tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post6035783609972708137..comments2023-11-19T21:42:17.901-08:00Comments on My Path to Mommyhood: SET and Thawing Questions: A FollowupJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-65213239060576495932013-08-28T15:51:26.469-07:002013-08-28T15:51:26.469-07:00Me either--although I guess it's probably that...Me either--although I guess it's probably that they think we have a better chance with two embryos, and maybe part is business that they want us to be successful sooner, so maybe that's it? I haven't heard anything further about it, so I guess I just let it go! Thanks for helping me feel not crazy. :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-91837012653213181062013-08-24T19:54:12.718-07:002013-08-24T19:54:12.718-07:00I do not think that you're being overly sensit...I do not think that you're being overly sensitive at all. I think that your thought process makes complete sense. I don't even understand where they're coming from.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069220262683215373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-46827835793970473702013-08-14T17:55:55.694-07:002013-08-14T17:55:55.694-07:00Oh, wow. That's crazy that they would freeze t...Oh, wow. That's crazy that they would freeze them in groups. Mine are frozen singly. I feel like the cost of two FETs is way less than the cost of a fresh cycle, especially a DE fresh cycle, plus all the health benefits and risks avoided... But you're totally right, there is a "this is the way we've always done it" kind of thing with clinics. I'm happy that they are doing the SET and that it's possible to thaw my blasts singly! Jeez that would make me mad if that wasn't an option. Good for you, speaking directly with the embryologist to get the option you wanted. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-72480011564973409352013-08-14T10:43:00.751-07:002013-08-14T10:43:00.751-07:00I am a big fan of eset. Yes, it can be more costl...I am a big fan of eset. Yes, it can be more costly if you have to do 2 FETs. But compared to all the costs to get where you are, I think it makes a lot more sense. Do everything to give yourself the best chance of a healthy pregnancy. And clincs seem to often have their own favorite way. And typically this is based on what the RE has the most experience doing, not on best current research. My only question is whether the embryos are frozen seperately. This could explain why the clinic is talking about thawing both. My clinic would have frozen my embryos in groups of 2 and 3 (!!!) had I not insisted on speaking directly to the embryologist and heard about this plan.hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310020873449724746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-40088091173418115412013-08-13T19:20:51.894-07:002013-08-13T19:20:51.894-07:00Thanks, lady! ugh, I wish there was an "off&q...Thanks, lady! ugh, I wish there was an "off" switch for the "what ifs." Thanks for the support!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-40638199356420900962013-08-13T18:56:09.064-07:002013-08-13T18:56:09.064-07:00Oh Jess! The "what ifs" are the worst! I...Oh Jess! The "what ifs" are the worst! I think you have done your research and have a solid plan. Of course you are going to worry and second guess your decisions! This is a big deal. I'm rallying for you, Bryce and that precious embryo!Lindsey Gagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656369641031473734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-54165705925916001152013-08-13T08:57:13.362-07:002013-08-13T08:57:13.362-07:00Thank you! So many decisions, so many scary altern...Thank you! So many decisions, so many scary alternate scenarios to envision. I think reminding myself that really, as much as I try, I have no control over what actually will happen in that dish and in my uterus, is so helpful. I also have to remember that I did actually get pregnant from a FET once, so I have faith in the frostie embryos. There are so many beautiful once-frozen babies out there who were also SETs, so I just have to get over these jitters and ignore second guessing and go for the gusto. These are times when I wish there was a fast-forward button on life! (and then a pause for the good stuff.)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-14571432618330909412013-08-13T08:14:25.707-07:002013-08-13T08:14:25.707-07:00I can't even describe how nervous- ok, terrifi...I can't even describe how nervous- ok, terrified- I was after the frozen eggs had been thawed, mixed with the sperm, and left to fertilize via ICSI. Those 24 hours were the hardest. So I totally understand. I have never had embryos thawed yet, but it's a similar thing where you have no control over what will happen in that petri dish. <br /><br />I support your plan to have two chances. Of course if you really have doubts, you can change your mind that day, but try not to worry about it too much once you have made that decision. I know, easier said than done. But you are making other important changes in your protocol, and with great-quality embryos, this seems to be a smart, well-thought out plan. Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04638991577065880208noreply@blogger.com