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blissful2010
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Fashion_spree: BFP! BFP! Wish u all the best for the BT tdy!!!
Wendy: Take a break..dun read those symptoms anymore..it will even worry & stress u more. BB dust to u! We will all pray for u.
Wendy: Take a break..dun read those symptoms anymore..it will even worry & stress u more. BB dust to u! We will all pray for u.
blissful2010
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I want to ask u gals who have already gone thru' IVF. Did u tell yr boss & colleagues that u r gg for IVF & hence nd to take lv for 2 wks OR juz give any story?
blissful2010
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JJ: For my SO-IUI, I oso told my boss I went for my routine medical check-up. I told my close colleagues the same too. But I tink if I reali go for IVF, then either got to tell real or make up story liao coz the lv is longer.
Nesnes: Jia you again... btw, u did IUI or IVF?
Nesnes: Jia you again... btw, u did IUI or IVF?
Called KKH nurse and she said she will just note it in my file that I'm not going for BT since AF. However, it will be good to go so that they can check for ectopic pregnancy or biochemical (something like that). She has also booked next week appt for me to meet up with Dr Loh...probably will tell me the reason for failure. However, I heard from some of the sisters here that he may not tell oso. Therefore, I'm wondering should i go and consult him or not to waste the consultation fee if there's no outcome....
Yup, full flow and it's heavy.
Yup, full flow and it's heavy.
Blissful - for my 1st IVF, I only told my immediate boss that i'm gg for IVF but I found that the collegues would be querying to find out more what happen to me during the 2weeks plus i'm away
As for my 2nd IVF, I told my whole team that I'm gg for IVF and keep me in their prayers and I felt glad dg so cos they will not have any grudges covering my job in my absence
They had been supportive and they do not even disturb me during 2WW to ask about work ... they only call to check how am i ??? So i guess it depends on the closeness of the team
As for my 2nd IVF, I told my whole team that I'm gg for IVF and keep me in their prayers and I felt glad dg so cos they will not have any grudges covering my job in my absence
blissful2010
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Nesnes: Did u ever go for TCM to "tiao" yr body b4 IVF? Maybe u can try tat. Alot of ladies here had tried prior IVF. So I tink more or less contribute to the success? Anyway, dun give up!
I tink my colleague is gona annouce to us tat she is pregnant. I feel happy for her..but deep down in my heart, I'm so envy & bitter... when is my turn to annouce??
I tink my colleague is gona annouce to us tat she is pregnant. I feel happy for her..but deep down in my heart, I'm so envy & bitter... when is my turn to annouce??
Wendy, keep yourself occupied by watching tv/ reading/ sleeping/ listening to music today and don't think about the hCG level anymore. it may not be as bad as you thought and your are just stressing yourself by reading and thinking too much. we will give you our full support and hope everything turn out well for your BT tomorrow.
Blissful2010,
yes, this is my first fresh ivf cycle. i was initially very worried that if i fail this time, my only 2 frozen embryo may not survive thawing to go for FET. according to the nurse, about 90% of the ivf are done by Dr sf loh as he's the head of the ivf centre. i am not sure whether DR Sadhana does ivf, probably you have to check with her during your next consultation. not all doctors from clinic d do ivf. i was with Dr Bernerd Chern from clinic d before i decided to do ivf but since he doesn't do ivf, i had to switch to Dr sf loh instead. both the ER and ET will be done by your ivf doctor.
Fashion spree, all the best for your BT today. hope to hear good news from you soon. i'll pass you my baby dust!!!
BabyChloe55, JJ, Working_wife, Zaza,
thanks for your well wishes! baby dust to all of you and hope that you will strike BFP soon!
Blissful2010,
yes, this is my first fresh ivf cycle. i was initially very worried that if i fail this time, my only 2 frozen embryo may not survive thawing to go for FET. according to the nurse, about 90% of the ivf are done by Dr sf loh as he's the head of the ivf centre. i am not sure whether DR Sadhana does ivf, probably you have to check with her during your next consultation. not all doctors from clinic d do ivf. i was with Dr Bernerd Chern from clinic d before i decided to do ivf but since he doesn't do ivf, i had to switch to Dr sf loh instead. both the ER and ET will be done by your ivf doctor.
Fashion spree, all the best for your BT today. hope to hear good news from you soon. i'll pass you my baby dust!!!
