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freezing embryos and grading
We were told that we might not be able to freeze any embryos because they are grade c although cell number is 8?
This is driving me crazy because if this attempt did not work we will have no back up and we will have to repeat the whole thing again. they retrieved 19 and 8 were fertilized. Day of transfer were told that obout 4 of them has 8 cells but are grade c :(
They said they will keep an eye on them and if they were able to freeze any of them, they would let us know!
COMMUNITY LEADER
Well, hopefully your already have your little one in your tummy : ) Lets think positive here : ) Please keep me updated alright?
I know, I know! for them I am just a number!
I've been feeling better and I hope that does NOT mean i am not pregnant
I've been feeling better and I hope that does NOT mean i am not pregnant
COMMUNITY LEADER
A letter? Ugh! Man, can't they just pick up the phone and call? See how much patience I have? ha ha!
Let us know how you've been feeling ok?
***Sticky Babies to you!***
Let us know how you've been feeling ok?
***Sticky Babies to you!***
COMMUNITY LEADER
Two days past your transfer : ) Did you find out if any of them froze? good luck, and I'll add you to my list for your beta.... I really hope you get your BFP, and don't have to be on bed rest.
Yes, had a single embryo transfer last Friday 3-12.
This was my RE advise and plan for me from the beginning since I am young.
was very tempted to have two transferred when i learned they might not be any to freeze, but hubby and I decided to follow the RE advice especially because I was hyper-stimulated and still have symptoms and discomfort. She thinks it's gonna get worse if I got pregnant and might have me on bed rest.
my beta is on the 24th
This was my RE advise and plan for me from the beginning since I am young.
was very tempted to have two transferred when i learned they might not be any to freeze, but hubby and I decided to follow the RE advice especially because I was hyper-stimulated and still have symptoms and discomfort. She thinks it's gonna get worse if I got pregnant and might have me on bed rest.
my beta is on the 24th
COMMUNITY LEADER
Thank You for the kind words, I am very optimistic, although, I still have negative thoughts now and again....Good Luck to you too!!! When do you find out if of your embryos froze? Did you do IVF this month? How many embryos did they transfer if you did? Wish wish you a BFP!!!
Sorry to hear about your mc and good luck with your new try! I know how important it is for you and all of us. God willing everything will be fine and you do seem like a nice lady and you deserve all the best!
Thanks for your info and will have that on mind for the future.
Thanks for your info and will have that on mind for the future.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Yep, This is what I found:
If an embryo is frozen immediately after it has been fertilized (pronuclear stage), the survival of the embryo after thawing appears to be high. However, since the embryo was not cultured in the laboratory first, its potential viability is unknown. Therefore, after the embryo is thawed, it must then be cultured in the laboratory in the same way it would have been if it had not been frozen. It is impossible to predict how many of the thawed embryos will reach the stage of development desired by the physician for transfer. Therefore, a higher number of embryos must be thawed. If a large number of embryos does reach that stage of development, then there is a dilemma. Either a larger number of embryos must be transferred (which increases the risk of multiple pregnancy) or the extra embryos must be discarded or refrozen.
On our first FET, they were grade 1, 4 cell (which I concieved, but miscarried do to uterus problems) and the second batch were grade 3 and only 2 cells. They let them thaw for 24 hrs and transfer them. The lady in the lab said they have let them go for 72hrs but that usually 24 hrs is rule of thumb.
We have 11 left, and I am PRAYING with everthing in me that the next batch that thaw are amazing and we conceive again!!!! We are hoping to go March 23rd. Please Pray : )
Lot's of Baby dust to you!!!
If an embryo is frozen immediately after it has been fertilized (pronuclear stage), the survival of the embryo after thawing appears to be high. However, since the embryo was not cultured in the laboratory first, its potential viability is unknown. Therefore, after the embryo is thawed, it must then be cultured in the laboratory in the same way it would have been if it had not been frozen. It is impossible to predict how many of the thawed embryos will reach the stage of development desired by the physician for transfer. Therefore, a higher number of embryos must be thawed. If a large number of embryos does reach that stage of development, then there is a dilemma. Either a larger number of embryos must be transferred (which increases the risk of multiple pregnancy) or the extra embryos must be discarded or refrozen.
On our first FET, they were grade 1, 4 cell (which I concieved, but miscarried do to uterus problems) and the second batch were grade 3 and only 2 cells. They let them thaw for 24 hrs and transfer them. The lady in the lab said they have let them go for 72hrs but that usually 24 hrs is rule of thumb.
We have 11 left, and I am PRAYING with everthing in me that the next batch that thaw are amazing and we conceive again!!!! We are hoping to go March 23rd. Please Pray : )
Lot's of Baby dust to you!!!
oh i just found out the answer, it's one cell stage of the embryo
Good luck to you too. Aren't you about to start your 3rd cycle? is it a donor egg cycle?
Good luck to you too. Aren't you about to start your 3rd cycle? is it a donor egg cycle?
COMMUNITY LEADER
Well, hopefully your BETA will be a BFP! I hope some of them will be able to be frozen. We will keep our fingers crossed for you. Mine were all frozen pronuclear, so we don't know if they are viable until they thaw. Just as nerveracking I think.
Throwing TONS on Baby Dust Your Way!
Throwing TONS on Baby Dust Your Way!
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