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torishotaka
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Thanks Boon...
Torishotaka, tks for your encouragement. No you dont sound crazy sometimes I talk to my precious embies too. But yesterday felt so down. This morning got up feeling lousy and teary. Think all the medications throughout is making me feel crazy. After reading your post I think I should pick myself up and talk to them again. Thanks again. You are like an answer to my prayer.
Nicole-I think the reason why sis here suggested to take chicken essence at stage 1 is because it contains a high protein plus other "bu" thing inside.
In fact, we can start to take those nutrition items earlier (personally I think we should consume earlier rather than during the procedure. Just like Vit & Mineral, we should start at lease few weeks b/f the treatment).
If you feel heaty now, try to reduce the frequency and monitor your body. For ex, if I take more than 1 brazil nuts daily, immediately I can feel the heat. So now only take occasionally, let the body slowly absorb the nutrition.
In fact, we can start to take those nutrition items earlier (personally I think we should consume earlier rather than during the procedure. Just like Vit & Mineral, we should start at lease few weeks b/f the treatment).
If you feel heaty now, try to reduce the frequency and monitor your body. For ex, if I take more than 1 brazil nuts daily, immediately I can feel the heat. So now only take occasionally, let the body slowly absorb the nutrition.
torishotaka
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Hi Pari,
During this period our hormones are all over the place and we lose control over our emotions very easily. I remember waking up one morning and flaring up at everyone that crossed my path :x
Just keep praying for peace and everything will be fine.
During this period our hormones are all over the place and we lose control over our emotions very easily. I remember waking up one morning and flaring up at everyone that crossed my path :x
Just keep praying for peace and everything will be fine.
torishotaka
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Thanks oval & zaza...
Oval, noscon and Torishotaka,
Welcome to the thread. Was also a silent reader for a while but after I started to post, could not stop!
Torishotaka
Thanks for your encouragement and congrats! Appreciate if you could share with us what you have done during your IVF
Oval,
Seems like increase intake of protein would help the eggs quality.
Noscon,
Boon Boon is correct. I am currently doing my IVF with Dr. LC Foong. Most of the ladies here are doing their IVF at KK or NUH. So, feel free to ask me questions. I am currently in stimulation stage (puregon). I think he is a great doctor and I only can recommend him to you. Is he your doctor now? Which doctor are you seeing now?
Welcome to the thread. Was also a silent reader for a while but after I started to post, could not stop!
Torishotaka
Thanks for your encouragement and congrats! Appreciate if you could share with us what you have done during your IVF
Oval,
Seems like increase intake of protein would help the eggs quality.
Noscon,
Boon Boon is correct. I am currently doing my IVF with Dr. LC Foong. Most of the ladies here are doing their IVF at KK or NUH. So, feel free to ask me questions. I am currently in stimulation stage (puregon). I think he is a great doctor and I only can recommend him to you. Is he your doctor now? Which doctor are you seeing now?
zaza & dream
Hello... thx for the warm welcome and answering my doubts.
Currently, im with Dr Loh at KK and will be starting my ivf around june-july..
Have gathered from this threads regarding OHSS and 2ww. Got rather worried if i can "survive" through. but i guess i just have to prepare myself, physically and mentally, well and to keep my fingers crossed...hehe
Hello... thx for the warm welcome and answering my doubts.
Currently, im with Dr Loh at KK and will be starting my ivf around june-july..
Have gathered from this threads regarding OHSS and 2ww. Got rather worried if i can "survive" through. but i guess i just have to prepare myself, physically and mentally, well and to keep my fingers crossed...hehe
torishotaka
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Hi dream,
Thanks! As this was my first IVF attempt, most of the advice I got came from my doctor and... you ladies! E.g. taking ensure milk, egg whites, chic essence, brazil nuts.
And I also had plenty of rest and minimize my movements, just stayed in bed the whole day... I think throughout my 2ww I only went out 2 - 3 times, each time not more than 1hr...
