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dear miracle-- Yes, BABY DUST all the way to YOU!
Actually I am very lucky. I did not really take any supplement. I asked KK and the nurse said no need to take anything. If I really want, then take multi vitamins.
So I only took the following:
mult vitamin for around 2 weeks, 1 week before I start the injection and 1 week after. Then I stopped. Just multi vit pill very big. I broke into 2 pcs still have difficulty to swallow, always stuck on throat.
at least 3 soft boiled eggs almost every alternate day for 2 weeks after 1st injection.
As I could not get Brazil seeds, I took some sunflower seeds but only when I remembered. So only managed to finish 1/2 packet.
red dates, long gan meat, wolfberry soup almost every day (long gan must remove seeds or else will be heaty)
2 seeds of durian, apple
Bought Ensure chocolate mailk but only tried 3 times cos I do not drink milk at all so vomitted every time I drank so stopped.
My MIL also boiled herbal soup for me twice a week
Hope these help
Actually I am very lucky. I did not really take any supplement. I asked KK and the nurse said no need to take anything. If I really want, then take multi vitamins.
So I only took the following:
mult vitamin for around 2 weeks, 1 week before I start the injection and 1 week after. Then I stopped. Just multi vit pill very big. I broke into 2 pcs still have difficulty to swallow, always stuck on throat.
at least 3 soft boiled eggs almost every alternate day for 2 weeks after 1st injection.
As I could not get Brazil seeds, I took some sunflower seeds but only when I remembered. So only managed to finish 1/2 packet.
red dates, long gan meat, wolfberry soup almost every day (long gan must remove seeds or else will be heaty)
2 seeds of durian, apple
Bought Ensure chocolate mailk but only tried 3 times cos I do not drink milk at all so vomitted every time I drank so stopped.
My MIL also boiled herbal soup for me twice a week
Hope these help
pink_senorita
Active Member
congrats again dear clercler.
have a happy 9months!
have a happy 9months!
ineedmiracle
Active Member
clercler
thanks for the info, sometimes less is more.
thanks for the info, sometimes less is more.
ineedmiracle
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clercler
the HL, kkh wont state the reason right?
I don't think i want to inform the school. Thought of just go off, and take the HL by calling to inform them that morning. Because if they knew the cause, most likely wont be approved as they will think y cant we do it during holiday. Then maybe come up with a reason... Haiz... But still thinking what reasoon to use.
the HL, kkh wont state the reason right?
I don't think i want to inform the school. Thought of just go off, and take the HL by calling to inform them that morning. Because if they knew the cause, most likely wont be approved as they will think y cant we do it during holiday. Then maybe come up with a reason... Haiz... But still thinking what reasoon to use.
<font color="aa00aa">clercler, congrats to you =) nice to hear a success from KKIVF!
I'm ok la, back to my cheeky self. Just feeling stress from a few matters which are really out of my control - so back to the whole trust thing. Will assume everything to proceed on track until the moment I am told no la tee hee hee
Anyone looking at properties recently? Just spoke to an agent this am, was given many things to think about haha!</font>
I'm ok la, back to my cheeky self. Just feeling stress from a few matters which are really out of my control - so back to the whole trust thing. Will assume everything to proceed on track until the moment I am told no la tee hee hee
Anyone looking at properties recently? Just spoke to an agent this am, was given many things to think about haha!</font>
<font color="aa00aa">seaview, is her husband SPR? if so, can getr 2.7k for first time
tzac - I know...but agent advising me to sell my current place, split $ into 2 properties...interesting concept. Normally so bz so no time to think, now got 2ww coming up, can embark on new project lor hahahahah...can u tell I am those must constantly move type of person?</font>
tzac - I know...but agent advising me to sell my current place, split $ into 2 properties...interesting concept. Normally so bz so no time to think, now got 2ww coming up, can embark on new project lor hahahahah...can u tell I am those must constantly move type of person?</font>
pink_martini
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Clercler:
Big fat congrats to u!
*grab your bb dust*!
Big fat congrats to u!
*grab your bb dust*!
miralce-- Yes, KK does not state the reason on MC. I also did not want others to know. Only told my boss and told her to keep it a secret. The rest of the colleages, I just told them Ladies' issue. So most of them thought I have cyst, going for minor operation. I just smiled and diverted topic when they asked further.
Initially, I also thought not to inform them adn just call when MC is finalised but have to hand over a lot of work so have to tell little white lie.
iloveshoes--Thanks I also feel a bit sian havign to go back to work. Tonnes of work waiting for me...
