IVF/ICSI Support Group

[pooh_baby]

nicole - mayb they thot ytd is too early to detect for any pregnancies

 

[nic_dol]

zaza,

is there such cases? I doubt cos all my bloatedness symptoms gone and I hv started doing hsework. hope not.

 

[lingling22]

Nicole, maybe you should just wait till your next blood test result before you start doing housework.

 

[nic_dol]

maybe like bubbybear says it's to chk if my hormone is back to normal.

 

[nic_dol]

I'll try calling kk and ask.

 

[nit]

hi ladies, i just started on my lucrin, 3rd day, care to share more with me.

 

[pooh_baby]

nit - welcome 2 the thread

can intro a bit about urself, which hospital u dg ur IVF and under which doctor?

 

[pooh_baby]

nicole - yah u better call KK to enquire

 

[nit]

thanx zaza, this is ma first attempt in ivf ,werking in a stressful environment so kinda worried , doing in KK under doc kelly loi

 

[bkl37]

Eskimobaby-Congratulations! Keep us update your progress, I think all of us anxious to find whether is Single or Twin :>
Take care and rest well..

Nit-No need to worry, there are many sisters here just started lucrin. like Lyn, Orangey..you will have many cycle buddies together to share the journey..

 

[nit]

oh ok, tt's nice to hear, but wat shld i expect, any symptoms n so on, coz my stomach is already bloated

 

[die]

Dear Nit,

I am also under Dr Kelly Loi at kk. Its my first attempt and I am starting Stage 1 Lucrin on 10th July. All the best to you.

 

[jude]

Hi Nicole,

My AF report two days after my BT and after stopping the inserts. I remembered I cried buckets during my 1st IVF failure. For this 2nd one, surprisingly both myself and hubby was quite calm about it. we were very disappointed but resigned that we need to try again. No tears this time round......

Hi die, humbug & Orangey,

Thanks so much for the instruction but I am quite sotong when it comes to direction...haha may just give up and take a cab.....but will definitely try...cab fare will burn a hole with twice weekly visit to Dr Zou.

 

[bkl37]

Bubbybear-Last time, we used to have this list and remember all the sister's progress..
So I try to capture many sisters name as possible but I really can't remember all..sister pls add in your name if I miss you.

A) Planning Stage
Tany
Jane Neo
Fresh
Greenie
ZaZa
Babaygalore
Humbug
Die

B)1st Stage (Lucrin)
Lyn
Lingling
Orangey
Nit
Sofia
Jude

C) 2nd Stage (Puregon/Gonal-F)
baby
Jas
Boon

D)3rd Stage (2WW)
Sierra
Ros

E) Blessings- MTB
Juju78
Bliss Tan
MelWong
Lina
Pau Le
Wkoo
Torishotaka
Cactus
Piggy09
Develyn
Itjabi
Kimberly
Bee
Eskimobaby
Serene

 

[jude]

Hi Boon,

Thanks for compiling the list. I am in the preparation stage...planning to start short protocal in Sep/Oct

 

[die]

Dear Boonboon,

Seeing the blessings column E puts a smile on my face. Maybe we shld put a separate column for twins blessings!

You made my day and gave me hope. Thanks. Hope we
can all have our names under Blessings soon.

Jude,
Just take a cab there the first time. Aft your accu you can racky and figure out how to get there by public transport next time. It's quite easy once u see the location. Dont waste on cab fare. Save for baby/ies !!!

 

[minniestar]

Hi all,

I am new to this thread and have found lots of information and support, especially for myself as I am going to attempt my first IVF with KKIVF in July, after 3 failed SO-IUI...

I was told that there is a counselling session that we need to go before we embark on IVF. Have anyone been to one? Is it necessary?

 

[hihihelen]

Hi boon, maybe u can use this which I've been updating all this months. Some gals have disappeared. Hope that they have disappear to join MTB thread now. Hee Hee....


<font size="+1">Updates!!!</font>


<font size="-1">Planning to do IVF/FET</font>

1. Snow-White88 (Jun 09)
2. Norashidah (Jun 09) - NUH Prof PC Wong
3. Fellaine (FET) (Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
4. Ellsa Hamid (FET) (Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
5. Sue (Jun / Jul 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
6. Die (Jul 09) - Kkivf Dr Kelly Loi
7. humbug (Jul 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
8. Jane Neo (Jul 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
9. SunFlower (Jul 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
10. Dilemmagal (Jul 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
11. December (Jul 09)
12. Greenie09 (Jul 09)
13. Elle (Jul 09) - SGH Dr Yong
14. May Leo 2000 (Jul 09)
15. Rosypink (Jul / Aug 09)
16. ML (Jul / Aug 09)
17. Greenie 09 (Aug 09)
18. Parimalam (Aug 09) - NUH Prof P C Wong
19. Libby (Aug 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
20. Monica (Aug 09) - Kkivf Dr Sadhana
21. Littlemilk (Aug / Sep 09)
22. Catherine Soo (Sep 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
23. Nesnes (Sep / Oct 09)
24. Jude (Sep / Oct 09)
25. TnT (Oct 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
26. Noi (Dec 09) - NUH Prof. PC Wong
27. Ickle - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
28. Gloriajeans - NUH Prof. PC Wong
29. Alyssa (FET) (24/25 Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
30. Tany (to try naturally with clomid) - SGH Dr Roland Cheng
31. Zaza - SGH Dr Yong
32. Dream - Gleneagles Dr L C Foong
33. Brownie77 - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
34. Nicole Chua - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
35. Green Muffin - Kkivf Dr SF Loh


