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How many embies to transfer?

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2 5 17.86%
3 10 35.71%
4 13 46.43%
 

UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

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karenk71
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UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Just when I think I have my mind made up on how many embies to transfer tomorrow I read something that changes my mind. I know DH is going to leave this up to me.
Background:
Age: 37 (38 in June)
History:
2007- 4 IUIs- All BFN
Jan. 08- 1st fresh cycle (9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 3 transfered)- BFN
May 08- FET (single embryo transfer)- Chemical
Nov. 08- canceled cycle due to poor response, coverted to IUI- BFN
Jan. 09- Fresh cycle, 12 eggs, 6 immature, 4 fertilized

I have 4 embies and I have no idea what quality they are. I guess I won't know the quality until tomorrow...not sure why the dr. doesn't call to let me know. Providing they are all good quality embies, how many should I transfer? My gut feeling is to transfer all 4 but I'm not sure I could handle reducing if it came to that.
I like the thought of doing 3 but is it worth freezing 1? I did that last time but I was on the state program and they didn't charge me for it.
Any thoughts are appreciated. I know this is a personal decision, just looking for opinions.
Thanks.

UPDATE: I didn't have to make a decision because 1 embie didn't make it
but the other three looked great so we did all 3 of them. I'm not sure what grade they were but they are 11 cells, 6 & 5 and they look beautiful to me! Yay! 2WW here I come...

Message edited 2/11/2009 7:51:52 PM.

Posted 2/10/09 2:13 PM
 

maybeamommy
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

I'd go with 2.

You DID get pregnant with a single embryo transfer for your FET... so I definitely wouldn't do 4 because what if they ALL take?

The best advice I got was: "Don't transfer more than you're willing to carry." That decision ultimately is up to you...

ETA: You can also thaw 2 and see what the quality is like and then thaw more the day of transfer depending on how you feel about it.. KWIM? I know that my place charges for re-cryo ($1100) - so if you want to thaw all 4 and then only put in 2 or 3, it's just something to keep in mind.

Message edited 2/10/2009 2:56:37 PM.

Posted 2/10/09 2:55 PM
 

Blu-ize
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

I would transfer at least 3.

Posted 2/10/09 3:10 PM
 

karenk71
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Posted by maybeamommy

I'd go with 2.

You DID get pregnant with a single embryo transfer for your FET... so I definitely wouldn't do 4 because what if they ALL take?

The best advice I got was: "Don't transfer more than you're willing to carry." That decision ultimately is up to you...

ETA: You can also thaw 2 and see what the quality is like and then thaw more the day of transfer depending on how you feel about it.. KWIM? I know that my place charges for re-cryo ($1100) - so if you want to thaw all 4 and then only put in 2 or 3, it's just something to keep in mind.



These are from a fresh cycle, they are not frozen.

Posted 2/10/09 3:11 PM
 

maybeamommy
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Posted by karenk71

Posted by maybeamommy

I'd go with 2.

You DID get pregnant with a single embryo transfer for your FET... so I definitely wouldn't do 4 because what if they ALL take?

The best advice I got was: "Don't transfer more than you're willing to carry." That decision ultimately is up to you...

ETA: You can also thaw 2 and see what the quality is like and then thaw more the day of transfer depending on how you feel about it.. KWIM? I know that my place charges for re-cryo ($1100) - so if you want to thaw all 4 and then only put in 2 or 3, it's just something to keep in mind.



These are from a fresh cycle, they are not frozen.



OH - I'm sorry I completely misread that.

I guess I still think - Don't transfer more than you're willing to carry. So if you are comfortable with 3... then go for that. If you're not okay with carrying 4 babies or reducing, then I wouldn't transfer 4.

Posted 2/10/09 3:14 PM
 

mom2mgn
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

I would do 3. 3 on day 3 and 2 on day 5. That's always what I've heard. Unless the quality is really bad (which I'm sure it's not Chat Icon ) I would never chance it with 4. I know it's hard to freeze that one but 4 would make me very, very nervous. Even if I was ok with selective reduction, the chance of high order multiples would be too much for me. But again, this is all my personal opinion.

I just want to add, I put 3 back this last time. They were 3 good quality embryo's but I had 2 failed cycles and a m/c last year. I won't know until Monday how many took. The chance of twins is there but the chance of triplets is minimal. I was ok with either.

You need to really think about all the possible outcomes no matter how slight the chance and how would you handle each situation.

Posted 2/10/09 3:16 PM
 

karenk71
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Karen

Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Any other comments?
Seems to be a tie between 3 and 4.
I would appreciate any other thoughts.
Thanks!

Posted 2/10/09 7:06 PM
 

LisaW
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Karen, Cornell never calls other than the fert report...no other updates

I heard you can ask to speak with the embryologist before your tx to find out the quality and make a quick decision, but I've never had to do that...

I would tx 4, but that is just me...no particular reason except I would always wonder....

Posted 2/10/09 7:11 PM
 

LaurenExp
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

I think I'd probably do a minimum of 3. Will they freeze the one? If this cycle didn't work out, would you do another fresh? These are all factors.

Posted 2/11/09 8:57 AM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

I would do 4 - mostly because of your age. Plus, apparently you froze some once and they didn't all make it to thaw, so I wouldn't want to take that chance either...Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/11/09 9:11 AM
 

karenk71
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Posted by Gertyrae

I would do 4 - mostly because of your age. Plus, apparently you froze some once and they didn't all make it to thaw, so I wouldn't want to take that chance either...Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



I only froze one and it resulted in my chemical. Thanks for the advice.

Posted 2/11/09 9:33 AM
 

CAH127
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Re: Poll- How many embies to transfer?

If it were me, I would put back the four. If you put back three, you are only freezing one and I guess I would wonder if that one didn't make it through the freezing process if I should have put them all back. Good luck with your decision.

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Posted 2/11/09 9:49 AM
 

karenk71
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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

bump for update

Posted 2/11/09 7:52 PM
 

LisaW
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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

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Posted 2/11/09 7:57 PM
 

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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

GL in the TWW!!

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Posted 2/11/09 8:18 PM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Posted by karenk71

Posted by Gertyrae

I would do 4 - mostly because of your age. Plus, apparently you froze some once and they didn't all make it to thaw, so I wouldn't want to take that chance either...Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



I only froze one and it resulted in my chemical. Thanks for the advice.



My bad...I saw you had 6 fertilized, 3 transferred and then 1 FET, so I assumed the other 2 didn't make the thaw...

Anyway...that 11 cell sounds awesome!!!! Good luck to you and lot's of sticky vibes!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/11/09 8:29 PM
 

CAH127
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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Good luck in the 2WW

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Posted 2/11/09 8:31 PM
 

BaseballWidow
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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Congrtas on the transfer, now the real fun begins!!
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Shawnna

Posted 2/11/09 8:49 PM
 

maybeamommy
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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Good luck! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/11/09 9:16 PM
 

Diana712
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Re: UPDATE: TRANSFER DONE. Poll- How many embies to transfer?

Oh this looks really awsome for you.. I pray its your dream..

Posted 2/11/09 10:19 PM
 
 

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