Ivf - the number of embryos transferred

kfras · June 2016

Our transfer is schedule for Monday and they said DH has to be there because there is more consents to sign which state the number of embryos we transfer etc. Have you ladies been able to choose your number of embryos? It hasn't been discussed since an early consultation with our RE and I kind of assumed we weren't going to have a say in it or discuss it again. He said since I am younger (30) that we would only transfer one. It seems last minute to discuss any changes like that but I am curious if they do that. We have 11 embryos currently and will be freezing any that we do not use for the fresh transfer.

Mr&Mrs.D · June 2016

My first cycle I was 30 and did not have a say. I signed consents that basically said if there is a perfect blast, they would put in 1. It wasn't until I was all prepped for transfer that they told me they were putting two in. My husband and I freaked bc we didn't even think that was a possibility, not to mention how last minute, but I'm glad they did. This time around, I signed the same consent but am really starting to wonder depending on the number of eggs left, if any, that if only 2 left to just put both in. Not sure we can change anything now.

mrsmoten313 · June 2016

It was in the paperwork we signed before we started asking the limit we would want put back. I am 34 but I think the packet is the one they give to everyone. We want to put back to even if he says one we want two.

FatPony · June 2016

I think putting back a perfect blast is the optimal situation.

lilmissslp · June 2016

My RE said based on my age and numbers that he'd prefer one. He doesn't want to risk multiples; however, he said that it will ultimately be our decision. I want to transfer two.

mskeenan · June 2016

**pregnancy mentioned **

Hello ! I had my transfer in March and my doctor told me he preferred that I only transfer one embryo due to the quality of my embryos and my age (29) . He said he would let me do two if I really wanted but he said the safest recommendation would be one . My husband and I ultimately decided to transfer two . One stuck for us so I am happy with my decision . I was mentally prepared for multiples as well so that's why I did two . I would have been happy with either outcome but multiple gestation is obviously more risky .

Best of luck to you with your transfer ! A lot of docs only allow one so if that's the case obviously you don't have a choice . My doc explained to me that transferring an extra doesn't necessarily increase your odds of a pregnancy that much but it increases your odds of twins a lot more if that makes sense .

mrsmoten313 · June 2016

@mskeenan thats exactly how we feel we are prepared for multiples even want it but of course will be happy with single but i want two so that my chances are better of one actually staying.

AandDM2014 · June 2016

In the transfer rooms at my clinic they have a poster up on the wall that gives info about the number they will transfer based on a few different criteria. I am 26, was 26 for all my transfers, and for the first 3 we transferred 2 embryos each time. For this final transfer, we have 3 frosties left, so my doc has agreed to transfer all 3 of them. If they had been pgs tested, then I'm sure they would only let me do one. I had the choice every time of transferring one or two, and DH and I always chose 2 to be on the safe side.

Angelic789 · June 2016

Hi, kfras! Congrats with this serious stage of the process. As for the number of embryos I read quite often women discussing it. We passed IVF with donor eggs in Biotexcom some time ago. Now I'm an exhausted but such a happy mother of 1 mo boy. The point is that we could chose between putting back 1-3 embryos. But if only twins or triplets pregnancy was not prohibited to me due to my health issues. So with this matter everything was all right and we agreed to place 2 nice 5-day blasts. How deeply had I been dreaming about twins! If only it could happen to us!
Though there have been lots of contradictive thoughts on the point on forums. I remember one lady shared her experience with transferring 2 embryos. Her body turned out to be unable to carry both babies to the due date.. Sorry for sharing this episode but she advised only 1 embryo to be put in, in case ladies or their docs are not sure of the consequences.
Wish you all the best of luck with your transfer

suchaglencoco · June 2016

TW, bfp, loss, and children mentioned

Our first transfer, our doctors highly suggested we only transfer one since the two top embryos were so great and I was 29. We went with 2 against their advice and one stuck then split. Unfortunately, it split incorrectly and we lost them both after hearing heartbeats. Our next transfer, the doctors said they would be more OK with us doing 2 again because they were lower quality and we were mentally more prepared for multiples since the first time it had split and we had begun preplanning for how we'd handle multiples. We knew financially and physically, we could handle 2 at once.
Both ended up sticking and we couldn't be happier with our decision. We now have healthy almost 7 month old twins. To me, after all the years of heartache, losses, appts, and needles, it was like a double reward. Is it more work? Absolutely, but I don't know any other way as they are our first.

Good luck at your transfer! I wish best for you and the other ladies who are in this terrible position.

kfras · June 2016

Thank you @suchaglencoco for sharing your story! The only thing about transferring two that had worried me was that one would spilt and we would end up with triplets. ET was today - dr already had planned that we would do one and they said it was the best one. Although DH and I decided that if they let us choose we would choose two, we weren't really given the option so we went with one. What's meant to be will be..

thank you all

good luck to everyone still on this journey! My beta will be on July 6 FX for a sticky embaby!

suchaglencoco · June 2016

My fingers are crossed that it's one sticky baby!!!
And good luck in the following weeks before your betas. Keep yourself busy and try to stay sane (yeah right!).

mrsmoten313 · June 2016

@kfras they didnt let you choose that terrible my clinic of course says they will adivise us but will of course go with what we want. Going to pray yours stick

kfras · June 2016

Thank you @mrsmoten313 - your et is soon right?

mrsmoten313 · June 2016

Yes tomorrow @kfras

kfras · June 2016

Good luck tomorrow I'll be thinking of you! @mrsmoten313

jodiarch · June 2016

We did 2 egg transfers with donor eggs at the 5 day blast. One was a A+ quality and the other was like a C quality egg. Only one took. Good luck.

mrsmoten313 · June 2016

So they transferred all three. Stick baby stick

lilmissslp · July 2016

My ET is on Monday and I'm completely on the fence. All along I have wanted to transfer two. Several women I know transferred two and ended up with only one sticking. My hubby and RE want one. I just want to give myself the best chance possible. I'd be fine with twins; however, I'm 5'2" and very petite so twins would probably be hard on my body. I'm sure come Monday when we find out how many made it to day 5, the decision will be easier. I think this is the hardest part!

kfras · July 2016

Good luck with et @lilmissslp!!! I agree it was a difficult decision to make - so many pros and cons. You will make the right choice!

kfras · July 2016

@mrsmoten313 I am guessing they won't know how many implanted until your ultrasound? Do they have any idea from the rate of your beta increasing?

mrsmoten313 · July 2016

Not really I mean it tripled plus some in two days I guess we will have to wee with third beta. But if going by first beta I was say a single

mskeenan · July 2016

I was told it's actually hard to predict multiples based on beta values . My numbers increased by a lot (more than doubled in 48 hours ) and my values were pretty high and I still only had one stick . Then people pregnant with twins had lower beta values from what I've read ! You just never know and everyone is different

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