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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Reports from the petri dish: Fertilization

Of 15 eggs retrieved, 14 were mature, and of those, 11 fertilized without ICSI. (happy surprise!)

Hopefully our eleven little embryos are snuggling in to the petri dish lined with my co-cultured endometrial cells, aka the "womb away from home," dividing nicely with minimal fragmentation.

Set for day three transfer on Thursday, 3/12.

Please keep us in your thoughts. Hopefully this will be it.

Big question is: how many to put back? More on this later.

Mo

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43 comments:

  1. MelanieMarch 10, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Those are some good numbers, Mo! You both are most definitely in my thoughts. I think you should tell them you're "all in" and see what their response is. Depending on quality, maybe 3? And, because I consider myself a Dr. Google trained RE, why aren't they suggesting a five day transfer with that many embryos?

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  2. DoraMarch 10, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    That's great! I'm so happy for you!!

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  3. MermaidMarch 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Yay - those are great numbers! And without ICSI! Like Melanie above, I'm wondering why not 5 day? I wouldn't put more than 2 in on a 5-day or possibly 3 back on a 3-day, but see what they say on transfer day. I'll be thinking of you both!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    that's so so so great! i'm very pleased with these numbers.

    sending tons of positive vibes your way and thinking about you lots :)

    xoxo

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  5. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    That is wonderful news! 11 embryos! I'm so happy for you! I hope they all continue to grow beautifully in your co-culture cells. Good luck with deciding how many to put back.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Woo-hoo!!! Sounds lovely!! Grow, little darlings, grow!!

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  7. MeganMarch 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    That sounds awesome. Put em all back and get your own reality show. I'll watch!

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  8. PetruciaMarch 10, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Mo, this sounds really great. :)))
    I'm full of hope for you guys.
    Grow embryos, grow!

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  9. Leslie LaineMarch 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Mo - this sounds awesome! What a great fertilization report. I'm thinking of you!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Congratulations!!! 11 sounds great. I would go with what the embryologist says. They are on the up and up at CRMI. At another clinic I transferred 6 once which were not great embies (3 6-cells and 3 4-cells) and immediately worried that I would have high order multiples that magically the 4 cell embies would pull through. I could have been octomom... ok minus the serious mental condition, the 6 prior kids, and the ability to survive an octuplet birth.

    Best of luck to you and your embies. :)

    Melanie-
    They do day 3 transfers with co-culture because on day 3 they would have to switch out the culture medium anyway so if they did a day 5 the embryos would have to be switched to another culture medium and not be co-cultured anymore. At least that is what was explained to me when I did it.
    Nicole

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  11. Soko's Journey to ParenthoodMarch 10, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    YAAA, that is an awsome count and so many are doing well. This is great news. Getting excited for you. With that many eggs that may grow well you could always freeze the ones you don't transfer :) Just a thought.

    I remember that wait but it will be here before you know it. The ET is just amazing and happens so fast. Be sure to just take it all in and enjoy the journey and the possibility iof "What could be?"

    We had 3 embryos that were awesome on day 3 and transfered all 3. I have had no issues at all no cramping, spotting or anything like that so Friday at our first U/S we will find out how many of those 3 took. It's a little scary to think about all 3 but I remember on day of transfer, Isaid I loved all 3 of them already. lol Keep you posted on Friday.

    Keep us all posted too. My fingers and toes are crossed and sending lots of prayers your way.

    Tracy

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  12. mMarch 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    excellent, excellent news! All our good vibes are going your way!

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  13. 'Murgdan'March 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    You are definitely in my thoughts...

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  14. EricaMarch 10, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    That sounds wonderful! Thinking of you. :)

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  15. EmilyMarch 10, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Hooray! Wonderful report! Grow embies, grow!

    My 2 cents, for what it's worth, transfer 3. We tx 3 for #3 and never regretted it, in fact, I wish I had tx my poor little 4th one too...

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  16. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Woohoo! Go embies! Looking forward to hearing the debate over the number to put back....

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  17. MeinsideoutMarch 10, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Fabulous report - I had three fertilize and I am about to write my next post - everyone IN the pool!!!!

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  18. MichelleMarch 10, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    That is so great. I am excited for you!

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  19. s.e.March 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Congrats on such good news.

    You have given me much needed hope. I am going to retrieval the same day you are going to transfer. I am not using ICSI and it so encouraging you had success without it.

    Our clinic's embryologist now recommends day 3 over day 5. And I too have always gone with the doctors recommendation for what to transfer. I did both 2 and 3(but with poorer quality). What the hell...up your odds and "implant" all eleven!

    Best of luck to you this week!

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  20. MartinMarch 10, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    More positive news, this is great.

    Continued good luck.

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  21. kirkeMarch 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Those are awesome numbers!

    Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!!!!

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  22. NadineMarch 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    great news! will think good thoughts for your little ones.

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  23. PhoebeMarch 10, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Nice fert report. Good luck on making that tough decision on how many to transfer.

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  24. KamiMarch 10, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Congrats!!! I think 3 sounds good to transfer!! Good luck! Thinking of you!

    Kami

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  25. MindyMarch 10, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Congrats! So far, so good. I'm thinking of you and hoping for continued good luck!!!

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  26. AlexicographerMarch 10, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Wow. Great news! Fingers crossed for you.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Why not put back all 11! You could get TLC show. Just kidding...
    You are absolutly in my thoughts.

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  28. michelleMarch 10, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Happy Happy Hoping .... fingers crossed for you!!!!

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  29. SassyMamaMarch 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Yay!!! Fabulous news!

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  30. NikkiMarch 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    That's awesome! Good luck for your ET!!

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  31. BellaMarch 10, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Yeaaahhh!!! What a great fert report! Grow, embies, grow!

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  32. littlestepsMarch 10, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Congrats on the great fertilization report!

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  33. momsoonMarch 10, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Really great report!!!! I def will keep you and your little ones in my thoughts...
    In terms of # to put back, after a really great visit with my new RE I know that we will be putting 3 back from now on. He explained what noone else had, that the chances of pg goes up a good % (don't remember the exact #'s he used) and the chance of all 3 taking is approx. 1%...We def. will be doing 3, instead of the 2 we always have...
    Keep us posted! It is very exciting!!!!

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  34. SaraMarch 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I'm thrilled for you both! That is an EXCELLENT fertilization report!

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  35. IrishNYCMarch 10, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Good news! Grow embies, grow!

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  36. Pamela T.March 10, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Thinking VERY good thoughts here in California. Big congrats, my friend!

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  37. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    SO happy!!! Can't wait to hear how the transfer goes.

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  38. MeMarch 10, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    WOOOO HOOOO!!!

    Fabulous news!!!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Fantastic news! I'm so pleased to hear this! Congratulations!!! WOOHOO!!!!

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  40. DeniseMarch 10, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Great fert report! Thinking lots of positive growing and dividing thoughts for your embies!

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  41. Marcia (123 blog)March 11, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Great fertilisation report!

    you are on the same cycle as a friend of mine - I'm praying for you two and your transfers tomorrow.

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  42. Rachie PachieMarch 11, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Yay! I'm so glad 11 of them fertilized! And w/out ICSI!? That's crazy! :)

    Thinking of you & your transfer tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing how it goes!

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  43. SassyCupcakesMarch 12, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    I'm thinking good thoughts for you and hoping today goes well.

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