Number of eggs after egg retrieval

[libbybean]

Just wondering if anyone knows what the average number of eggs are after egg retreival?  I am 33yrs old and had egg retrieval today.  this is my 3rd cycle, pos. preg.1st cycle, have a little girl.  2nd cycle in the spring resulted in blighted ovum.  My 1st cycle they got 12 eggs total, 9 mature.  2nd cycle they got 15 eggs, 8 mature, this time they got 8 total eggs.  I won't know until tomorrow how many are mature.  They said 8 is a good number because the average number is between 2-4. And that all could be mature. I thought that sounded a little low esp. since I produced so many in the past.  My hubby and I have male factor infertility.  I am not totally upset but a little bummed I did not produce more eggs.  They will perform ICSI and some do not always survive for fertilization. So I am nervous that I won't have any to transfer.

[thetallchic]

I did my 1st IVF round in Feb and we transfered 3 embies.  I got preg but miscarried in March.  I had no extra embies so we did a 2nd round of IVF in June.  But I hyperstimulated and my Dr. thought it was best to wait until I recovered for the transfer.  We froze 5 embies.  He transferred 3 and still have 2 frozen.  Had first u/s at 5w6d and saw a hb!  He thought there might be a second sac but wasn't sure.  Said next u/s would tell if they are twins.  He has released me which makes me sad b/c he has been great!!  I go to regular obgyn on Nov 11 and pretty sure (I hope) he will do another u/s.  Twins might explain my all day sickness!!  I would be so excited if they are.  This is my first and possibly my last...  

Did your 1st transfer take?  You said you have 7 left out of 9. You are lucky you have so many.  The transfer is the easiest part of the whole process.  Good luck.  I hope you get a BFP after your transfer!!!

[anniesland]

Thanks so much  for the info! How many trys did you have before it took?

[thetallchic]

I have read that the morning sickness is a good sign and are less likely to mc.  I had a mc in March and didn't get this far.  So everyday I feel sick is a good day!!

Anniesland - I called my Dr. on the first day of my period and went in for a blood test about 8 days later.  I had one more bloodtest and a vaginal u/s to see how the lining of my uterus looked and to see if I was about to ovulate or already had.  He did my transfer 19 days after the first day of my period.  I thought it was a little late but timing must have been right b/c it took...  Wish you all the best and let us know what happens:):)

[anniesland]

Thanks you are so helpful, i have to say it's so nice to have someone thats so willing to help out with your knowledge! I really appreciate it.
Good luck i hope you have twins too! I also hope your sickness eases up soon!
My first transfer didn't take and like you my dh and i badly want twins because this is proabaly our first and last time too! If this next transer doesn't take we have decided to take a year off to save and to get our lives back to some sort of normality!

[libbybean]

thetallchic-I guess you can look at your sickness as kind of a good thing.  It means your progesterone level is high, which indicates a good strong pregnancy!

[anniesland]

Hi i don't know if they will do it with my regular cycle! What does that involve? thanks i will let you know about mon!
Hope you feel better soon! Have you tried crackers?