BabyChloe55, JJ, Working_wife, Zaza,
thanks for your well wishes! baby dust to all of you and hope that you will strike BFP soon!
ilovemoomoo
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Babychloe
I have been seeing dr zou some time already. She know the protocol of different hospital pretty well and can advise us accordingly. I have seen other TCM doc before, few dun agree to IVF, the rest not even sure what IVF is. So dr zou is the most well versed TCM doc i have seen. She is very friendly and I am not afraid to ask silly questions.
Acupunture can be quite scary the first few sessions but after a few times, it's okay. Just need to relax the body while the needles are getting in. As for the medication, some days can really taste quite yucky but with more warm water it wont taste as bad.
Working-wife
I am with dr cheng too. Started the Lucrin yesterday. This is my first FET as the last time I had so many eggs i had to terminate due to OHSS. I rested a year before embarking this FET. This break was good. Get my mind away from the stress and start again. JIa you !!!
I have been seeing dr zou some time already. She know the protocol of different hospital pretty well and can advise us accordingly. I have seen other TCM doc before, few dun agree to IVF, the rest not even sure what IVF is. So dr zou is the most well versed TCM doc i have seen. She is very friendly and I am not afraid to ask silly questions.
Acupunture can be quite scary the first few sessions but after a few times, it's okay. Just need to relax the body while the needles are getting in. As for the medication, some days can really taste quite yucky but with more warm water it wont taste as bad.
Working-wife
I am with dr cheng too. Started the Lucrin yesterday. This is my first FET as the last time I had so many eggs i had to terminate due to OHSS. I rested a year before embarking this FET. This break was good. Get my mind away from the stress and start again. JIa you !!!
Blissful2010
Dr Sadhana does have her own ivf patients.. me included. i am starting my cycle now...
hi ladies..
does anyone of you have Dr Sadhana's email address? i need to ask her something.
i was started on microgynon for 21 days to regulate my menses. but at the same time.. there would be an interlap of Lucrin and microgynon for 7 days,, i am afraid the meds will over-suppress my hormones leh..
any one was in the same protocol as me?
Dr Sadhana does have her own ivf patients.. me included. i am starting my cycle now...
hi ladies..
does anyone of you have Dr Sadhana's email address? i need to ask her something.
i was started on microgynon for 21 days to regulate my menses. but at the same time.. there would be an interlap of Lucrin and microgynon for 7 days,, i am afraid the meds will over-suppress my hormones leh..
any one was in the same protocol as me?
ilovemoomoo
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Meow
I am taking the birth control pill too. But in the TFC clinic is known as Marvelon. Yes there is an overlap of 7 days with Lucrin. I have asked this before and the doc said should be this way. Lucrin jabs in the am and pill at night. Once the pills stops, menses will come in 2-3 days and call clinic for appt when AF reports. While all these are happening, lucrin continues before u see dr
I am taking the birth control pill too. But in the TFC clinic is known as Marvelon. Yes there is an overlap of 7 days with Lucrin. I have asked this before and the doc said should be this way. Lucrin jabs in the am and pill at night. Once the pills stops, menses will come in 2-3 days and call clinic for appt when AF reports. While all these are happening, lucrin continues before u see dr
blissful2010
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Meow: Dr Sadhana's email add -
[email protected]
[email protected]
blissful2010
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Sorry...can any1 give me KKIVF contact no.? I tink I want to call them to check if I can abandon my 2nd round of SO-IUI & go straight to IVF? Mayb they 1 me to book another appt wif Dr Sadhana & sign the IVF consent form??
I'm kiasu but I dun 1 2 delay any more time....
Tks!!!
I'm kiasu but I dun 1 2 delay any more time....
Tks!!!
hi nancy
i am confused.. i wasnt asked to call kkh when my menses is here leh.. she gave me a pc of paper w all the dates to tell me when to go for scanning. i rembr nurse said if menses come while on lurcrin.. dun have to call her. .
blissful2010
wah!! u efficient w the email address leh
i am confused.. i wasnt asked to call kkh when my menses is here leh.. she gave me a pc of paper w all the dates to tell me when to go for scanning. i rembr nurse said if menses come while on lurcrin.. dun have to call her. .
blissful2010
wah!! u efficient w the email address leh
bb_hopeful
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meow,
yes, microgynon & lucrin will overlap by 7 days. for me, i took microgynon after breakfast then lucrin at nite.
i prefer to jab at nite cos more relaxed. i had to go work very early, so very rush to jab
yes, microgynon & lucrin will overlap by 7 days. for me, i took microgynon after breakfast then lucrin at nite.
i prefer to jab at nite cos more relaxed. i had to go work very early, so very rush to jab
blissful2010
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Tks Nesnes! Will call when my colleague is not around..coz she is juz sitting beside me. She is a nice lady but not tis stage to 1 2 inform her 1st. 
ilovemoomoo
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Meow
Better call or email to double confirm. Don't worry I am sure they will clarify ur doubts.
