Ladies who just did IVF...

Maddie753

SO DH and I just had our consult and need to make a decision. My RE normally does 2 embies on day 3 and 1 embie on day 5.  He said that sometimes he does 2 embies on day 3 and 2 on day 5.  I dont know which way to go. My gut is telling me to put in 2 embies on either day (depending on what we make it to). I just dont know what to think or do.

Can you guys let me know what you did? How many embies and on what day? Thank you so much in advance!!!!

STL34

We did 2 embies on day 5 with our first IVF which was a BFN.  This time we will probably do 2 embies on day 5 again.  Although, since we have one failed cycle, we might ask to transfer 3 (if we have them).  It is such a tough decision!  Good luck!

With the day 3 versus day 5 part, I am relying on my RE.  He has great success rates (part of why I chose him) and he pretty much always does day 5 transfers.  We only had 3 embies and made it to a day 5 transfer with our first cycle.

Maddie753

STL34:

We did 2 embies on day 5 with our first IVF which was a BFN.  This time we will probably do 2 embies on day 5 again.  Although, since we have one failed cycle, we might ask to transfer 3 (if we have them).  It is such a tough decision!  Good luck!

With the day 3 versus day 5 part, I am relying on my RE.  He has great success rates (part of why I chose him) and he pretty much always does day 5 transfers.  We only had 3 embies and made it to a day 5 transfer with our first cycle.

STL, thank you so much for letting me know what you did. It is so confusing and overwhelming. DH just kept looking at me like he had no idea what to do. The 3 vs 5 is super confusing and like you, Im letting my RE decide on that one since he knows what he is doing.

Thanks again for sharing. Best of luck on this IVF cycle! Im crossing my fingers for you!!!

STL34

Maddie753:

STL34:

We did 2 embies on day 5 with our first IVF which was a BFN.  This time we will probably do 2 embies on day 5 again.  Although, since we have one failed cycle, we might ask to transfer 3 (if we have them).  It is such a tough decision!  Good luck!

With the day 3 versus day 5 part, I am relying on my RE.  He has great success rates (part of why I chose him) and he pretty much always does day 5 transfers.  We only had 3 embies and made it to a day 5 transfer with our first cycle.

Thanks!  IVF is very intimidating.  It wasn't as bad as I expected it to be (other than the cost and getting a BFN with IVF #1).  You just take everythin one step at a time.  However, the number of embryos to transfer should definitely be discussed in advance!

The way I look at it is if you and your DH are willing to have twins and there is no reason you could not carry twins, then why not transfer 2.  If you do not want twins or there is a reason that you should not/could not carry twins, then you should transfer 1.  You also need to consider that either way you could end up with more than you transfer.  IVF increases the chances of having an embryo split.  So, if you have concerns with ending up with triplets, then you may want to factor that into your decision, too.

Also, talk to your RE about what he considers your likelihood of success with a single embryo transfer versus a double embryo transfer.  At many clinics the likelihood of success doesn't greatly increase by transferring 2, but the number of twins does!

STL, thank you so much for letting me know what you did. It is so confusing and overwhelming. DH just kept looking at me like he had no idea what to do. The 3 vs 5 is super confusing and like you, Im letting my RE decide on that one since he knows what he is doing.

Thanks again for sharing. Best of luck on this IVF cycle! Im crossing my fingers for you!!!

mdluv21

We did two embies on day 5 and they both took. 

BBColt78

I didn't just do IVF, but you had SAIF so I thought I could comment.

 I transferred 2 on day 5 and only one took. If you feel comfortable with two, then do it.

Good luck hon

rebelina1

We transferred one blast on day 5 because we wanted to minimize our chance of twins.

Itmamma

This was not an easy decision.  I think that it is one of the most important decisions you will have to make during your ivf.  you have to weigh in a few factors 1)  you must be willing to care for twins, it is double the cost and double the responsibility don't put back more than you can take care of  2) twins can be a very risky pregnancy for the mother and child- I think that people tend to overlook this and feel that a twin pregnancy is just like a singleton when in reality most twin babies spend time in the NICU and are at risk for pre term delivery.   3) and this may not even be a factor for you but it was for me...   most clinic require you to have at least 5 embryos growing strongly on day 3 in order to push to a day 5-  we had no choice and did a day 3.  4) you chance of success does increase with 2 vs 1 embryos to transfer

 

all that being said we transferred 2 on both of our ivf cycles, that was all we had.  one good and one fair.  ivf #1 neither took so ivf #2 we again put both back........ beta tomorrow 

Dee1028

I am glad you posted this. I am going back and forth with my decision every day.

If we do a Day 5, I am about 90% sure we will just do 1. If it's a 3 day though, I am torn. 

jillmatheny

Our RE likes to do 3dt for all first IVF cycles, so we did 2 embies on a 3dt. Depending on response/success, etc.  they will consider a 5dt the next cycle.  Many RE's have their own preference and strongly lean one way or the other towards which protocol they want to do.  I would definitely ask your RE for their input.  My RE likes to do the 3dt because more will survive when they are put into the uterus earlier, rather than later.  There are also advantages to doing 5dt as well.  Good luck with your decision!

Maddie753

Thanks Ladies!

STL- Thanks again, you def made some great points. I appreciate the response. Good luck to you on ER/ET!!

Mdluv- Congrats again! I missed your twins post!! How are you feeling?

BBcolt- Thanks for responding. Congrats to you! H&H9

Rebelina- I remember you have some good follies this cycle, best of luck to you!

Dee- Isnt this so hard to figure out? Ugh. Best of luck to you on what you decide. Let me know what you plan on doing

Ltmamma- A, You have some very good points. Thank you for responding and crossing my fingers for a high beta!!

Jill- Congrats on your BFP!!! I was away for Thanksgiving and missed your announcement. Best of luck on beta #2

Suebee8

We are in the process right now but when we filled out the documents my RE had us indicate 1 or 2 depending on the quality. The embryologists will talk to you at transfer and let you know their recommendations for number depending ont he quality of the embryos you have at the time. Good luck with your decision!

cbubbles2

We transferred 2 embies on day 5 and got a BFN.

For our second cycle my RE wants to transfer 3 embies on day 3 to switch it up.

Last cycle we were planning a 3dt but it got pushed to a 5dt. We have always been set on 3 embies for a 3dt and 2 for 5dt so our RE's opinion is right on target with our wishes. I am young but we want to be as aggressive as possible especially since 2 blasts didn't even give us a BFP.

Best of luck!

cbubbles2

Just to add...my RE almost always does a 3dt but my 5 embryos were looking "so perfect" we were pushed to a 5dt. 4 made it (transferred 2, froze 2).  It is such a hard decision but I think you'll find what's right for you.