Sparkle Bee,
I am also a Private Patient in KKIVF. Dr Loh is the Head of Department.
I didn’t mention that irregular menses means you have PCOS. TMC asked me to go for ovarian drilling after my two failed IUIs. I sought second opinion from Dr Loh – but he was 100% against it. That’s how I ended up with him cos I think he is a nice and understanding doctor.
You mentioned that you faint when you have tummy ache, is it because your sugar level is low? Maybe need to pop in some sweets when you have tummy ache. Not sure if it will help.
There shouldn’t be any blood lost during ER. But some patients experience light staining. But it should dry up by the time you get up from bed. And by evening time, you shouldn’t be seeing any staining on panty.
Ceraine,
I didn’t opt for IVF at first. I was supposed to be doing my SO-IUI with KKIVF. I started with 100iu puregon for the first 4 days. Then 200iu for D5 & D8. Then reduced to 150iu. Etc. KKIVF charges around $220 for one box of Puregon (400iu).
Gan2973,
The BT that you did with KKIVF is to check for rubella immunity. If want to know your hormone levels, need to do a hormone test.
I need to go back on 21/4 (D7) to check on progesterone level. Ie. Blood test.
Nm,
I am also turning 35 this year. Agree with you, time is running out. Can hear the clock tick tock, tick tock. And asking me to hurry up.
Nancy,
I understand. Just like you, I din share with my parents. Think my mum suspect something liao, cos she came over to my house two times on Friday. Then no choice, I went downstairs to have breakfast with her. The same day, she brought my 4 year niece over at abt 4pm+.. Played a short while with her. My niece wanted me to bathe her, but I gave excuses that I don’t want to wet my shorts and t-shirt. Hmmm… think my mum suspect cos that is very unlike of me. I am one who is always dying to get close to my niece.. Play with her, carry her, bath her.. talk on the bed with her. But that day when she came, I avoided carrying her.. only play wii at home lol.
Actually, I felt not so bloated after my ER that day. Dunno why… and the urinary retention feeling also reduced by half. And by the time I do ET, I feel fit again.
SIM,
If you are not comfortable to do group counselling, you may inform the nurse that you wish to have a private session with the counsellor then. You can try talking to Audrey, she keeps a pony tail and wear glasses. She is very familiar with the IVF procedures. Cos my counselling was done by Dr. Matthew.. Audrey fed me with more information. Eg. Costs etc. Then Dr. Veronique also talked to me also. She was the one who signed on the approval form.
Lyn, SIM is right. Usually they KKIVF gives group counselling. Queenie will be the one who make the arrangements for couple to come down.
Penny,
All the best. I understand it is difficult for you and hubby. But I think at this stage, it is okay to let heavy bleeding come than go for D&C. Cos the latter will thin your lining. But if really no come, you still have to opt for D&C as the last resort.