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Hi Ladybuggy.. I tried tking papaya.. But its like been so many days going a week so worried.. Yap its painful at the pelvic area.. Its painful ever since after e collection of my eggs... They collected 22 eggs n they said becoz I haf too many eggs tts y m more painful n bloated.. But is it normal to haf constipation so long??
 


Hi Wendy, try drinking half a cup of prune juice. Cannot exert too much force to do big biz. Be careful not to exert pressure on your tummy.
 
Hi Marble: I had 2 surgeries of ovarian cyst (different types though) removal previously too. endometriosis cyst can be serious, and has a higher chance of recurring. So keep on trying naturally, and all the best!

For health records, i found this from SingHealth.
http://www.singhealth.com.sg/AboutSingHealth/CorporateOverview/Newsroom/NewsArticles/2008/Pages/Readytogoin2010Nationalonlinehealthrecordsystem.aspx

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_763519.html

Not sure if KKH/NUH started using this or not...
 
Hi Blur_Xuan, are you with kkh? I think I did my ER and ET same day as you. A warm welcome to you.
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Yes, its normal to be constipated during these period as I am also feeling the same. Just try to drink more water and increase your intake of fruits and vegetables will help. Else, you can try to take some prune juice as well.
 
Wendy, we cannot expected what will happen after ET. We cannot compare to each one bcoz everyone of us is different. But all the sisters here are very supportive.
When I embark one my 1st ivf Im very blur. When they retrieve 22 eggs I can ask the Dr ' wah so many', but then only 8 fertilized. That time i feel this ivf gonna make it but I BFN.
Doing my FET last year, I was attack with flu just after ET. I have already prepare for the worst that time but I BFP only that I mc just after I heard my baby heartbeat.
For me once we embark on this roller coaster journey we have to be prepare to receive bad or good news. The main things is never give up. It is hard. For myself I feel this journey is harder than attending an exam in University.
We are lucky that we have each other here to support us. Jiayou.
 
Hi Minnie.. Thanks.. Feel so welcome n nice to chat with all of u here.. Water intake ok coz my HB will let mi water parade.. prune juice is it nice?? haha..m a person quite difficult to tk in new tinks.. Minnie r u gg to do blood test on 19/4 too??
 
Ladybuggy, Chevy, yes, the nutrilite is protein powder from amway. 1 btl is abt $38 and can take up to 45 times. I always mix with Ensure and taste nice. My 1st fresh I drink this but subsequent fresh cycle i took immunocal instead. But is really too expensive coz I a bit kiasu and start taking half year before the ivf with my DH.
 
Blur xuan pls avoid papaya for the time being. It is good to treat constipation but it is liang for our womb. I take lactus when I constipated. Prescribe by Dr.
 
Thank u everyone for ur encouragement.. Juz worried wat is gg to happen next.. coz now its like follow blindly.. Now I can say nth unusual except e constipation part.. Tot its bad to not do biz for so long.. haha..
 
blur_xuan, ic.. i also experienced that after ER, i have 12 eggs taken out i have felt the pelvic pain when i poo. The pain totally wear off about 4 days later. Rest well and walk lesser, drink plenty of water too to flush out the med. Taking lots of green veggies will help, i ate lots of veggies when i had constipation, next day im able to poo already.
I think its not so good to keep the stools inside your body for long, its better to flush it out, did you ask the nurse?
 
Shainie: Is it!! Omg!! I been taking papaya these two days in fact m eating now.. :p ok i will stop.. Lactus mus b prescribe by Dr? or we can buy frm pharmancy?
Minnie: oh same same.. mine is in e morning.. haha.. mayb walk passed u I oso duno.. haha..
 
Ladybuggy: Gal I dun haf much appetite after ET for few days now den manage to get my appetite bk. Fruits only papaya.. haha.. but i will stop.. mayb apples.. I tried to poo but its like being blocked.. keep giving out air.. :x I didnt call n ask e nurse thinking of gg bk on 19/4 den ask.. :p
 
Hi egg factory. I stopped consuming the moment I started on lucrin as I do not want it to 'clash' with the precsribed drugs. But its best to start taking 2-3mths before embarking. I also heard for those with cysts n asthma, better not take royal jelly. Hope this helps.
 
May I know is there any food I need to avoid? Coz I asked the nurse she said no need avoid anytink.. Tk 4 half boiled egg whites n avoid fried food thats all..
 
ladybugger, are you lactose-intolerant? If I'm not wrong, immunocal might contain milk(?). maybe switching to soy-based or like Sarah, try nutrilite?

happypinky, i am still looking for something similar.

wendy, welcome! rest well. KKH will always tell you there's nothing you can't eat or do. However, you might want to keep away from "cooling foods".
 
Welcome to the ladies who've just joined us here!

BBjourney, AngelXuan, heartbeats!! Thanks for thinking of me! *touched*
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I'm at the beginning of my new cycle, but still at the pre-suppression stage, so also dun feel anything different yet. You're all doing well I hope?
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Mel and leapgal: Thanks for the advice about royal jelly!

blur_xuan: If u have endometriosis u shld avoid gluten (wheat) and dairy. will provoke the inflammation. Also avoid caffeine and alcohol.
 