<font size="-1">Stage 1 (Lucrin) </font>

Missfairylady (05 Jun 09) - SGH Dr Roland
Fresh (07 Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr Sadhana
Sophia (08 Jun 09) - NUH Dr PC Wong
LingLing22 (12 Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
Lyn (18 Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
Orangey (18 Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
Babydreamzy
July77
Fandz - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
Meow (starting 04 Jul 09) - NUH Prof. PC Wong


<font size="-1">Stage 2 (Puregon / Gonal-F) </font>

jas1982 (10-11 Jun 09) - Raffles Dr Thong
Boon (18 Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr SF Loh
Babe79
Fresh (starting 25 Jun 09) - Kkivf Dr Sadhana
Sophia (starting 25 Jun 09) - NUH Dr PC Wong


<font size="-1">Stage 3 (2WW) </font>
BFP!!! BFP!!! BFP!!!
Sierra79 - Kkivf Dr Sadhana (29 Jun 09)
Ros - Kkivf Dr Sadhana (1 Jul 09)
Labbitpj - Kkivf Dr Kelly Loi

 

[die]

Nicole,

Glad to hear you cheering up and moving on. Hope Green Muffin is feeling better too. If IVF success rate is abt 30-40 %, it makes sense that some of us may needs up to 3 tries to strike! Take heart, take courage.

Ladies, in our quest for babies, lets not foget our lovely hubbies who are supporting us all the way. We need to treasure them too. You know, aft all, they are the most imp in our lives isn't it. After all, it is our love for each other that makes us want a baby. So today, tell your hubbys you love them and have a special dinner/night, ok.

Eskimobaby
I think yesterday's BFP was a best Father's Day present to your hubby rite.

 

[die]

Sandy,

The counselling session is compulsory at kk. Its gd that both of u attend together. Just a chit chat session with the counsellor.

 

[linaang]

hi nicole,
nurse sarah is very chatty. She also happen to be my neighbour, was surprise to see her taking the same lift one day. She is experience so any problems can let her know.

hi sierra,
hope you will not need to bedrest all the way. Anyway not to worry about that. well nurse sarah said she could walk from siglap to big splash (at east coast park) very quickly and this helps to keep her fit. For those who are not familiar with east side, this is a really long distance, probably 10km and when she told me that, i just shook my head, cannot imagine myself walking so much. She walks really fast.

hi bubbybear,
thanks for coming back here to encourage us. How old is your dd now? Previously succeed with which hospital? We have a few moms here, serene, dream and myself. We trying for no. 2. You are very brave to continue trying, stay positive.

 

[maomei]

hi jude

it's actually a short walk (abt 10 mins) from AMK MRT stn.

after out from AMK mrt station, turn right towards the taxi stand.. then walk walk all the way till u see an underpass.. then walk up .. then can just walk the sheltered walkway till u see block number 504.. then cut across the carpark.. will see blk 505 ler

 

[pooh_baby]

sandy - welcome to the thread.

die - I agree wiv u tt our hubbies are very impt and without them by our sides then we will not be able to go thru it

My failed IVF had made us bonded stronger and more close than b4 ... I always tell my DH that I luv him

 

[maomei]

hi fresh

u are GOOD!!! even remembered mine will start 4 Jul. Muacks muacks.

 

[minniestar]

Hi die,

All I was told that the counselling session is paid for in the registration fees and its up to us if we want to go or not.

Thanks for the advise!

 

[linaang]

hi fresh and boon boon,
thanks for compiling the list.

 

[bb_hopeful]

lina,
wow! nurse sarah is realli as fit as she looks!
but hor... she did share dat she love all sinful food, including fast food. lol

 

[nit]

Dear die, i just started on the 20th, hope all will go fine, wishing u all the best too

 

[minniestar]

hi fresh and boon boon,

Can add me to the planning list?
Jul 09 - KKIVF with Dr SF Loh. Thanks!

 

[linaang]

hi juju,
aiyo, she takes sinful food as well.

she's normal.

 

[janeneo2000]

Wow I have so many circle buddy in Jul....Hehe

 

[janeneo2000]

Sue, Die, humbug, SunFlower, Dilemmagal,December, Greenie09, Elle, May Leo, Rosypink, ML.....Let all jia you in Jul, lot of baby dust to us.

 

[clcyeo]

Hi Lyn, i just started lucrin like you too. Mine was 19 jul.

 

[bubbybear]

boon boon/Fresh/zaza

Thanks for the very comprehensive list and the warm welcome.

Nicole
No worries. Glad that u are feeling much better today. But if u just had your BT yesterday, another BT tommorrow I think is too soon.

