IVF/ICSI Support Group

[nana_jo]

Hi stardiva

Thank you.... i called the nurses and they reckon I should test again on Friday before the blood test next Monday. I will wait patiently till then.

I must admit that I did drink cold drinks although i stayed clear of coffee. I also drank lots of water.

I think the biggest difference was I transferred to a different dept at work to a less time sensitive one. That made a great difference in reducing my stress levels. My new boss is great support too. I am working from home these 2 weeks.

I did not do accu although I did make sure I did regular light exercise. I did eat a lot of fish and veg - basically cut down on carbo and ate more protein. I stayed away from fish like salmon though, cos often they are fed with colouring to get the orrange color in their meat. And also, they may contain higher amounts of mercury.

Ladies:

I had a sharp pull in my right ovary yesterday which caused a sharp pain. Quite painful cos I couldn't cough or sneeze lying down - had to sit curled up. Are our ovaries still recovering? Is that what's causing the pain? It lasted about 5-10min, then I was ok.

 

[needlephobia]

Hi Nano,
I think i will stay with doc Loh too, my only concern is doc Loh's tight schedule. What about yourself? Three more weeks before end of first semester. IVF days seemed to past faster than preggie days. wonder how's michel. Saw her during my first scan at TPS.
Jo,
Congratulations! Go for the blood test earlier and ease your mind.Can see doc Loh during nite clinics to confirm. He will do an immediate blood test for you.

 

[needlephobia]

Hi Nano,
I think i will stay with doc Loh too, my only concern is doc Loh's tight schedule. What about yourself? Three more weeks before end of first semester. IVF days seemed to past faster than preggie days. wonder how's michel. Saw her during my first scan at TPS.
Jo,
Congratulations! Go for the blood test earlier and ease your mind.Can see doc Loh during nite clinics to confirm. He will do an immediate blood test for you.

 

[nana_jo]

hi needlephobia

I may be jumping ahead of myself, but do you find it better at the TPS? What is the main difference in terms of service.

 

[nana_jo]

hi needlephobia

I may be jumping ahead of myself, but do you find it better at the TPS? What is the main difference in terms of service.

 

[nana_jo]

hi needlephobia

I may be jumping ahead of myself, but do you find it better at the TPS? What is the main difference in terms of service.

 

[nana_jo]

hi needlephobia

I may be jumping ahead of myself, but do you find it better at the TPS? What is the main difference in terms of service.

 

[babydust2]

Hi again. Been busy trying to eat egg whites and drink water

Ximi,
Congrats, sorry for the delay in wishing you.

Petals,
Double CONGRATS !! very excited for you! Rest well. make the hubby do all the work..

And Joanna,
Wow! I totally can imagine how you are feeling now. Congrats in advance and all the best for friday and monday's tests.

I had my ET last wednesday, had 43 eggs !!! (ouch ouch ouch)
15 embryos; 2 were transferred.
DrLoh was hesitant to transfer bcs he thot i would have severe OHSS but in the end it was ok. I had bloatedness for a couple of days, and pain on ETday. But slept most of the day. Now all swelling has gone and I am wondering if there is anything growing at all in there.
We talk to our embryos, but really wonder if we are setting ourselves up for disappointment.

Jo, are you having any symptoms (other than yesterday's pulling). I remember you mentioned in earler posts that you were wondering the same... I am there now.

Ophelia,
you and me at same place I think, Good Luck !


Mrs teng,
Hi. Dont worry about the accupuncture needles, they are very very small. I am very scared of pain and i had a few "ouch" moments where the acupucnturist smiled and asked me to relax, but I got used to it and after half an hour you feel warm and sleepy and doze off.

Babydust2

 

[babydust2]

Hi again. Been busy trying to eat egg whites and drink water

Ximi,
Congrats, sorry for the delay in wishing you.

Petals,
Double CONGRATS !! very excited for you! Rest well. make the hubby do all the work..

And Joanna,
Wow! I totally can imagine how you are feeling now. Congrats in advance and all the best for friday and monday's tests.

I had my ET last wednesday, had 43 eggs !!! (ouch ouch ouch)
15 embryos; 2 were transferred.
DrLoh was hesitant to transfer bcs he thot i would have severe OHSS but in the end it was ok. I had bloatedness for a couple of days, and pain on ETday. But slept most of the day. Now all swelling has gone and I am wondering if there is anything growing at all in there.
We talk to our embryos, but really wonder if we are setting ourselves up for disappointment.