Initially, I also thought not to inform them adn just call when MC is finalised but have to hand over a lot of work so have to tell little white lie.
iloveshoes--Thanks
I also feel a bit sian havign to go back to work. Tonnes of work waiting for me...pink_senorita
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shoes: U surely are quick thinking!!
seaview, your friend can go to this website and find out more http://fcd.ecitizen.gov.sg/MarriageNParenthoodPackage/HavingChildren/
pink martini-- Thanks Thanks. BABY DUST on the way to you
pink martini-- Thanks Thanks. BABY DUST on the way to you
ineedmiracle
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clercler
i also intend to use cyst as an excuse. Any idea doing a lap, given HL?
i calculated if d16 is on 1st sept, can advise 2ww roughly when? By oct is exam so shld be fine.
i also intend to use cyst as an excuse. Any idea doing a lap, given HL?
i calculated if d16 is on 1st sept, can advise 2ww roughly when? By oct is exam so shld be fine.
seaview-- My MIL Chicken soup and feng guo soup.
actually my god mother who is v good at boiling soup, told me to boil black chicken (remove the skin) with some herbals but I too lazy to do it myself. She said v good for us. I can ask her for the ingredients and share with you.
iloveshoes-- no need lallang-- Tomorrow can smell lots of papers (document)
actually my god mother who is v good at boiling soup, told me to boil black chicken (remove the skin) with some herbals but I too lazy to do it myself. She said v good for us. I can ask her for the ingredients and share with you.
iloveshoes-- no need lallang-- Tomorrow can smell lots of papers (document)
Hi all... i'm back again...
cos today boss not around.. so can log in and post a bit... hee
Thanks to all who have sent me their congratulations earlier!
today, I’m gonna post on what i did b4 and during ivf cycle...
i think i started to do the following when i took oral contraceptive pill (microgyn)... basically i followed some do's and don'ts from what the senior sistas have shared with me earlier...
During lucrin & Puregon stage
what i eat & do:
2 egg whites (sometimes half boiled or hard boiled) - eat unitil i a bit scared)
brazil nuts -2-3pieces daily (said rto improve lining)
red dates, woldberries and brown sugar
ensure
folic acid
cut down oily food and spicy food which i loved very much
eat more fruits
sleep early
After ER & ET
3-4 egg whites
sometimes immunocal cos i heard it's equivalent to 7egg whites! also to prevent myself from OHSS ... but who knows after ET, i got mild OHSS even till now... i always tot ohss is b4 ET.. so i increased to 3 packets a day when my bloatedness got worse on d3 after ET...
COq10 - bought from nature farm - 100mg per pill
brazil nuts -3-4pieces daily (said to help implantation )
Alternate 2-3 days I also drink red dates, wolfberries, longan boiled them and took them during my 2ww... cos they say tend to warm the womb...
Used a bath towel to cover my tummy at night...hubby says can keep the embbies warm...
Wear slippers at home
Lucky ordered tingkat cos stomach became very big tilli dare not go out!
Drink lots of water.. at least 2.5 liters of warm water... i keep my warm water in my vaccumm flasks... i had 3 flask soi always targeti finished up at leat 4or 5 bottles...
Sleep early...
Took daily naps...
Try not to sit too long in front of computer....
i lied more on bed for the first week cos implantation supposed to take place.. do things also slow action...
2nd week of 2ww... I was more relaxed.. cos I tot gone case cos af symptoms appeared... then got loose stools... feel bloated towards evening... became "lazy"... not much appetite too
on d14 after et, tried clearblue, got faint positive... then got worried the "plus" sign will be gone.. so bought a guardian test kit the next day to test again.. lucky the "double lines" appeared... decided not to test anymore since going to kkivf to do blood test... so kkivf called me at 2pm, to tell me I’m pregnant, hcg 290! tat's when i felt ivf journey has come to a closure.. but now still worried cos hv not seen baby's heartbeat... look forward to pass first trimester soon!
Pls. feel free to ask me questions in case i missed out any...
Here’s my heartiest Congrats to all who BFP recently...and those going to embark or hv already embarked on this journey, must continue to stay positive and happy... talk to yr embbies to find strength! All the best and lotsa for baby dust to you all!
cos today boss not around.. so can log in and post a bit... hee
Thanks to all who have sent me their congratulations earlier!
today, I’m gonna post on what i did b4 and during ivf cycle...
i think i started to do the following when i took oral contraceptive pill (microgyn)... basically i followed some do's and don'ts from what the senior sistas have shared with me earlier...
