IVF/ICSI Support Group

bbpony said:
Hi... do you all drink red bean soup and chicken essence daily from stim or during 2ww?

For red bean soup, do we drink the soup only or eat the beans as well? How many egg whites to eat daily? soft boiled eggs?

Need some advice.
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do not drink red bean soup if your lining is ok. Else lining might endup too thick.
 


littlejo said:
I dun even know if I'm going medicated or not. Dr Loh didn't say anything. He jus said come back on day 10. Oh my God, I think I better call the clinic to check again. :eek:

Thanks ladies. Lucky have u all around. :D
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For natural FET, dr will scan on CD8.. and will monitor until LH surge then trigger then ET (similar to iui)
For my medicated FET, i start pills today on CD3. Then AF, then another pill + scans... Will ET in 6weeks time.
 
lynhope said:
meaning u r going for natural FET, for medicated u need to start medicine on Day2.
Dr Loh will scan u on day 10 to let u noe if u can proceed for natural FET.
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Lynhope,
Thanks for info.;) Tried to call clinic jus now but could not get through.i believe Dr Loh judgement but wanna double check with them.
 
remembeRainbow said:
For natural FET, dr will scan on CD8.. and will monitor until LH surge then trigger then ET (similar to iui)
For my medicated FET, i start pills today on CD3. Then AF, then another pill + scans... Will ET in 6weeks time.
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Hi rememberainbow,
Thanks for sharing. Think I recalled something now.. Dr said something about LH surge and trigger thingy. Probably I was really sad over my fresh ICSI so didn't really absorb what he said about FET. Thanks a million, sisters. :D
 
any idea is the cost of scan (before period) and D2/3 scan and the medication (LM Lucrin 3.75mg) and Progynova medisave claimable? cos i am currently with private clinic and the nurse did not advise on this...
 
old aunty said:
hope your follicles grow bigger and more by mon ER and who knws u may be able to retrieve more eggs than u tot.stay positive and good luck. dr zhao recommends 2 accu aftr transfer ,did she said how many days apart after transfer or consecutively for two days after transfer?
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Just went to see Dr Zhao, she asked me to go back on Fri and next Mon after ET. Suppose to go on ET day but she's not in on Thurs.
 
Just came back from follow up review with dr tan. It is the first time that I met him after the failed cycle. He is very supportive and encouraging and asked me to try frozen since I have two frozen embryos. Can't help but to feel sad as I was surrounded by all the pregnant ladies.
 
mrs_tann said:
jmec : all the best for u!

elizabethseo : yes I went back for acupuncture. dunno got effect on the eggs a not but hv effect on the lining.

colettines : hv not done long protocol. was always put on short protocol due to my pcos bah.
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Hi can i check, mean those daily injection u did in the morning, u still go accupuncture everyday ar???

can i ask, how is ur egg then
 
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ringbell said:
Just came back from follow up review with dr tan. It is the first time that I met him after the failed cycle. He is very supportive and encouraging and asked me to try frozen since I have two frozen embryos. Can't help but to feel sad as I was surrounded by all the pregnant ladies.
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U meant Dr HH Tan & kkh? That's y I don't reali like to go clinic D.. Long wait & coz is also for preggie.. I feel much more @ ease within the "hidden" enclosed doors of kkivf.. :)
 
Do anyone knows is it ok to do accu the day after ER? Coz my tummy has been having sharp pains after accu and I had abit of spotting..not sure it's the accu or my after effects after ER are still there.
 
I did acpunture on the ET day and 3 days consecutively after that. Was okay for me.

But I did have v v bad gastric cramps sometime during the 2ww that I felt need to knock my head against e wall just to counter the pain.
 
mrs_tann said:
I did acpunture on the ET day and 3 days consecutively after that. Was okay for me.

But I did have v v bad gastric cramps sometime during the 2ww that I felt need to knock my head against e wall just to counter the pain.
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Did u do accu that few days after ER before ET?
 