Thanks! As this was my first IVF attempt, most of the advice I got came from my doctor and... you ladies! E.g. taking ensure milk, egg whites, chic essence, brazil nuts.
And I also had plenty of rest and minimize my movements, just stayed in bed the whole day... I think throughout my 2ww I only went out 2 - 3 times, each time not more than 1hr...
yellow_daffodils
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Mel... Still don't have leh.. think the email system kuku already. hahah. have pm you another email addres....
yellow_daffodils
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Hi sisters, just wondering, what time of the day do you inject gonal F / puregon? Do you inject them in the morning or night?
Also, do you have any side effects so far? I just had my first jab or gonal f.... feel so "chuan"... like a bit breathless... and starting to feel warm (or is it today's weather?). Please tell me it's NORMAL!
Also, do you have any side effects so far? I just had my first jab or gonal f.... feel so "chuan"... like a bit breathless... and starting to feel warm (or is it today's weather?). Please tell me it's NORMAL!
Noscon-Your idea is good but I am not sure whether totally rest for one month is equal to enough rest.
In fact, I think don't stress yourself. Try to give more time, instead of totally don't work, you can give yourself 2~4 months to see any way to improve your health. FYI, I have been trying for 10yrs and I am 37 yrs old.
In fact, I think don't stress yourself. Try to give more time, instead of totally don't work, you can give yourself 2~4 months to see any way to improve your health. FYI, I have been trying for 10yrs and I am 37 yrs old.
noscon
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dream
I almost missed out on your post to me.... I'm see Dr Foong LC next week. Actually it was meant to see him for my shorten mense but also at the same time I wanted to explore IVF with him after seeing so many positive comments on him. But I also intend to explore IVF with KKH for the co-funding subsidies from thegovt.
Do you know the difference in costs between the 2?
I almost missed out on your post to me.... I'm see Dr Foong LC next week. Actually it was meant to see him for my shorten mense but also at the same time I wanted to explore IVF with him after seeing so many positive comments on him. But I also intend to explore IVF with KKH for the co-funding subsidies from thegovt.
Do you know the difference in costs between the 2?
hi nicole,
i had the alcohol swap allergic as the alcohol content is too strong. I get red itchy rashes after each injection. I switch to the alcohol cotton balls given by Dr Zou (tcm doctor) and then no more rashes. You could ask the nurse if they can provide other type of swaps.
hi bliss,
keep us updated on Juju, so excited for her. I really hope her induce will be fast and smooth.
hi torishotaka,
congrats. have a smooth 9 months ahead. Is this your 1st try?
i had the alcohol swap allergic as the alcohol content is too strong. I get red itchy rashes after each injection. I switch to the alcohol cotton balls given by Dr Zou (tcm doctor) and then no more rashes. You could ask the nurse if they can provide other type of swaps.
hi bliss,
keep us updated on Juju, so excited for her. I really hope her induce will be fast and smooth.
hi torishotaka,
congrats. have a smooth 9 months ahead. Is this your 1st try?
Daffodils,
I am injecting in the morning but if you have a choice, I think night would be better becoz you can sleep right after the jab! For me, my side effect is that I really feel tired and exhausted, which Dr. says is normal. Don't feel particularly hot..could be the weather...What is your dosage?
I am injecting in the morning but if you have a choice, I think night would be better becoz you can sleep right after the jab! For me, my side effect is that I really feel tired and exhausted, which Dr. says is normal. Don't feel particularly hot..could be the weather...What is your dosage?
torishotaka
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Hi Libby & Lina,
Thanks, yes, this is my first try... Very blessed...
Thanks, yes, this is my first try... Very blessed...
Noscon,
I am not really sure about the difference because I have not compared. But I think Lyn and Gnny can help you as they are both seeing Dr LC F but decided to do IVF with KK.
I chose Dr. LC Foong after I read the positive comments from the forum!
