Hi everyone,
I'm new here. Been a silent reader cos I don't wish to think to think too much (less stressful) and my hubby doesn't want me to surf too much (radiation).
Anyway, thought I'd give some input and hopefully, can help some of you out.
FYI, mine's private hospital, private gynae, don't wish to reveal more in case I got kaypoh colleagues reading

Plus me & my hubby r generally weak so went straight for IVF, no IUI etc.
My body can't take chinese herbs, caffeine (including coffee, tea, coke, most choc), milk but I can take yoghurt, hard cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella.
My failed fresh cycle, I didn't tiao my body. During which I had severe cramping on day 6 post ET. I also had cramps on & off. Went back to work for only 1 day during my 2ww and was very stressed (accounts). Bloatedness wasn't a problem cos nurse advised strictly half boiled egg whites (EW), make sure no trace of egg yolk. Hard boiled eggs, sunny side up etc all do not work. I had two EW a day for about a week.
So my gynae suggested accu and I managed to find one nearby (not Dr Zou). Only accu, no herbs. Once a week for 15 weeks before ER, none between ER & ET.
For my subsequent fresh cycle, I was supposed to be on long protocol but my body rejected the meds. Continuous diarrhea so i was back to Puregon and Lucrin and Pregnyl.
BTW, just before I started 2nd cycle, I bought maternity underwear and larger sized pants (sleep & going out). I figure, I will either continue IVF which means bigger tummy OR be preggy.... So why restrict the growth?
During stimulation for 2nd cycle, I had much less bloatedness even though the dosage was almost similar to the 1st cycle. Hardly any cramps. So I took EW only twice.
If you have pain injecting your Puregon, sit on sofa or chair (bed may be too soft) and bend forward a little, pinch your tummy fat 2 finger width away/below from belly button and breathe in deeply.
During 2ww, took seedless red date + dried longan (don't buy the type for dessert) every 3-4 days. It has to be BOILED for almost 1 hr for effectiveness according to my TCM dr. If you wanna add wolfberries, increase longan cos wolfberries make it slightly sourish. I had accu 2 times. Used heatpad to sleep. Different brands emit different degrees of heat. I prefer the $1.90 per pkt (ya, very $$) from Planet Traveller which is sticker rectangular and had one big bear hugging baby bear for its logo. It lasts for more than 10 hours.
If u have too much Crinone inserts discharging, make sure it is not too cold. Take out from fridge 5-10min earlier; it may be more creamy than gel but it sticks to your lining better. Do not let it melt. Or you'll have to buy new ones!
Post BFP, I still use heat pad. I stick on my bolster so that I can remember not to press my tummy too near the bolster. If I wake up in mid of nite to pee, or 1st thing in morning, I use hairdryer to blow my upper body. It helps to relieve gas (burp and/or f*rt). So far, no MS yet.. Do not use hairdryer during stimulation stage cos THAT bloatedness is cured by EW. Hairdryer is to get rid of wind in body.
I am currently on utrogestan 3 times daily and also have pregnyl jabs twice weekly.
From 2ww onwards (till BFP and beyond),
no stretching to reach above, no sleeping on tummy (using bolster or pillow by the side is good cos widen your hips), no mopping and better to sleep with socks and long pants.
Keep a thermos flask of warm water by your bed in case dehydrated at night.
Foodwise, cut down or omit:
-- cabbage,
-- mostly anything that ends with the chinese character "gua". Eg, cucumber, watermelon, wintermelon etc..
-- yellow beans stuff. Eg, tau suan, bean curd, tau hui & soya bean drink, bean sprout.. Black bean soup is good for us.
-- yellow coloured noodles (pasta is ok). Eg, hokkien mee, mee rebus (which i love), wanton mee, mee pok because there is a possibility of BORIC ACID used as preservative.. You can search how poisonous that is for male & female fertility.
Drink more plain water because that helps to transport nutrients to our embies. Avoid carbon tablets if possible cos not only does it "suck out" gas/wind & poison, but also the gd stuff such as vitamins. That's what my GP told me.
Lastly, clean your belly button very well BEFORE ET because post ET, you can only dab dry belly button. Do not dig it anymore.
Hope I have helped anyone of you. I'm quite "P*nt*ng" so won't comment how i'm getting along but I wish all of you well. Cheers. (now u know why my hubby worries when i use my laptop)