Egg factory: Oh no.. m drinking coffee.. :p
okok.. I stop it too.. thanks...
Really glad my fren intro mi to tis forum... Got so much info n encouragement frm u all..
 
Hi Mel

I had 1 lapro before, which removed quite a bit of ovarian tissue. Maybe that's why I have low ovarian reserve now.

Alternative for me now is also to consider another round of lap, to check if cysts has come back, but I really wonder if it would lead to even lower ovarian reserve in case gynae need to remove more of my ovaries again...
 
http://www.singhealth.com.sg/AboutSingHealth/CorporateOverview/Newsroom/NewsArticles/2008/Pages/Readytogoin2010Nationalonlinehealthrecordsystem.aspx

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_763519.html

Hi Mel,

I suspect records on IVF are not kept online as yet since scans and case notes are not included in the online system.

You asked about KKH...personally I did not think it's a good place for IVF since you don't really get to see your RE much..only on day of ER and ET
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Leapgal: Ops, I actually have cyst history, wonder if taking royal jelly may have neg impact.... I will ask Prof in next review on 2 May.

Marble: do you need another lap just to check if the cyst recur? tot u/s scan can do the job. but better monitor regularly.

I think i may stick to NUH since all my records are there, and so far i'm quite happy with their services. On 11 Apr i got BFN but my menses did not start yet. So CHR nurse asked me to wait for 1 wk and if menses still no come, will BT again on 18 Apr. 3 days later after i stopped all the inserts, my menses started so i treat case closed for this round. then today i received a call from CHR, follow up on my case to check if my menses started, if there's any abnormal symptom or body discomfort. so once again i think NUH ivf service got more TLC.
 
Hi Mel

Yes sounds like NUH is more personable in terms of svc..also Prof Wong is famous lah! Good luck to your 3rd round then! How many months did they advise you to wait, or can you start 3rd round anytime? I has to wait 3 mths following my 1st failed cycle bef I could start again..
 
blur_xuan, don't worry, slowly your appetite will come back, most impt is rest alot and dont carry heavy things.. can rest.. just rest.. leave all the house chores to your hubby. Yah.. apple is good but not papaya, as the other sisters say.. papaya is very liang.. i cant take papaya thats why i took lots of leafy veggies.
 
Blur_xuan, ya, I was the last to do ER and when I left there is still one person still in the resting bay, that person is you ah? Poor thing. Hope u are feeling better already. Jia You!
 
Minnie y u r e last i tot u r resting beside me.. lol.. so u r opposite of mi.. ya now better.. tis morning i forgot i still go n carry 5kg rice for my hubby.. omg..
Shainie thanks.. haha i dun like banana too.. will eat lots of apples.. prune i tried before taste yucks.. but juice didnt try before..
 
Hi Mel. I'm actually not sure on the cyst part. Just happened to recall tat 1 of the sista who was in the earlier thread shared this with me. Its good to confirm with ur doc. But on the royal jelly box that I bought, it did state that not suitable for those with asthma.

Btw did my FET early tis mth n waiting for my BT on tis coming fri. Am hoping tat it turns out ++...Am feeling nervous & excited all this while.
 
Hi everyone, I am new here but have been reading this forum almost everyday. Just got my BT result and it is bad news. Disappointed again. This is my 4th IVF already. Done 3 times in NUH and 4th time with Dr Loh. Still no surprise for me. Feeling rather emo
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I have 12 frozen embryos in-store and thinking of trying again in my next cycle. But, will that be a bit too rush? Sigh, really do not know what to do now. Seems like not fated to have a child in this lifetime....

Envious those who are successful... Good luck to the rest who are still waiting for BT!
 
blur_xuan my DH has been taking Vigor Ace n Tribestan for his supplements. Besides dat, he ate kiwi, almond, exercise almost everyday. I jus did SA for DH. Theres progress in volume, morphology n motility.
 
Nurul, any other food to take for DH. My DH don't like almond

Shainie, for the qual egg, eat the whole qual egg even the yolk? Will it be too high cholesterol?

Chevy, do let me know if you find alternative. Thanks.
 
Happypinky no need to take the yolk. I know abt the qual egg from this forum too. Other sister ever mentioned abt it 3x higher in protein compare to EW
 
Dear i1BB,
After my lap, I started walking pretty normally 1-2 days later. Just be very careful the next 3 months. Even tho the surface wound on the skin might have healed, the organs inside might not have fully healed. So don't carry heavy things or over exert for the next 3 months!!!
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Welcome to the many new gals who just joined us!
Do feel free to ask questions or refer to the spreadsheet we have.

p/s: Anyone has the link? :p
 
Luvnhope ,
Suppression stage? All the best to u !

Constipation
Bloatedness and progrestrone inserts causes it. Take either prune juice or lactus ..

Blur
2 weeks waiting. U have 22 eggs retrieved, better start taking lots of eggwhites to prevent OHSS.
 


happypinky mayb u can let hym hav walnuts, spinach, oysters.

blur_xuan it is sold et KKH pharmacy. But Tribestan is a bit x. 90 plus 4 60 tablets. 2 tablets per day. Vigor Ace is 28 plus.
 

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