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Solitairebride, i had numerous episodes of spotting and bleeding for both my fet pregnancies. Was on max supports (proluton jab 3X a week, 3 tabs of proluton, 6 tabs or progynova and 3X of utrogestan daily) for my last pregnancy. Bed rest is the best antidote for spotting/bleeding issues.
My ivf dr always advise complete bed rest when i had spotting.

Have faith and rest well and things will be better as your pregnancy progresses.

I on 6 tabs progynova , Crinone 1, duphaston 3 tabs, proluton 1x a week. Was bleeding badly on fri stopped by sat and spotted again on tues and wed. Asked to up injection to 2x weekly but was rejected on wed. It is the second time I asked.
Yes, doing bed rest now.
 


Hi Everyone,
Here to spread some hope and good news!
After 5 fresh and 3 FET cycles with THH, and 4 miscarriages... we are 14 weeks today!
To all those still in the game, don’t give up!
Thanks to all sisters here for your presence, tips, encouragement and positive thoughts.

Congrats babe! Your perseverance paid off! Wishing you a smooth pregnancy ahead :)
 
I just did my Oscar scan n it shows thicker than usual NT, think just slightly at 3mm. Luckily I took my Harmony test also n results were out, Harmony test shows Low risk. I thought nothing already but the doctor told me to come back again to scan the baby’s heart as thicker than usual NT could have risk of heart issues. Anyone heard of this before? I am just so worried now, this baby didn’t come easy, went for ivf n had few weeks of spotting/ bed rest. :(

Mine is a different scenario but I can totally relate your worries as during my scan, my Twin 1 was detected with heart valve back flow issue. And the review docs at ADC just tell me that my girls' case is consider moderate to severe; and that they will have to monitor and worst case scenario needs ops after delivery. I remember crying buckets there and then. I was subsequently scheduled for more detailed scans to monitor her heart issues till almost end of 3rd trimester before they discharge me. After delivery, the PD also accessed and discharged her. She's 3yo now and all is good. So, stay positive and pray, if you have a religion. All the best!
 
Anyone had bleeding/ spotting through your 1st trimester. Currently, experiencing 5 weeks 3 days. Scan on Monday see a sac. Was told I am max supports, and to go to emergency if bleeding or abdominal cramps recurr. As, I just had my Proluton injection today it seems useless if I head to emergency again.

I had spotting follow by bleeding few days before my week 6 scan. Rushed to kkh A&E and was given jab and ask to up my dosage for support meds. The following week after the scan, I had fresh red bleeding plus cramps. Was given jab again and to continue with support med and given MC for few days to rest. The red bleeding slowly tapered to brown for another 2 weeks and during this period, my IVF doc continued to give me support jab till end of 1st trimester and the spotting finally stop. Rest as much as you can, stay positive, and don't google too much. Take care & All the best!
 
Thanks! Well, 6 fertilised..but no good quality. Trsf two and none left for freezing even though they developed to blasts. Preparing for the worst already.

Sorry to check in so late. How are you feeling dear? Keep positive on the 2. So u transferred 2 blasts?
 
Anyone had bleeding/ spotting through your 1st trimester. Currently, experiencing 5 weeks 3 days. Scan on Monday see a sac. Was told I am max supports, and to go to emergency if bleeding or abdominal cramps recurr. As, I just had my Proluton injection today it seems useless if I head to emergency again.

My doc, Dr tan Heng Hao from kkh, said that FET will experience more bleeding. Mine was a full month like first day of menses. Now in my 20th week. Bleeding episodes for both my pregnancies. I had 1 first pregnancy which ended in week 7, that was a fresh transfer and didn’t bleed but didn’t last. So not to worry, even naturally conceived preggers sometimes bleed.
 
Hi Everyone,
Here to spread some hope and good news!
After 5 fresh and 3 FET cycles with THH, and 4 miscarriages... we are 14 weeks today!
To all those still in the game, don’t give up!
Thanks to all sisters here for your presence, tips, encouragement and positive thoughts.

I just saw this! Congrats! Superhappy for you.
 
Hi Everyone,
Here to spread some hope and good news!
After 5 fresh and 3 FET cycles with THH, and 4 miscarriages... we are 14 weeks today!
To all those still in the game, don’t give up!
Thanks to all sisters here for your presence, tips, encouragement and positive thoughts.
I havent logged in regularly but we did chat a bit eons ago. Congrats girl. Happy for you!
 
