We've been receiving daily updates on our embryos since egg retrieval.
In the end we had 7 eggs that fertilized. By day 2 it was determined that 6 embryos were still growing. 3 were at a standard 4-cell while the other 3 were slower at 2-cells.
Typically, when there's a low number of embryos to choose from clinics often put back the embryos as early as possible (ie day 3 after retrieval). Thus, we anticipated because of our poor numbers/quality on day 2, we'd be doing another day 3 transfer (keeping in mind all our day 3 transfers have thus far been unsuccessful).
Well, we got the call in the morning on day 3 from the embryologist. The 3 strongest embryos were all doing well and they wanted to take them to day 5. Since it was such a small number of embryos, they wanted to ensure we were on board with it. Since they only transfer 2 maximum, waiting two more days gives us a much better idea which embryos are the strongest/healthiest.
Keeping in mind that statistically 50% of the embryos die between day 3 and day 5 that means we'd be possibly looking at 1 or 2 of the stronger ones making it. We've been here before. Our pregnancy with the boys started off with us making the stressful decision to take 3 embryos to day 5. The fact that our only successful cycle (despite their early loss) resulted from a day 5 transfer is the number 1 deciding factor for us to risk it again.
Big breath...we're holding out till day 5. I can't begin to describe the deep seated fear that comes with making this decision.
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