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pascorra
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One embryo - need reassurance.
pascorra
member
Hi ladies!
I am new to the bump and have been reading all of your amazing stories and would appreciate your advice.
My husband and I just went through our first cycle of IVF ( I am 40) and had 3 failed IUIs prior. Similar to the story below, they collected 17 eggs, out of which only 10 were mature, all were fertilized but only 7 became embryos. We did the pGD testing as well, only 4 were able to be tested, and after all was done with PGd, we were told we just had one healthy embryo. I was shocked, crushed and optimistic at the same time. Without the PGD we would have 4 embryos but with the risk of abnormalities.
I have been trying to stay grateful that it was our first ( and will be our last, it is just too expensive ) and even though we did not get the numbers we wanted, one is considered a success. I know many women who go through this and end up with zero. But, it is very difficult to not think of the odds by having just one..but we are taking it day by day, and I wake up everyday being positive.
Due to PGD, it was frozen and we will be doing a transfer in early September, I can't even think of the defrosting risks...it's overwhelming. So in the interim, I am taking the best care possible of my body to welcome this baby girl! And have my body carry her and develop. I have quit coffee, refined sugars, and alcohol. I am eating all organic, doing yoga and just trying to relax and prepare. I am even doing Castor Oil packs (look this up) to heal my uterus. I had to have polyps removed two weeks ago ( for the second time ). So the journey has been interesting to say the least, and I know so much is out of control, but being positive and taking care of me, I can control.
So, I hope this helps a bit. And would appreciate any words of advice or experiences as some days are harder than others.
Thank you ladies,
Patty
I am new to the bump and have been reading all of your amazing stories and would appreciate your advice.
My husband and I just went through our first cycle of IVF ( I am 40) and had 3 failed IUIs prior. Similar to the story below, they collected 17 eggs, out of which only 10 were mature, all were fertilized but only 7 became embryos. We did the pGD testing as well, only 4 were able to be tested, and after all was done with PGd, we were told we just had one healthy embryo. I was shocked, crushed and optimistic at the same time. Without the PGD we would have 4 embryos but with the risk of abnormalities.
I have been trying to stay grateful that it was our first ( and will be our last, it is just too expensive ) and even though we did not get the numbers we wanted, one is considered a success. I know many women who go through this and end up with zero. But, it is very difficult to not think of the odds by having just one..but we are taking it day by day, and I wake up everyday being positive.
Due to PGD, it was frozen and we will be doing a transfer in early September, I can't even think of the defrosting risks...it's overwhelming. So in the interim, I am taking the best care possible of my body to welcome this baby girl! And have my body carry her and develop. I have quit coffee, refined sugars, and alcohol. I am eating all organic, doing yoga and just trying to relax and prepare. I am even doing Castor Oil packs (look this up) to heal my uterus. I had to have polyps removed two weeks ago ( for the second time ). So the journey has been interesting to say the least, and I know so much is out of control, but being positive and taking care of me, I can control.
So, I hope this helps a bit. And would appreciate any words of advice or experiences as some days are harder than others.
Thank you ladies,
Patty
Re: One embryo - need reassurance.
I feel great now, and I am thankful for the technology and medical care that I have had in order to catch these tumors so early, and have them removed. But it has been draining in every way possible.
I am willing my body to carry this embryo, this pregnancy and lead me to her.
Thank you ladies, your words fill my heart.
Patty
Me 39 DH44
1st DE FET 5/16-BFN
2nd DE FET 7/18-BFP
8/17 Baby HR 140/min EDD 4/6/17
Thinking good thoughts and wishing for a successful transfer for you patty! Hope it is a success. I am on the same schedule as you and will be thinking of you.