Jo, are you having any symptoms (other than yesterday's pulling). I remember you mentioned in earler posts that you were wondering the same... I am there now.

Ophelia,
you and me at same place I think, Good Luck !


Mrs teng,
Hi. Dont worry about the accupuncture needles, they are very very small. I am very scared of pain and i had a few "ouch" moments where the acupucnturist smiled and asked me to relax, but I got used to it and after half an hour you feel warm and sleepy and doze off.

Babydust2

 

[babydust2]

Someone mentioned pain when injecting into abdomen... Try the ice-pack for a minute before injecting, makes it nice and numb. you wont feel a thing ;P

 

[babydust2]

Someone mentioned pain when injecting into abdomen... Try the ice-pack for a minute before injecting, makes it nice and numb. you wont feel a thing ;P

 

[nana_jo]

Hi babydust
Congrats on the transfer. That is a lot of eggs. I am glad you manage to go through with the transfer smoothly. So, you have 13 frozen ones? Are you on progesterone shots? I am.

I am feeling tired easily and perspiring a lot too. I rested a lot after the transfer but also did a lot of slow walking for exercise. Continued to take spirulina, royal jelly, folic acid, Vits A,C,E.

Dr Loh actually said if i wanted to can change to oral med. But nurse said to continue the shots since i already bought them and they should be good for the 'baby'.

I am actually looking foward to going back to work ; P

 

[nana_jo]

Hi babydust
Congrats on the transfer. That is a lot of eggs. I am glad you manage to go through with the transfer smoothly. So, you have 13 frozen ones? Are you on progesterone shots? I am.

I am feeling tired easily and perspiring a lot too. I rested a lot after the transfer but also did a lot of slow walking for exercise. Continued to take spirulina, royal jelly, folic acid, Vits A,C,E.

Dr Loh actually said if i wanted to can change to oral med. But nurse said to continue the shots since i already bought them and they should be good for the 'baby'.

I am actually looking foward to going back to work ; P

 

[petals_bloom]

Joanna,
Sounds like good news to me!

Happy for u. Now that ur initial excitement is over, u sound like u r feeling more relaxed about the outcome... Congrats!!

Babydust2,
Wow, 43 eggs!! Good thing u don't have ohss. But drink more water if u can anyway. Good luck!

 

[petals_bloom]

Joanna,
Sounds like good news to me!

Happy for u. Now that ur initial excitement is over, u sound like u r feeling more relaxed about the outcome... Congrats!!

Babydust2,
Wow, 43 eggs!! Good thing u don't have ohss. But drink more water if u can anyway. Good luck!

 

[tigg3r]

Joanna

Congrats in advance!

Babydust2,

Thanks for your encouragements but I guess it's kind of late liao.. I've already started lucrin, dun think a rush rush acu treatment would help..

Would you mind sharing about your experiences about lucrin and puregon jabs? How many days you had lucrin before you start your puregon? And Wat's the dosage of puregon and for how many days? 43 eggs is really a lot.. I'm also worried about OHSS

Stardiva,

Yes, just like you .. I love ice-cream, ice-kachang and cold drink.. esp COKE. But after reading prior postings about cold drinks, I sort of cut down my intake of Carbornated drinks. I'm worried by the time it's the 2ww stage, I may have problem cutting down.. I take mild ribena when there's urge for sweet drinks. In fact, I'm also drinking mild ginger tea once every 3 days in order for me to adjust my taste buds.


Ladies

As I have constipation problems, I'm taking fybogel every other day. In the past, I'm definitely constipated after 3rd day of Duphaston. So I'm kind of worried that I might use the muscle to push my bowels during 2ww.. Have any of you faced such problem during 2ww?

 

[tigg3r]

Joanna

Congrats in advance!

Babydust2,

Thanks for your encouragements but I guess it's kind of late liao.. I've already started lucrin, dun think a rush rush acu treatment would help..

