Scared to transfer two.....

[Megandlandon]

I would really like to hear everybody's opinion or experiences with transferring two embryos at once? For my last and first IVF cycle I transferred one embryo and it failed. I will be 35 years old in December and we have 3 frozen left. We chose to use 2 this time as we think it will increase our odds of getting pregnant. When I really think about it, I get concerned for the health of the babies (if both were to take) or my health as well. I am a small frames person weighing about 110lbs and about 5'2"...... The mere thought that there just isn't enough room, scares me. Please someone tell me your thoughts on this. I don't want to transfer as many as I can get and rush the quality of them. Ideally I want a healthy baby.

[Filmgirl101]

They wouldn't transfer 2 if they thought you couldn't handle it. I only ever had 1 transferred, they told me before egg collection they didn't recommend it. I was struggling to keep my BMI over 18.5.

[vilamalka]

I had transferred 2 embryos in July this year. I'm the same build as you, 35 years old and had the same worries, was really scared. It was was at the Prague clinic where they told me chances are 60% if we transfer 2 and 40% if one embryo and chances of having twins were 1 of 5 double embryo transfers. although we had 4 embryos altogether decided to transfer 2 and I'm 14 weeks pregnant with one baby We were delighted! I wish you good luck!

[Megandlandon in reply to vilamalka]

Great news to hear. I definitely needed this. I am small and I do worry the space for two IF both took. This isn't a game of how many babies can I juggle but the quality of a baby or two. My selflessness in this matter is what makes my decision to carry a baby and a healthy one. To me, I truly feel like God designs our bodies to carry what we can handle but it's scary. How can anyone make a decision like this with no guarantee of the outcome. After my failed fresh cycle, I really don't ever want to relive the pain again. This is our LAST chance. I have to make the best decision and I think I am leaning more towards two. For some reason it seems to work out better at my age of at least getting one. God has a plan for me. It's been so stressful and hard on my marriage. We have spent so much money. Didn't know if I mentioned but we live in the US and we have had to pay for everything out of pocket. Do you guys have funding for these? It's almost near impossible to find such a thing here. So the cost weighs on a marriage also. Worry how we will make it work if we do get pregnant. The plan wasn't even to go as far as IVF but once I did a failed Clomid cycle, I was in deep and wanted a baby so bad that we went straight to IVF.

[Bodysarah]

I had two embro transfer and I'm pregant with one baby I'm 16weeks and 5 days so go for it they will try to talk u out but say u want two I was 36

[Clairol]

I'm 5 ft 3 had two embryos transfered, at the time I didn't really think about it, I just wanted to give it my best shot. It was everyone else that was a little worried like my family, wondering how I may cope with two. Plus my dad's twin, my nan had two sets!!!!! So I presumed I may have more chance of twins.

I just thought to myself god will not give you something you can't handle and let nature take its course.

I am happy to say I am now 30 weeks with a singleton pregnancy!

I am so glad I had two put in , the hospital recommended two, see what your clinic say ? I have read that you do have an extra 5'/- chance of success with two being put back.

good luck xx

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Hi, I am also 34 and my first cycle failed. I have just completed my 2nd cycle and had two embryos transferred. I have just had a positive test after my 2ww so I don't know if I have one or two yet. My height is just about 5ft and no one has mentioned anything about not having any room in there for two! I feel two would be double blessings & double smiles 😊😊 If you feel you would fret too much with twins then only transfer one embryo. Good luck & do whatever you think is best for you x

[smallcat]

I chose one as the risks i read about weighed too heavily on my mind. Plus my dh has twin brothers so thought it likely we wd be the ones with twins or triplets even! Also i am now 40 with only 3 frosties to look after and wd be devastated to lose two chances in one go. Also there is still chance one cd split and give you twins anyway. C sections are the norm for a lot of twin births so dint worry on that score. Really is up to you and how you feel as well as clinics advice. Best wishes xxx

[nellynel]

I Have to admit I went with one transfer at blastocyst stage when I was told there is an increase risk in miscarriage with twins. Plus I have pre existing back issues

Don't think your frame/size will be an issue. I had a section at 38 weeks. My baby was nearly 8lbs yet I barely showed so you can never tell

[Megandlandon]

Thank you to all for your responses. I am still not 100% for sure I know what I am going to do. Transferring two brings in a whole other set of concerns but transferring one and ending with nothing also rises major heartache again. I got burned with transferring one and it not working. Honestly, this is our last try so I can't afford to take a chance and it not work. At least I feel like I will have tried everything to make it happen. Just wish there was something someone could say to give me peace of making this decision.