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The progesterone results are kinda complex to me. Cos our reading is in nmol units (for eg mine is 4.18nmol) whereas if u Google, the reading is mostly in ng units. Some says transfer will be cancelled if abv 1.5ng, others abv 2ng. I'm not sure if I got the conversion correct but I interpret it as slightly high. A sister also says her doc tells her ideally shd be below 4nmol. However there's no mention of this at all from my doc so I'm bumped too
@dramaqueenie , i just back from transfer. My progesterone was 5 and Dr Tan give a go ahead to transfer. He said ideally, the number is below 4 but doesnt mean definately wont pregnant if above 5. He said just that the percentage is lower. He said he had cases of even higher reading and bfp. Ivf itself is a gamble. So just go ahead and try ba. Thinking if freeze and do FET, later embryo cant survive the thaw, even worst. Don even have chance to come back to mummy.
 


please all wear N95 masks when going out. haze is getting worse today.

I went out with normal mask on polling day, but already felt the tiny particles in my throat.
 
Im on the waiting list for dr suresh. I have read that the wait time for appointments is crazy long though. It's seriously tough finding a new specialist here in Singapore.
Dr Suresh Nair is my gynae. He delivered 2 of my children and delivering my 3rd one soon. Extremely experience in ivf. You will be in good hand under him. It's worth the wait ;)
 
Looks like I have to start a new cycle all over again. Blood test expires this month end.

AF arrives this morning. So I went to KKH for BT instead of waiting till Monday.

Now waiting for result.

Went to sperm bank and was told left with Grade-3 embryo to freeze

Doubt will even survive during the thawing process.

I'm so upset !!
Hugs dearestmom, proceed with great faith, don't worry, keep calm & carry on...Gd luck to all of us...
 
Looks like I have to start a new cycle all over again. Blood test expires this month end.

AF arrives this morning. So I went to KKH for BT instead of waiting till Monday.

Now waiting for result.

Went to sperm bank and was told left with Grade-3 embryo to freeze

Doubt will even survive during the thawing process.

I'm so upset !!
Cheer up. Don't give up.
 
Looks like I have to start a new cycle all over again. Blood test expires this month end.

AF arrives this morning. So I went to KKH for BT instead of waiting till Monday.

Now waiting for result.

Went to sperm bank and was told left with Grade-3 embryo to freeze

Doubt will even survive during the thawing process.

I'm so upset !!
Oh no! Is it real AF? Let's support one another! It's not an easy journey
 
Looks like I have to start a new cycle all over again. Blood test expires this month end.

AF arrives this morning. So I went to KKH for BT instead of waiting till Monday.

Now waiting for result.

Went to sperm bank and was told left with Grade-3 embryo to freeze

Doubt will even survive during the thawing process.

I'm so upset !!

Hi dear, some sisters experienced breakthrough bleeding when pregnant (esp if it's their first time). I think in ivf, there's this lingo PUPO (Pregnant until proven otherwise)
 
hi jumbo girl, can I ask where you got your intralipid treatment in Singapore? I didn't think it was available here but I'm glad it is. I have possible implantation/immune issues and might be keen to try this once further investigations have been done.
 
hi jumbo girl, can I ask where you got your intralipid treatment in Singapore? I didn't think it was available here but I'm glad it is. I have possible implantation/immune issues and might be keen to try this once further investigations have been done.
Dr sf Loh from Thomson medical does it. $200 per unit exclude consultation fees. Private hospitals may have it. U can check with the one you're going too.
 
Hi sisters, I've just bought Maca hopefully will help me in the next cycle.
I have 1 extra bottle to spare for those whom wishes to also try, do pm me.
Can save on the shipping cost
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KKH called and confirmed it's negative.
But my hormones level are high.
They asked me to stop all medication and to come for another blood test this Monday.
The nurse did mentioned that I might ovulate earlier than expected
It always sucks when its negative. Im sure your next try will be better. Hugz
 
Hi sisters, need adv...
Any diff between D3 and D5 transfer?? Which one is more chances for positive? Or just leave it to doctor?? Many thanks
 
Hi sisters, need adv...
Any diff between D3 and D5 transfer?? Which one is more chances for positive? Or just leave it to doctor?? Many thanks
Theoretically D5 has higher chance but depends on the number of embryos u have. For nuh, usually if more than 6 embryos then they will grow till D5. Cos if lesser than that, they don't want to risk the death of the embryos during the process.
There's are sisters who got BFP with D2-3 embryos also
 
Today, my d6pd3t.
Did the craziest thing since this my last play to this game. Have got 3 pregnancy home test kit.
Thought of doing a daily test on D9, D10 and D11 for fun. D11 my supposedly AF day. D12 my 40 years old birthday.
Leave to fate. God will know the plan to help me choose what's best for me. I have faith on you be it a pass or fail, will accept.
Of course, I pray for positive result. Amen.