Would you mind sharing about your experiences about lucrin and puregon jabs? How many days you had lucrin before you start your puregon? And Wat's the dosage of puregon and for how many days? 43 eggs is really a lot.. I'm also worried about OHSS

Stardiva,

Yes, just like you .. I love ice-cream, ice-kachang and cold drink.. esp COKE. But after reading prior postings about cold drinks, I sort of cut down my intake of Carbornated drinks. I'm worried by the time it's the 2ww stage, I may have problem cutting down.. I take mild ribena when there's urge for sweet drinks. In fact, I'm also drinking mild ginger tea once every 3 days in order for me to adjust my taste buds.


Ladies

As I have constipation problems, I'm taking fybogel every other day. In the past, I'm definitely constipated after 3rd day of Duphaston. So I'm kind of worried that I might use the muscle to push my bowels during 2ww.. Have any of you faced such problem during 2ww?

 

[nana_jo]

Hi Petals and Tigg3r

Thank you... I am a bit calmer now...taking deep breathes.

Tigg3r
you might want to increase your intake of fruits and vegies. Yes, good idea to cut down on carbonated and sugared drinks. I take quite a bit of yoghurt drinks (chilled, of course: ) but low fat)

 

[nana_jo]

Hi Petals and Tigg3r

Thank you... I am a bit calmer now...taking deep breathes.

Tigg3r
you might want to increase your intake of fruits and vegies. Yes, good idea to cut down on carbonated and sugared drinks. I take quite a bit of yoghurt drinks (chilled, of course: ) but low fat)

 

[tigg3r]

Joanna

Our diet does consist of lots of fruits and veggies but they dun seemed to help much...

Will definitely cut down on those drinks...

My sister also have the same problem.. during her pregnancies, her gynae gave her herbal laxative daily... (sound so scary... I don't want to end up like her)

So envious that you can take yoghurt.. I can't take it... I'll throw up if I take it... In fact, I've got food allergy, strictly no red meat for me... (Duck, Beef, venison..) Kind of worried that I may not have much food to eat when I get preggie...

 

[tigg3r]

Joanna

Our diet does consist of lots of fruits and veggies but they dun seemed to help much...

Will definitely cut down on those drinks...

My sister also have the same problem.. during her pregnancies, her gynae gave her herbal laxative daily... (sound so scary... I don't want to end up like her)

So envious that you can take yoghurt.. I can't take it... I'll throw up if I take it... In fact, I've got food allergy, strictly no red meat for me... (Duck, Beef, venison..) Kind of worried that I may not have much food to eat when I get preggie...

 

[petals_bloom]

Tigg3r,
Hmm, try to eat more fibre like wholemeal bread, fruit, etc. So far, for me, not really constipated. I still drink cold drinks, but I cut down if possible.

 

[petals_bloom]

Tigg3r,
Hmm, try to eat more fibre like wholemeal bread, fruit, etc. So far, for me, not really constipated. I still drink cold drinks, but I cut down if possible.

 

[tigg3r]

Petals

Yes, will start including lots of high-fibre food. need to adjust eating habits now..

Do you add lots of ice into your drink?

As for me, when I drink water... it's literally tap water... would that be a problem especially during 2ww when lots of water is required.. I'm really lazy to boil the water and wait for it to cool down...

 

[tigg3r]

Petals

Yes, will start including lots of high-fibre food. need to adjust eating habits now..

Do you add lots of ice into your drink?

As for me, when I drink water... it's literally tap water... would that be a problem especially during 2ww when lots of water is required.. I'm really lazy to boil the water and wait for it to cool down...

 

[nana_jo]

hi tigg3r

have you tried prune juice? it does wonders for me....
jo

 

[nana_jo]

hi tigg3r

have you tried prune juice? it does wonders for me....
jo

 

[gannk]

babydust

Thank you. WOW 43 eggs? when will you be doing your transfer?

tigger,

i have constipation problem and i think i bleed a little too if i managed to go toliet after few days. Must check with the doc again.

As for the food to take, no worries, i have a fren who is a strict veggie, and she has 2 children now. Just have a balanced diet.

 

[gannk]

babydust

Thank you. WOW 43 eggs? when will you be doing your transfer?

tigger,

i have constipation problem and i think i bleed a little too if i managed to go toliet after few days. Must check with the doc again.

As for the food to take, no worries, i have a fren who is a strict veggie, and she has 2 children now. Just have a balanced diet.

 

[tigg3r]

Joanna

Oh yeah! I've forgotten all about it.. Thanks..

