Q on IVF stuff

May 16, 2008

i had assistant hatching done with all 3 of my embryos before the transfer which my RE offic esays they do on all day 3 transfers but how long does it take to actually hatch out of there and then implant into the uterus. If it takes more than the 4 days then why only 4 days of bed rest - are those 1st four days the most crutial or somthng?

Thanks a bunch!!

May 16, 2008

To actually do the hatching, takes a few minutes per embryo at most, and is usually done via Laser, acid solution, or sharp point to make a hole through the embryo's shell...

The question of Bed Rest, how strict it should be, for how long, is a controversial one with each doc having their own opinion on the matter...Some doc's say minimal rest while other's pretty much don't want you out of bed...Whether any of these are better than the other, irrespective of the hatching issue, is up for debate...

May 16, 2008

ok, thx a lot!!

How long does the egg take to hatch on its own after the assistant hatching tho, like days?

May 16, 2008

I'm really bad at keeping upt with everyone lately.. ahve you already done the ivf?

May 16, 2008

yup, had 3 of them transferred on wed so heres to hoping they stick!!

How are you feeling meghan - any closer or more dialted?

May 18, 2008

OMG Chels, that went by fast...I can't believe you already had the transfer! How are you feeling??? I think it will work this time!! Good Luck sweetie!

May 18, 2008

Usually about 6 days after conception is when they start hatching on their own...

May 18, 2008

Lots of luck chels*****BABY DUST*****

May 18, 2008

thx sunny and jen! It makes me feel better knowing that 6 days after conception they start to hatch so now i know that there is no way they could be implanted already. Yesterday was day 6 from conception :)

Im feeling stir crazy cuz of the bed rest but its kinda nice being waited on lol!

May 18, 2008

chels, I'm sure you are going stir crazy but hopefully this month it will be all worth it and you will get the long awaited BFP!!! Enjoy the relaxing while you can :O) **BABY DUST****

May 18, 2008

Hey I was wondering what the deal was w/you. The 2nd time is the charm so here's to you..preggo!

I pray you are feeling fine and getting all of the attention. Be a princess!

*******Mega Implantation Dust*******

May 18, 2008

thx!!! Im gettting kinda used to all this pampering! I made my Dh give me a massage the other night.... it wasnt all that great but he gave it a shot! LOL!

May 18, 2008

Hope all is going well, Chels...when you done with bedrest??

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