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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was 36 for first egg retrieval and had five untested embryos to work with.

FET #1 with two: did not take. FET #2 with two: did not take. Third did not survive thaw.

Egg retrieval #2 at 37. Had four untested embryos. Did fresh transfer with two, one took, delivered at age 38, baby is now a healthy, neurotypical toddler. Other two are in cryo.  [/quote]

Fantastic[/quote]

I’m the above PP who had luck on the third transfer on the second round. I should have noted that I also was not able to have my embryos turned into blasts. They just could not survive that long. All of my embryos were frozen or used fresh as day two or three embryos. I think a lot of doctors don’t like deviating from the typical process of growing embryos to day 5-7 blasts and steering women towards FETs. But it’s obviously not a one size fits all protocol, I think particularly for older women whose egg quality may not result in the strong and hearty eggs and embryos of a woman in her 20s. Im glad my doctor’s approach was to get the embryos transferred or frozen (if fresh not possible) earlier than later.

All that said, I personally would not be comfortable transferring more than two embryos. There is still a chance even one embryo can split, and you could wind up with high order multiples if you transfer three or more. If you do decide to go down that path, make sure you and your husband discuss your thoughts around selective reduction, if it may be necessary for the safety of the mother or babies. [/quote]

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