Second round ICSI

So this is my second round of IVF. First round was unsuccessful so my consultant decided to to ICSI this time round. It was a huge success we got 5 eggs 3 fertilised and got to blastocyst stage and started to hatch. One was transferred that has already stated to hatch and 2 were frozen. I'm now day 3 post 5 day transfer. I hate this stage and symptom spotting. I hate the way the 2ww makes me feel. I know I need to think positive but it's so hard. I'm 40 in a year and I am praying that this time we are successful and have our first rainbow baby. My husband is so positive but it hard to find that positivity. Last cycle I tested from day 5 and was getting position tests including hospital test but unfortunately we then tested negative, and potentially had a chemical so I am not testing this time until I am due too.

[Janop79]

Just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world. I’m 40 and starting ICSI in a few weeks. My partner is also super positive and I’m trying my best to keep optimistic too.

I have low ovarian reserve so would be ecstatic to get 5 eggs! I hope your next collection is just as successful x

[Hidden in reply to Janop79]

Thank you. I also have low ovarian reserve. With my first round of IVF I got 2 eggs, 1 had to much genetic material and the other developed to blastocyst but they didn't witness fertilisation so were unsure if it had fertilised.

This time round I had ICSI and initially had 11 eggs but lost some due to being too small or too big but I was really happy with 5 especially with 3 fertilising. It's the waiting game now. I feel it's mental torture haha!! All the best for you too.

[Janop79]

I’ve heard it’s tough! Fingers crossed for a good result.

Did you do anything different for the second round? e.g. change diet, exercise more or less, take any vitamins?

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No I have done nothing different I tried to eat a little bit healthier but tbh in my opinion you see women eat healthy doing everything they should and still have no luck so I am reluctant to do all that. I take folic acid that's all.

[Cinderella5]

The 2ww is difficult, try to keep your mind busy....easier said than done I know! Sending you lots of luck for test day.xx

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Thank you xx

[ttcemmie]

Best of luck with the 2ww. It IS hard! Every stage of this journey is hard, to be honest! Don't worry about being positive today; it'll come back to you. Lots of love. xxx

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Thank you xx