Anonymous
Post 07/20/2017 19:56     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

It looks like there are some recent stories of women who transferred Day 7 blasts... How is everyone going? I hope all is well! Our one and only PGD & PGS normal after two retrievals is a Day 7 blast. I can't find much info out there, so I'm glad to hear some of these success stories!
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2017 09:26     Subject: Re:Seven-day Blastocyst Question

Anonymous wrote:I just finished 3 IVF cycles at CCRM which was almost a complete bust that left me with only 1 embryo out of 13 that made it to blastocyst on Day 7 which was biopsied and frozen. And this was in spite of adding 26 frozen eggs taken when I was 34 and 38 years to the mix (only 14 survived the thaw, only 1 fertilized, and none made it to blastocyst). So, I'm left with a Day 7 blastocyst from one of my 41 year old eggs.

My embryologist told me that there was about a 30% chance it would come back CCS normal. If it was normal, I had about a 30% chance of it leading to a live birth.

I've googled day 7 blastocyst and have found that there isn't a lot of information or anecdotal stories about successes or failures.

I'd appreciate hearing more about other women's experience with it.

Thank you.


Is it common for thawed eggs not to fertilize?
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2017 07:34     Subject: Re:Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I just had a 7-day AA blast transferred on day 7 (May 12) of an FET cycle (endometrial biopsy showed I was pre-receptive on day six). I've had three previous unsuccessful cycles (two fresh, one FET, all with 5 day blasts, two were tested and normal). I go in for my beta on Thursday, but four consecutive days of HPTs are showing a positive result, line getting darker each day. Fingers crossed it all works out, but wanted to share what will hopefully be a 7 day blast success story!
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2017 21:23     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

Yes tested "normal".
And I meant 50-60%... not 59. Sorry.
My partner and I are 30 years old. Have conceived twice naturally. Fit & healthy.
Not sure whether that is contributing to the 50-60% chance for a 7-day BC when I've read much lower figures elsewhere.
But regardless, not sure how to have faith when our 90% normal AA failed.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2017 20:59     Subject: Re:Seven-day Blastocyst Question

Is the day 7 BC PGS normal? If it's not tested it's not 50-60 percent chance
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2017 18:51     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

Ladies who have had their Day-7 blasts result in successful pregnancies - do you recall what grading the blasts were?

We are currently in the situation of having a day-5 AA blast (of which we were given 90% chance of successful pregnancy) that was transferred after fresh cycle - negative result. Never implanted according to blood results.

We have one frozen embryo remaining.
Have just spoken with our doctor and he has informed us that the embryo is a Day-7 and graded BC. Probably only a 50-60% chance.

Not sure how we go into this with any hope or confidence knowing we had a 90% shot previously which failed.... and now a BC day-7 blast with only 59-60% chance.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2017 15:22     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I have a 7 day blast baby. She's one and super smart and hitting all milestones on time or early so far. She's also very very tall just like my husband and me!
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2017 15:03     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

Anonymous wrote:I just transferred a 7 day girl and a 6 day boy yesterday so we will see... I am 26 and both were PGS tested normal... now for the long wait


Please keep us posted! Crossing my fingers for you.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2017 14:59     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I had only two embryos make it to blast for my successful cycle--both didn't make it until day 6, and were described as 'crappy looking'. I had to argue for a day 6 fresh transfer--lo and behold, one of them took and is a healthy baby. My previous cycle-with a PGS normal 5 day blast that looked 'perfect' didn't take. You just never know. I've read that what is considered good looking in blastocysts favors male embryos because they tend to develop faster. My crappy looking blast ended up being a girl.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2767484/
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2017 11:01     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I just transferred a 7 day girl and a 6 day boy yesterday so we will see... I am 26 and both were PGS tested normal... now for the long wait
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2017 23:53     Subject: Re:Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I just finished 3 IVF cycles at CCRM which was almost a complete bust that left me with only 1 embryo out of 13 that made it to blastocyst on Day 7 which was biopsied and frozen. And this was in spite of adding 26 frozen eggs taken when I was 34 and 38 years to the mix (only 14 survived the thaw, only 1 fertilized, and none made it to blastocyst). So, I'm left with a Day 7 blastocyst from one of my 41 year old eggs.

My embryologist told me that there was about a 30% chance it would come back CCS normal. If it was normal, I had about a 30% chance of it leading to a live birth.

I've googled day 7 blastocyst and have found that there isn't a lot of information or anecdotal stories about successes or failures.

I'd appreciate hearing more about other women's experience with it.

Thank you.
Anonymous
Post 02/13/2017 15:45     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

We have 4 Grade AA Embroyo's all tested normal. So sometimes the highest graded blasts are the normal ones. It really is a crap shoot.
Anonymous
Post 02/13/2017 15:41     Subject: Re:Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I am 41 and had an FET of a day 7 blast transfer on 12/19. I am now 11 weeks pregnant. I've had 6 scans so far and all look good. I go for my first trimester screening next Tuesday. I love the 11/26/16 note too! Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2016 09:35     Subject: Re:Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I am also waiting to see if an early blastocyst will become a blastocyst on day 7. I hope yours did!
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2016 15:37     Subject: Seven-day Blastocyst Question

I have a 7-day blast frozen and have been wondering the same thing!!!! I love the 11/26/16 note and that makes my heart and hopes soar. Thank you for your posts!