tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post2527244836507801813..comments2023-11-02T01:33:45.808-06:00Comments on Tortoise Baby: Phone consultFrankie Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03016774250490340149noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-82187126320862129182011-09-15T21:12:19.882-06:002011-09-15T21:12:19.882-06:00Hi Manni - thanks for your comment. I think you a...Hi Manni - thanks for your comment. I think you are right. The FET turns into a probability game. I have a good feeling that we will get pregnant, it's just a matter of when. I think 2 single embryo transfer is about all I could stand before having to increase the odds that 1 will stick. I was inspired by your experience (though you did have the advantage of CCS) We'll see what happens!Frankie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016774250490340149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-84038641393669853242011-09-15T10:33:24.082-06:002011-09-15T10:33:24.082-06:00Exciting to have options! :) As you know, we trans...Exciting to have options! :) As you know, we transferred one and it stuck! But we did CCS so the odds were pretty good that the embie was healthy. But I really like the way Dr. Surrey explained it -- if the embie is going to take it's going to take regardless of whether you transfer 1 or 2. If one's not going to take, it's not going to take regardless of whether you transfer 1 or 2. So the number transferred really only increases the likelihood of at least 1 taking that cycle. If you're OK with the possibility that you may need to undergo numerous FET's in order to maximize your probability of a singleton, then transferring 1 may be the way to go. If you want to maximize the possibility that you'll have at least 1 baby from this 1 FET, then 2 may be the way to go.<br /><br />It's a tough choice but in the end I think you just have to go with what you and your DH are the most comfortable with.<br /><br />I'm excited for you that you're getting closer to you FET! :)Mannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616041277533906186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-41742072123236458972011-09-14T14:56:32.367-06:002011-09-14T14:56:32.367-06:00Thanks Michelle - yeah - that does kinda factor in...Thanks Michelle - yeah - that does kinda factor in. I feel like he is the Baby Wizard! I think we are leaning towards two single transfers and if those don't take, go to double embryo transfer.Frankie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016774250490340149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-46463492702302892022011-09-14T13:32:40.025-06:002011-09-14T13:32:40.025-06:00Just so you know, Dr. G was on a roll this summer ...Just so you know, Dr. G was on a roll this summer in producing twins! I am proof of that! My IVF nurse said they'd been closer to 95% success rate with the transfer of 2 embryos. I don't if that factors into your decision making or not but I thought I'd put that out there.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08543567509350178647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-39177182015381115302011-09-14T12:40:30.353-06:002011-09-14T12:40:30.353-06:00Hey Sooz - I heard back from Dr G today via email ...Hey Sooz - I heard back from Dr G today via email and that is exactly what he said. Thaw 2 and if we decide to transfer only 1 then they would refreeze the other one for potential use later on.Frankie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016774250490340149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-33442016645708635052011-09-14T09:08:49.858-06:002011-09-14T09:08:49.858-06:00Jen, CCRM has a 98% thaw success rate so they do n...Jen, CCRM has a 98% thaw success rate so they do not thaw all the embryos. They only thaw the number that you request, however, they typically freeze two embryos together (why? I don't know). So, most likely, unless you requested that they be frozen individually, they will have to defrost two embryos. <br /><br />Other clinics with lower success rates tend to thaw more embryos because they have less that survive the thaw. If, for some reason, you end up in the 2% that doesn't survive the thaw, they will defrost two additional and push your transfer out a couple of hours.Soozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180558301820706509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-77597329928178938252011-09-14T05:48:36.209-06:002011-09-14T05:48:36.209-06:00Good luck with your decision - I know you'll g...Good luck with your decision - I know you'll get to the right place. Since none of us has a crystal ball you just have to consider the options and then go with your gut. What's great is that you have options - 9 embryos is fantastic!<br />Best of luck whichever way you go.newbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779719410948226318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-59598350232885306012011-09-14T05:33:34.862-06:002011-09-14T05:33:34.862-06:00Hey Nikki - I think you must of been the reason wh...Hey Nikki - I think you must of been the reason why they moved our phone consult from 9 to 10 am (11 am my time). That's Funny! Hope all went well and your blast(s) are taking up residence right now! DId you do 1 or 2?Frankie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016774250490340149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-53204178178569739042011-09-13T20:52:21.371-06:002011-09-13T20:52:21.371-06:00Dr. G did my transfer today!
If you froze blasts,...Dr. G did my transfer today!<br /><br />If you froze blasts, I'm pretty sure that they only thaw the number that you are planning on transferring (based on pre-freezing ratings). If one doesn't survive the thaw, they can thaw another.<br /><br />Good luck with your decision!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792871707893212957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-83912751402400682032011-09-13T18:39:20.917-06:002011-09-13T18:39:20.917-06:00Always tough decisions to make. I am not sure how ...Always tough decisions to make. I am not sure how they thaw them. If you did not do the genetic testing on the embryos then you probably would want to do more than 1, but then that could still leave you with 2 in the end. Good Luck!justagirl-Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074086694446760413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-46001751066228353912011-09-13T17:58:20.964-06:002011-09-13T17:58:20.964-06:00That's a tough one...I would make a pros and c...That's a tough one...I would make a pros and cons list and then go from there.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967951792506945537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-73085848899504832072011-09-13T15:22:30.052-06:002011-09-13T15:22:30.052-06:00Thanks Jenny - if that is the case, we could do th...Thanks Jenny - if that is the case, we could do the genetic testing and at least that would tell us a little more about the embryos chances of turning into a viable pregnancy. Decisions, decisions.Frankie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016774250490340149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994441156299797540.post-11736699279661117422011-09-13T14:43:51.951-06:002011-09-13T14:43:51.951-06:00With FET, they usually thaw them all and pick the ...With FET, they usually thaw them all and pick the best. Some may not survive the thaw, some may survive but not look as good as they did before the freeze. Transferring one or two is a tough decision. My only advice is get as much information as you can, sleep on it, then see what your gut says. Good luck!!Jenny Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487538134256471025noreply@blogger.com