Anyone had a sibling from a frostie from the same batch of embryos as child #1 from fresh cycle IVF?

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I'm doing a FET cycle in the hope of getting a sibling for my 2 yr old. The frosties (3 of them) are from our only previous IVF cycle, the fresh one that resulted in our son.

Just wondering how likely it is that we'll get a sibling from one of these frosties? Thanks

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I have freezer babies too, am currently pregnant after a fresh cycle.

I was told about half of frozen embryos will survive then it's up to luck whether they implant. Those stats are for blasts (5 day embryos). I have 4 so best case scenario is 2 siblings.

I think you have a good chance for a sibling. I would recommend using fertility friends forum, most of it is infertility chat so lots of women will be able to advise how many frozen led to how many siblings.

Good luck.

I don't have personal experience to share but I've seen lots of posters on here previously mention success of frozen embryos.

Our clinic has told us they recently dramatically increased their success of FET by changing their defrost process (sounded like creating a "quick freeze" section in the freezer, but I'm sure it's more scientific than that). While previously around half their frosties didn't make it through the defrosting process, now only 5-10% don't survive.
So it's worth hearing from your clinic what their general statistics are and what expectiations they have for you.

But, with 3 frosties AND success first time on your previous IVF, I'd say you're in a pretty strong position.

Best of luck!

Thanks for the replies. I had my embryo transfer today. Our best embryo thawed first and survived so that's gone in The other two are still frozen in case we need the in future. Wish me luck?! Ours had been slow frozen btw.

Mine failed. Good luck, you have a,good chance :-)

Good luck inconceivable

We have 1DC from fresh IVF and 4 blasts in storage. Our clinic doesn't have a very good record with frosties so I feel bit apprehensive about the whole thing really.

Good luck inconceivable, keep us updated! :) x

It seems luck's on your side - long may it continue! Keep us posted!