JJ
Yes i agree. Lesser pple knows better. Sometimes all the explaination can be stressful. I am sure they are concerned but sisters here will really understand the journey we are going thru.
Better call or email to double confirm. Don't worry I am sure they will clarify ur doubts.
JJ
Yes i agree. Lesser pple knows better. Sometimes all the explaination can be stressful. I am sure they are concerned but sisters here will really understand the journey we are going thru.
Before & During IVF - I started my IVF journey with more exercise, went for accu once a week and more frequent be4 my ER, eat more fish and vegetable ... During 2WW, I was on duphaston 3 times a day and I also took Doc Zou 2WW herbs ... I talk often to my embies to stick tightly to me .. pray constantly for strength and do not think too much for the signs of 2WW ... watch DVDs, went for walks, read plenty of books and plenty of sleep .... I only started leaving home on day5 of 2WW for my blood test and only started gg for walks in the 2nd week of 2WW .....I do not take daily temperature and HPT as advise by the nurses and I also avoid barley, pineapple & watermelon
zaza,
With KKH? Duphaston is something like progesterone to help the implantation? How long to TCM before u embark on 2nd IVF? During 2ww, u oso eat many fish and veg? May I know wat's the grade of the eggs?
I'm with KKH and told to inject myself every 3 days during 2ww. I've also realised that many sisters here have different kind of drugs which is different from mine during 2ww. I'm puzzled too...
With KKH? Duphaston is something like progesterone to help the implantation? How long to TCM before u embark on 2nd IVF? During 2ww, u oso eat many fish and veg? May I know wat's the grade of the eggs?
I'm with KKH and told to inject myself every 3 days during 2ww. I've also realised that many sisters here have different kind of drugs which is different from mine during 2ww. I'm puzzled too...
rainbow_lover
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Hi bing,
congrats on ur bfp! U must be excited for e pregnancy journey! Cheers!
congrats on ur bfp! U must be excited for e pregnancy journey! Cheers!
Nesnes, why can't you u attempt your ivf soon?
Anyway, don't rush into things that is impt like ivf. Do when you are ready. I guess it will be better.
In fact, I wanted to do it in nov but my menses after my miscarriage was haywire. Dr told me to wait till dec. By then, my expected er might coincide with NUH lab maintainace closure. U decide not to just in case it really happen that time and my cycle will be a waste. On top of that my Hubby just started his new work in jan n he doesn't feel good taking even time off or new pay during me ER and ET.
So now we make it in apr. All thus delay make me do all my blood test again. I don't mind doing so though I have to pay for it again.
when r u doing it?
Anyway, don't rush into things that is impt like ivf. Do when you are ready. I guess it will be better.
In fact, I wanted to do it in nov but my menses after my miscarriage was haywire. Dr told me to wait till dec. By then, my expected er might coincide with NUH lab maintainace closure. U decide not to just in case it really happen that time and my cycle will be a waste. On top of that my Hubby just started his new work in jan n he doesn't feel good taking even time off or new pay during me ER and ET.
So now we make it in apr. All thus delay make me do all my blood test again. I don't mind doing so though I have to pay for it again.
when r u doing it?
bb_hopeful
Active Member
NeSNeS,
progesterone support comes in jab, oral or vaginal forms. the type given depends on number of embies retrieved
progesterone support comes in jab, oral or vaginal forms. the type given depends on number of embies retrieved
Hi Su yana,
I'm doing it at KKH. Suppose to do BT today but my AF came this morning. So sad. I actually took 1 year unpaid leave to stay stress free and relax myself as my job is very stressful. But sad to say that all my effort has gone down to drain now. I'm going back to work in May and I'm afraid that i can only do it maybe at the end of the year. I'm so paiseh to tell my boss that i wanted to do the 3rd attempt at the end of the year. How i wish i don't have to work and i've 1 less worry on how to bring this up to my boss...again.
