Nervous about 5-day transfer

tvh1982

Hi!
I started IVF treatment and had my first aspiration. And boy did that hurt! Got some extra doses of morfin, which I'm very happy for.
I apparently was over stimulated which made it hurt more (not sure it was the ultrasound thingy or the needle I disliked most)
Had 18 follicles with 16 eggs!
Since I was over stimulated they recommended to wait 5 days instead of 3.
This morning they called and of the 16 eggs 13 got fertilised and I had 12 that started dividing. Which are good odds.
But now I'm scared I'll have none left by Tuesday!
Has anyone else transfers 5-day blastocyst?

tripledaggerWed95976

Trust me, with that many eggs I wouldn't worry. I did a 5 day transfer with only 4 fertilized eggs, and half of them made it to grade A, 5 day, blasts.

tvh1982

Thank you for replying.
I never heard of this 5-day transfer so got worried when they suddenly mention it.
Got told not to worry, but that they could not guarantee good eggs.
I know that's to cover their butts when things go wrong, but my brain start panicking:)
But with 5 keeping 4...I should be fine with my 12
Thank you for calming my nerves!

Wicked4589

5 day is the most common transfer at my clinic. I was told they don't do near as many 3 day transfers. Perfectly normal.

HBamama2B

Both 3-day and 5-day transfers have high likelihood of a good outcome. I second your RE, don't worry! Make sure you rest in the meantime and day of. Enjoy the magic of the ET and GL!

KLake42

5-day is good.  When they transfer at 3-days, it's because they're worried about whether they can make it to 5-days, and hope that the uterus is a better environment.  If they're recommending 5-days, it suggests very good quality.

tvh1982

Thank you lovely ladies for your messages.
I'm definitely less worried.
My body stopped aching too, so feel much more relaxed.
Even though I got told a lot, looked up information about IVF I still feel a complete newby!
My mother left yesterday as she couldn't postpone her trip home, so I'm stuck in another country a few days extra...and boy is that mind a powerful organ!
But I actually had a relaxing day, and am glad it's soon Tuesday!

Again, thanx for the replies. It means a lot!

x

Rachd110

My RE likes to wait for the embryo to develop into a blast therefore he does a 5-day transfer when possible. 12 is a good number. You'll probably even have a couple left for freezing. The transfer doesn't hurt at all. It's similar to a Pap smear. The most uncomfortable part is having a full bladder. Try to relax, some RE's will give you Valium. Mine did not and I ws fine. Once you see your little embaby inside of you, you'll completely forget about the catheter and full bladder.

Good luck and FX for you!

tvh1982

Good to know it's like a Pap smear. I've been inseminated before, which was uncomfortable but not painful.
The full bladder part...I'm a nervous pee-er, so it will be tough not to pee before leaving the hotel tomorrow

vssbrm

@tvh1982 good luck! Did you opt to do IVF in another country? How has the experience been, never mind the Q if I missunderstood.

tvh1982

@vssbrm I'm indeed doing IVF in another country.
I'm originally Dutch, but live in Norway.
As I do not have a husband and use a donor, I'm not allowed to get IVF with donor in Norway. But in Denmark it is allowed. So a lot of single women, or couples that don't want to wait too long, travel to Denmark.
Only the actual procedure is not allowed (taking out and putting back) the rest of the process, before and after, I'm allowed to do back home