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Thanks for the support.... doc said I’m at 5.5 weeks..... anyone knows how to count how far along we are - for ivf I assume it’s diff then natural conception

It’s from the first day of your cycle, last menses. 5.5 is very early. My first scan was at 6.5 weeks.
 
Most Impt is the quality. The last ivf I did only 3 eggs retrieved out of 4 follicles.. And only 2 fertilized and 1 bfp... So don't be discouraged by the count...


Hi hi,

Can I check what is your AMH level and fsh?

I think you mentioned that you took coq10. Is it from GNC?

Thanks!
 
Hi. My first post here :)
I’ve just started my IVF Journey after almost 4 years trying. Did laparoscopy to remove my severe endometriosis on June 2018.
Both tubes is blocked.
Took my first shot on 10th June 2019
Did my eggs retieval on last 21st June 2019
22 follicles collected.
11 blastocysts to be frozen.
My FET will be on 2nd Sept 2019
is this too long or the norm?
I’m so excited and worried at the same time.
 
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Hi. I’ve just started my IVF Journey after almost 4 years trying. Did laparoscopy to remove my severe endometriosis on June 2018.
Both tubes is blocked.
Took my first shot on 10th June 2019
Did my eggs retieval on last 21st June 2019
22 follicles collected.
11 blastocysts to be frozen.
My FET will be on 2nd Sept 2019
is this too long or the norm?
I’m so excited and worried at the same time.

Wow that’s so many blastocyst!! Great job! Did u check the grades of the blastocysts? Not sure why yours is so Long, mine both times was either 3 or 5 days after ER. Might want to ask your doc
 
Hi. I’ve just started my IVF Journey after almost 4 years trying. Did laparoscopy to remove my severe endometriosis on June 2018.
Both tubes is blocked.
Took my first shot on 10th June 2019
Did my eggs retieval on last 21st June 2019
22 follicles collected.
11 blastocysts to be frozen.
My FET will be on 2nd Sept 2019
is this too long or the norm?
I’m so excited and worried at the same time.

There’s no fixed duration to do fet. As long as you feel your body has recovered from the current cycle.
It gives you time to prepare your body.
All the best.
 
Wow that’s so many blastocyst!! Great job! Did u check the grades of the blastocysts? Not sure why yours is so Long, mine both times was either 3 or 5 days after ER. Might want to ask your doc

Thanks! I will be doing FET. So it will be on the next month or so after ER. Yep, the results was out yesterday. Various grade from 5AA 5AB 5BA 5BB 4BB 4BA 3BB. Hopefully there’s my future baby in there waiting to be placed in my womb.
 
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. :(
 
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. :(

Worrisomegirl, If you want to have a peace of mind. You can look for second opinion with Obgyneas who are Fetal Specialists like Dr Anandakumar from Camden Medical, Dr Ann Tan, Dr TC Chang from TMC.
 
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.

Its fantastic to hear this good news from you... Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and have a smooth delivery.
 
Yup I had less eggs retrieved than follicles scanned. It’s really about the quality of eggs. 8 sounds like a real good number. More important for these to turn into 8 fertilized embryos. So don’t fret k, maybe you won’t need so many if the first one strikes! Keep positive babe!

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.
 
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. :(

Hey, my baby's NT measurement was 3.2mm during the w12 scan. Also did harmony test and result showed low risk. The fetal heart scan was done at w15 to rule out any potential heart defect. My baby was born healthy and she's already 3 months old :)
 
Hi Ladies
Awake at this hour, coughing.

Today was my ET in the morning. When I headed to bed around 11pm, started coughing for quite some time. Kinda down. Not sure if coughing affects implantation considering I just did ET 12 hours before. My parents are up with me, made for me hot milo. I think they are also a bit stress.

Anyone knows if coughing affects implantation? Though worried, I am just leaving it to the one above. If it is meant to be, it will be.
 
Hi ladies,
Posting for the 1st time after a Long while. My girl is 7, and for the past many years have been trying so hard! Had 2 failed ivf with THH, and quite some iui (lost count) & 2 Chemical pregnancies. Turning 40 next year but wish to have a last try at private ivf. Pls let me know if any one have experience with Virtus and Dr Roland? And also Doc Loh at TMC? I wish to make the best of my last opportunity. Thanks in advance.
 
Selling the balance crinone from my previous cycle. 9 sticks for the total of $60. I have always keep them in the fridge. Pick up from HarbourFront. Pls pm me if u are keen.
 

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Hi ladies,
Posting for the 1st time after a Long while. My girl is 7, and for the past many years have been trying so hard! Had 2 failed ivf with THH, and quite some iui (lost count) & 2 Chemical pregnancies. Turning 40 next year but wish to have a last try at private ivf. Pls let me know if any one have experience with Virtus and Dr Roland? And also Doc Loh at TMC? I wish to make the best of my last opportunity. Thanks in advance.

