LooneyLife

I have no experience with thawing them yet, but I think it mostly would depend on the quality of the embryo(s).

liz4paws

It depends on a few things.

How were they frozen?

• Both in one straw? Or were they frozen separate? If frozen together, they have to thaw both even if you only transfer one. They would refreeze the other which is not ideal, but possible.
• What method was used to freeze? Slow method or the quick method called vitrification? I bet it's vitrification since it was 2011 but you may want to check. Those frozen using vitrification tend to do better because less damage is done in the freezing process.
• How many days were they at when frozen? PN Day 1 embryos tend to do the best, followed by Day 3, followed by Day 5. This isn't to say that you should worry if yours are day 5, the difference is negligible although I don't have the statistics in front of me.

 

But honestly, try not to worry too much about it. The vast majority of embryos DO survive the thaw. I know women who have given birth to embryos that had been frozen using slow freeze methods over 14 years ago. You just have to trust the process and cross your fingers since there isn't much you acn do to change it. I wish you luck! Congrats on your twins.

liz4paws

geordie314 said:

liz4paws said:

It depends on a few things.

How were they frozen?

• Both in one straw? Or were they frozen separate? If frozen together, they have to thaw both even if you only transfer one. They would refreeze the other which is not ideal, but possible.
• What method was used to freeze? Slow method or the quick method called vitrification? I bet it's vitrification since it was 2011 but you may want to check. Those frozen using vitrification tend to do better because less damage is done in the freezing process.
• How many days were they at when frozen? PN Day 1 embryos tend to do the best, followed by Day 3, followed by Day 5. This isn't to say that you should worry if yours are day 5, the difference is negligible although I don't have the statistics in front of me.

 

But honestly, try not to worry too much about it. The vast majority of embryos DO survive the thaw. I know women who have given birth to embryos that had been frozen using slow freeze methods over 14 years ago. You just have to trust the process and cross your fingers since there isn't much you acn do to change it. I wish you luck! Congrats on your twins.

Liz the way you have educated yourself and can help others always impresses me! I have everything crossed for your get.

Aww you're so sweet! I honestly like that I can pay it forward because I've asked so many questions along the way. Most of the information I have spinning around in this head of mine comes from places of worry or concern that I once had, and many other ladies came to my rescue. What a nice thing to say to me. Made my day.

Praying2011

I agree Liz.  That's some awesome info!  And thanks ladies.  Sending some prayers up for you ladies.