Day 5 Results are in...

[Skittles11]

Thank you to everyone who has so kindly offered support to me this week, your responses to the question/s I posted has been invaluable.

After a gruelling 5 day wait, I got "the call" from the embryology team at my clinic.

We had 5 eggs collected, 4 mature and 3 fertilised via ICSI.

I am so pleased to say we have one Day 5 blastocyst graded at 4BB. We also have one not far behind which looks as though it will make it through, I will get a further update tomorrow. Massive fingers crossed for this. The final embryo is a compacting morula and looks like it probably won't make it at this stage.

In comparison to my last cycle which was cancelled due to poor response, and the one before that where I got 2 eggs both with abnormal division, I am really chuffed with this outcome.

Next step is to get through PGT-A testing so it's not over but this does give me some renewed hope. Please keep your fingers crossed for me 🤞

[butterfliez]

This is great news I am so glad you have these results with your 1 balstocyst and maybe another, it is so gruelling the process , waiting for the calls each day. wishing you all the best for the next steps come on embryo's🤞 !!

my embryos are currently on day 3, I had 8 eggs, 6 mature, 2 fertilised and now they have said today they are looking good so far, it seems such a long way off until day 5, the plan is to freeze them (if they make it & are good enough) because for the first time my lining was too thick so they cancelled fresh transfer. xx

[Skittles11 in reply to butterfliez]

Thank you lovely, it certainly is gruelling and the calls are really hard. I always feel quite shaky the day I know I'm getting a call and it carries on even after I have the call.

You're only a couple of days behind me. It's great that things are looking good today, I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed for you that things continue as they should and y end up with two lovely blasts. How are you feeling post Egg Collection? Sending hugs

[butterfliez in reply to Skittles11]

Thank you the support means a lot ❤️, yes our time lines of treatment are near enough the same, I am feeling a lot better after egg collection, I still have some bloating , I just feel like iv'e been constantly bloated for the last month, I get exactly the same shaky, nervous waiting for the calls and it lasts you just feel like tight chest all day! I did not want to answer the call today.

how is your recovery? hope your feeling okxx

[Skittles11 in reply to butterfliez]

Is the next call you're expecting today or Day 5? I really am hoping you get some great news, keep me updated if you feel you want to. You deserve some good news.

My recovery from egg collections tends to be just fine. I have some cramps sometimes on the first day and then am generally fine. I guess because there isn't a lot of follicles I don't get as much aftermath as some other people may get

[butterfliez in reply to Skittles11]

Thanks , I am also keeping my fingers crossed that all goes smoothly for you with the embryo testing etc, you deserve good news too!

Tomorrow will be day 5 they will call me then at some point ( she said yesterday, it won’t be in the morning, so now I’m panicking if the phone rings in the morning it will be bad news ) I’ve had embryos look good on day 3 in my last round & never made it , that’s on my mind & my fertilisation rate was low this time. I forgot to ask if they would know why. But there’s still hope 🤞🌈 hope for us all xx

[butterfliez in reply to butterfliez]

I have great news today, both embryos have made it to blastocyst stage and have been frozen, we can't quite believe we have good news after so much heartache I was not expecting both embryos to make it. I was told good/average quality but now we have 2 chances of a rainbow baby which is more than we ever hoped.

I hope all is going well for you xx

[Skittles11 in reply to butterfliez]

That's AMAZING news 👏 ❤️ The anticipation around the calls is awful but such a relief when you get good news, which can feel feel and far between, so when it happens it's worth celebrating xx

[Ruby1980]

That is great news. Keeping everything crossed for you that this is the one 👌

[Skittles11 in reply to Ruby1980]

Thank you, I appreciate that ❤️

[AuroraXen]

That sounds really positive Skittles! Fingers crossed you get that second too xx

[Skittles11 in reply to AuroraXen]

Yes fingers crossed for sure, thank you. Hope you are doing okay, have you made any decisions on next steps? Take care

[RebeccaTheo]

Such fantastic news, have everything crossed for you for the next stage & beyond 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Rx

[Skittles11 in reply to RebeccaTheo]

Thanks so much ❤️

[Redsequin]

So delighted to see this! Well done, Skittles. It’s seemed like such a tough journey for you getting this far. I hope you can enjoy a little breather now before testing. Xxx

[Skittles11 in reply to Redsequin]

That means a lot, thank you lovely lady

[Joeysjourney]

Aw this is brilliant news! The waiting is the worst! So glad you've got one if not two xxx

[Skittles11 in reply to Joeysjourney]

Thanks Joey. You have a transfer in December don't you, how are you feeling with it all?

