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Arguing over number of embryos
Regan
Senior Member Senior Member
I finally changed clinics and went to a fertility specialist, who suggested we go to IVF after an Hsg this month. It will be my first time on injectibles, and I'm excited to get a better response than on Clomid.
Is it normal for a doctor to only transfer "1, 2 at the most" embryos the first time? I was very shocked at the doctor's response, I was expecting at least 3 be transferred for a better chance of pregnancy (understanding the risks for multiples). But IVF isn't a gauranteed implantation of all THREE embryos, either.
This is a whole new field for me, I'm feeling excited, but so nervous with ALL that I don't know! I feel like I JUST wrapped my head around IUI and was getting that down!
I appreciate any thoughts, or ways to convince my doctor to try harder!
~Regan
Is it normal for a doctor to only transfer "1, 2 at the most" embryos the first time? I was very shocked at the doctor's response, I was expecting at least 3 be transferred for a better chance of pregnancy (understanding the risks for multiples). But IVF isn't a gauranteed implantation of all THREE embryos, either.
This is a whole new field for me, I'm feeling excited, but so nervous with ALL that I don't know! I feel like I JUST wrapped my head around IUI and was getting that down!
I appreciate any thoughts, or ways to convince my doctor to try harder!
~Regan
Comments
IVF is a long sometimes draining process. My first IVF cycle was cancelled due to poor stim response. I was devastated and not prepared for it at all. The doc increased my meds a bit, I wound up going to retrieval where they retrieved 9 eggs. The embryoligist calls you everyday and lets you know how they are progressing. My retrieval was on a Thursday morning, and by Sunday we only had 3 eggs left
Needless to say we were thrilled! One week later we got the second surprise that there were two! We were expecting TWINS! I am not sure if your fertility center is the same, but after your pregnancy you go for ultrasounds every week or two, and it's so amazing to see your beans progress from week to week! We are due in mid December and so far everything looks great!
I wish you both luck in your journey! It is a long emotional and sometimes exhausting process, but so rewarding to see life unfolding right before your eyes:) My partner and I were very lucky in that we were successful on our first attempt...(minus the cancelled cycle). The shots get exhausting and everything has to be timed, you feel like your life is full of schedules and appointments and you are at the mercy of these little embies that dictate your next move. Be patient, keep stress to a minimum and enjoy the ride!!!! Good luck to you both and keep us posted on your progress!!!!!!
Thank you for your explanations, and for sharing your story. I do understand the huge risk carrying multiples brings, and I've tried so hard so far, to be so grateful for even ONE baby is a blessing. You also opened my eyes to the thoughts of cancelling a first cycle, and that possibly everything won't go to plan, and that IVF is no guarantee. I'm the first to admit, I've already planned on everything working, the Hsg is going to be normal, then I'll start the injectibles, then I'll get pregnant! So I appreciate your candor, and am so glad it all worked out for you.
My partner, nor I, allow ourselves to get very excited, but along this journey there have been many days full of cautious optimism!
Thanks for all your advice,
~Regan
Thanks for stopping in, funny it was today, and I'm only here about every 6 weeks myself!
~Regan
I invite you to join our ttcing donor-sibling facebook group at:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/donorsib ... p_activity
I think you may find it a supportive and informative place.
Have a nice week,
D.