I conceived my daughter under Roland. First FET with him BFN, BFP only on 2nd FET. So also no guarantee a BFP.
Overall, I would say the experience with him is quite pleasant.. of cos cost wise also quite costly. Not so good experience with SF Loh but some ladies do swear by him. SF Loh continue to see preggy ladies and does deliveries, so the wait to see him can be extremely long.
Maybe u can visit both and see which u think u have affinity with?
 
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?
 
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?

Hi I don’t have known endo but have fibroids. My amh is also lower for my age. As I’ve tried different means, Roland did suggest I do lap to remove the fibroids. And while doing the lap, found out I have mild endo.. however I did not re- test for my amh post lap
 
I think if you intend to conceive the same month as TCS, best time is at least a week prior to your ovulation (i.e CD5 / 6 max?) There’s actually a higher chance of conceiving that month since the injected solution helps to “clear” the tubes (not applicable to blocked tubes).

Having said that, it’s not advisable to do so close to your ovulation. TCS will cause bad cramps (irritation due to the passing of the solution) and spotting (i.e thus, thinning the lining). Even if you do not need to abstain, don’t think you would be in a mood to baby dance due to the cramping!

Maybe you can postpone the TCS to another month?

Thanks for the useful advise ! I'll do it the next month and take note to request for an earlier date.
 
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.
 
Hi I don’t have known endo but have fibroids. My amh is also lower for my age. As I’ve tried different means, Roland did suggest I do lap to remove the fibroids. And while doing the lap, found out I have mild endo.. however I did not re- test for my amh post lap

Hi, thanks for your reply. Is ur fibroids near ovaries?

Is ur number of eggs retrieved same pre and post operation?

You under mild dosage?
 
Does anyone know if we retrieved and store our eggs in KK for example... what if I’m future we want to us private to transfer the stores eggs
 
Ya mild dosage when did fresh under Roland so cannot compare no. of embryos. What do u mean fibroids near ovaries?

Most prob I will be under mild dosage too due to Low amh. Do you remember what is ur amh level and how many eggs retrieved?

Where is the location of the fibroids?

Cause really cannot decide whether to do lap cause worried that it reduces amh.
 
Most prob I will be under mild dosage too due to Low amh. Do you remember what is ur amh level and how many eggs retrieved?

Where is the location of the fibroids?

Cause really cannot decide whether to do lap cause worried that it reduces amh.

Cannot remember amh level.
I had 2 blasts

Location of fibroids ah.. I’m not so sure though cos there’s quite a lot removed.. doc never really say the exact locations but none protruded into the uterus cavity
 
Does anyone know if we retrieved and store our eggs in KK for example... what if I’m future we want to us private to transfer the stores eggs

Do you mean that you want to freeze your embryos and in future may want to transfer it to a private hospital? It depends on whether KKH and the private hospital allow it. I tried asking one private hospital but they say they won't take embryos from other hospitals.
 
Do you mean that you want to freeze your embryos and in future may want to transfer it to a private hospital? It depends on whether KKH and the private hospital allow it. I tried asking one private hospital but they say they won't take embryos from other hospitals.

Yea I have frozen embryos in KK, was just wondering if I want to in future... coz I’m 40 so no more subsidy anyways
 
Cannot remember amh level.
I had 2 blasts

Location of fibroids ah.. I’m not so sure though cos there’s quite a lot removed.. doc never really say the exact locations but none protruded into the uterus cavity

So u succeeded with the 2nd blast? Hai, I really lost in whether to proceed with lap.
 
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. :(

Hi babe, I'm in a similar situation now, 2.9mm at 13 weeks, also scheduled to go back for fetal heart scan. -hugs- let's not worry too much, at least it's not 5mm that kind. Just a bit thicker only, hopefully will even out as baby grows.
 
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.
 
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.

Yes I had bleeding and spotting during first trimester, I ate duphaston 3 times per day. Didn’t had any proluton injection. Most important don’t walk around bed rest more and put a pillow high below both legs
 
So u succeeded with the 2nd blast? Hai, I really lost in whether to proceed with lap.

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
 
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 even before BT till about week 8 or 9.. self declared bed rest though doc says it’s ok to move around
 
Yes I had bleeding and spotting during first trimester, I ate duphaston 3 times per day. Didn’t had any proluton injection. Most important don’t walk around bed rest more and put a pillow high below both legs

Thanks for reply cos I am clueless on what to do. Your duphaston is 1 tab 3 times a day?
 
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.

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.
 


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.
At week 11 I have bleeding episode where I feel gush of blood flowing out. Stain my pants n even bed sheets
I have to use regular pad. Lasted for 2 days. But baby is all well.
 

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