embryos didn’t make it :’(

[Fudge2209]

I am so devastated that unfortunately the two embryos didn’t make it to the blastocyst stage for the freeze. I kind of anticipated that this would happen as it was developing very very slowly and that there were issues with the sperm binding which the embryologist couldn’t answer why. What questions could I ask the consultant about moving forward. I’m already feeling incredibly guilty for these losses 😖 this is also our first cycle ❤️‍🩹

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I'm so sorry your going through this. Wish I could give you a hug. IVF has taken its toll on me. This is our first cycle. You did more than enough and life is just so unfair 💔. Try not to feel guilty as you have been through so much and absolutely none of this was your fault. Maybe your clinic could suggest ICSI instead next time if you decide to do another cycle ? If there were issues with fertilisation...

[Memacha]

As difficult as it is, try not to lose hope as every cycle is different. I’ve had one cycle with no blasts but two cycles afterwards where I got two and four. Icsi is a good idea and maybe zymot to try to select better sperm to fertilise the egg x

[Autumn_Rain]

so sorry - it hurts so much doesn’t it? I had my first cycle recently too and didn’t get an embryo to transfer in the end.

I went to the counsellor who recommended asking the consultant

What happened?

Was there anything different from the sperm sample on the day?

What would they do differently if you were to go again?

I am dreading my call with the consultant tomorrow but trying to treat it as a fact finding mission. Can always take the info to another clinic for a second opinion too.

Take care - sending your a remote a big hug.

[BlueTrip]

So sorry to hear and thinking of you. Please don’t feel guilty - so much of this is completely outside our control, be kind to yourself. Just because the first round was unsuccessful doesn’t mean the next one will be - remember if only takes one x