My beta on 23 Sep. I hope that everything can go as planned. To take blood work on 23 Sep and not needed to do any time early.
 
KKH called and confirmed it's negative.
But my hormones level are high.
They asked me to stop all medication and to come for another blood test this Monday.
The nurse did mentioned that I might ovulate earlier than expected
What hormones are high? I only remember Kkh do hcg test but not any other hormone test.
 
Which hosp are u with? Yours is a day 3 or day 5 transfer? The BT date seems quite long after transfer
Its a frozen emby. I'm with Kkh. I also think the BT is pretty long. Spotting seems to be increasing in quantity. But still brown. I might just go in on Monday instead and ask for a BT rather then wait till Tues. Sigh
 
Its a frozen emby. I'm with Kkh. I also think the BT is pretty long. Spotting seems to be increasing in quantity. But still brown. I might just go in on Monday instead and ask for a BT rather then wait till Tues. Sigh
But going in earlier than what the nurse schedule then we don't know if it will be accurate though.
Will it be possible to call and check with them? Ask them about the spotting as well?
 
But going in earlier than what the nurse schedule then we don't know if it will be accurate though.
Will it be possible to call and check with them? Ask them about the spotting as well?
my last cycle I had it too but it was red. Called and asked the nurse, she advised to keep inserting the utresgerone(sp?). I guess you're right I'll continue as usual heh just one more day
 
Its a frozen emby. I'm with Kkh. I also think the BT is pretty long. Spotting seems to be increasing in quantity. But still brown. I might just go in on Monday instead and ask for a BT rather then wait till Tues. Sigh
Hi Sueism, I would suggest u go early for BT, don't wait. Have a checkup for a peace of mind.
 
Just had the first jab of Puregon yesterday, and today is the second. My hands always shake when I am jabbing myself.

Anyway, I found something strange. During the counselling, the nurse told us that we would be asked to come back for review every 2 - 3 days. But when I went for my first scan yesterday, they fixed the return date as Friday, which would effectively be the 6th day after I start jabbing myself. How come ah?

And then, they initially said that the MC was going to be 2 weeks but during yesterday's consultation, they told me it's 17 days after extraction. The information does not seem to be very accurate...hard to plan for leave :s
 
Just had the first jab of Puregon yesterday, and today is the second. My hands always shake when I am jabbing myself.

Anyway, I found something strange. During the counselling, the nurse told us that we would be asked to come back for review every 2 - 3 days. But when I went for my first scan yesterday, they fixed the return date as Friday, which would effectively be the 6th day after I start jabbing myself. How come ah?

And then, they initially said that the MC was going to be 2 weeks but during yesterday's consultation, they told me it's 17 days after extraction. The information does not seem to be very accurate...hard to plan for leave :s
17 days minus the weekends will be about 2 weeks ma.. Not big difference ah
 
Just had the first jab of Puregon yesterday, and today is the second. My hands always shake when I am jabbing myself.

Anyway, I found something strange. During the counselling, the nurse told us that we would be asked to come back for review every 2 - 3 days. But when I went for my first scan yesterday, they fixed the return date as Friday, which would effectively be the 6th day after I start jabbing myself. How come ah?

And then, they initially said that the MC was going to be 2 weeks but during yesterday's consultation, they told me it's 17 days after extraction. The information does not seem to be very accurate...hard to plan for leave :s
The reviews are every 2-3 days usually closer to the target date. I remember I had to go in almost every other day so they can check on follicle growth. That usually stops when your follicles reach target size. So they won't ask you to come in so early after you start jabbing. Your body needs time to react to the jabs.

They'll give you hospitalization leave of 17 days. Its not mc because most companies have more Hosp leaves than medical leaves anyways.
 
Now still spotting? Try to rest more.. Now I'm like a bum.. Either resting on my sofa or lying on bed.. Walk abit in between..
Btw, what supports are u on?

spotted a bit last night :( but i also read somewhere it means it is the end of the implantation. so confusing. yeah... feel like a bum most times, taking naps in the day, because I've being waking up at 5-6am for past few days..
 
Thanks bb_love. I don't know. I might just do that too. Sheesh its so frustrating
Yes, indeed. I used to went thru this, do understand how u feel. I v kiasi de, I always go to kkh a&e whenever I saw spotting. Go there check early better than waiting at home worry. Wish u all the best n baby dust to u. ;)
 
spotted a bit last night :( but i also read somewhere it means it is the end of the implantation. so confusing. yeah... feel like a bum most times, taking naps in the day, because I've being waking up at 5-6am for past few days..
Oh man, Now ur turn to spot? You're how many day post transfer already?
 
