Only 1 Embroy to freeze

[Applepie7]

I didn't know where or who to turn too so here Iam just pouring out my heart to people I know who understand. I was due with twins next week from my 3rd IVF cycle, unfortunately I lost them earlier on in the pregnancy this year. I decided to go for another cycle on the long protocol. They collected 18 eggs on Monday and 9 fertilised on day 1 I had mild OHSS so decided to go for a frozen cycle. Just been informed that only 1 is suitable for freezing and 2 are Molar stage I know I should be happy with one but im just broken and exhaused Im 43 and I just feel that this isnt going to work for me. Im feeling so sad and broken.

[Llizzie]

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My story is a little different to yours as I had a fresh not frozen transfer (though it was touch and go as my estradiol level was very high). Out of 14 eggs collected I had only one embryo make it to day 5, the two others that were morulas didn’t catch up and weren’t good enough to freeze. I remember feeling very disappointed. That embryo stuck and I’m six months pregnant. I know it’s hard not to focus on quantity, but that precious one may be the one, the one that’s meant to make it. Wishing you the best of luck and hope your OHSS eases soon. x

[Applepie7 in reply to Llizzie]

Thank-you for your kind words and congratulations. They do say you only need one! Thanks for giving me hope x

[Jonesy84]

Hi lovely, I had 1 to freeze and I am currently sat here with him asleep on me. Don’t give up hope as this could be the one xx

[Applepie7 in reply to Jonesy84]

Thank you. That is lovely x

[MagicTourmaline]

I am so sorry for your loss... 😔As Llizzie said its really difficult not to focus on the quantity...

In my last cycle we had 18 eggs, 14 fertelised, had to go with FET coz of OHSS and when i found out I had only 1 embryo left to freeze, i was devestated... as numbers it was worse than last time when i had 10 fertelised with 2 embryos...

But these are just numbers... my 2 from before never made it to BFP but my little warrior that 1 embryo out of the 14 got me a BFP and we are 9 weeks today...

Dont get upset about numbers they say you only need 1... ❤

[Applepie7 in reply to MagicTourmaline]

Congratulations and thank you for your support. All the best x

[Gismofrenchie in reply to MagicTourmaline]

There is definitely hope. When I did my first round of IVF they only collected 3 eggs and 2 fertilised and only 1 survived but unfortunately didn’t stick! Then month later we started again, this time 6 eggs collected, 4 fertilised, 2 were transferred and rest didn’t survive. Fortunately out of these 2 we got pregnant and we are now 8 weeks with one baby! I’m 40 and my AMH level was 2.4, so stay hopeful even though it’s hard but it’s possible to have a positive outcome 😘 Finger crossed for you! xx

[Applepie7 in reply to Gismofrenchie]

Thank you for sharing thats amazing ! Congratulations x

[Redsequin]

Hello lovely. I totally understand your feelings of exhaustion and sadness. I also just had a weird IVF round with very few eggs collected and only 2 for the freezer, and it was hard after all the anticipation, and injections and just the energy going into TTC beforehand.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that when I was distressed about not getting much, so many lovely women on here shared their stories of a successful pregnancy after seemingly poor IVF results, and it's definitely comforted me that it is possible! Wishing you all the best. It could be a very strong little embryo and all you need 🧡

[Applepie7 in reply to Redsequin]

Thank you. You are so right. I posted on here because I knew lovely ladies like you would get it i just feel so empty. I was on the long protocol and its drainage after trying for so many years but Im blessed to be part of this forum. Thank You all the best to you x

[Topcat2388]

We only had one to freeze and we are currently early stages of pregnancy don’t give up x

[Applepie7 in reply to Topcat2388]

🙏❤

[Cotswoldmum]

I’m so sorry. But please remember that one is all it takes! I had one that took six days to reach blastocyst stage and then was frozen. I’m currently struggling with horrendous morning sickness 😉 Please don’t give up hope xx

[Applepie7 in reply to Cotswoldmum]

Congratulations and thank you for taking the time out to reply. Feel better soon x

[Loveheart6]

I know my story is very different to yours but I had 9 collected and mature. The next day a call to say only one fertilised. I was so disappointed and thought I had no chance. It then made it to day 5 and was transferred. It then implanted and I’m now 11 weeks pregnant. Lots of people said it only takes one and it used to really annoy me but it really goes. One lucky determined one and you just don’t know if this one will be yours. Wishing you so much luck . Thinking of you. No bossy knows what it feels like on this journey except from your fellow ivf warriors .

[Applepie7 in reply to Loveheart6]

Congratulations you IVF warriors given me so much hope! I was so deflated yesterday. Thank you for pulling me! All the best with your pregnancy x

[franathy]

I only had one embryo to freeze from 13 eggs, the fresh transfer failed, the frozen embryo is a 15 month old little girl sleeping upstairs, wishing you the very best xx

[Applepie7 in reply to franathy]

Thank you do much for giving me hope x

[ebonyebene]

I can totally relate. Had EC last Friday, 5 eggs collected 3 fertilised, 2 made it to day 4 but one arrested and now we only have 1 B3AA frozen. I'm 41 and feel the same as you, I worry its not going to stick or I'll miscarriage and then what. After doing some research and speaking to our consultant its better to have one really good/excellent quality embryo to freeze because an embryo which hasn't reached blastocyst may result in implantation failure or miscarriage although there is something to be said for embryos autocorrecting. We're planning another round in Jan and possibly March. The accounts from the other ladies have been very encouraging for one embryo success so let's keep everything crossed that we'll be sucessful too.

[Applepie7 in reply to ebonyebene]

Fingers and toes crossed it may just be our lucky golden one x Im going for a frozen cycle in Jan hopefully it sticks! Good luck my lovely x

[Bella_Bee]

I'm sorry, it's deflating isn't it... Take heart in the one. I had a round where they got 12 eggs and none made it to day 5. The next round went very differently. You just never know. Chin up. You got this. ❤💪

[Applepie7 in reply to Bella_Bee]

Thqnk you for your support x

[Cheles]

I really needed this post thanks Applepie7!I am so sorry you that you are down because of what has happened but also happy for you that you have 1 that is suitable for freezing.You are in my thoughts and prayers. I had 7 eggs ICSId yesterday and I got the news this morning that only 2 fertilized, I was deflated.This is our 2nd round with the male factor.But after reading the lovely ladies comments on your post I am hopeful that the 2 that fertilized will make it.Pray for me as well. 🤗🤗

[Applepie7 in reply to Cheles]

Thank you! I will keep you in my prayers baby dust to us all! Stay positive we got this x