Embryo still contracted

[sarahhall7112]

Just wondering if anyone has had anything similar. Had a frozen transfer today. They said the embryo survived the thaw but that it was still contracted and not expanded. I feel like it’s over before it’s begun. My husband said they wouldn’t have put it back it was wasn’t good, but I just feel so negative x

[Hidden]

Hey Sarah, I googled this a bit and apparently they all are contacted and then expand over time after thawing. I don’t think the embryologist would have allowed it to be transferred unless they thought it was viable. Think you still have a chance! I know it’s so easy to see the negatives in all this, I’m exactly like that and nervous for my transfer on Saturday. I was told they would call me if the embryo didn’t survive or wasn’t ok to put back. Sure that’s the case for you too. Keeping everything crossed for you xx

[sarahhall7112 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks.You too. It’s so hard being positive isn’t it. I just wish they hadn’t said anything. Good luck for Saturday xx

[Hidden in reply to sarahhall7112]

You're right, we know too much sometimes! Thanks for the luck and will be thinking of you xx

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

Mine hadn’t completely expanded when they put it back and looked really odd in the photo but it’s now a 16 week pregnancy. They’re amazing things and once defrosted they just expand themselves gradually - they do this just as well inside you as they do in the lab.

[sarahhall7112 in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thanks. It’s good to hear a positive story x

[Claire_1]

Hi Sarahhall7112, I felt exactly like you. I had my third transfer recently (2nd frozen) and the embryo hadn’t fully expanded. It looked completely different from the others and wasn’t great quality so I was adamant it wasn’t going to work from the start. I was completely shocked when I tested on Monday and it was a BFP. Be positive and good luck x

[sarahhall7112 in reply to Claire_1]

Thanks for a positive story and congratulations xx