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lazfam1120
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Question about IVF - LC mentioned
lazfam1120
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Hi everyone,
I apologize if this question is not being asked on the right board, but I'm not sure where else to ask it!
I conceived my 3 year old son naturally after 2 months of trying, so it was a shock to me after a year and a half trying for baby #2 when we had not been successful. We started IVF and became pregnant on the first try. The embryologist said that the embryo got the highest quality grading, which made me hopeful after the transfer. I have now learned that the grading doesn't necessary mean a healthy pregnancy/baby. On December 30, we went for our first ultrasound, and were told that the baby was measuring behind, and the heart rate was low, at 92bpm. About a week later at our followup, no heart rate was detected. I had a D&C on January 7th. We received the results of the chromosome analysis today, showing that the reason for miscarriage was a chromosomal issue; an extra chromosome 8 (Trisomy 8).
My question is, we now have 5 frozen embryos that we can use to try again. Should I be worried about the condition of the frozen embryos? We will certainly consult with the Dr at our follow up, but in the meantime, I'm trying to get some information on my own. I would think that the issue was with that one sperm and that one egg and that the frozen embryos are probably fine, but as you know, it's now hard not to be skeptical about every little thing!
I apologize if this question is not being asked on the right board, but I'm not sure where else to ask it!
I conceived my 3 year old son naturally after 2 months of trying, so it was a shock to me after a year and a half trying for baby #2 when we had not been successful. We started IVF and became pregnant on the first try. The embryologist said that the embryo got the highest quality grading, which made me hopeful after the transfer. I have now learned that the grading doesn't necessary mean a healthy pregnancy/baby. On December 30, we went for our first ultrasound, and were told that the baby was measuring behind, and the heart rate was low, at 92bpm. About a week later at our followup, no heart rate was detected. I had a D&C on January 7th. We received the results of the chromosome analysis today, showing that the reason for miscarriage was a chromosomal issue; an extra chromosome 8 (Trisomy 8).
My question is, we now have 5 frozen embryos that we can use to try again. Should I be worried about the condition of the frozen embryos? We will certainly consult with the Dr at our follow up, but in the meantime, I'm trying to get some information on my own. I would think that the issue was with that one sperm and that one egg and that the frozen embryos are probably fine, but as you know, it's now hard not to be skeptical about every little thing!
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Re: Question about IVF - LC mentioned
In my opinion you have two choices
1. Have the embryos tested this doesn't guarantee you won't mc for another reason however the reason wouldn't be chromosomal
2. Implant another embryo and see how things go this is a big emotional and financial risk but if your young and your re doesn't think this will happen again you could go this route
If you have future mc pm me I have had 6 and have gone to all the top ppl in the country and will give you info.
Anovulatory cycles, increased Synthroid Diagnosed Sep 2010
1 Clomid/Ovidrel BFN May 2011
Natural cycle Aug 2011 BFP M/C 4 Weeks
1 IUI Sept 2011 BFP M/c 7 weeks
Provera Dec 2011 BFP M/C 3 Weeks
IVF March 2012 BFP m/c 4weeks 5 days (IL, Prednisone)
IVF#2w/DS July 2012 MEGA FAILURE BFN (IL, Dexamethasone)
Diagnosed No real HLA Match, DQ Beta Triad, High TNF, Low NK Cells
Oct 2012 Natural Cycle m/c 4wks (Lovenox, Prednisone)
Went to Beer Center- high tnf, low lad, implantation failure
Jan 2013 BFP
Humira,LIT,Prednisone, Lovenox, IVIG, Baby Aspirin
Miracle Born August 2013 Premature
Yours doesn't have to be a sad story
When we went back to TTC again we went straight to a FET. We thawed two embies, both survived, and I got pregnant with twins. So we transferred two frozen embryos and got two take home babies.
Loss is so hard, and the combination of IF and loss is even harder. I just did a quick Google search that said Trisomy 8 is not a genetic condition. That means it's not something you or your h carries and passes on to children. I am not a doctor, but I wuldn't worry about your five frozen embryos.
I know from experience that it's so hard to move ahead after a loss. I am so sorry you are going through this and wish you the best of luck with everything.
Unexplained Infertility
After two Clomid cycles, three injectable IUI cycles, two IVFs, two miscarriages, and one lap surgery, IVF #2 has brought us our little boy!
TTC #2
After months of being postponed or cancelled, FET #1.3 (Natural FET) brought us twin girls!
This was my first IVF cycle, following the diagnosis of unexplained secondary infertility. We transferred one embryo and got pregnant. We have 5 left, and I will continue to transfer one at a time as long as there is no reason to believe that there is any issue with them.
I have read that Trisomy 8 is not genetic as well, so that is good. As far as age goes, I am 30 and my husband is 29, we are both healthy and have gone through all of the genetic and fertility testing. My OB/GYN is the one that discovered the loss of heartbeat and performed the D&C. She doesn't believe there is any reason to think that the frozen embryos are impacted in any way. I am going to double check with the RE when we see her next.
luvboston, are you from Boston? I live in Massachusetts.
Anovulatory cycles, increased Synthroid Diagnosed Sep 2010
1 Clomid/Ovidrel BFN May 2011
Natural cycle Aug 2011 BFP M/C 4 Weeks
1 IUI Sept 2011 BFP M/c 7 weeks
Provera Dec 2011 BFP M/C 3 Weeks
IVF March 2012 BFP m/c 4weeks 5 days (IL, Prednisone)
IVF#2w/DS July 2012 MEGA FAILURE BFN (IL, Dexamethasone)
Diagnosed No real HLA Match, DQ Beta Triad, High TNF, Low NK Cells
Oct 2012 Natural Cycle m/c 4wks (Lovenox, Prednisone)
Went to Beer Center- high tnf, low lad, implantation failure
Jan 2013 BFP
Humira,LIT,Prednisone, Lovenox, IVIG, Baby Aspirin
Miracle Born August 2013 Premature
Yours doesn't have to be a sad story
Unexplained Infertility
After two Clomid cycles, three injectable IUI cycles, two IVFs, two miscarriages, and one lap surgery, IVF #2 has brought us our little boy!
TTC #2
After months of being postponed or cancelled, FET #1.3 (Natural FET) brought us twin girls!
Me-36, Unexplained Infertility, DH-35, all clear
Clomid 50mg 12/2011 = BFN
Clomid 100mg 1/2012 = BFN, with Cyst
IVF #1 Lupron/Menopur/Gonal-f/HCG Trigger
ER 4/19/12 = 11 retrieved, 6 fertilized,
ET 4/22/12 = 2 transfered (day 3), remaining 3 weren't good enough to freeze
Beta 5/3 = BFP, 87 Beta #2 5/7 560.9 Beta #3 5/9 1376.5 First u/s One Baby, 125bpm!
Second u/s, 176bmp! Kicked over to the OB by the RE at 8w. Team Green!!