Hi everyone, I had my egg retrieval on Wednesday and they got 25 eggs. On my day 3 update on Saturday they told me that 17 fertilized - 8 embryos were grade A, 6 were B, 2 were C and one D. Today I got my day 5 update (I’m doing a frozen transfer not fresh) and there weren’t any embryos ready to be frozen today but that 10 were in early stage blastocyst. They said 5-6 look like they have potential to be frozen tomorrow on day 6. Have any of you had success with embryos being frozen on day 6 and not day 5?
@jazziep so sorry about your results sending you a virtual hug and hope you can schedule your follow up appointment as soon as possible. Take all the time you need to grieve , and I think even if you skip next cycle you will have time for your thyroid to balance and also give you time to prep for the FET, maybe you can ask your Dr to try extra supplements, try acupuncture if you haven’t or something different. Stay positive !!
@Avrilmai good luck tomorrow !! Hope you get lots of good embies
@vanessa lynne thank you !! And of course you should stick around here, it will be nice to have extra support. Also, wishing you the best of luck whenever you decide to start your next cycle.
AFM, the lab came back and out of the 4 embryos left, they were able to freeze 1 embryo. I am not gonna lie, it feels a little disappointing but at the same time I feel so grateful as I know we are lucky to be able to freeze at least 1.
PS. Welcome to all the newbies ! Best of luck this cycle.
@jazziep I'm sorry to hear that your results were negative. This is such a hard process and we put so much into it. I hope that your RE has some answers and suggestions for you, and that you can do your FET as soon as you are ready.
@char245 Thanks for asking...I feel bad posting good news when others haven't been so lucky. They went from 318 on Friday to 1667 on Monday, so a healthy jump
@bakerstreetboys congratulations !! I agree with @vetgirl2011 it’s definitely uplifting to hear success stories. Wishing you a healthy , and uneventful pregnancy!
Just got a call from the lab and they were able to freeze 6 embryos today! Since this is my first time going through IVF, can anyone tell me when in your cycle you started PIO before a FET?
Thanks ladies. Hugs to everyone who didn’t get a positive best of luck next cycle!! Vet girl so we are at the same point..,I’m anxious to hear the news about our blastocysts on Friday. Does anyone know if there’s any issues with getting a massage a few days after the ER?
@bakerstreetboys that is a great increase!!! congratulations lady. wishing you the happiest and most boring 9 months! @smityswife congrats on 6 making it to freeze. that is wonderful. sorry I don't have any personal experience with PIO, but it is my understanding that it should start 120 hrs/5 days before your transfer.
AFM, 8 retrieved, 5 mature and 4 fertilized. Now we wait!
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Congrats @smittyswife on your 6 frozen embryos, that’s great news !! FX, for a successful FET!
Yay @Avrilmai , 4 embryos is great ! Sending you all the positive vibes for all them to grow and make it to blast! I forget , are you doing fresh or frozen transfer?
@smittyswifey I only got day 6 embryos -- like yours, they weren't ready on day 5.
But my first FET of day 6 embryos resulted in a healthy baby girl. I hope you get the same results!
~~ Our Story in Spoiler! TW loss/child~~
Fall 2012 -- started TTC Summer 2015 - no BFP yet, labs normal, referred to RE Fall 2015 - Summer 2016 - Further testing all normal. 3 IUI's -- BFN. Recommended move to IVF. Planned cycle for fall 2016. September 2016 - Surprise natural BFP. MMC @ 8 weeks. RE expressed confidence that we just needed the 'right' embryo. Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 -- Break from TTC June 2017 - Started IVF; egg retrieval for freeze all cycle. 9 mature eggs retrieved, 5 fertilized. 2 4BB embies on ice. August 2017 - FET transfer both embies. BFP. Twin pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound. EDD 4/28/18 September 2017 - Twin B stopped developing; Twin A doing perfectly! Graduated from RE @ 10 weeks March 2018 - Baby Girl born via C/S due to pre-eclampsia -- strong and healthy!
TTC #2 January/Feb 2021 - Freeze-all IVF cycle March 2021 - FET of 1 PGS normal female embryo. BFP! Beta #1 156, #2 472, #3 1241, #4 5268 EDD 12/5/21 - Christmas baby!
Hello ladies !! @vetgirl2011, @firstivfoct2018 and @Avrilmai, did you get your updated fertilization report on your embies? Really hoping to hearing good news from all of you
@bakerstreetboys how are you feeling ? Have you had any symptoms yet ?
