Another devastating bit of news..

[hifer]

So we’ve just had the results of our embryo testing this morning. 2 definitely can’t be used and one is a mosaic. Mosaics are complicated depending on which chromosome is the issue (number 7) but it will either be a no or a plan b. It’s looking likely that we are barrelling towards another round of IVF this month to collect more eggs and start again. Why can’t we ever get good news for once? Am so tired of all this. I do try and stay positive but it’s bloody hard and especially when you just need to be given a break. I wonder whether it will ever happen for us?

[HM_3]

I'm sorry hun. It's so unfair and I feel your pain. It's so frustrating. Stay positive and keep going. Sending you lots of hugs x

[hifer in reply to HM_3]

Thank you. Trying to stay positive but super hard x

[Dogpark]

Hi hifer How many embryos did you send for testing, 3? My clinic said that at 41-42, 16-17% of embryos come back normal, meaning that I would need to send a least 6 to have a chance for one of them to be normal. Also, did your clinic explain whether they would transfer the mosaic that you have or not?

All in all, nothing to worry about for you here, you do need to go through multiple rounds, that said, many people do and this is not the end of the road. Hang in there.

[hifer in reply to Dogpark]

Yes we sent 3. It was the embryologist I spoke to and then we have a follow up appointment with our consultant next Tuesday anyway but we will discuss the mosaic and whether it’s ok to put back. Depends on what the implications are with the number 7 chromosome. Thanks for the response x

[Dogpark in reply to hifer]

Keeping fingers crossed for you. I would go for another round in any case for you to have back up embryos, even if you transfer the mosaic embryo.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi hifer. Can't say much really, as I think you now in your own mind, it's perhaps best to try again?? I don't say this lightly, as I do realise what you ladies have to go through all the time. Just wondered whether you had IVF? If so , perhaps talk about doing an ICSI cycle to hopefully help with fertilisation. I just hope that whatever you decide, a better outcome is in store for you - and success. Thinking of you. Diane

[hifer in reply to DianeArnold]

Yes I do thanks Diane. I did have IVF although our clinic has our authority to do ICSI if they think it will better our chances during a cycle. Not quite sure how this works but it kind of sounds like the best of both worlds??! We will definitely speak to our consultant next week though and see what he says. Thanks for the kind thoughts x

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I’m sorry to hear this. Personally I’d probably transfer the mosaic. But you will no doubt be guided by medical advice. X

[gemmy999]

Hi, I’m so sorry you haven’t had the news you hoped for. It does seem like we’d be due some good luck but it doesn’t seem to be handed out fairly like that, does it? 😢 it is so hard, mentally and physically. We can only hope and stay strong. Big hug xx