I'm doing it at KKH. Suppose to do BT today but my AF came this morning. So sad. I actually took 1 year unpaid leave to stay stress free and relax myself as my job is very stressful. But sad to say that all my effort has gone down to drain now. I'm going back to work in May and I'm afraid that i can only do it maybe at the end of the year. I'm so paiseh to tell my boss that i wanted to do the 3rd attempt at the end of the year. How i wish i don't have to work and i've 1 less worry on how to bring this up to my boss...again.
blissful2010
New Member
Ladies,
Came across this useful tips from previous post which was posted last yr. Some of u might 've already saw b4.
Do’s and Don’t
Stage 1 (Lucrin)
- Chicken essence
- gentle rotate in circle motion clockwise after u have jab ur abdomen.
Stage 2 (Puregon / Gonal-F)
-gentle rotate in circle motion clockwise after u have jab ur abdomen.
- Ensure milk or Anmum milk
- Chicken essence
- Soya products
- Brazil nuts 10 pieces
- Egg whites (after ET increase dosage of egg whites)
Stage 3 (2WW)
- Continue egg whites for at least a week
- Ensure milk or Anmum milk
- 2-3 pieces of Brazil nuts daily
- No pineapple and water melon
- No squatting or carrying of heavy weights (anything that stresses the abdominal muscle)
- No hot sauna or soaking of lower half body in bathtub
- No intercourse
- Do not stand or sit in a position too long. good to walk a bit to promote circulation
- No raw food and avoid oily and spicy foods as it may cause an upset stomach. High hormone levels cause bloatedness and hence add to discomfort
- No strenuous exercise
- No other medication (eg. TCM) other than those given by your Dr
Came across this useful tips from previous post which was posted last yr. Some of u might 've already saw b4.
Do’s and Don’t
Stage 1 (Lucrin)
- Chicken essence
- gentle rotate in circle motion clockwise after u have jab ur abdomen.
Stage 2 (Puregon / Gonal-F)
-gentle rotate in circle motion clockwise after u have jab ur abdomen.
- Ensure milk or Anmum milk
- Chicken essence
- Soya products
- Brazil nuts 10 pieces
- Egg whites (after ET increase dosage of egg whites)
Stage 3 (2WW)
- Continue egg whites for at least a week
- Ensure milk or Anmum milk
- 2-3 pieces of Brazil nuts daily
- No pineapple and water melon
- No squatting or carrying of heavy weights (anything that stresses the abdominal muscle)
- No hot sauna or soaking of lower half body in bathtub
- No intercourse
- Do not stand or sit in a position too long. good to walk a bit to promote circulation
- No raw food and avoid oily and spicy foods as it may cause an upset stomach. High hormone levels cause bloatedness and hence add to discomfort
- No strenuous exercise
- No other medication (eg. TCM) other than those given by your Dr
NeSneS - I'm with SGH .. I only took Doc Zou herbs during 2ww and not be4 it ... During my 2ww, I also eat plenty of fish n vegetables ... My grade was grade 4 with grade 5 the best
Rabbit - you can still go for accu but make it more often for the follicles to grow
Her no is 64560833
Rabbit - you can still go for accu but make it more often for the follicles to grow
fashion_spree
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To all the sisters here,
thank you for all ur well wishes n babydust. My blood test is BFP and I'm pregnant with my 1st ivf cycle.
To all those still in ur 2ww or waiting to start ur cycle. I will pass the babydust to u gals too.
Wendy,
babydust to u too for ur bloodtest tomorrow. All the best n rest well.
thank you for all ur well wishes n babydust. My blood test is BFP and I'm pregnant with my 1st ivf cycle.
To all those still in ur 2ww or waiting to start ur cycle. I will pass the babydust to u gals too.
Wendy,
babydust to u too for ur bloodtest tomorrow. All the best n rest well.
Nesnes, I am do sorry to hear this. *hugs*
I now how you feel. Taking no pay and the result is not what you want. Taking another round of leave of absence is usually our main problem. Why not you inform your boss your intention before you start work. I'd she/he is fine, you don't have to worry anymore. If your boss is not really giving good support , you may want to extend your no pay n do it during this period. I do hope your boss is supprtive of your decision.
I now how you feel. Taking no pay and the result is not what you want. Taking another round of leave of absence is usually our main problem. Why not you inform your boss your intention before you start work. I'd she/he is fine, you don't have to worry anymore. If your boss is not really giving good support , you may want to extend your no pay n do it during this period. I do hope your boss is supprtive of your decision.