Jmec said:
Do anyone knows is it ok to do accu the day after ER? Coz my tummy has been having sharp pains after accu and I had abit of spotting..not sure it's the accu or my after effects after ER are still there.
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I believed spotting after er is normal. I rem my 1st flesh after er i go tiolet,my urine is all blood. Just i cant rem how long the spotting last.
Or is bleeding after ER not normal? Maybe other sisters can share on this
 
Jmec said:
Do anyone knows is it ok to do accu the day after ER? Coz my tummy has been having sharp pains after accu and I had abit of spotting..not sure it's the accu or my after effects after ER are still there.
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i also pain and bled alittle aftr accu aftr ET scared die me. stopped accu immediately.
 
connie_hopeful said:
I believed spotting after er is normal. I rem my 1st flesh after er i go tiolet,my urine is all blood. Just i cant rem how long the spotting last.
Or is bleeding after ER not normal? Maybe other sisters can share on this
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I spotted abit after ER yesterday then stop till after accu today I spotted again and tummy is painful. So not sure what caused it..
 
I vaguely my acupuncturist told me aft ER, some women with have experience pain but I didn't experience any symptoms at all. She said ER is actually a minor operation. I was so scare then so I asked Dr Loh for painkillers to standby. I guess retrieval process could have caused some frictional contact of the surrounding areas hence some spotting.
 
Jmec said:
I spotted abit after ER yesterday then stop till after accu today I spotted again and tummy is painful. So not sure what caused it..
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U feeling better? Hmm..i think u should not worry its e aftermth of ER portion cos i think dr yu should be a very skilful doctor.
 
connie_hopeful said:
I believed spotting after er is normal. I rem my 1st flesh after er i go tiolet,my urine is all blood. Just i cant rem how long the spotting last.
Or is bleeding after ER not normal? Maybe other sisters can share on this
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i remembered my urine was pinkish red and there were some darker 'tissues'. but it only last for once or twice.
 
Thanks kymkym & connie_hopeful. I'm much better now..still feeling bloated thou but pain is subsiding..I'm thankful for the support from u all here. It's been a roller coaster for me this period of time. A friend just told me she's preg..thou I'm very happy for her coz she's also been thru alot herself but somehow I feel sad for myself. I've been telling myself God will have his plans for me, and it will happen when the time is right.
 
Jmec said:
Thanks kymkym & connie_hopeful. I'm much better now..still feeling bloated thou but pain is subsiding..I'm thankful for the support from u all here. It's been a roller coaster for me this period of time. A friend just told me she's preg..thou I'm very happy for her coz she's also been thru alot herself but somehow I feel sad for myself. I've been telling myself God will have his plans for me, and it will happen when the time is right.
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it took me one wk to completely recover from pain..do take care and drink more water. since than, i have been discomfort on bust and recently on nipple (ooch)...look like my hormone is still inbalance.
 
Jmec said:
Thanks kymkym & connie_hopeful. I'm much better now..still feeling bloated thou but pain is subsiding..I'm thankful for the support from u all here. It's been a roller coaster for me this period of time. A friend just told me she's preg..thou I'm very happy for her coz she's also been thru alot herself but somehow I feel sad for myself. I've been telling myself God will have his plans for me, and it will happen when the time is right.
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Jmec,

I know how u feel. Same as me. When friends around get pregnant, we have mixed feelings. The other day in the train, I gave up the priority seat to a pregnant lady but she didn't say thank you even when looking at me. I was a bit pissed. Maybe I was being overreacting, a bit emotionally unbalanced.

These days, I've been quite determined to go jogging cos am thinking even if I cant be pregnant but at least i can slim down to feel good internally.
 
littlejo said:
Jmec,

I know how u feel. Same as me. When friends around get pregnant, we have mixed feelings. The other day in the train, I gave up the priority seat to a pregnant lady but she didn't say thank you even when looking at me. I was a bit pissed. Maybe I was being overreacting, a bit emotionally unbalanced.

These days, I've been quite determined to go jogging cos am thinking even if I cant be pregnant but at least i can slim down to feel good internally.
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haha...i saw many times that pregnant lady did not ack to the gesture. U are still normal lah. But fact is that I do avoid contact with friend/ relative who is pregnant :(
 
kymkym said:
haha...i saw many times that pregnant lady did not ack to the gesture. U are still normal lah. But fact is that I do avoid contact with friend/ relative who is pregnant :(
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Me too. When my bosses talk their kids going to p1, i jus shut off. Even when my sec school classmates are organising gathering during cny, am thinking not joining. No common topics. o_O
 
littlejo said:
Jmec,

I know how u feel. Same as me. When friends around get pregnant, we have mixed feelings. The other day in the train, I gave up the priority seat to a pregnant lady but she didn't say thank you even when looking at me. I was a bit pissed. Maybe I was being overreacting, a bit emotionally unbalanced.