AFM, no updates, still in the dreaded TWW. My beta test is on Tuesday. I am terrified of taking a HPT but I’m taking one on Monday. I’ve been feeling hungry and tired all the time, which is unusual for me. So hopefully those are good signs, FX!! Hope everyone has a good weekend.
@optimisticmrsk GL tomorrow with the hpt and the beta on Tuesday. FX those symptoms mean good news. @bakerstreetboys hoping Tuesday’s u/s is excellent.
Afm, 3 were where at appropriate development and one was delayed on day 3. We get the final freeze report tomorrow and then we wait for the PGS results.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
AFM, We only had one embryo make it to biopsy and freeze. I’m trying really hard to be positive, but am feeling disappointed. We should get our PGS results this week.
Thank you all you ladies for the well wishes , it means a lot
@Avrilmai great news ! Praying that both tests come back normal, FX !
@vetgirl2011 sorry that you’re feeling disappointed, I totally understand where you’re coming from as I was feeling the same as you. I think it’s totally normal especially after hearing other women get so many blasts to freeze. But try to stay positive, I know it sounds so cliche but you do really only need one to stick. Praying this is the one for you, FX!
@bakerstreetboys sending you all the positive vibes for a great U/S tomorrow !! Keep us posted!
Ladies, my update is in the spoiler below:
I took 3 HPTs between yesterday (8DP5DT) and today (9DP5DT) and they’re all BFP’s !! I couldn’t believe my eyes , after countless BFNs since we started our TTC journey, it felt so good to finally see a positive test. I know it is still super early and still have to wait for Beta results which is really scary but at the same time I’m feeling very happy and positive and praying so hard that this little embryo is healthy and sticks around in my belly for 8 more months I hope this brings some hope to everyone still in the IVF journey, I know how bittersweet it is to find out these news from other people but please know that I am rooting for all you and praying we all get our rainbow babies.
@vetgirl2011 I'm sorry it wasn't better news. I know that feeling well. with my first IVF we had only one make it to blast/freeze. It it okay to feel disappointed, that is a completely valid feeling. When you've allowed yourself to feel that you may be able to then see the positive. You have one and that is a real chance. I'm keeping FX for good PGS results.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Thanks for all of the kind words this week! Our PGS results were good and I am feeling much more optimistic now. I went in for an ultrasound this morning,but I have 2 ovarian cysts. This is causing a little delay. My RE also recommended a mock cycle with biopsy for an ERA test. Has anyone done this before?
@vetgirl2011 that's incredible news about the PGS result! So glad that you're feeling better. Sorry about the delays but just focus on the fact that it will be worth the wait at the end! I haven't done an ERA test but I have read a lot about it and it sounds like it's ideal for your case. That way they will have all the information they need to time your transfer at the perfect time. So does that mean you would be doing your FET around Dec?
@optimisticmrsk Hope you are feeling well! My clinic closes for two weeks over the holidays, so our FET will likely be pushed back to January. It seems like a long wait, but I’m willing to do whatever will give us the best chance.
@vetgirl2011 thank you ! I’m feeling pretty good. Just really hungry and tired most of the time . And sorry you have to wait til Jan, I feel like IVF forces patience on you bc there is so much waiting ! It will be worth it at the end for you! Also on a positive side, you will be able to ”relax” on the holidays without having to worry about shots or meds ! Keeping my fingers crossed for you for a great transfer, FX
How is everyone else doing ? @bakerstreetboys how are you feeling ? @Avrilmai did you get your PGS results yet? and everyone else I’m missing hope all is good
@optimisticmrsk actually got the call today. We have one euploid and one aneuploid. As of right now the plan is to move forward with a FET in December. Glad to hear things are going well for you. when is your next appointment?
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Re: October 2018 IVF
@Avrilmai good luck tomorrow !! Hope you get lots of good embies
@vanessa lynne thank you !! And of course you should stick around here, it will be nice to have extra support. Also, wishing you the best of luck whenever you decide to start your next cycle.
@bakerstreetboys can’t wait to hear your beta results !
AFM, the lab came back and out of the 4 embryos left, they were able to freeze 1 embryo. I am not gonna lie, it feels a little disappointing but at the same time I feel so grateful as I know we are lucky to be able to freeze at least 1.
PS. Welcome to all the newbies ! Best of luck this cycle.
@Avrilmai good luck tomorrow!!
@jazziep I’m so sorry about your beta results. Hopefully your thyroid will level out quickly, and your next round will give you a BFP!!
@char245 That is so disappointing! Hopefully you get some answers!
