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[mar42]

 I'm doing a transfer in the next few days. I'm suppose

to just transfer 1 embryo due to autoimmune disease

and age etc....although my autoimmune disease has

been stable for a long period. At least not the first time.

Just wondering if I have to do a day 3 transfer should I

insist on transferring 2? I know day 5 would be better to transfer

1 but a day 3 transfer are the embryos not high quality? I really

don't know about this. I never thought to ask my Dr when starting

this process.

 

Thanks.

[annatarz79]

hi!!  i think it is believed that day 5 is better because it is already know that the embryo is progressing. with day 3 the can not tell for sure but they transfer them anyway and the success rate is also high! i was talking with a doctor about this and he told me that nature sometimes helps an egg develop better inside the natural environment.  good luck with your transfer

[mar42]

I just assumed that a day 3 embryo would not be a high

quality. If it's not I would prefer to transfer 2 to give a

higher chance to conceive.

[returnable]

Mar42 pregnancy rates with 5 day blasts are better than with 3 day embryos. Sew results from one clinic:

https://www.ncbi.nlm...les/PMC3283075/

The thought is that a higher level pf development has been reached and a challenging stage in development passed. Usually clinic that push the 3 day embryo don't have the proper lab facilities to grow to day 5.

[2014Hopeful]

Well no necessarily true! They usually won't chance going to day 5 if you don't have many embryos, since as mentioned, embryos have a better chance inside your uterus
I'm planning on transferring 2 day 3 embryos if that's what I end up with

[mar42]

Yes I would like to transfer 2 as well if it ends up being

a day 3 transfer. Guess depending on the quality. I know

my Dr didn't want 2 to be transferred but.....we will see.

[mar42]

I asked my clinic if I do a 3 day transfer if I can transfer 2 embryos

and the answer is no. I guess depending on quality. So many woman

transfer 2 though. Looks like I will have to wait and see. I hope it ends up being

a day 5 transfer!

[returnable]

Your embies are in my thoughts. How has the week gone for you? How did the eggs do at thawing, and what day are you at now? How many fertilized?

[mar42]

Thanks returnable! The week has been stressful. I have been a pack of nerves.

Trying to stay calm and relaxed but easier said then done. My job is stressful too

so have been trying to relax in the evenings.

 

I heard from the embryologist Tuesday morning she said out of

8 eggs 6 fertilized and down to 4. She said she would call back Thursday

(today) transfer could be day 3 or day 5. So just heard back from the

embryologist and she said there are still 4 embryos but 2 look really good and

the other 2 not as good. So I will be having a day 5 transfer! So happy....

I wanted a 5 day transfer. 

 

It's a real roller coaster ride of emotions.

[returnable]

I can imagine that it is not any easier than with OE. I also found the after ER to day 5/6 stressful. And the emotions are all the same. I had a hard time not thinking about it. I'm rooting for you! I also prefer day 5.

[mar42]

Thanks Returnable! Exactly the emotions are all the same.

[2014Hopeful]

I asked my clinic if I do a 3 day transfer if I can transfer 2 embryos
and the answer is no. I guess depending on quality. So many woman
transfer 2 though. Looks like I will have to wait and see. I hope it ends up being
a day 5 transfer!

I just noticed you are at Ovo. In Québec they don't allow you to transfer 2 embryos unless you are over 37 years of age.
I wish you best of luck

[returnable]

Although I am over 40, my RE does not want to transfer more than one day 5 blastocyst. Personally I do not want to take the risk of a twin pregnancy (both for myself and the potential babies). Raising twins would be hard, but I don't think I could forgive myself if they had some long-term medical condition because I chose to have two put in. Of course each person has a different perspective.

[mar42]

Thanks 2014hopeful! I am over 40. I understand at a day 5 blast

not to transfer 2. I only wanted to transfer 2 if I was doing a day 3

transfer and if embryos were not high quality.

[mar42]

Returnable....I'm over 40 as well and my Dr doesn't want to transfer 2 embryos

at a day 5 blast as well. Which I understand due to my age and autoimmune disease

and I don't want to risk babies or myself either. I only want to transfer 2 if embryos

are not of a high quality and if I was doing a day 3 transfer.

 

If I remember correctly my Dr did say after trying a few times and the transfer fails then

I could transfer 2.