Day 3 Transfer

[LittleMermaid1]

We had our day 3 transfer today, however the embryologist informed us that our little embryo was developing a bit slower than expected. It was only 5 cells and they would expect it to be 8 cells at this stage. We were advised to go ahead with the transfer as, although there is a lower chance of pregnancy, there’s still a chance.

Anyone else been in a similar situation?

Trying to stay positive but it’s very hard.

Going to be a long 2 weeks....

[Drives]

Just wanted to wish you luck for the 2ww 🤞🍀😘

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Drives]

Thanks so much ❤️ xx

[Hope4usall]

Lots of luck to you.try and keep busy and stay as positive as possible xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Hope4usall]

Thank you ❤️ Will try my best 😘 xx

[Cinderella5]

No advice but wanted to wish you luck. Your embryo is back in the best place rather than the lab so take it easy & fingers crossed. You've done all that you can.xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks so much ❤️ wishing you lots of luck too ❤️ xx

[Rainbowhope]

Best of luck hun. Xxx fingers crossed for you

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Rainbowhope]

Thank you ❤️ xx

[Noah1981]

Good luck xxx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Noah1981]

Thank you ❤️ xx

[Lou7744]

Wishing you lots of luck 💕 xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Lou7744]

Thank you ❤️ xx

[NatureLover78]

I had a 3 day transfer on Wednesday & it was only a 4 Cell. Trying to keep positive and have read on other forums that people have had success & gone on to have a healthy pregnancy. Keeping my fingers crossed for you xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to NatureLover78]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. It’s so hard to stay positive isn’t it but I keep telling myself they wouldn’t have gone ahead with the transfer if they didn’t think it had a chance. Will keep my fingers crossed for you too. Let’s hope we both have little fighters ❤️ Wishing you lots of luck and love during the 2ww xx

[NatureLover78 in reply to LittleMermaid1]

It's such a lottery. I spoke to the embryologist last week about extended culture but she said they need to defrost more for the best chance of getting to day 5. You have to fight with the thought that it won't leave you with many left and less chances. Then they tell you that day 2 and day 5 are the best days and 3 isn't as successful, so when your embryos only get to day 3 and are being slow aswell it's difficult not to feel like there isn't any hope but I am staying very positive and just carrying on with life as normal & keeping busy during the 2ww. That's the best we can do for our little embys....lots and lots of positive thoughts 🤞🤞🤞 xxx

[NatureLover78 in reply to NatureLover78]

Just seen that you are 40 too. So we are both the same age xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to NatureLover78]

We sure are 😘 my age does worry me but, like you, I’m trying to stay positive ❤️ xx

[Core]

Just wanted to with you and your embryo good luck xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Core]

Thank you ❤️ xx

[Emmaxxx]

Hello. I had a day 3 transfer on Tuesday. I was disappointed that it didn’t go to day 5 but then the professionals know best I keep telling myself. And our womb is the best incubator. Now they are back where they belong. Fingers crossed for all of us 3 day transfers and here’s hoping that we get our BFP. Xxx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Emmaxxx]

Thanks for sharing your story Emma, and your positive words ❤️ you’re right, they are where they belong so let’s hope they thrive. Wishing you lots of luck for a BFP ❤️ xx

[Shelleybean]

I got pregnant my first cycle with a 5cell embryo after a day 3 transfer, so it can happen! We did lose the baby at a later stage unfortunately, but I partly put the success down to being away on a lovely stress free holiday in the glorious British weather last summer 😎 Good luck, I’ll have my fingers crossed for you xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Shelleybean]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I’m so sorry you lost your baby, it’s heartbreaking.

I have quite a stressful job which I’m worried about during this very early stage. Seriously thinking about getting my doc to sign me off work for a few days.

Sending lots of luck to you too xx

[Shelleybean in reply to LittleMermaid1]

Thank you. This time last year I was in the 2ww for that cycle, so it’s so hard that it still hasn’t happened for us 😢

I am in the same situation with work and if I could turn back time would definitely have asked to be signed off for a few weeks at least. I’ll always wonder now if it would have made a difference, so think it would be a idea for you if you have concerns about how work might affect things. Sometimes you just have to allow yourself to be selfish and not beat yourself up about it xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Shelleybean]

So sorry to hear it’s still not happened for you yet. Have you got another cycle planned?

This time last year I was pregnant naturally but little did I know at the time I was about to miscarry 💔

It’s such a painful journey we’re on but hopefully we’ll both get our little miracles eventually❤️

I’m going to speak to my doctor tomorrow, you’re right, this is the time to be selfish. Thank you for helping me make that decision 😘

xx

[AcuFertilityDoc]

With little “beans-to-be” every scenario has countless times over become sons and daughters. It’s impossible not to worry, but remember to think good thoughts. Best of luck to you from Virginia. ( :

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to AcuFertilityDoc]

Thank you ❤️ xx

[Stephybivf]

Wishing you good luck in you 2 ww xxx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Stephybivf]

Thank you ❤️ xx

[Kyell2]

Aw, I agree your little embie is back in the best place for it.

My day 3/4 update was that it wasn’t going that great but because I was freezing there was nothing I could do about it. By day 5 it had a great growth spurt and was of a really good quality to freeze, hopefully your little one is doing the same thing inside you right now. Good luck in the 2WW xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Kyell2]

Thank you so much for sharing this. That really does give me hope. I was feeling really down yesterday but all you lovely ladies have made me feel much better ❤️

Wishing you all the very best of luck with your little frozen embie ❤️ xx

[Char1302]

Hi Littlemermaid, just thought I'd share my experience with you as I literally lived off these sites when I were going through the ivf process. We were told we had to have a 3 day transfer as I only had one embryo, out of 6, that had survived the fertilisation process and it was only an average embryo and was probably better off inside me. It was 8 cells but they said it was more on the average side. I kept the faith and I'm now 17 weeks pregnant with a little girl I found reiki helped me a lot with the whole relaxation process. Hope this helps x

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Char1302]

Thanks so much for sharing your story and a huge congratulations ❤️ So lovely to hear. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy ❤️ xx