2ww with first IVF cycle, just learnt we have one embryo going to freeze. Not sure how to feel.

[Holiday_maker]

Hi, have kept all this pretty much to ourselves but we are 3days into our 2ww and really not knowing how to feel or what to do.

We have just learnt that out of our 5 fertilised eggs only one is making to the freezing process. I am a little disappointed but know we could have had worse news and that I should be more possitve with our results but as many of you know it’s hard to stay positive. I seem to be very emotional and cry at the slightest thing and it’s the only thing I can think of!! Any tips? Thanks

[genten]

Hi Holiday_maker

I think it's natural for you to feel this way so don't be so hard on yourself. Just take each bit as it comes. I've not got to this stage yet but I would imagine I would feel similar to how you feel.

It's great that you do have 1 embryo frozen.

I just wanted to wish you all the best in this cycle. Xx

[beauty1984]

It’s natural to be feeling emotional, this whole journey and all the meds we have to take it defo takes it’s toll. 1 embryo for freezing is brilliant 😊 you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself you’ve done so well so far. Good luck during your 2ww 🤞🏻 x

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

One to freeze is brilliant, honestly, so many of us on here have nothing to freeze. My clinic says only 50% of women on average get anything to freeze, and to have one to implant and one to freeze out of only five fertilised eggs is honestly a really good result. I do hope your two week wait goes quickly, it’s a really hard time. Good luck. Xx

[Shanks_21]

The whole IVF process is emotionally draining it’s completely normal what your feeling especially when you get to this point as it’s the most crucial part just try and relax as much as you can and stay positive.

Try not to worry about having only having one egg left to freeze - one is better than none - we had our first IVF cycle exactly this time last year, we had 10 eggs collected, 9 fertilised and had one top grade embryo transferred unfortunately none of our remaining embryos were suitable for freezing and I remember feeling devastated that we had no back up should the cycle fail however I decided it’s best to focus on what I have got rather than what I haven’t and I’m now lying next to my 13 week old baby boy 💙 remember it only takes one! Wishing you lots of luck - stay strong xxxx

[Holiday_maker in reply to Shanks_21]

Congratulations!

You are right in what you say, “it only takes one!” Sometimes it’s easy said than done to stay positive, but thanks for yours and everyone’s positive words. But good way of thinking....think of what I have got and not what I haven’t! Thanks again xx

[Niki_B]

I know the 2ww is so hard but hang in there your doing great!

You are lucky you have 1 to freeze I had 11 eggs fertilize only 1 good one to transfer and NONE to freeze! So 1 out of 4 is pretty lucky.

I wish you all the best that this little one sticks xxx

[MereenPulvizjk]

Stay strong and calm. Think positively! I hope it works for you. I've seen cases like this. Losing hope isn't the way around. Anyway! Best of luck! Sticky dust towards you.