Have all your embryos survived the thaw?

[Lauracat]

Can you ladies let me know if your embryos survived the thaw.. or if not? I only have 2 frozen and I’m soooo nervous! Thank you xx

[ttcemmie]

I only had 1 frozen, but it survived the thaw. Rates for thawing are really good these days; we were told.

[Lauracat in reply to ttcemmie]

Was it top grade? Was it a success for you xxx

[ttcemmie in reply to Lauracat]

It was a 4BB, I think, or maybe a 3BB. Not top grade? It wasn't a success, unfortunately. Don't know why.

[RhinoCat]

I only have one frozen and will find out on Monday if it has survived the thaw ..... so I’m with ya on the ‘will it?’ Question. My dr said if it is a good quality embryo it should. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 I’m just choosing to be hopeful because either way I prefer feeling positive 🤷🏼‍♀️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💐 when are you doing FET?

Rhinocat x

[Lauracat in reply to RhinoCat]

Starting beginning of feb! Transfer around 24th there’s just so much to worry about it makes my anxiety so bad!!! Good luck, I hope it goes well for you!! Xx

[RhinoCat in reply to Lauracat]

Total nightmare of a process! Ya wouldn’t wish it on your worst enemy ! Every stage brings its own worry. Try to find some things that help you unwind. The CALM journal by fearne cotton it good for noting and focusing plus have you tried the Mindful IVF app? I also recommend making a positive play list and going for a one hour walk in the fresh air!

The way I see it is , I’m on this ivf train whether I like it or not so I’ll decide how I feel whilst I journey 😎 staying calm takes work!

Maybe also take some time off work ? I’m off at mo and it’s amazing I just being able to focus on breathing etc without having to rush and stress at work in middle of it all!!!! Do what you want to do 😘 nobody at work cares about your journey as much as you do so cut yourself some slack 💐

[Lauracat in reply to RhinoCat]

Wow such a positive response! I need you in my life everyday 🤣 it’s true, I’d never wish it upon anyone! Absolute struggle 😭 but we’re strong and hopefully we can get a positive outcome.

I’m actually a post woman so I love walking! It’s just the mental side. Keep me updated on your progress x

[RhinoCat in reply to Lauracat]

Will do 👍🏻 OUr embryo is A- and Dr said 90% chance of it being fine. Sure...... he doesn’t know any better than anyone else whether it will or not. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤩🤩🤩🤩 hopefully it will 🤷🏼‍♀️🤞🏻🙏🏻

[Solly-44]

Yes ours have all survived (4 in total, varying grades). Freeze/thaw rates are much better than they used to be, my clinic said they would expect 95% to make it x

[Lauracat in reply to Solly-44]

This is a breath of fresh air to breathe!x

[KiboXX in reply to Lauracat]

Our clinic said the same! It’s really rare nowadays for it not to thaw x

[Jojo84]

We had two frozen. Used one last year unfortunately wasn’t successful 😢. We are just doing another cycle now find out Friday when the transfer will be. Good luck xx

[Lavender96]

Oh I’m with you on this this!! I haven’t made it to my FET yet, but I know that once I get a transfer date booked in the thought of the thawing process will terrify me xx

[Lauracat in reply to Lavender96]

Mines not officially in the diary either but I’m still worrying, this website is amazing to speak to others going through the same xx

[emmab178]

Only had one. 3bb and survived the thaw

[Lauracat in reply to emmab178]

That’s brilliant! I’ll pray 🙏🏽 X

[Vegemite]

I only had two. One thawed... one did not....

[Lauracat in reply to Vegemite]

Was it a successful transfer x

[Vegemite in reply to Lauracat]

Unfortunately no as I had an allergic reaction to the drugs for transfer and nearly died. So the body choose for me to live rather than keep an embryo. Hence why I question every drug they put me on. Progesterone may be naturally occurring, but a synthetic progesterone must be made with someone that didn’t agree with me. I’m apparently abnormal?? However every appointment I have to fight not to be put back on it. It’s apparently just the norm here, without even testing to see if your levels are low. Quote from my doctor “it’s just a precautionary top up”.... my levels were fine ... so I’m kinda on the road for ladies to question everything.

[Lauracat in reply to Vegemite]

Wow that’s awful for you, I’m glad your okay now. Yes you know your body and what’s right for you! Maybe you should do an allergy test?

[Cinderella5]

All of our embryos have survived so far. We have defrosted 9 so far....some were 2 at a time but all were good afterwards. The embryologists only freeze ones they think are good enough to defrost, that said its not always 100% thaw ok. Its a nerve racking experience but the stats are on your side.xx

[Lauracat in reply to Cinderella5]

that’s great to hear! I will try to stay postitive xx

[Klndmr]

I had two frozen embryos all together. One was transferred in August and one today and they both survived the thaw! Survival rates are about 95% I think xxx

[Core]

I’ve had 5 and all have survived the thaw, apparently they need to have 50% survival and mine have ranged from 85-95%. I was told thawing rates are 90% successful xx

[Tiddly1984]

I had 2 frozen and each survived the thaw. Both transferred, one stuck and currently 26 weeks pregnant...x