Peek A Boo

[TeraDN]

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SO do you see a lil cell peeking behind the compacting ones? I thought it was cute..... This is our one XX we transferred.

( yep humor me people, I am anxious and need diversion....:running:)

[Carole]

Hi TeraDN,
Yes, this is a cell, probably from one of the early cell divisions that the embryo did not incorporate into it's being as it continued to divide. It could be a polar body but they usually have fragmented by the time the embryo gets to this stage. This leftover cell will not be part of the embryo/baby. It's just along for the ride until it falls out at hatching. Good Luck!! Carole

[atomic sagebrush]

Wow very fascinating!!! Thanks for posting!!! Cute baby BTW! :)

[TeraDN]

wow !! thats cool! I didnt realize that there were straggler cells that did not get incorpated in. I thought once the cells formed they all were used for some purpose . Really nifty! Thanks Carole :)

Thanks! Atomic! Just hoping she digs in good for the long haul;)

[atomic sagebrush]

Me too! Good luck Tera.