I guess you can decide after you meet up with him.
I am not really sure about the difference because I have not compared. But I think Lyn and Gnny can help you as they are both seeing Dr LC F but decided to do IVF with KK.
I chose Dr. LC Foong after I read the positive comments from the forum!
I guess you can decide after you meet up with him.
Noscon-This is her clinic BLK505 AMK Ave 8 #01-2670. close on Wed. Tel: 64560833. To fix appt just need to call in advance (so far ok). Majority are seeing her for Accp (IVF). 40 min (back and front) for S$25/-.
Maybe you try to see her after you consult Dr Foong and see what his comment.
BTW, she is on holiday now and will be back on coming Sun.
Maybe you try to see her after you consult Dr Foong and see what his comment.
BTW, she is on holiday now and will be back on coming Sun.
Boon Boon,
Thanks for the advice. Will start taking tomorrow since my brazil nuts are at home!
Boon Boon, Nicole & Pari
It seems a few of us are 37 but I think I "beat" you all since I have been married for 13 years! Just celebrated our anniversary last month! but I have my 7-year old princess
Thanks for the advice. Will start taking tomorrow since my brazil nuts are at home!
Boon Boon, Nicole & Pari
It seems a few of us are 37 but I think I "beat" you all since I have been married for 13 years! Just celebrated our anniversary last month! but I have my 7-year old princess
Pari-Thanks. I really hope so.
You too must be strong. Understand at this stage, normally tend to get restless, obsessively thinking about the implanatation, looking for signs that thing are going according to plan. Nevertheless, go for a leisurely walk, talk your worries through a friend (or here) or your partner but focus on positive will help you during 2ww.
You too must be strong. Understand at this stage, normally tend to get restless, obsessively thinking about the implanatation, looking for signs that thing are going according to plan. Nevertheless, go for a leisurely walk, talk your worries through a friend (or here) or your partner but focus on positive will help you during 2ww.
Boon Boon
I really do hope that we all strike this time! Really very stressed on this. I know how you feel. I actually had given hope for a second one (been trying for the longest time) but when I heard that my hubby's aunt (who is also the same age than us) strike with triplets with IVF (in KL), that gave me hope. So, let's not give up
I really do hope that we all strike this time! Really very stressed on this. I know how you feel. I actually had given hope for a second one (been trying for the longest time) but when I heard that my hubby's aunt (who is also the same age than us) strike with triplets with IVF (in KL), that gave me hope. So, let's not give up
Boon - Tks alot its a great help i found this thread you ladies are all such a support. I will stay poisitive. Good luck to all of us here and lots of baby dusts to us.
Dream- Wonderful! that you have a little one to keep you on the positive gear. May I ask did u conceive your princess by IVF too. Good luck to you. I was with LC Foong too, he was the one who told me to go for IVF, but now switched to NUH cos of govt subsidises. He's a wonderful doctor, such a sweetheart. Good luck again
Dream- Wonderful! that you have a little one to keep you on the positive gear. May I ask did u conceive your princess by IVF too. Good luck to you. I was with LC Foong too, he was the one who told me to go for IVF, but now switched to NUH cos of govt subsidises. He's a wonderful doctor, such a sweetheart. Good luck again
cactus13
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Hi Dream, Boon Boon, Nicole & Pari
Add me to the list too. I'm also 37. Married for 7 yrs and with a 3-yr-old princess. Had 6 failed IUI last year. Now pregnant with twins with my 1st attempt at IVF. I know of a colleague who was married for 10 years and the wife is giving birth this month. So, dun give up trying. Miracles do happen when you least expects it.
Hi Dream,
I heard abt LC Foong, he was formerly from NUH before he moved on to Gleneagles. I remembered he was doing my scan in NUH in my early stages of pregnancy back in 2005. Very nice and patient man. You will be in good hands under his care.