@firstivfoct2018 I had my first ER on Friday, and am also doing PGS and FET. Congrats on all of your fertilized embryos!
@smittyswifey 6 embryos is excellent!’
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Knowing that you had success, especially after a previous negative, gives me hope. 💖
@vanessa_lynne I am so sorry to hear about your results.
@smityswife congrats on 6 making it to freeze. that is wonderful. sorry I don't have any personal experience with PIO, but it is my understanding that it should start 120 hrs/5 days before your transfer.
AFM, 8 retrieved, 5 mature and 4 fertilized. Now we wait!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Yay @Avrilmai , 4 embryos is great ! Sending you all the positive vibes for all them to grow and make it to blast! I forget , are you doing fresh or frozen transfer?
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
I only got day 6 embryos -- like yours, they weren't ready on day 5.
But my first FET of day 6 embryos resulted in a healthy baby girl. I hope you get the same results!
Summer 2015 - no BFP yet, labs normal, referred to RE
Fall 2015 - Summer 2016 - Further testing all normal. 3 IUI's -- BFN. Recommended move to IVF. Planned cycle for fall 2016.
September 2016 - Surprise natural BFP. MMC @ 8 weeks. RE expressed confidence that we just needed the 'right' embryo.
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 -- Break from TTC
June 2017 - Started IVF; egg retrieval for freeze all cycle. 9 mature eggs retrieved, 5 fertilized. 2 4BB embies on ice.
August 2017 - FET transfer both embies. BFP. Twin pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound. EDD 4/28/18
September 2017 - Twin B stopped developing; Twin A doing perfectly! Graduated from RE @ 10 weeks
March 2018 - Baby Girl born via C/S due to pre-eclampsia -- strong and healthy!
TTC #2
January/Feb 2021 - Freeze-all IVF cycle
March 2021 - FET of 1 PGS normal female embryo. BFP! Beta #1 156, #2 472, #3 1241, #4 5268 EDD 12/5/21 - Christmas baby!
"When all is lost then all is found."
@bakerstreetboys how are you feeling ? Have you had any symptoms yet ?
AFM, no updates, still in the dreaded TWW. My beta test is on Tuesday. I am terrified of taking a HPT but I’m taking one on Monday. I’ve been feeling hungry and tired all the time, which is unusual for me. So hopefully those are good signs, FX!! Hope everyone has a good weekend.
@bakerstreetboys hoping Tuesday’s u/s is excellent.
Afm, 3 were where at appropriate development and one was delayed on day 3. We get the final freeze report tomorrow and then we wait for the PGS results.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@Avrilmai FX for great PGS test results!
AFM, We only had one embryo make it to biopsy and freeze. I’m trying really hard to be positive, but am feeling disappointed. We should get our PGS results this week.
@Avrilmai great news ! Praying that both tests come back normal, FX !
@vetgirl2011 sorry that you’re feeling disappointed, I totally understand where you’re coming from as I was feeling the same as you. I think it’s totally normal especially after hearing other women get so many blasts to freeze. But try to stay positive, I know it sounds so cliche but you do really only need one to stick. Praying this is the one for you, FX!
@bakerstreetboys sending you all the positive vibes for a great U/S tomorrow !! Keep us posted!
Ladies, my update is in the spoiler below:
@optimisticmrsk that’s wonderful news!!! FX for a happy, healthy next eight months!!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
I do. Tomorrow, 10/31 at noon is my egg retrieval. It's my first cycle. Super excited!!
@vetgirl2011 I'm sorry that you didn't get the number you were hoping for. Just remember that it only takes one. Good luck with the testing
@optimisticmrsk Congratulations! So happy that it worked for you
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@Avrilmai FX for good PGS results!
@Knottie71363859 I hope your ER went smoothly!
Thanks for all of the kind words this week! Our PGS results were good and I am feeling much more optimistic now. I went in for an ultrasound this morning,but I have 2 ovarian cysts. This is causing a little delay. My RE also recommended a mock cycle with biopsy for an ERA test. Has anyone done this before?
@vetgirl2011 that's incredible news about the PGS result! So glad that you're feeling better. Sorry about the delays but just focus on the fact that it will be worth the wait at the end! I haven't done an ERA test but I have read a lot about it and it sounds like it's ideal for your case. That way they will have all the information they need to time your transfer at the perfect time. So does that mean you would be doing your FET around Dec?
How is everyone else doing ?
@bakerstreetboys how are you feeling ?
@Avrilmai did you get your PGS results yet?
and everyone else I’m missing hope all is good
Glad to hear things are going well for you. when is your next appointment?
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"