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hugzenkisses982
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6BB and 4BB
hugzenkisses982
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So I had my first IVF transfer this morning! My dr told me that I had 2 healthy embryos to transfer. 1 6BB and 1 4BB. I have NO IDEA what this means. Anyone that can explain in laymen terms what this means?
We also had 3 to freeze for next time around. I go back tomorrow for bloodwork and then again in about a week for more bloodwork to test for pregnancy. **Fingers crossed**
Any helpful "stay busy" activities you would recommend during the waiting time? I'm a teacher so don't go back to work for another 3 weeks or so.
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Re: 6BB and 4BB
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https://www.advancedfertility.com/blastocystimages.htm
04/07/11- PCOS Diagnosis w/GYN. Put on Metformin (1500 mgs)
04/25/11- 1st consultation with RE (Confirmed PCOS & Anovulation)
05/09/11-HSG-All clear! 05/13/11-SA-Normal. Found out on 2/14/12, low Morph (1%).
06/17/11-10 days of Clomid (100, 150) No response.
07/10/11-03/20/12- 5 Injectable (Follistim) IUI cycles; 4 BFN, 1 C/P. (stims ranged from 11 days to 25 days)
05/28/12-Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. 75 mcg Synthroid.
IVF with ICSI in June/July 2013 = BFP!. Beta # 1 = 123. Beta # 2 = 252. Due March 25th. Baby boy arrived March 27, 2013!
FET #1 - 10/4/14 = BFP!! Beta #1 = 179. Beta # 2 = 499. Due June 22nd.
My TTC Journey:
Dx: Hypothalamic amenorrhea / mild PCOS (Pretty much a hormone/ovulatory disorder)
Progesterone to induce period w/ the goal of Clomid - never got period (September 2011). Referred to RE.
Femera - never responded to the meds (December 2011)
Clomid with TI - BFN (February 2012)
Injectables (Menopur) - hyperstimulated/canceled (March 2012)
Injectables #2 (Menopur) with TI- BFN (May 2012)
IVF - OHSS (transfer canceled), but 11 frozen! (June 1012)
FET - 1 transferred on 8/09/12. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): 350.3; Beta#2: 365; Beta#3: 157. Biochemical pregnancy.
FET # 2 - 1 transferred on 11/01/12. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): 337; Beta#2: 769. BFP!!! 1st ultrasound 11/28/12 showed heartbeat, but measuring 5 days behind. 2nd ultrasound 12/05/12 - miscarriage.
FET # 3 - 1 transferred on 1/24/13. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): BFN.
FET # 4 - 2 transferred on 3/21/13. Bet #1 (11dp5dt): 660; Beta#2: 1,300. Miscarried at home @ 6 weeks.
FET # 5 - 2 transferred on 7/12/13. Beta #1 (10dp6dt): BFN.
Attempted an IUI in late August 2013, but didn't respond well.
IVF #2 with PGS - Stims started 10/28 with retrieval on 11/11. Of 14 mature eggs, 10 fertilized, 4 made it to Day 5 & 1 made it to Day 6. We did PGS on the Day 5 embryos, and 3 of 4 were normal. Had ET on 11/17. Beta #1 (8dp6dt): 203. Beta #2 (10dp6dt): 618. We since had two ultrasounds & on 12/19, our RE released us to the OB. On 1/02/14, we had our first ultrasound with the OB where we heard the heartbeat. We are so thankful for the blessing & crossing every finger & toe for a healthy & successful pregnancy.
IVF #1 in August 2012: BFP!
L was born on May 5, 2013, 8lb. 6oz.
PAIF/SAIF welcome!
Our Project Make A Baby
Those are fantastic! 6 is the hightest rating, so you should feel great about that. Good luck!
Me - Right Tube blocked & Hashi's. DH - Fine
Trying for baby #2 since July 2011
6 natural & 6 medicated cycles, all BFN. 1 missed mc in 10/11.
Surprise natural BFP on 6/18/12, CP on 6/27/12
Began stims (Bravelle & Menopur) for IVF #1 on 7/20/12
ER on 8/2 , 7R, 5F ET on 8/7, 2 embies transferred
Beta #1 - 231 (9dp5dt), Beta #2 - 695 (12pd5dt)
That is not true. The number is not a rating, but it is a stage of growth. 6 means that it has hatched. Hatched is a good thing, but 4-5 are also great stages for a day 5 transfer. 3 is a little behind for day 5 as it not expanded yet, but it is still good. 1-2 are not good for day 5.
The Advanced Fertility link above is good, but it still didn't answer my underlying question: how good are these blasts? I had a 4AB and 3BB. I have all 3BB's and one 5BB, left.
I obsessively googled this after my transfer last month. What I found (and take this with a grain of salt as I am still not sure it's accurate)- 3BB is pretty run of the mill, nothing stellar. My clinic doesn't freeze anything below a 3BB. That said, there are countless tales of pregnancies on a variety of boards using 3BB blasts (and I looked at them all). In the end, that's all that matters.
GL!
DOR and AMA
2/12-5/12: 4 IUI cycles = all BFN;
7/12: DE IVF # 1 (with ICSI)- 20R, 16M, 14F, 5DT of 2 blasts; 6 frosties = BFN;
Lupus anticoagulant initially high, then found to be normal on hematology consult;
Follow up testing in September all clear;
Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
FET # 1- late October 2012- BFP on FRER; beta # 1- 21(low), beta # 2- 48 (still low), beta # 3- 132, beta # 4- 1,293; beta # 5- 5,606; last beta- over 100,000. First u/s 11/21- heard heartbeat
12/12- Officially an OB patient!
Level 2 ultrasound at 20 weeks shows vasa previa and VCI
Referral to MFM and mandatory c section for delivery
Beautiful baby girl born at 34 weeks
Finally home after 15 day NICU stay!
Trying for sibling: FET # 2- May 2014; beta 5/31, BFN
FET #3, early July 2014; beta 7/14, BFN
DE IVF # 2- August 2014; 14R, 13M, 11F, 5dt of 2 blasts (3 AA), 5 frosties = BFN
FET #4- December 2014, yet another BFN
Dr. KK work up shows borderline uterine blood flow, elevated NK cells, and MTHFR mutation (homozygous for c677t)
Added baby aspirin, prednisone, supplements, Metanx, and intralipids
Switched to large clinic for final attempt; had endometrial receptivity testing in January; FET March 2015 = yet another BFN
Likely OAD- NBC