Only 3 fertilised. What are the chances of a blastocyst?

[Legallyblonde39]

Hi all, had my second egg retrieval yesterday. History is I'm 40 in March 2022. NHS funded rounds. 5 chemicals. 2 mmc. No other issues other than age. First retrieval was on long protocol in June with ivf. 6 eggs retrieved. 2 immature, 2 abnormally fertilised and only 1 made it to day 3 transfer. This time short protocol and using icsi. 7 eggs. 6 mature and 3 abnormally fertilised. 3 fertilised normally so aiming for day 5 transfer. Has anyone had success with similar numbers? Totally paranoid none will make it to day 5....

[Savvy_teapot]

I had one egg transferred on first round and it was the only one to make it to Day 3. 2nd round 10 collected, 5 fertilised and 3 on day 3 and 1 made it to Day 5 to blastocyst. On my TWW now!!! It is so tough but 🤞🤞🤞🤞 for your little guys.

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Savvy_teapot]

Good luck! Fingers crossed for you getting your bfp X

[Redsequin]

Hi lovely. I had very similar numbers: 4 fertilised eggs through ICSI and for me, 2 made it to day 5 blasts. The embryologist said that in the majority of cases, about 50% make it to day 5 (though of course there are exceptions where all or none make it). Really hoping yours get there! Would they consider a day three transfer if they have any concerns? Lots of people on this forum seem to have had success with day 3s. Wishing you all the luck 💫🌟💫

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Redsequin]

Hi thanks so much. Yeah if things don't go well today they may consider doing a transfer tomorrow X

[JoyfulStar]

Hi there, IVF can be so unpredictable, I had a round where I had 4 eggs fertilise and 2 made it to day 5. Another round, I had 5 fertilise but none made it to day 5.

I was 43 at the time so obviously quality was going to be a factor. All the best with your embambies 🙏🏾

[Legallyblonde39]

Thanks everyone for your replies. We update. All are growing. We have 1 x 2 cell and 2 x 4 cell. One of the 4 cells has divided slightly abnormally so they've said if it gets to blastocyst that would be used last x

[Redsequin in reply to Legallyblonde39]

Great news that they're all progressing! ⭐

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Redsequin]

Thank you! X

[Redsequin in reply to Legallyblonde39]

How are the embryos getting on?

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Redsequin]

Hi so all 3 are growing. All being well transfer on Monday. Another update tomorrow eek. Apparently two are looking really good X

[Redsequin in reply to Legallyblonde39]

Excellent news! ⭐

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Redsequin]

Thank you! Delighted but still have the fear x

[Redsequin in reply to Legallyblonde39]

Ugh, I know. I think the fear is unavoidable. I didn't relax until we'd actually been sent our embryology report with pictures of the blasts and confirmation they were safely in the freezer 🥴

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Redsequin]

Even if it does work we won't be able to enjoy it until a baby is in our arms. Such a rollercoaster!

[Bex2]

Hey, on my first cycle I had 6 retrieved, 3 fertilised and 1 made it blastocyst sadly ended in chemical. The 3rd cycle (2nd canx due to no response to drugs) I had 1 egg retrieved and was devastated, that egg fertilised and made it to blastocyst and was transferred back 9 days ago. I'd say with 3 fertilising you have every chance. Best of luck to you 🙏🤞🙏 xx

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Bex2]

Very true. It only takes one! Best of luck to you X

[Zbez88]

I had 5 eggs retrieved, 3 fertilised and made it to day 5, 1 was transferred and the other 2 were good enough to freeze, I'm now 21 weeks pregnant! Good luck to you xx

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Zbez88]

Congratulations! Xx

[Legallyblonde39]

Update*** One embryo transferred today with grading of 4BA and one potentially being frozen tomorrow! Delighted

[Hidden]

WOW!!! Thats fantastic!! So pleased for you! Good luck with your 2WW!! x

[Legallyblonde39 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks! Fingers crossed Xx