Yes, prune juice works well for me.. In fact, it was overly effective that I'd to stopped it some times ago. (That's during my working days, kind of being disruptive towards my work )

Okay, I shall starting drinking it soon.. Thanks again!

Btw, have you change your mind about bring the blood test to Friday? Make is a special weekend for both of you!

 

[tigg3r]

Joanna

Oh yeah! I've forgotten all about it.. Thanks..

Yes, prune juice works well for me.. In fact, it was overly effective that I'd to stopped it some times ago. (That's during my working days, kind of being disruptive towards my work )

Okay, I shall starting drinking it soon.. Thanks again!

Btw, have you change your mind about bring the blood test to Friday? Make is a special weekend for both of you!

 

[tigg3r]

Ximi,

So how did you deal with your bowel problems?

Have it crossed your mind that you might accidently use too much abdominal muscles? I'm worried about this problem...B'cos sometime I really have to use both muscles..

 

[tigg3r]

Ximi,

So how did you deal with your bowel problems?

Have it crossed your mind that you might accidently use too much abdominal muscles? I'm worried about this problem...B'cos sometime I really have to use both muscles..

 

[nano]

Joanna,
Congratulations! Believe yr blood test on Fri will get the same result too.

Babydust,
Wow, you really have alot of eggs!! What is the grade of yr embryos? Do remember to drink lots and lots of water.

Petals, Needle,
Me got diarrhoea yesterday..went toilet 4 to 5 times, luckily recovered.

I did think of whether to stay with kk cos if u take the best package the price seems comparable to Pte hospital? Not sure whether i'm right. Another reason is tat i heard for kk, the husband will only be allowed to be in the delivery rm for normal delivery...for c-sect it depends on yr gynae, not all allow due to hosp policy..i hope my hubby can be with me during labour. Hope to find out more. However, i mus say so far i very comfortable wif doc loh and already get used to kk environment so likely wun chg.

 

[gannk]

tigger

I tried to drink more water and take fruit every night. But it doesnt seem really help much. I have consipation problem even before the program. I read or see somewhere, it is common for woman to have this problem than the guy.

Yes, last time i even worried that if i exert too much , it will affect my embroy, even when i sneeze or climbing the stair ,but nonetheless we must take care.

I think i will ask my doc this question too this friday. It wont sound silly right? did anyone ask the doc this question

 

[gannk]

Nano,

i have 1 friend who deliver via Csection in KK, her HB wasnt allow in the room.

But if you are in Mount Alveria, the HB is allow, and can even bring camera.

 

[nano]

Ximi,
Any idea is she delivered by Dr Loh?..cos heard it depends on who is yr gynae. Heard TMC allowed also...hee i also thought of asking HB to bring camera when that day comes..

So, will u stay with NUH?

 

[babydust2]

Ximi,
Transfer done last wednesday. Almost one week now.... one more to go. Fingers getting itchy to do home pregnancy test kit this weekend or so. Has anyone else (other than Jo) done that before? I just think I will be damn sad if it's negative and it will affect me a lot, and it could be wrong, and all the bad hormones will come out for nothing...

Tigger,
I had lucrin (0.5ml) for 2 weeks, then had a scan adn started on Puregon (200units) for 2 weeks. I had 35 follicles and quite big already so they asked me to stop adn scheduled the egg retrieval(ER). Dont worry, the nurses are really good at adjusting doses and doses can range from 200to 600units, dependng on your responce.
Also, if you find you need more explanation, write it down and ask them on the phone or next visit (unless you get the answer here first

)

I also had constipation (probably from sitting around doing nothing all day - I usually walk very fast and whizz about, but now walk like an old lady...) Prunes and prune juice did it for me too.

babydust2

 

[nana_jo]

Hi Ladies
It will be great if your hubby can accompany u. We were overseas when I delivered my boy under C-section. DH was there comforting me all the way and cut the umbilical cord.
In fact, cos I was unable to move, DH was the one who had to move wherever the baby went, eg weighing, cleaning, transfering to recovery room.

 

[babydust2]

Jo,
Yup, am on Progesterone jabs too. My butt is now 7ml of fat heavier
Tiredness is a quite definite sign, i think. Sounds good !

