We had 24 eggs retrieved, only 17 were mature, and 12 fertilized. So we are down to half of what we started with. We were both a little disappointed with the news this morning but know that we are lucky to have 12 eggs. Its just that last cycle we had 26 fertilize, but we didn't get a baby from any of those eggs so I guess it doesn't matter how many you have.
We are doing PGD testing this cycle. We will get a call on Day 3 (Tuesday) letting us know how many are still growing strong and will be sent to be tested. Then on Day 5 (Thursday) we will get a call with how many embryos are chromosomally normal and what time to come in for the transfer. I am scared that we will get a call saying that none of our embryos are "normal", which means we would have nothing to transfer and our cycle would be a bust. I don't want to be a negative nelly but we have experienced so much disappointment in the last 2 1/2 years, that it's hard to imagine this working and actually being pregnant.
I am going to try and keep busy until we get the news on Thursday!!
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Mark 11:24
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I know it's hard receiving a smaller number than what you have gotten before. My 1st IVF I got quite a bit more mature and fertilized eggs. BUT we got pregnant on our 2nd IVF with less eggs, less mature, and less fertilized. So yes, numbers do not matter! :) Fingers crossed for you!
I know the numbers can really make us go crazy, I only had 6 fertilized and two of those became my twins so my fingers are crossed with lots and lots of hope for you because NO it doesn't matter how many you have! GL =)
Quality over quantity. 12 is a LOT. I know it may not feel like it right now, but seriously, I think the average number of useable eggs at retrieval is like 6-8. So you are doing very well.
Fingers crossed...
Jess, you're numbers are great! I know it's hard waiting and hoping every second of the day post retrieval - it's where all the magic begins and we hope that tha "magic" is in our favor. I get it! I too am doing pgd this next cycle and have the same fears. It's so hard to know how to feel until we get the results and know what is next.
You hang in there and just keep breathing and know that the only thing you can control are your thoughts, so don't let them drag you down or consume you with fear.
This COULD work, so if you had one thought to decide to focus on, think about it working!
Good luck... I am hoping and prayin' for you!!
Jessica, 12 is still a great number. Just remember it is quality not quantity that matters here. I am praying for good news on Thursday and you will be PUPO!
Staying postive can be very difficult! I will stay positive for you. I am so excited to hear the news on Tuesday and even more on Thursday! Get some rest and drink that Gatorade!!! You are in my prayers.
I am sending positive thoughts your way! I know you will have some great 5 day embryos to transfer!
I know you are disappointed, but please remember that 12 is a WONDERFUL number. I have my fingers crossed that those 12 continue to grow stronger for your transfer. Rest up, and please know that I'm thinking about you!
Keep your spirits up and don't give up. I have a friend who went through three IVF's and only had TWO eggs left for the third one. Low and behold she one of those two eggs is now bouncing 8 month old baby girl. Miracles do happen!!!
OMG!! Awesome numbers! You are an egg-laying champion! :) It's going to be so hard to keep your mind busy and occupied over the next couple of days. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you guys that all your fertilized eggs will mature and be normal!
Also - I only got 6 eggs, and only 3 fertilized and only 2 made it to transfer - and I did get pregnant! I miscarried that one but still, it's proof you only need one good egg!
12 is still a fantastic number! that's plenty for testing! congrats!!! i'm trying to remember that it's quality, not quantity too. and it's true!
hoping you have great news tomorrow and even better news on thursday!
thinking of you and keeping everything crossed!!!
((Hugs))
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