Add me to the list too. I'm also 37. Married for 7 yrs and with a 3-yr-old princess. Had 6 failed IUI last year. Now pregnant with twins with my 1st attempt at IVF. I know of a colleague who was married for 10 years and the wife is giving birth this month. So, dun give up trying. Miracles do happen when you least expects it.
Hi Dream,
I heard abt LC Foong, he was formerly from NUH before he moved on to Gleneagles. I remembered he was doing my scan in NUH in my early stages of pregnancy back in 2005. Very nice and patient man. You will be in good hands under his care.
Hi Ladies,
Check with you all, before IVF what type of vitamins should we take? I'm taking 1 tablets of folic acid everyday so maybe I'll increase my dosage to 2. Any other vitamins? I saw that Nature Farm has this Women All in one. Anyone tried that? Btw, is it okay if we continue to take vitamins during Lucrin and puregon injections?
Check with you all, before IVF what type of vitamins should we take? I'm taking 1 tablets of folic acid everyday so maybe I'll increase my dosage to 2. Any other vitamins? I saw that Nature Farm has this Women All in one. Anyone tried that? Btw, is it okay if we continue to take vitamins during Lucrin and puregon injections?
cactus13-Thanks for your encouragement. I will Jia Yu :>
Orangey-Last time, I only took Folic Acid. But started last month, I have started to take Multi-Vit which folic acid is included. Besides, co-enzyme Q10 (for improving blood flow) and EPA & Borage Seed Oil (reduce triglycerides,relieve discomfort during women's monthly & maintain healthy circulation in the body)
Orangey-Last time, I only took Folic Acid. But started last month, I have started to take Multi-Vit which folic acid is included. Besides, co-enzyme Q10 (for improving blood flow) and EPA & Borage Seed Oil (reduce triglycerides,relieve discomfort during women's monthly & maintain healthy circulation in the body)
Hi sisters,
I am so depressed when I think about my recent failed cycle. Trying hard to overcome from that. Now i am sacred and worried about taking up another cycle.
What all the things i need to do b4 embarking to next cycle? I have been taking centrum multiviatamin and folic acid tabs past three months. Since i have low ovarian reserve, any advice on intake to boost the ovaries? Doctor told me i can only try short protocol and see how.
Hi Pari, Baby09,Nicole & Boon,
Good to hear about your 2ww. Best wishes to everyone. God Bless
I am so depressed when I think about my recent failed cycle. Trying hard to overcome from that. Now i am sacred and worried about taking up another cycle.
What all the things i need to do b4 embarking to next cycle? I have been taking centrum multiviatamin and folic acid tabs past three months. Since i have low ovarian reserve, any advice on intake to boost the ovaries? Doctor told me i can only try short protocol and see how.
Hi Pari, Baby09,Nicole & Boon,
Good to hear about your 2ww. Best wishes to everyone. God Bless
Boon Boon
I really do hope that we all strike this time! Really very stressed on this. I know how you feel. I actually had given hope for a second one (been trying for the longest time) but when I heard that my hubby's aunt (who is also the same age than us) strike with triplets with IVF (in KL), that gave me hope. So, let's not give up
I really do hope that we all strike this time! Really very stressed on this. I know how you feel. I actually had given hope for a second one (been trying for the longest time) but when I heard that my hubby's aunt (who is also the same age than us) strike with triplets with IVF (in KL), that gave me hope. So, let's not give up
Roskpink-I haven't start the treatment. To be honest, I also worry to have the same problem. I am not young and further more I am overweight. But worry will not help us. I was told a first IVF cycle is very much a case of trial and error, finding out how you will respond and waht combinations of drugs suit you best.
In addition, remember we need "Quality" and not so much on quantity. So if can you can try to take essential fatty acid supplement, do gentle exercise (if you are overweight), spend time relax.
In addition, remember we need "Quality" and not so much on quantity. So if can you can try to take essential fatty acid supplement, do gentle exercise (if you are overweight), spend time relax.