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I'm a little sad that I can't remember the specifics. I think it was 12 retrieved and 8(?) fertilized normally. On day three we transferred two, had another one in good shape and one that didn't look like it would make it. On day 5 we had one to freeze.

10 retrieved, 7 fertilized, 5 left on day 5. 3 of those were grade A, 2 were grade B. We transferred one grade A embryo and froze the other 4.

12 retrieved
9 fertilized
8 on day 5

Transferred 2, froze 5.

8 fertilized, 2 transferred, 6 frozen, but now discarded.

@spaniellove: true! I don't need to worry about it now, but I sometimes can't help it thanks!

IVF #1: 16 retrieved, 8 fertilized normally, 3 made it to day 5, transferred 1, none made it to freeze

IVF #2: 19 retrieved, 9 fertilized normally, not sure how many made it to day 5 (2 blasts, a few early blasts, maybe 5 total?), transferred 2, none made it to freeze

I don't know if my clinic was just strict, or if my eggs are sucky, but with 35 eggs and no frozen embryos it's very frustrating. I'm switching clinics and this is one of my main questions I want answered.

Me too!

We had 17 retrieved, 14 fertilized. 12 were still doing well on Day #3... Day #5, we transferred 2 "very pretty" blasts. 3 were frozen on Day #6 or #7.

This is going to sound crazy but I was overstimulated:
39 eggs
29 fertilized with ICSI
1 fresh transfer
10 made it to freeze

@GreenThumb: Wow, that is crazy. I remember you mentioning somewhere else that you got overstimulated but that is a lot of eggs!

@FliegepilzHut: @mrswin: Oops, just seeing this now ! I did have moderate OHSS after the egg retrieval and was too naive in the process to know that we (the doc) should have canceled the fresh transfer and just gone with an FET. My doc never suggested canceling and I may have been putting on a brave face about my discomfort level (how do you know when uncomfortable is actually a problem?). I got pretty sick right after my transfer and ended up going to the ER two days later because my electrolyte levels were all messed up (ended up on blood thinners - I know everyone thinks Menopur is the devil, but Lovenox is really the worst!!). But I got better, didn't have to have anything major done, and we ended up with those 10 frosties! So definitely hoping I never have to do a fresh cycle again. I'll take FET any day over that experience!! Don't wish it on anyone!!

Ivf #1: 30 eggs retrieved, 14 fertilized, transferred 1, 3 made it to freeze.
Ivf #2: 57 eggs retrieved, 29 fertilized, 5 made it to freeze.

@msmug: did you have OHSS?

IVF #1: 5 eggs retrieved, 3 fertilised, only 1 made it to day 3 transfer. (BFN.)

IVF #2: 3 eggs retrieved, all 3 fertilised, all 3 made it to day 5 blasties. Transferred 1 (Georgia!), froze other 2. (Baby #2 - m/c) & current pregnancy.... if all goes well. x

@leanne82: Did you do ICSI or natural fertilization? Do you have an male factor issues?

Mine response above wasn't very specific. Let me elaborate:

IVF#1: 12 retrieved
9 fertilized
8 normal on day 5
2 transferred: 1=Dylan, (other split into 3 and we reduced)
4 frozen

@leanne82: I'm sorry, I know how much a cycle with poor results is. I'm sort of in the same boat. What protocol did you use the first cycle? How did your E2 levels progress? Are they changing it for the second?

16 retrieved
4 fertilized normally
8 were polyspermic
0 made it to day 3 xfer
They are calling this cycle a bust due to egg quality. My e-levels went up very fast, and they reduced FSH every other day. I read about others where reducing FSH like can yield poor results and it's better to find the right dose and keep it consistent.

@PurplePumps: I believe we did antagonist protocol. All my levels were normal. I'm really scared of another poor fert rate this next time. Idk what caused such a bad rate.

@mrswin: the embryologist told us nothing. Our doc said the answer is there are no answers . we've moved states so we found another clinic in Colorado with great success rates but I'm still scared they aren't finding something with me as my tests are normal. We will be meeting with our new doc tomorrow to talk more about our chances .

@leanne82: I did antagonist as well (will be switching to long lupron to have a slower, longer stim period). It does suck that when there's no answers to what went wrong, but I think they just don't know enough to say what exactly could have happen if the numbers were all good. Are you going to CCRM?