These days, I've been quite determined to go jogging cos am thinking even if I cant be pregnant but at least i can slim down to feel good internally.
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That's great, very positive. I just can't help being emo at times nowadays don't know if it's the hormone pills haha. Trying hard to distract myself and stay positive, maybe sisters here can share how they stay positive too? I'm grateful for a very supportive hubby and my dearest dog..they always keep me going :)
 
ah ER is common to spot cos they poke yr ovaries with needle and suck the eggs out mah. poke poke poke.. sure will spot cos got some bleeding as if, but after 1 or 2 days should be okay. I felt sore too and kkh bedsheet has a patch of blood when I got up. I did it 3x and was bearable a bit sore each time. ET usually also sore cos they use the clamp to force open yr cervix so that doc can position the apparatus to deposit the embryo at the most optimal place to stick to yr womb.
 
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littlejo said:
Jmec,

I know how u feel. Same as me. When friends around get pregnant, we have mixed feelings. The other day in the train, I gave up the priority seat to a pregnant lady but she didn't say thank you even when looking at me. I was a bit pissed. Maybe I was being overreacting, a bit emotionally unbalanced.

These days, I've been quite determined to go jogging cos am thinking even if I cant be pregnant but at least i can slim down to feel good internally.
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kymkym said:
haha...i saw many times that pregnant lady did not ack to the gesture. U are still normal lah. But fact is that I do avoid contact with friend/ relative who is pregnant :(
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I am ashamed and I apologize on behalf of the pregnant ladies who took your kind gestures for granted. You are right to feel pissed about it. I am forever thankful to all the commuters (both male and female but mainly female) who gave up their seats for me on the train and bus. Don't let the actions of a few bad apples discourage you from continuing your gracious behavior becoz there are many many more like me who really deeply appreciate it. We pay-it-forward in this society. One day, when (I really hope!) you are pregnant, you will reap the rewards of your past good deeds when other ladies give up their seats for you. :)
 
hi all

just back from scan to see how eggs are growing, nurse mentioned that no of eggs is good, but not growing fast enough. thus, will have to increase Gonal - F dosage.

Can eating egg white help with the growth, if so , how many to eat per day?

thanks in advance :)
 
So good to find a group of sisters who can understand how I feel. I was hating myself for being so mean and petty coz whenever I hear good news around me I feel hateful and sad instead of happy. I just can't help it.

But ladies here who BFP..I'm very happy for all of u, all of your stories have been a great motivation for me and wishing the same will happen to the rest of us soon. :)
 
Guys guys Same also
My friends around kept getting pregnant, n I even stopped going to their baby shower n stopped going for many gatherings
Hai
 
I think it's very normal to feel sad and bitter when everyone else is getting pregnant with such ease. Those who conceive easily will never understand the pain and heartache of those who have to go through IVF, as if IVF is the easy solution baby maker! There is nothing shameful or embarrassing about avoiding pregnant women and babies. I think @ashley11 is right in that it helps to occupy your mind with a Plan B. I think this is where we in our local culture find it more difficult (but not impossible) to achieve compared to other cultures, as we're all expected to follow a fixed path in life - to have children after marriage. In other countries, you can quit your job or take on early retirement to travel the world, or rent a house boat to sail round the world etc., and no one will judge you for that! One local example I have is a childless Christian couple who travels frequently on short-term missions to sponsor and minister to disadvantaged children in neighboring countries. These poor children are their spiritual children and have enriched their lives tremendously. Others turn to adoption, although bear in mind that any adoption agency will tell you that the priority in adoption is not to fill the void of childlessness, but to provide a loving family to a child without one. Still, I have heard of couples who have found great happiness adopting a child.

Anyway, since we all have chosen this path of IVF, continue to forge ahead without worry and regret!
 
My journey to having my son was a depressive, painful, lonely one.
I spent 4 full years of my life dedicated to ivf. I quit my stressful job as the processes are both time n emotionally demanding. Everyone thought I was on a sabbatical, just that this hiatus doesn't seem to have an end. Every time i fail, I need to pick myself up and plan for the next. It was mentally torturing but fortunately, I have a loving and understanding husband who stood by me. We were determined to have a child and we knew that if this is not going to work, we are keen to adopt. We attended two adoption talks in the process of ongoing ivf.
I, too was bitter, resentful, withdrawing myself from family and friends, everyone was guessing it was due to my childless plight but I chose not to listen too much and be affected.
Even my pregnancy journey was full of jitters, dr tan HH who was my gynae had to counsel and reassure me over the months and every day felt like a year as I wanted so much my baby to be born safe and healthy.
In august 2014, my precious son was born after 13 years of marriage and 8 years of ttc.
I've always felt that having ivf in your life is sucks big time, however, please keep your spirits up, have a back up plan and you too will find solace and contentment in some way.
 