 

[babydust2]

Nano,
I had 2 gd5, 10 gd4 and 3 gd 3 embryos, I think. Cant really remember coz my legs were in the air when they told me. Have to admit wasnt really listening much. Is that good or bad?
I dont really know the diff and dont know if they put the best ones in or any 2 ramdom ones.

 

[touraco]

Does the lucrin or puregon jabs result in increase of weight?

 

[petals_bloom]

Tigg3r,
I try to drink water or ribena at room temp. But once in a while, I do add one or 2 ice cubes. Only when I eat outside, then no choice when some meals come with drinks full of ice.

Nano,
Take care. Now I try not to eat anything that may cause my stomach to upset - expired food, anything too spicy. Cos I scared of diarrhoea too. Good thing yours has stopped.

 

[babydust2]

helpme,
Well i dont think it does that directly, but as a result of all the hormones from OCP to Lucrin and puregon to progesterone, I have put on weight and it is mixture of bloating and heavy boobs and also eating more coz i am at home instead of working. But whatever it is, it will go away once the hormone injections stop, if not then will increase bcs pregnant.So can't lose.

 

[tigg3r]

Babydust2

Thanks for the details. 0.5ml will be equivalent to 10 units of the U-100 (1/2cc) syringe? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Petals

Haha.. I also did the same when I'm dining out.. drink carbonated drinks with full of ice...



Petals, babydust, Ximi, Nano and Joanna

If you can recall, did you gals had moodswing during the lucrin and puregon stages?

 

[tigg3r]

Helpme

Yes, gaining weight may be a woman's greatest nightmare. Don't know if the rest of the sistas agree with this but I told myself to disregard the weight issue for the time being b'cos having a baby and a smooth 9 mths is my frist priority.. And also to make sure that baby is gaining weight and not the mummy...

Will deal about weight problem after the brith...

 

[petals_bloom]

Tigg3er,
Can't really recall. But now I do blow up quickly. Haha, poor hubby. Little things sometimes annoy me more than usual.
I'm not worried abt the weight now, cos I already eat smaller portions than usual, but more frequently. Always feel hungry so will snack in betwn. To me, as long as babies doing well, I'll figure out the weight issue later after delivery, as long as I don't put on or lose weight excessively now.

 

[wilma]

Hi everyone
Would like to join this thread too. An ICSI patient with CARE-SGH. Had my ET yesterday - 2 embryos. Only managed to have 3 frozen. Guess i'm one of those who did not respond too well with so many follicles. I had only 6 and 1 could not be frozen as it was slightly fragmented.

Just started my 2WW and staying at home by myself. My parents know i'm on the IVF program but don't know which stage i'm at. Guess i'm really afraid i will disappoint them..

Is everyone here curently in 2WW or some have graduated already? (i.e tested positive)

Hope to share more.

Cheers,
mint

 

[gannk]

updated: last week, my HCG is super high again, loss of food sense now, all food smell horrible to me now. I think i am becoming more of vampire, garlic, ginger smell horrible. And my world is spining whenever i stand up. Dun know if this is become i am cooping at home all day. I tried to go out last weekend and i freak out when i see a crowd.

Nano,

I am not sure if my fren is under the same doc, but i have two friends who is deliver in the same hospital. Think need to double confirm with the doc. Yes TMC allowed, my fren HB bring his camera in too.

I think most likely i will stay in NUH. Havent thought of it yet. So far the service there is very good. Especially with my case of high HCG, the doc is following closely and even if he is very busy he alway ask another doc to follow and report to him on daily basis.

Helpme,

My weight increased, but i dont think it is due the the jab, it is more like , i have nothing to do at home, just eat, sleep. hehe. Luckily i eat alot that time, now i hardly enjoy my meal at all.

tigger
I breakdown the next day after ET during a dinner gathering over a very simple comment. Other than that the rest , i merely just moody and getting myself too worried over little things.

babydust,
I did the home test on D12 after ET, and 2 night before the blood test. hehe ! i was too anxious to know the result.

Mint,
Welcome. How are you feeling so far? Take alot of rest and plenty of water.

I have just graduated, but still under monitoring.

 

[touraco]

i am 5th day into my jab. day 1 of the jab, my tummy is very bloated and painful but till now,tummy still big but not painful and i realise i gain 1kg!!!!
think if i rest at hme for 2 weeks after ER,i will grow even fatter.hahaha....