[Joeysjourney in reply to Skittles11]

Yes well it's 29th November now all being well. We know how easy things can go wrong!

I'm OK, really feeling the effects of down reg this time round so ill be pleased to get off it. I've my first ever sis/hycosy scan on Wednesday which I'm scared off but hopefully that gives me answers one way or the other!

When do you get your results?xx

[Skittles11 in reply to Joeysjourney]

I hope the scan gives you some answers and helps you with your planning or helps you feel reassured that things are fine in that department.

The testing results will not be back for a few weeks so I shall be "off" fertility treatments for now

[Mlove12]

Amazing news! How exciting! Keeping fingers crossed for you x

[Skittles11 in reply to Mlove12]

Thank you for the support. How are you doing, any more news from your progress scans? Hope you're okay

[Mlove12 in reply to Skittles11]

Was much better today thankfully, eased my over worrying a little bit! Keep us updated on how testing goes lovely x

[Millbanks]

Fantastic news Skittles!

I meant to reply to your earlier post about PGT-A testing - as you know we had ours tested because we had a batch, but I would have gone ahead with testing even with just one or 2, as after 5 failed implantations I needed some answers.

I would have rather had them tested and possibly not get to transfer, than have another BFN possibly due to chromosomal issues.

Everything crossed for your 2nd embryo!

xx

[Skittles11 in reply to Millbanks]

Hey Millbanks. Thanks for this, and for the reassurance re the PGT-A testing, I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed for the second embryo

[Blueberry211]

excellent news!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you

[Skittles11 in reply to Blueberry211]

Thank you lovely

[Hidden]

whoop! Super news!! 4BB is such great quality and great you have at least one other looking good! 🤞🏻🤞🏻xx

[Skittles11 in reply to Hidden]

Yes just have to keep the hope alive, thank you for your lovely words of support

[Klndmr]

Yayyyy great news! Fingers crossed the other one catches up too!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Skittles11 in reply to Klndmr]

Cheers lovely lady, how are you doing this week? ❤️

[Klndmr in reply to Skittles11]

Much better 😘🥰 stooped feeling sorry for myself 😁 had some decent amounts of wine, a few good moans to a very good friend of mine and now looking forward to March/April when I'll do my next transfer 😁😁😁

[Skittles11 in reply to Klndmr]

Really pleased to hear you've had a heart to heart with a good pal and you have a plan for what's next. Also remember though you don't need to be "okay" all the time and it's perfectly understandable to feel sorry for yourself in these circumstances

[Chel91]

Great news! 💕 Keeping fingers crossed for day 6 too 🙏🏻 xx

[Skittles11 in reply to Chel91]

Thanks, defo keeping the fingers crossed as well, thank you for your words

[Mudra85]

This is great news! Hoping your last two embryos make it by day 6. I've had compacting day 5 morulas become blastocysts by day 6 and test normal, so you never know that embryo could also pull through.

[Skittles11 in reply to Mudra85]

Hi Mudra, oh that's good to know, thanks for sharing that. I'd be so happy if that happened. Thanks for all of your support over the last couple of weeks 🙂

[Mudra85 in reply to Skittles11]

🤞🤞🤞 I was terrified none of my day 5 morulas would make it, but they can and do sometimes. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for your PGT-A test results!