Lina

I believe u are preggy now ? Congrats !
I will keep trying until I get my next goal and yes, like you and all the girls here, I will be positive !
I have been doing mine in Australia all these time, but think should be more or less the same. My DD is 15 mths.

Today is my 1st logon here, already I can feel the warm reception.

 

[mayleo2000]

Sofia, you are not alone, cos my hubby will also not be around throughout this ivf journey as he is stationed overseas on a long term basis, and he will be implementing a project in another country next month, so it's unlikely that he will be back with me these 2-3 months. I will have to walk the journey alone by myself. But I have to credit my husband for shouldering the responsibilities to bring in the bread and butter for me to stop working to embark on the baby making journey.

Fresh and boonboon, you gals are very thoughtful to compile the list for us to keep track of each others progress! Appreciate your great effort!!

 

[pari]

Fresh, I am still here have not graduated to MTB thread though I wish. I'm a silent reader now nothing much to contribute at the moment.

Nichole &amp; Greenmuffin, sorry to hear about yr BFN. But Nichole so glad that you are back in the forum so fast. Let us all the 37 yr old club sisters jia you together.

All the other sisters in various stages good luck in your quest to motherhood.

 

[linaang]

hi bubbybear,
wow, your dd is already 15 months, that's good. would the cost of ivf be expensive in australia?

 

[littlemik]

thanks boon boon and fresh for the compilation.

i will go for my 2nd try in Sep/Oct under Prof Wong at NUH.

 

[sierra79]

Lina,
Yeps hope there's no need for bedrest. Today my back is feeling much better. Yesterday very pain.

Tummy is still super bloated

So difficult to even eat. Just eating a little will fill me up big time. arrrrgggghhhhh ... ! And my neighbours are giving me funny looks. I think they think I'm pregnant, but I'm not (well... not yet. Hopefully. Hehe)

Humbug said to help ease the bloatedness can boil egg, insert a 1 cent coin in the egg, wrap it up and roll it around the tummy. If the 1 cent coin turns black means the wind has been expelled! But hor ... i cannot find 1 cent coin. Hehe ...

nit,
Welcome tro the thread and to ivf. You feel bloated with 3 days of Lucrin? Hmmm ... most of the ladies here do not feel much side effects with Lucrin but different bodies react differently. If it's super uncomfortable do remember to inform the nurses.

Fresh,
I'm impressed by your list! You really update everyone's progress!

6 days more to my BT ... very nervous ... seems that of late, quite a no. of ladies here got BFN but AF also didn't appear. Quite worried that it'll be so with me too ... no symptoms at all now 'cept for the extreme bloatedness. On &amp; off, my mind will start racing again!

 

[justnew]

Sierra,

dont worry too much, u sure get BFP..
use 10cent coin also can

 

[nit]

sierra, i m not sure wat i m feeling, very nervous, i do have a funny sensation in my stomach n yes my stomach was bloated yesterday. n ma boss is a unreasonable idiot who is stressing me out!

 

[die]

Sierra,

Jia You Jiao You !!!
I think extreme bloatedness is a gd sign.

Ai yo seems like many of u have bloatedness and put on weight when IVF. I haven start IVF arldy too fat liaw, really worry I become instead of BFP become big fat pig!!

Between now to start of Lucrin I have 20 days to gog everday ina last attempt to lose weight b4 IVF commence.

 

[die]

wat gog everday..
I mean jog everyday!!

Wat I talking..siow liow

 

[hihihelen]

Hi pari, long time no chat leh. are you still going to novena?

actually, I meant those planning to start in June and had disappeared. Hopefully they got preggy naturally and are now active in MTB thread lor.

 

[petitelady]

Fresh

Thats a good update u have. Btw the nurse called me and i will proceed with Gonal F this Thursday. I'm moving to stage 2 and i'm nervous. Will there be any side effect on Gonal F and will the injections be the same?

So that means i have to start eating the brazil nuts, more egg white and chicken essence rite?

 

[hihihelen]

hi die,

Not to worry about getting fat after BFP. The most long for result now is to get a BFP. After giving birth, you can always join Marie France. Ask your DH to sponsor u. hee hee....

 

[pari]

Hi Fresh, I did not go to Novena for the last 2 weeks, will be going this Saturday. Yeah I am busy with work. Last week I was on leave for 3 days till Thursday went to M'sia and back. Now clearing all my work thinking of tendering my resignation on 1 July so that can be work and stress free by the time my 2nd IVF in Aug/Sep. Have you started on purgeon. I have been keeping track of all your progresses by reading this thread. I pray very hard that you BFP.

 

[vinwee]

Die,
Hi, don't have to worry about BFP after that. There's the only time women don't have to care about how our body shape like. Most important is BFP.

 

[hihihelen]

hi missfairylady,

oh.... so you starting 2nd stage same time as me. Well, I guess it's normal to feel bloated cos many of your follicles is growing.

Yes. Got to start eating brazil nuts, egg whites and chicken essence liao. Just follow the do's and dont's posted by one of the sister here. You still have? If not, I will forward to you, k?

For me, I've started drinking chicken essence and prenatal vit everyday since April this year.

Let's jia you together. Not an easy path tho.

 

[linaang]

hi sierra,
hang on, count down to BFP!