Hi ladies who are with KKH, I have a question, hoping you can help.
I'm supposed to have a doctor's appointment in a week's time but I have not receive the SMS and its not in my appointments on Healthhub / Singhealth.
I went to ask nurses at clinic A but was informed to just wait.... that was 2 weeks ago.

so, who can we ask to check on the appointment? I'm worried the nurse forgot to arrange the appointment... should I email the dr? Its not THH so I have her email.

thanks in advance!
 
Hi, can anyone share NUH FET timeline? When can we start FET after ER?
Trying to estimate how long this will all take. Thank you.
 
Hi ladies who are with KKH, I have a question, hoping you can help.
I'm supposed to have a doctor's appointment in a week's time but I have not receive the SMS and its not in my appointments on Healthhub / Singhealth.
I went to ask nurses at clinic A but was informed to just wait.... that was 2 weeks ago.

so, who can we ask to check on the appointment? I'm worried the nurse forgot to arrange the appointment... should I email the dr? Its not THH so I have her email.

thanks in advance!

Are you in the midst of ivf? Or salted to start next cycle? Or BFP already?
 
Hi,

Can I check those ladies under Dr Roland, did dr Roland suggest lap for endo? It seems that there are a few ladies that have reviews on him also did say that dr will usually suggest lap. I do not have cyst but very Low ovarian reserve. Which led to dr believing that my endo is the cause of Low reserve as I am 30 this year.

Dr Tan was actually not encouraging toward lap as it may reduce my AMH. But it seems that dr Roland was quite confident that it won’t. Most research for endo and lap reduce amh usually involve removal of cyst too. So their conclusion is always lap reduce Amh.

Anyone go through lap for endo, but when do repeated amh test does not decrease and better IVF results?

I m w dr Roland since 2012, eldest gg 5 yo n a pair of twin gals just turned 2yo under dr Roland . He did suggest lap for 1 of my cycle but didn’t bfp so subsequent cycles he said he doesn’t want to disturb the environment Inside n I happened to bfp.
So far he always explain logically to me n my hub . Till date when I have doubts on some issues my preggy gfs have, I will consult him too
 
Mine is a different scenario but I can totally relate your worries as during my scan, my Twin 1 was detected with heart valve back flow issue. And the review docs at ADC just tell me that my girls' case is consider moderate to severe; and that they will have to monitor and worst case scenario needs ops after delivery. I remember crying buckets there and then. I was subsequently scheduled for more detailed scans to monitor her heart issues till almost end of 3rd trimester before they discharge me. After delivery, the PD also accessed and discharged her. She's 3yo now and all is good. So, stay positive and pray, if you have a religion. All the best!

Thanks for sharing! I am Glad your girl is fine now :)
 
Hi, can anyone share NUH FET timeline? When can we start FET after ER?
Trying to estimate how long this will all take. Thank you.

It depends on when your body is ready. I tried the cycle right after fresh but had to abandon the cycle because I did not ovulate. My Dr advised to rest for one cycle actually.
 
Anybody goes to TFC and see Dr SF Loh just for the intralipid iv? What is the procedure to do this? I'm doing my FET with NUH but am wondering if doing intralipid will increase my success rate.

Yes you can. I did intralipid with Dr Loh at his O&G clinic (TFC clinic doesnt have intralipid) while i was undergoing cycles at nuh. Eventually transferred over to Dr Loh and succeeded after one retrieval.

Just call up O&G clinic and let the nurse know doing embryo transfer soon and for intralipid infusion, they will advise you when to come in, based on your planned ET date.

All the best!
 
Tried for many years but having issues conceiving, not sure where should I go for consultation, any recommendation?

Honestly not sure of your circumstances.... but I’d defn suggest KKH and see dr sadhana...... she’s strict, scary sometimes but she’s really a very motherly and honest doctor who will tell you honestly but Not insensitively (we were told for more than 5 years, nothing could be done.... ) went to TMC, Mount E, Mount A, All said the same.....
If you make an appointment directly with her, you’d be a private patient at KKH, but to me it’s worth it..... good luck babe!! All the best on your journey
 
Tried for many years but having issues conceiving, not sure where should I go for consultation, any recommendation?
If you are looking for private clinic, you can try Sincere Novena, Professor Ng. I am under his care now... He is really good and gentle, his nurses are also very clear in explaining the whole process to my husband and I before we started on it. Not sure what is your condition, but you consider it. Jiayou! ;)
 
Tried for many years but having issues conceiving, not sure where should I go for consultation, any recommendation?

