ET - what's the max that you'd put in?

UncleBen · October 2010

I'm looking for suggestions/thoughts/comments...whatever.....

So for my two previous (failed) IVF's, I never had a choice regarding how many to put in. I only ended up with 2 on day 4 (IVF 1) and 2 on day 5 (IVF 2). So we put in 2 each time.

This time the RE recommends a 3 day transfer. Most of my mature eggs didn't fertilize. I'm 36, this is my last IVF and I apparently have a major egg quality issue (1 previous pregnancy lost due to chromosomal abnormality)and DOR.

As of today, I have 4 4-celled embryo's that are growing well. A few others that are still 2-celled. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.

Would you put 4 in? My RE says definitely 3 and 4 is a possibility....but she wants me to think about it and decide tomorrow.

This is my last IVF attempt so a singleton would be a dream, but I'd love to have any amount of kids. I've always wanted a big family. Finances are not a problem. It is the safety of it all that is my concern.

Thoughts?

sweetky_06 · October 2010

It such a personal choice - so many factors to weigh in. So - here is my simple opinion

If it was me, if I were 36 and this were my last IVF after 2 previous failed IVFs and the ET was on day 3, I would transfer 3.

erinandbrockv · October 2010

Obviously it has to be your call. But 4 scares the crap out of me! I think 3 might be a good option if your RE recommends it, and if you are ok carrying triplets should they all implant and stick. I think you have to be ok with the possibility of the financial and emotional toll of triplets/twins too, but you said that you are ok there. I would just be really concerned about carrying 4 babies-That's how I see it anyway!

GL with whatever you decide though!

Amie8301 · October 2010

My max in your situation would likely be 3.

Best of luck with whatever you choose!!

hollymichael · October 2010

For my first IVF at 38, we had four embryos, but only two were decent. Two were only 4 cell on day 3. My RE recommended we transfer all four. He said that at my age, the chance of triplets was about 1%. We were open to SR if necessary, however, although I would have hated to be put in that position. I don't think you can make the decision until you see how they are doing tomorrow. If all four are 8 cell, I would only transfer three. If they aren't that strong, then I would consider four.

STL34 · October 2010

I may be crazy, but if it were my last attempt and I had zero implantation on 2 prior transfers of 2, I would probably do 4. But, I guess it may also depend on the quality of the embies on day 3 of this cycle versus day 3 of the prior cycles. If they are all doing better, then I may only put 3 back.

With your history, I would think it would be a very low possibility that all four would stick (or for that matter, even 3). I did a day 5 transfer of 2 expanding blasts on my first IVF cycle (which didn't work). At that point my RE was willing to transfer all 3 of our day 5 blasts. Since it was our first cycle and all three blasts were high quality, I wasn't comfortable with transferring more than 2. With the next cycle, I may be willing to transfer 3. Since my clinic does day 5 transfers, I don't think I would do more than 3.

Good luck with your decision and with the rest of your cycle!

Edwina.McDunnough · October 2010

It depends on the embryo grading on cd3, no way to judge without that information.

But I am AMA also, and if this were my last stab at IVF with 2 failed previous cycles, I would lean toward being aggressive.

Good luck in your decision.

too_much · October 2010

I think it is a personal choice. I'm 29 and my max is 2. With this upcoming FET, we are considering transferring 1 because I'm deathly afraid of having twins (we can't afford twins). I get pregnant with each transfer so getting pregnant isn't the issue, finding the sticky embryo is. So, personally I'm okay with trying 1 for a cycle and seeing what happens. Of course I realize that this may sound risky and silly to some other people, but we are strongly considering it.

patchen30 · October 2010

If I were you I'd probably transfer 4. I would think the percentage of quads would be very low - my RE told me if IF I get KU, the chance of trips w/ transferring 3 is only 5-8%. Since it's your last IVF, you're 36, and you have known egg-quality issues, I'd be more agressive and do 4.

UncleBen · October 2010

Thanks for all of the comments. They all make sense to me, which is the crazy part!

I can't wait for my husband to come home so we can have this discussion. I wish I had more time to think about it.

Thanks again. I'll post tomorrow after the transfer.

Yellow_Daisy · October 2010

hollymichael:
For my first IVF at 38, we had four embryos, but only two were decent. Two were only 4 cell on day 3. My RE recommended we transfer all four. He said that at my age, the chance of triplets was about 1%. We were open to SR if necessary, however, although I would have hated to be put in that position. I don't think you can make the decision until you see how they are doing tomorrow. If all four are 8 cell, I would only transfer three. If they aren't that strong, then I would consider four.

This exactly.

robynss · October 2010

This is our first IVF and we are transferring 3.. Two Grade A and 1 grade B... I think you should go for it! I am and have no plans for triplets, just better odds for One or two!

cbubbles2 · October 2010

This is such a hard call to make. It seems like everything in your case is pointing towards transferring all 4, especially if you are ok with the possibility of multiples. Good luck and I hope you come to a decision you and YH are comfortable with!

bbakersgirl75 · October 2010

Like previous posters have said that is a personal decision. But if I were placed in your shoes, I would transfer 3. 4 way scares me more than I want to even think about... 3 I would be very comfortable with. Good luck with whatever you decided. It will be the right decision because you came to it together as a couple

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