My OR will be Tmr 12 noon. Usually how many hours we have to stay at hospital? Do we need to use the sanitary pad after the OR?? Do we 'sleep' during the procedure? Feel tired or hungry or pain after the OR??
 
Oh man, Now ur turn to spot? You're how many day post transfer already?

@Dreamscometrue I did the blastocyst transfer on 07Sept, so if never count wrongly, means spotting was on 5 days post (ET day is day 0) ? I didn't go kkh a&e leh.. just observe first. so far, just 1 time spot only. I had 1 major cramping on 3 days post, cramp until both thighs also, but lasted only 1.5 hrs, unlike the normal cramps. now having some very tight twinging sensation on and off.

it's my first time so not sure what to expect. have 1 more week left before BT, trying to stay sane! :oops:
 
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My OR will be Tmr 12 noon. Usually how many hours we have to stay at hospital? Do we need to use the sanitary pad after the OR?? Do we 'sleep' during the procedure? Feel tired or hungry or pain after the OR??
@HLing I did mine at KKH. I did brought along a sanitary pad just in case. Was knocked out during the procedure. since had to fast, I felt hungry and slightly pain after OR - they gave some painkiller. My procedure took the whole morning - including waiting for the doctor, and waking up plus observation after the procedure. somebody has to accompany u home after it.
 
@HLing I did mine at KKH. I did brought along a sanitary pad just in case. Was knocked out during the procedure. since had to fast, I felt hungry and slightly pain after OR - they gave some painkiller. My procedure took the whole morning - including waiting for the doctor, and waking up plus observation after the procedure. somebody has to accompany u home after it.
Thanks Milc for the info.
 
My OR will be Tmr 12 noon. Usually how many hours we have to stay at hospital? Do we need to use the sanitary pad after the OR?? Do we 'sleep' during the procedure? Feel tired or hungry or pain after the OR??
Hi, first time I use a pad, 2nd time use a panty liner. Shouldn't have so much blood.. Usually just abit of stain.
yes u will be under general anesthesia, meaning you will be totally knocked out. After the procedure, u probably will wake up after an hr plus, u will find yourself at the recovery ward, still drowsy.
Afterwhich, they will push u to the ward and stay there for another 4 hrs. In the mean time sleep and wait for dr to see u before they will let u eat and discharge.
Dr will update u on how many eggs retrieved and check ur tummy.
Hope it helps.
 
@HLing By the way, first round I think they doped me more, hence hubby said I return to ward abt 2 hrs plus later, and I didn't feel any pain so did not take any painkillers, slept alot and did not feel hungry,
2nd round, I returned to ward 1 hr plus later and I felt abit more pain so took pain killers at the recovery ward, did not sleep as much and feel hungry very soon after..
 
@Dreamscometrue I did the blastocyst transfer on 07Sept, so if never count wrongly, means spotting was on 5 days post (ET day is day 0) ? I didn't go kkh a&e leh.. just observe first. so far, just 1 time spot only. I had 1 major cramping on 3 days post, cramp until both thighs also, but lasted only 1.5 hrs, unlike the normal cramps. now having some very tight twinging sensation on and off.

it's my first time so not sure what to expect. have 1 more week left before BT, trying to stay sane! :oops:
Oh wow! I also transfer on 7th sept! But mine was a D4 transfer.
How many embby did u transfer?
When will ur BT be?
 
Oh wow! I also transfer on 7th sept! But mine was a D4 transfer.
How many embby did u transfer?
When will ur BT be?
@Dreamscometrue where did u do the transfer? I transferred 2, now left only 2 others, which I don't know their current status (the embryologist said I can know this when I do my BT... they had to observe some more first b4 freezing :() . BT on 21 Sept. nice to find someone with around same time of transfer! :)
 
Today, my d6pd3t.
Did the craziest thing since this my last play to this game. Have got 3 pregnancy home test kit.
Thought of doing a daily test on D9, D10 and D11 for fun. D11 my supposedly AF day. D12 my 40 years old birthday.
Leave to fate. God will know the plan to help me choose what's best for me. I have faith on you be it a pass or fail, will accept.
Of course, I pray for positive result. Amen.

My beta on 23 Sep. I hope that everything can go as planned. To take blood work on 23 Sep and not needed to do any time early.
@Teddy75 wow, very brave thing to do! take care , good luck!
 


My husband had azoospermia so only way of getting sperm is thru surgical extraction. Ya I used only menopur for stimulation and dr Loh only want us to jab morning time.
Hi Pinkfuchsia!

How was the surgery extraction? Did your husband experience any pain or discomfort during his recovery process? My husband also has azoospermia and he will be going for his surgery this coming Thurday.

If they do manage to find sperms, we will then proceed with IVF.
 

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