So, I had my egg retrieval yesterday, and I know I should be positive and hopeful, but truth be told, I can’t shake this feeling of spiraling a bit. The whole process was tough, both physically and emotionally. And now, waiting for the results feels like an eternity. It’s like a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement to worry, from hope to doubt.
I thought I was prepared for this, but the reality is hitting me hard. I find myself overthinking everything - every twinge, every thought, every possibility. It’s exhausting, and I know I need to find a way to stay grounded and not let this consume me.
Has anyone else felt this way
We had 7 embryos, 3 of which hatched, and 2 passed genetic testing. The first embryo transfer was successful, and we are awaiting the beta results for the second one. Despite a negative 9dpt home test, we are remaining hopeful because all it takes is one embryo to succeed. Stay positive!
Hello, I experienced a similar situation last week when I, at the age of 40, had 18 eggs retrieved but only 6 matured and fertilized. I was unable to get a breakdown of the immature vs failed to fertilize eggs until I speak with my doctor, which has been frustrating. However, I received wonderful news today that 5 out of the 6 embryos have successfully made it to freeze and will be sent for PGT testing. It just goes to show that attrition rates at each stage can be surprising, and I hope that your day 1 embryos continue to thrive.
The quality of our eggs was more important than the quantity. With only 8 retrieved, 6 mature, 3 fertilized, and one successfully transferred, we now have a nearly 2-year-old child. Remember, it only takes one!
My initial egg retrieval had low maturity rates, with only 3 out of 21 retrieved eggs being mature. Fortunately, 2 fertilized and were frozen on day 3. The following month, my second retrieval was much more successful, with 14 out of 17 eggs being mature and resulting in 8 day 5-7 blasts. A doctor at my clinic recommended changes for better tracking maturity levels, including starting with 2 weeks of birth control and without Letrozole. Additionally, adjustments were made to stims and HcG levels for the Lupron trigger. I am currently beginning transfers of my untested embryos, with the second scheduled for later this week. I suggest discussing potential changes with a doctor at your clinic for future cycles.
I experienced a similar emotional shock with 17 eggs retrieved, 10 mature, 5 fertilized, and 2 blasts. Despite thinking I was prepared for this attrition, it’s still difficult to process. My doctor mentioned that the first retrieval is typically the most challenging, but there is still hope with possible medication adjustments. Don’t lose hope, as it only takes one success!
As others have mentioned, it’s important to focus on quality rather than quantity, so don’t worry too much right now! If you decide to try again, consider discussing the maturity rate with your doctor. I personally increased the maturity rate using an HCG dual trigger, but ended up with a lower fertlization rate, showing that success in IVF can be unpredictable.
Thank you for your kindness! We recently received results that 2 out of 3 embryos reached the blast stage. While we had hoped for more, we are staying positive. My doctor recommended another cycle, but we are unsure if we can afford it in the near future. We are currently in a waiting period for PGT results and unsure of our next steps. It feels like a difficult decision either way. Such a complex process! Lol.