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I avoided all baby showers n frens with kids.. Cos meet up they r bound to talk abt their kids. To the extent i like left w no frens.. Haha

Such events still can siam, but family gatherings, CNY.. Oh my .. Hate these.. Ppl will ask y still no baby...if not carry a baby infront of me ask me learn how to carry.. Really :mad:
 
ashley11 said:
My journey to having my son was a depressive, painful, lonely one.
I spent 4 full years of my life dedicated to ivf. I quit my stressful job as the processes are both time n emotionally demanding. Everyone thought I was on a sabbatical, just that this hiatus doesn't seem to have an end. Every time i fail, I need to pick myself up and plan for the next. It was mentally torturing but fortunately, I have a loving and understanding husband who stood by me. We were determined to have a child and we knew that if this is not going to work, we are keen to adopt. We attended two adoption talks in the process of ongoing ivf.
I, too was bitter, resentful, withdrawing myself from family and friends, everyone was guessing it was due to my childless plight but I chose not to listen too much and be affected.
Even my pregnancy journey was full of jitters, dr tan HH who was my gynae had to counsel and reassure me over the months and every day felt like a year as I wanted so much my baby to be born safe and healthy.
In august 2014, my precious son was born after 13 years of marriage and 8 years of ttc.
I've always felt that having ivf in your life is sucks big time, however, please keep your spirits up, have a back up plan and you too will find solace and contentment in some way.
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Thank u for sharing this. I'm going for my et tml and this gives me some hope :) I admire u for your perseverance and u proved that efforts do pay off.
 
May I know what u all eat to increase implantation chances and do in your tww? I've been staying home since Mon's ER and it's driving me crazy..think I'm gona get mental madness after 2 weeks
 
Jmec said:
May I know what u all eat to increase implantation chances and do in your tww? I've been staying home since Mon's ER and it's driving me crazy..think I'm gona get mental madness after 2 weeks
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Sorry no help as I believe if quality is gd n it's meant to stick, it will. Just endeavor to occupy yourself with other things though I know it's hard. U will survive. ;)
 
Hi all, am new to the forum, although have been a silent reader for awhile. Conceived my son through ivf back in 2013 but had a tough pregnancy with heavy bleeding, bedrest and finally premature delivery. Now thinking of trying again but not finding much support from friends and family (doesn't help that everyone around me seems to be preg with no 2 or 3). Hoping to find some support here, also give support and share my experience.
 
Jmec said:
May I know what u all eat to increase implantation chances and do in your tww? I've been staying home since Mon's ER and it's driving me crazy..think I'm gona get mental madness after 2 weeks
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I continued taking Chinese medicine from TSB during my 2ww. Other than that, I avoided consuming certain things as if I was already pregnant, e.g. alcohol, caffeine and raw meat. I faithfully took my folic acid tablets as well as the utrogestan inserts from KKH. Other sisters here consume egg whites, red date longan tea, brazil nuts etc. and some go for intralipid drips at TFC to increase chances of implantation. But they're in a better position to advise as I didn't do these myself.

To prevent the boredom from driving you mad, find a hobby to occupy your mind and your time. Is there something you have always wanted to do but could not due to being busy at work usually? I watched Korean dramas. :p
 
mqiu said:
Hi all, am new to the forum, although have been a silent reader for awhile. Conceived my son through ivf back in 2013 but had a tough pregnancy with heavy bleeding, bedrest and finally premature delivery. Now thinking of trying again but not finding much support from friends and family (doesn't help that everyone around me seems to be preg with no 2 or 3). Hoping to find some support here, also give support and share my experience.
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Hi @mqiu, you've come to the right place to get support! All the best to you!
 
ashley11 said:
Hi ladies, cheering you on!! I succeeded only on my 7th ivf.

Take the route with least regrets but always have a plan b, so if even u don't make it, at least you have something to fall back on ;)
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Hi Ashley11,
May I ask if ur case was it due to unexplained infertility? I really admire ur perseverance. 7 cycles are a lot $$. Unfortunately time is not at my side
 


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