Have you done any tests to check for fertility issues?
You can get a referral from polyclinic to kkh / sgh / nuh to get those tests done on subsidy. Or you can call the hospitals to make an appointment with specialist gynae like dr sadhana as recommended by Angel. My ivf dr is Dr Tan Heng Hao, also from kkh. Direct to specialist will be more costly but slightly shorter waiting time.
Dr should be able to advise your options based on test results.
 
Tried for many years but having issues conceiving, not sure where should I go for consultation, any recommendation?

Have you done any tests to check for fertility issues?
You can get a referral from polyclinic to kkh / sgh / nuh to get those tests done on subsidy. Or you can call the hospitals to make an appointment with specialist gynae like dr sadhana as recommended by Angel1080. My ivf dr is Dr Tan Heng Hao, also from kkh. Direct to specialist will be more costly but slightly shorter waiting time.
Dr should be able to advise your options based on test results.
 
By the way if you’re not informed, u should do a fresh cycle and freeze your embryos before u do your lap.. makes more sense this way
Then rest for 6months before u do your FET

So I Guess u don’t really have to worry about lower Amh post lap

Ok. Can I check how much is the total bill for ur case till egg retrieval and for embryo transfer under dr Roland?
 
I m w dr Roland since 2012, eldest gg 5 yo n a pair of twin gals just turned 2yo under dr Roland . He did suggest lap for 1 of my cycle but didn’t bfp so subsequent cycles he said he doesn’t want to disturb the environment Inside n I happened to bfp.
So far he always explain logically to me n my hub . Till date when I have doubts on some issues my preggy gfs have, I will consult him too

Thanks for your reply. Wah. U have 3 children under IVF. So fortunate. Do you have issues with Low amh or endo?

You are still seeing him?
 
Hello. for those doing natural FET at KKH, did anyone successfully request for a longer HL instead of the standard 3 days? And is it recommended for us to go back to work right after the 3day HL? Did anyone take additional leave to rest till the beta blood test? I’m thinking if i shd take more leave to rest more after the transfer.
 
Yes you can. I did intralipid with Dr Loh at his O&G clinic (TFC clinic doesnt have intralipid) while i was undergoing cycles at nuh. Eventually transferred over to Dr Loh and succeeded after one retrieval.

Just call up O&G clinic and let the nurse know doing embryo transfer soon and for intralipid infusion, they will advise you when to come in, based on your planned ET date.

All the best!

Thank you. Did you have him check your NK cells level before you go for intralipid infusion?
 
Hello. for those doing natural FET at KKH, did anyone successfully request for a longer HL instead of the standard 3 days? And is it recommended for us to go back to work right after the 3day HL? Did anyone take additional leave to rest till the beta blood test? I’m thinking if i shd take more leave to rest more after the transfer.

U can request from kkivf and ur dr on ET day. It’s really up to u, depending on how comfortable or well u feel. I hv taken until BT, taken 4 days and also taken 9 days in my previous attempts. BFP on the latter 2 tries.

For my boss, even if the mc say for 14 days but I only take 9, I can just note that down on the mc.
 
U can request from kkivf and ur dr on ET day. It’s really up to u, depending on how comfortable or well u feel. I hv taken until BT, taken 4 days and also taken 9 days in my previous attempts. BFP on the latter 2 tries.

For my boss, even if the mc say for 14 days but I only take 9, I can just note that down on the mc.

Thank you for your reply. Your doc was willing to give you more than 3 days of HL? How many days of HL did he/she give? Not sure if my doc is willing to though =/ and with the uncertainties, i’m not sure how to inform my boss about my leave plan also.
 
Thank you for your reply. Your doc was willing to give you more than 3 days of HL? How many days of HL did he/she give? Not sure if my doc is willing to though =/ and with the uncertainties, i’m not sure how to inform my boss about my leave plan also.

Dr tan hh is quite easygoing with HL, I’m not sure about the other drs in kkh... who is ur dr? Can u check with ur dr before U start your cycle?
I suggest u tell ur boss the maximum days from ET, but return earlier if u feel well enough or if u want to. Then it’s a bonus :)
 
Thank you. Did you have him check your NK cells level before you go for intralipid infusion?

I discussed with him on auto immune disease before and he told me there are so many diff kinds that’s it’s almost impossible to test all. He did pick a few test for me and that’s how I know my thyroid antibody is high. I did my nk cells test with endocrine dr and the result is fine. He explained that there is no harm doing intralipid n it’s not expensive. So I go ahead with it. I have bfn n bfp with intralipid. Every chance to up the percentage just take it.
 
