The day 2 call...

[HelenJudi1]

So after having 18 eggs collected yesterday I just got a phone call to say that only 7 have fertilised... that’s way below the average and it has really worried me... My wife said that I need to think positive and that 7 is a good number but I’m worried now that there is a reason that so few of the 18 actually fertilised and that they won’t be ‘strong’ enough to make it to day 5 / 6 ... due another phone call on Friday for an update so I’ll just have to keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[Sarah83ap]

7 is a good number! it may just mean that the others weren't mature enough and has nothing to do with the quality of the ones that are. 7 still give you a good chance.

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Sarah83ap]

Thank you... that does make me feel better... I think my mind just went into overdrive ...

[Sarah83ap in reply to HelenJudi1]

I know the feeling GOOD LUCK to you both xx

[Sarah83ap in reply to HelenJudi1]

I read the following online and thought it might make you feel better!

Typically, it goes something like this: 10 eggs, 8 mature eggs, 6 fertilized embryos, 4 eight cell embryos, 2 to 3 blastocysts. If the egg numbers are larger than 20, we typically have more immature eggs in the bunch.

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Sarah83ap]

Thank you...

[Michael30]

7 is a great number and I agree with Sarah83ap.. defo no indication that they aren’t going to be of great quality! Best of luck xx

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Michael30]

Thank you! I appreciate that! xx

[Kyell2]

7 is a great number. I was told to expect 40/ 50% to fertilise so you aren’t too far off that. Good luck for Friday. 🤞 for you xx

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Kyell2]

Thank you very much... I’m trying to stay positive and just hope they continue now...xx

[Kyell2 in reply to HelenJudi1]

Yep. Positive mental attitude 😊 xx

[Dreamingofbaby]

Amazing number. I got 5 from 16 Also quality that good sign rather than quantity too. As they say it only takes one too. Best wishes xx

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Dreamingofbaby]

Thank you! How are your 5 getting on now?x

[Dreamingofbaby in reply to HelenJudi1]

4 left and 1 transfer tomorrow. 👍 best wishes x

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Dreamingofbaby]

Good luck!!!x

[Solly-44]

I know its disheartening when the numbers drop off but you’re just below a 50% fertilisation rate which is actually pretty good!

I remember being a bit shocked when they rang to say how many had fertilised, but then almost all made it to 5 or 6 day blasto stage.

Good luck for the update on Friday!

[Solly-44 in reply to Solly-44]

Meant to say, like you I had a lot of eggs collected and the consultant mentioned they would expect a slightly lower than average fertilisation rate in those circumstances because some weren’t mature x

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Solly-44]

Thank you... i do feel better now I realise that it doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with the 7... I just fretted because it sounded so low compared to the 18... I just have my fingers crossed they can continue...x

[Solly-44 in reply to HelenJudi1]

I completely get it - it messes with your head at a time you do not need that! But certainly doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with the 7 x

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Solly-44]

Thank you! x

[Hidden]

Just to reiterate what others have said - I had 7 mature eggs last cycle and still had 3-4 blasts. I know it’s an anxious time but really hope all will be well. Best of luck to you xx

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much... that makes me hopeful ... I would be over the moon if 3-4 of them make it that far! x

[Hidden in reply to HelenJudi1]

Fingers and toes 🤞🤞

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Hope4usall]

Keeping everything crossed for you xx

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Hope4usall]

Thank you very much!

[Muppetgirl]

It's a great number. 1 is a great number. You can transfer at 2 days if they're not growing well. 5 /6 days is great to freeze but I'm pregnant with a 3 day transfer. Keep calm. Will those beauties to grow. Good luck

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Muppetgirl]

Thank you! My clinic won’t allow me to do a fresh transfer it has to be a frozen one so I need them to survive to day 5/6 ... thank you, with every fibre of my being I am willing them to grow x

[Georgie17]

7 is a good number. To put your mind at ease, I had 17 collected on my first attempt and 10 fertilised with 5 blastocysts. On my most recent attempt, they collected 13, 10 were mature and 6 made it to blastocysts. It is to do with the maturity of the eggs and if they fertilise and progress well. Good luck

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Georgie17]

Thank you... I think I was just surprised that it was such a difference but I’m trying to stay focused on the 7 I currently have growing and have my fingers crossed that they keep going...

[3005]

You said it yourself 7 is a great number... a lucky number!

Never worry about the numbers, its always the quality that counts which I know unfortunately is something you don't have any control over, and it's frustrating when they don't all fertilise but remember you only need one.

Stay positive and I wish you the best of luck for your call on Friday x

[HelenJudi1 in reply to 3005]

Thank you very much x

[Honeynut37]

I had 25eggs, 15 mature, 8 fertilised, 8 made it day 3, and 2 made it to freezing on day 5. First FET bfn. Last blast bfp- im 10 weeks along.

I was upset with the dwindling numbers. But i soon realised having 2 day 5 high quality blasts is lucky. I found that the most stressful week of process. Hang in there.

Good luck 🍀🍀🍀

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Honeynut37]

Thank you! This post has really helped and makes me feel way more positive ... I can now see that I’m lucky to be this far with 7... I’m expecting a phone call this morning with another update and I feel more prepared now for the numbers to be much lower... this is my first cycle and I think it just knocked the wind out my sails a little bit... trying to focus on the positives now ...

congratulations and good luck with your journey x

[Honeynut37 in reply to HelenJudi1]

Yea it was a blow to me too, as everything had all gone so well. I had not been prepared for the drop off. Like you I couldn't have a fresh cos ohss, so relied on Day 5 blasts, but the ones thst make it to day 5 are strong little guys. The ones that don't make it to day 5 freezing most likely wouldn't have been strong enough to implant. So day 5s are good strong chances.

Good luck with the call🤞🤞

[Emmaxxx]

It’s quality not quantity you want. And it only takes 1. Good luck