Just had such an unexpected difficult frozen embryo transfer and was looking for some reassurance as I start the dreaded 2ww. Sorry for the long post but it was quite a shambles!
In august I had my first fresh transfer with 5 day A blast and had a smooth transfer but sadly ended in a biochemical pregnancy. I transferred the two remaining C grade blastocysts today (natural cycle) which took 90 mins.
The dr couldn’t get the catheter into my uterus properly. It kept curving upwards to the top of my uterus instead of going straight in. After several attempts he called in another Dr to try. Again after several attempts that didn’t work either so they decided to use “the last resort” by using a tenaculum to grip the cervix and managed to finally get that catheter through the cervix straight into my uterus. Wasn’t as painful as they were telling me it was going to be and I was just thrilled they managed to get in there . Pillow was soaking with tears.
They transferred 2 embryos and just when I thought it was over the embryologist alerts us that 1 of them was still stuck on the catheter (which had blood on it). They had to get a new clean catheter and start that painful procedure again using the tenaculum and just before they start the transfer they tell me both of the embryos were actually stuck on the original catheter!. The first transfer just launched in some fluid. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
I went from positive vibes this morning to feeling like there’s no chance on earth this is going to work. Both doctors said the stuck embryo situation was extremely rare and had no data on how it would impact success. They seemed really baffled by the whole experience - I don’t know whether it because they made a mistake or not. They apologised, praised and comforted me but I’m left with so much worry that my last embryos have been damaged. I googled and found articles saying blood on catheter is a terrible sign. I’m bleeding lightly (I was told to expect this) and just feel really deflated and confused. It doesn’t feel real. Has anyone experienced a difficult transfer? How do I cope with this?
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I had a painful transfer once where they struggled a bit with my cervix but not a patch on what you’ve experienced today by the sounds of things! I’m so sorry it was such an ordeal. Well done for getting through it! Wishing you the best of luck and hoping that the reason they got stuck in the catheter is because they are both super sticky embryos and are going to stick around for many months to come! Big hugs xxx
Oh I’m so sorry….I had a difficult transfer - where the doctor couldn’t get the catheter in and had to send a nurse to other rooms to hunt for a different implement (can’t remember the name) - so it was a bit tricky, but not really painful , and nothing like what you went through…..
I have no experience to offer on what the implication is, but well done you for getting through all that and fingers crossed the sticky embies stick around 🤞🤞 xx
My most scary transfer (where I too saw blood and it seemed to take so long) is now running around the lounge bashing pots. Wishing you all the best with the next few weeks and months xx
I have a badly tilted uterus so for each transfer and the endo scratch the doctors have really struggled and kept using the words ‘clamps’ and ‘oh it’s closed again, we’ll try again’ it really isn’t a pleasant experience but 90 minutes and all that confusion…you absolute trooper! I hope the embryos are as sticky to your lining 🤞🏻Definitely time to unwind and treat yourself. Best of luck! Xx
Oh poor you! This sounds awful, so sorry you went through this. I'm sure it won't have impacted your chances, and hope you're starting to feel better xx
Sorry to join this conversation late. I have experienced difficulties during transfer due to my cervix and just wanted to know if you had succeeded with pregnancy.
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