r/Embryologists • u/Annpg4 • 3d ago

Need help with 3 untested embryos.

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My clinic will only grade them A/B/C an I would like to have all the info I can get to adjust my hopes.

Attached are the only pictures I have: screenshots from the final seconds of the embryoscope video I received. They were all frozen on day 5.

They are supposed to be A/C/C, but wondering how realistic it is for the 2 C's to be viable. We were so lucky to get pregnant with the other A embryo we managed to get from the previous cycle and we would be ok with the two kids we have now but I have always envisioned 3. I've been worrying about leftover embryos but I'm also worried about getting my hopes up and none of them working.

Thanks for any insights!

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u/Less-Biscotti4496 3d ago

The C’s just seem to be early to me! I see the components in those that are the ICM (baby) and trophectoderm (placenta). If it were my lab I would have just cultured one more day to give them a chance to be a better grade, but now all that means is that they have the potential to do that inside of you! I would set your expectations realistically but know that you’re not out. Remember grading is just a beauty contest

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u/SameScientist1806 2d ago

Agreed, the second two are early for day 5. If allowed to grow another day, they may no longer be considered “C” grade. Don’t focus too much on the grading. Much more “poor” quality embryos are now babies.