Dr Potter Question PGD 24 on Day 3, transfer on Day 5. Anyone else has advice please write. :)

[Dr. Potter]

Dr. Potter, what do you mean by this with Natera - When we do the re-testing of select embryos it does involve a second biopsy. How does it not involve a second biopsy?

I spoke to natera on the phone. She explained to me that the actual embryo is left at Sirm and cells are sent in different tubes labeled to natera overnight. Are u saying, that the embryos that look abnormal but then look normal, I thought that the second biopsy meant they had to take " MOre additional cells out of the day 5 embryo and re-test them". Are you saying that Natera does not have to be sent new cells, because I was pretty sure that is what Natera had said to me on the phone about retesting and they told me it would take up to a week to get back to me. If you can explain what u said since I am once again getting confused. Oh so with RMA, they only do biopsy on hatching blasts, and EVEryone on this site is way against that and said I will end up losing some normal embryos. So, I am pretty sure RMA is off my list & they are so expensive anyway!!

If they are re-testing on day 5, a second sample is taken and tested. I would stick with Natera Day 3 at present.

[Dr. Potter]

I don't think I know where the main board is, where is that? I would like some help.
I just got off the phone with RMA, and told me to stay clear of Natera. And, he said he would only do reprogentics day 5 FET or PCR day 6 fresh.

And, sirm will only do Natera day 3, and transfer day 5 fresh. Yes, I really need some answers here.
Because, I really want to have a baby girl, I want to do PGD, I want to get the show on the road, and I want it to work.
Looking back on one of the girls who did get pregnant at RMA, she had 3 embryos after a blastocysts. Hopingforpigtails, you also only had three embryos. Is this considered the norm? That really really scares me!! What if I end up with just 1 female!! What is my right way to go?
The only positive about Sirm, is they offer a 2 cycle plan. So, I would have a backup plan!! And, RMA is more expensive with just one. U know, If i told Sirm, I only want Natera, and I want a day 5, I am sure they would offer it to me! The confusing part of this all, is the percentage rates for Sirm is 32% and RMA is 41%. And, I just want it to work here! So confused!!

As you can see there are many different recipes for IVF-PGD. Each of the centers hopefully uses the recipe that works best for their unique situation.

[GT77]

Ok, sounds good Dr. Potter! As you know it, none of NYC places compare to you! We would love for you to open up a clinic in New York, and offer your prices down here! LOL And, we would love to have a doctor like you on our side!! I thank you for all your answers, your quick responses, and your advice!! It is all greatly appreciated!! Thank you for helping me make my decision!!

[GT77]

This is what Dr. Tortoriello just wrote to me!

I believe the best way to do this is day 3 biopsy and day 5 transfer for the simple fact that you can do a fresh transfer and rebiopsy if need be.
For me this works well.
I stick with what works for me.
When data come out that conclusively show that another approach is better, I will change...but in my experience there is no need to do day 5 biopsy.
You are overthinking this way too much at this point.