Moving embryos?

[leahb12]

So there is a decent chance that DH is getting a really good job offer in Atlanta (currently in Chicago). If he gets the offer, we're going to accept it. There's so much to coordinate, but what do we do with our 9 frozen embryos? We're thinkng about going for #3 in about a year. Do we leave them where they are until we need them? Do we have to find a new RE before we move them? I'm totally clueless. Anyone have experience?

[amandaleigh]

I have experience. I had to move my embryos because I had insurance in the new place but not the old place and my new home and old home were very far apart. An RE will tell you that best lab to thaw your embie is the one that froze it.

That said, I haven't heard of too many bad things happening from moving embryos and thawing in s new place. While my FET may have been s bust, my embryo looked great upon thaw after being moved coast to coast.

Here are the steps-

1. Choose new re and make an appointment and get whatever work up done that they require of new patients.

2. Use a company like cryoport to coordinate and ship the embryos. It was like 450 dollars to ship ours.

So you have to move yourself first and become a patient at a new place. Only then you can move them. At least that was my experience.

[luvboston]

I would leave them there until you are 4 months away from cycling. I also would only ship them in fall or spring when there are the fewest weather delays. The cost was around $500 for us.

[leahb12]

Thanks amandaleigh and luvboston!

[mrsamyd]

You might also consider when your renewal date falls for your current place. That way you don't pay twice for the same year. Good luck!

[kaf7]

I recently moved our sperm across the country and I agree with all of the posters above.