Eggs Transferred

hi everyone -  I am totally freaking out about how many eggs I had transferred (5) five fertilized embryos -and I am pregnant now- 4 weeks .  

We are very happy, but now Im totally freaking out - what if I have to have a reduction????????

Oh no!!!  Our 1st Ultrasound is scheduled for mid august...... by the way, we are hoping for twins - but what if all five made it... thats what Im afraid of ......help!!

[alaskacouple]

That is a decision only you and dh can make.

Your doctor should have discussed that with you before hand.

How were your hcg #s? Usually, and I emphasize usually, the dr. can tell if it's multiples by the number level early in pregnancy.

Good luck to you!

[Lexi72]

EVerything will be fine and the baby or babies will also be great.  Keep us posted.  can't wait to hear how many.  I wonder why they are having you wait that long.  My friend who had IVF was able to find out a week after she tested positive.  I know it is killing you to have to wait!  So exciting.

[kele1129]

HCG #'s can give a good idea as to whether or not there are multiples.  My 4w2d HCG was 169 and 2 days later was 370 and we are now 8w1d with a singleton.  Don't worry too much just be happy for now that you are pg and your goal was achieved. ^_^

[kele1129]

oh and we had 3 embies transferred back in.

[sarge1]

I think the chances that all 5 took is very slim. My doctor went over the odds with us before we made our decision of how many to put back in. Doctors don't want to have multiples-if they start having patients with too many multiples they get "looked into", and it's not good for the woman.
We made the decision to have 4 put back in, based on a lot of factors, and are currently 25 weeks with a singleton.

[HeathJo]

My HCG at 14dpiui (not an IVF) was almost 600, and I was pregnant with triplets. Any number in the 200-300 raange at 14dpo can indicate multiples. Again, I did iui after ovualting 6 follicles using injections, so it was a big shock, Later I had a reduction due to major health concerns. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make, and I hope you don't end up in this position. It surprises me that your doc would transfer 5 vianle emies, as most I hear max out at 3, so I undrtand your concern.

For now, just take it a day at a time and try to be happy you are pregnant. Cross each bridge as you get to it.

[RoxxAngeles]

Hi there, thank you so much for your message.....

Ok, I just recieved the phone call from dr's office, tell me what you think.

ummmmm, on 7/19/08 my HCG was 71.3
and on 7/21 my HCG was 188

7/07/08 - was the retrieval of 6 eggs, all 6 fertilized.....
7/10/08 - 5 good embies were put back in......
7/19/08 - 1st Pregnancy Test - HCG level = 71.3
7/21/08 - 2nd "  Blood Test - HCG level = 188

Im glad I found out those numbers Im beginning to understand everything a lil better.   Thank you alot for your message, and Im going to take your advise and be happy being prego... .thanx again..xoxox

[alaskacouple]

well, my guess would be it's not quints.... maybe twins.... or even a singleton....

Good luck! Have a great nine months :-))

[sasparilla]

I sent you a message Roxx.. It could be twins OR a singleton.  I didnt know how many days past transfer.  Congrats!!!  H & H 9 months!!!

[mysty2001]

good luck
I think you would be nauseous if it is more than 2 by now

WIth my singleton my numbers were - 167 10 days post transfer and nearly four times that 12 days post transfer - docs were surprised it was only one (we transferred three embryos)

with my twins - last time we wanted to transfer four - but four did not thaw - we thawed four one made it we thawed four more and another made it - both survived - my numbers were 88 9 days post transfer and 205 11 days post transfer - didn;t expect twins

this time - wanted to put back four - begged - docs agreed it would be ok due to maternal age - then they thawed and looked so good - doc said sorry we are only putting back three - well I am preggo with twins here were my numbers
9 days post transfer 129
13 days post transfer - 900 some
15 days post transfer 2900

good luck will they do more betas before the u/s (we do betas at week five and six before u/s)

what factors made your doc agree to put back all 5 rather than use three and save 2?

[RoxxAngeles]

hi hi sasparilla!!!!!!!!!! thank you for the quick response.   My transfer was on 7/10/08- so today is 12 days past transfer....
on 9 dpt hcg was 71.3
on 12 dpt hcg was 188
I just found out the numbers today...

thanx again....
(so did I read correctly your AF is visiting....?)

[sasparilla]

Roxx.. AF has left the building.. a couple days ago.  Just tryin to gear up for IVF #2.