5/7 eggs fertilised. Waiting game

[Queenr]

Hello all,

I’m just curious about how many go into blastocysts as everything online is conflicting and I’m super scared that all the good news is going to end in a few days.

Could you let me know how many of your fertilised eggs made it?

Thanks! Anxiety is really kicking in right now

Xxx

[TrendyDove]

Congratulations on you 5 fertilised embryos! I've had 2 egg collections so far. First one, 8 eggs collected, 7 fertilised, 2 made it for blastocyst. Second one, 15 collected, 11 fertilised, 3 made it to day 5. Fingers crossed all your embies keep growing!! Xx

[Queenr in reply to TrendyDove]

Omg I’m so worried now! I don’t think I’m going to get any in the blastocyst section! Xx

[TrendyDove in reply to Queenr]

Don't worry! I think my eggs are just a bit old and struggle to survive. I've started taking CoQ10 now as recommended by my consultant, to start preparing for another egg collection. I still have a frozen embryo but want to get as many as possible before I turn 40. Best of luck on Monday!!! Xx

[Queenr in reply to TrendyDove]

Thanks xxx

[JoyfulStar]

Hey, just wanted to share my previous results with you. As you already know, like you currently waiting for news on my current 5 eggs fertilised.

I have had 2 cycles before. First cycle 4 fertilised, 1 blastocyst resulted in a BFN. Second cycle, 4 fertilised, 2 blastocyst-in freezer. I did start using Coq10 for second cycle after first cycle failed. Don’t know if it made a difference.

I hope this helps! Hoping it all goes well over the next few days xxx

[Queenr in reply to JoyfulStar]

Thanks for this! I’ve just had another call from the hospital and they’ve told me to prepare for an embryo transfer on Monday! I’m not sure why they’ve asked me to do this before the Blastocysts has formed! I’m super scared now! Xx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Queenr]

Don’t be nervous - it is quite common in fresh transfers. In my first cycle, they may have done the same thing but Covid meant they could not complete the cycle so I was forced to wait to day 5 and only one embryo made it. I may have had 2 embryos transferred on day 2 or 3 if Covid did not spoil my plans!

When they call you in, it is because they would rather do a transfer because your uterus is a better environment for your embryos than a Petri dish. They don’t want to risk none of your embryos making it to day 5 and having no embryos to transfer. Think of it as giving your embryos the best possible chance to survive.

I am doing a freeze all embryos over 3 cycles which is why I have to wait to day 5.

Sending lots of good will your way hun Xxx

[JoyfulStar in reply to JoyfulStar]

Sorry- I was also going to add that being scared is completely understandable and natural. I was absolutely scared during my first cycle. It even affected by sleep!

[Queenr in reply to JoyfulStar]

I haven’t slept properly in days! Also I’m struggling with abdominal pain since egg retrieval. How are you? Xxxx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Queenr]

Not surprised! IVF is taxing physically and mentally. I am not too bad- I also have some pain but it is more uncomfortable than anything else. Experience has taught me that it will ease. Hope yours eases soon xxx

[Queenr in reply to JoyfulStar]

Okay! Thanks hun! I’ve been trying to watch downtown abbey to keep myself distracted but it’s not working haha xx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Queenr]

Lol! I would personally watch something more fast paced or even a comedy to laugh to relieve some stress and release some endorphins! Have a nice evening hun xx

[Queenr in reply to JoyfulStar]

Haha thanks hun! I’m struggling to stay focussed. Xx

[JoyfulStar]

Good morning Allthingsivf. I just wanted to wish you all the best with your embryo transfer today.

I hope you managed this get some sleep yesterday. Sending lots of good wishes your way ❤️

[Queenr in reply to JoyfulStar]

Thank you hun!! It’s not till 2pm and I’m already up and jittery 😂 xxx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Queenr]

Understandable- just remember that this is an exciting time. The process itself is very quick 🙂