Thank you for your reply. Your doc was willing to give you more than 3 days of HL? How many days of HL did he/she give? Not sure if my doc is willing to though =/ and with the uncertainties, i’m not sure how to inform my boss about my leave plan also.

It’s either u want to come clean n tell her u are going for ivf or just tell her going for woman surgery. I did not reveal my ivf for my first two cycles and just say I need to go for minor surgery and will be given Two weeks HL. If bfp first or second cycle lying is easy. After that like it or not have to tell the boss because cannot be going for surgery again. One step at a time.
 
Thank you. Did you have him check your NK cells level before you go for intralipid infusion?

Hi! Haha I remember his words, “if your NK cells level is elevated, you go for intralipid infusion; if its not elevated, the immunologist would still refer you for intralipid infusion. So why check?”

In fact, the NK cell level using a blood test is not reflective of actual NK cell activity within the uterus.
Since intralipid infusion is relatively harmless and simple, he would usually recommend for his patients with recurrent implantation failure.

Dr Loh is someone who is very sensible in his decision making and dislikes wasting his patient’s money unnecessarily.
 
Hi! Haha I remember his words, “if your NK cells level is elevated, you go for intralipid infusion; if its not elevated, the immunologist would still refer you for intralipid infusion. So why check?”

In fact, the NK cell level using a blood test is not reflective of actual NK cell activity within the uterus.
Since intralipid infusion is relatively harmless and simple, he would usually recommend for his patients with recurrent implantation failure.

Dr Loh is someone who is very sensible in his decision making and dislikes wasting his patient’s money unnecessarily.
Hi!
Did you have intralipids after bfp?
 
Thanks for your reply. Wah. U have 3 children under IVF. So fortunate. Do you have issues with Low amh or endo?

You are still seeing him?

I closed factory Liao.. I don’t have Low amh Nor endo.. whenever I passed by his clinic when I bring my gals to pd besides his, I will dropby said hi to the staffs n if time permitted let my gals meet dr Roland. I bumped into him at Peh when my gals were admitted in Peh in March n April , we still chat. Actually my eldest suppose to be twin but 1 didn’t make it pass wk 8. If not I may have 1 pair of twin instead of 3 kids now.
 
I closed factory Liao.. I don’t have Low amh Nor endo.. whenever I passed by his clinic when I bring my gals to pd besides his, I will dropby said hi to the staffs n if time permitted let my gals meet dr Roland. I bumped into him at Peh when my gals were admitted in Peh in March n April , we still chat. Actually my eldest suppose to be twin but 1 didn’t make it pass wk 8. If not I may have 1 pair of twin instead of 3 kids now.

Do u still have any frozen embryos?
 
It depends on when your body is ready. I tried the cycle right after fresh but had to abandon the cycle because I did not ovulate. My Dr advised to rest for one cycle actually.

Hi Spinsterella,
Thank u for ur reply.
I’m currently in a fresh cycle. If I do have viable embryos, I will be resting for one cycle for FET. I read that it’s better. Hopefully can start in Sep!
 
Hi ladies

I’ve just returned 400 red eggs this morning to Zhu Sheng Niang Niang for blessing me a pair of twins. Spreading the baby dust!!

1) Shuang Lin Cheng Huang Miao (Siong Lim Temple, part of Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery)

184 Jalan Toa Payoh
Phone: 6259 5292
Opening hours: 8am – 5pm

2) Giok Hong Tian Temple (Yu Huang Dian)

495 Havelock Road
Phone: 6733 5727
Opening hours: 7am – 5pm
 
Does anyone know if we should return for Beta HCG every 2-3 days? I read at some page that we should return for blood test to ensure that HCG is rising. Mine was 462 and was told to come back for scan only after 1.5 weeks later.
 
Does anyone know if we should return for Beta HCG every 2-3 days? I read at some page that we should return for blood test to ensure that HCG is rising. Mine was 462 and was told to come back for scan only after 1.5 weeks later.

Congrats on your BFP. Once beta hcg is above a certain level, eg kkh uses 250, they won’t ask to re-test. Instead just do a scan at about 6 to 7 weeks.
Re-test only if there are issues eg bleeding.
 


Does anyone know if we should return for Beta HCG every 2-3 days? I read at some page that we should return for blood test to ensure that HCG is rising. Mine was 462 and was told to come back for scan only after 1.5 weeks later.

Rykiela, going back for beta hcg on close intervals is more of us having a peace of mind that the implanted embryo is growing well. If your beta hcg values are within the normal range Most drs will advise us to go back for heart beat scan on wk6.
 

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