[Seren0119]

wonderful news! Brilliant grade too ❤️ So relieved and happy for you x

[Skittles11 in reply to Seren0119]

Thanks my lovely

[Gempuddleduck]

brilliant news!! 🎉🎉🎉

[Skittles11 in reply to Gempuddleduck]

Thank you Gem for your support which has meant a lot

[Cinderella5]

Good luck sweetheart.🤗😘

[Skittles11 in reply to Cinderella5]

❤️🙂 Thank you

[Hidden]

Great news Skittles! Delighted for you.x

[Skittles11 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you ❤️

[Corchi]

keeping fingers and toes crossed for you. Your doing everything you possibly can to make sure you have a healthy safe pregnancy. The wait is excruciating but then you will be calm xxx

[Skittles11 in reply to Corchi]

I've looked back at this message a couple of times as it keeps me on the straight and narrow reminding me that what I'm doing is the best course of action in my circumstances. Thank you for these words

[Corchi in reply to Skittles11]

so happy I could help even from afar ❤️❤️

[Diana84]

Wonderful news! I am so happy for you! xx

[Skittles11 in reply to Diana84]

Thank you lovely lady. Let me know if there's any more questions you have, happy to help where I can

[sandra81]

Great news. I am happy for you.

[Skittles11 in reply to sandra81]

Thanks so much 😅❤️

[Booda21]

wonderful news. Fingers crossed for the next step 🤞

[Skittles11 in reply to Booda21]

Thank you Booda 🙂

[Twiglet2]

brilliant!!! Well done you 👏🏻 Your determination and hard work paid off, good luck for testing xxx

[Skittles11 in reply to Twiglet2]

Thanks for these motivating words Twiglet, appreciate your ongoing support so much

[Missionofendo]

sending all my best wishes and lots of love your so strong keep going 🙏💗

[Skittles11 in reply to Missionofendo]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate your support across the past year ❤️

[Missionofendo in reply to Skittles11]

It’s a special time of year for us when we met.

Keep chin up so much positive energy being sent to you and your embryos 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 x I appreciate meeting you too x

[pink_lemon]

great news. Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your little embryos 🤞

[Skittles11 in reply to pink_lemon]

Cheers lovely and also for the thought you have put into responding to my recent posts where I have been so down and needing some reassurance, it is much appreciated

[Llizzie]

Come on little emby! Sending you strength for the weeks ahead Skittles xx

[Skittles11 in reply to Llizzie]

Thank you lovely for the strength which is much needed ❤️

[BBHH1]

I think you should implant the embryos you have without genetic testing and give it/them a chance!

[Skittles11 in reply to BBHH1]

Thanks, I appreciate this is coming from a good place and you've probably not seen my history and my previous post about testing but there are specific reasons I am testing despite being very fearful of the result. So unfortunately advising me not to test is not particularly useful in my situation

[BBHH1 in reply to Skittles11]

I’m sorry for what happened to you. My advice is with good heart in mind. I have a very similar story. I had 6 early pregnancy losses including a genetic abnormality that we terminated. It was the most painful experience in our lives so far. So I understand where you are coming from. Moving forward it is about weighing the fear of that happening again vs the fear of not giving the chance to an embryo that could make it, even with lower chances. Genetic testing is not perfectly accurate. It’s a very hard decision and there is no right or wrong answer. I wish you good luck. ❤️Best regards

[Skittles11 in reply to BBHH1]

I'm so sorry you have experienced such tragic loss too. Life can be cruel and the pain is indescribable. Wishing you lots of luck as well and thank you for your wishes ❤️

[Rol81]

that’s great news, fingers crossed it keeps going well for you xxx

[Marisa32]

Yeey, I'm so glad to see you got a blast and maybe 2. Were both good enough for testing or are you still waiting for the 2nd one to catch up? Good luck with the results!

[Skittles11 in reply to Marisa32]

Thank you 😊 the second one caught up, I got the call today, was so relieved. So both will be now tested xx

[Corchi in reply to Skittles11]

I believe 150% in testing whether your 25 or 45 so you really are doing the best you can. Let us know xxx

[Gold00]

Congratulations, Skittles! Very happy for you and fingers crossed both will come back as euploid!

[Corchi]

fingers crossed ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Skittles11 in reply to Corchi]

Thanks Corchi. This post is from a few months back and unfortunately both my embryos tested as abnormal through PGTA. Very disappointing outcome to the cycle xx

[Corchi in reply to Skittles11]

I’m so sorry I didn’t see date. 🥲 forgive me

[LadyM2019 in reply to Skittles11]

I’m so sorry to hear this Skittles11 xx