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First IVF Cycle - Failed

Day 5 embryo update - This is the day an embryo makes it or doesn't make it!

Unfortunately the 4 embryos we had did not make it to day 5 blast!! This is very crucial in the IVF world because day 5 blast gives you the best quality embryo. Honestly I did not understand what blast meant until they explained it to me, so here you go....

A healthy blastocyst often begins hatching from its outer shell, between day 5 to day 7 after fertilization. In a normal pregnancy the embryo would start attaching to the mothers lining or during IVF they transfer or freeze the embryos at this stage. At this point in the stage its ready to attach to the mothers lining.

The doctors said if an embryo doesn't blast at day 5 then it usually means the embryo is not growing at a normal rate and most likely wont pass genetic testing even if it does blast at day 6.

I was so disappointed and sad when I got the phone call- HOW IN THE WORLD DID ALL 4 NOT MAKE IT!!! But it is completely out of our control. I did everything right before, during and after IVF. This is not uncommon, but for my age I was hoping and praying we would get it the first time around. We will prepare for our second cycle and remain positive. Good news is I get to look back at my blog and remember the different stages- I already forgot half of it!!

The connections I've made from posting my experience on social media has been amazing!!!  I told George I have a small IVF girl gang now. We text back and forth and cheer each other on. I hear being a mother is the best accomplishment and reward in the world. No way i'm giving up on that....




HERE WE COME CYCLE 2!!!!!!!!

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