During lucrin & Puregon stage
what i eat & do:
2 egg whites (sometimes half boiled or hard boiled) - eat unitil i a bit scared)
brazil nuts -2-3pieces daily (said rto improve lining)
red dates, woldberries and brown sugar
ensure
folic acid
cut down oily food and spicy food which i loved very much
eat more fruits
sleep early
After ER & ET
3-4 egg whites
sometimes immunocal cos i heard it's equivalent to 7egg whites! also to prevent myself from OHSS ... but who knows after ET, i got mild OHSS even till now... i always tot ohss is b4 ET.. so i increased to 3 packets a day when my bloatedness got worse on d3 after ET...
COq10 - bought from nature farm - 100mg per pill
brazil nuts -3-4pieces daily (said to help implantation )
Alternate 2-3 days I also drink red dates, wolfberries, longan boiled them and took them during my 2ww... cos they say tend to warm the womb...
Used a bath towel to cover my tummy at night...hubby says can keep the embbies warm...
Wear slippers at home
Lucky ordered tingkat cos stomach became very big tilli dare not go out!
Drink lots of water.. at least 2.5 liters of warm water... i keep my warm water in my vaccumm flasks... i had 3 flask soi always targeti finished up at leat 4or 5 bottles...
Sleep early...
Took daily naps...
Try not to sit too long in front of computer....
i lied more on bed for the first week cos implantation supposed to take place.. do things also slow action...
2nd week of 2ww... I was more relaxed.. cos I tot gone case cos af symptoms appeared... then got loose stools... feel bloated towards evening... became "lazy"... not much appetite too
on d14 after et, tried clearblue, got faint positive... then got worried the "plus" sign will be gone.. so bought a guardian test kit the next day to test again.. lucky the "double lines" appeared... decided not to test anymore since going to kkivf to do blood test... so kkivf called me at 2pm, to tell me I’m pregnant, hcg 290! tat's when i felt ivf journey has come to a closure.. but now still worried cos hv not seen baby's heartbeat... look forward to pass first trimester soon!
Pls. feel free to ask me questions in case i missed out any...
Here’s my heartiest Congrats to all who BFP recently...and those going to embark or hv already embarked on this journey, must continue to stay positive and happy... talk to yr embbies to find strength! All the best and lotsa for baby dust to you all!
I started my first injection on 28 May and my ER on 30 June. Actually my mens in June is delayed for few days so I started puregon 5 days later than the usual. Actually, difficult to gauge how many days to 2ww cos depending on many factors like stimulation and egg growth.
According to the guideline that KKK gave, the stages are:
Stage 1--Lucrin-- 2 to 4 weeks
2-- Puregon-- 10 to 16 days
3--Maturation -- 2 days
4--ER
My actual schedule was not returned to me after my BT. So can't really remember the actual date for each stage.
According to the guideline that KKK gave, the stages are:
Stage 1--Lucrin-- 2 to 4 weeks
2-- Puregon-- 10 to 16 days
3--Maturation -- 2 days
4--ER
My actual schedule was not returned to me after my BT. So can't really remember the actual date for each stage.
To minakochang:
ur ques:
Hi ladies, I like to check whether do we need to take any blood test or do any scan during lurin stage? only BT on d8 of lucrin to chk if hormones ready for puregon jabs
What about puregon stage? No BT, got regular Vaginal scan...
Do we do scan on cd6 like in so-iui?
can't answer cos nvr do so-iui b4
How long did you take to proceed ER? depend on individual response.. range bet 10 to 16 days for stimulation stage...
other Sistas, pls correct me if i'm wrong cos these days memory quite poor... hee
ur ques:
Hi ladies, I like to check whether do we need to take any blood test or do any scan during lurin stage? only BT on d8 of lucrin to chk if hormones ready for puregon jabs
What about puregon stage? No BT, got regular Vaginal scan...
Do we do scan on cd6 like in so-iui?
can't answer cos nvr do so-iui b4
How long did you take to proceed ER? depend on individual response.. range bet 10 to 16 days for stimulation stage...
other Sistas, pls correct me if i'm wrong cos these days memory quite poor... hee
Dear Karen, Congratulations! Yes, i also thought gone case when I started to have loose stool (which always happen when mens coming).
Yes,I also laid on the sofa during 2ww most of the time. I did not go out at all except to hopstial for BT.
When did you BFP? Which gynae are you seeing?
Yes,I also laid on the sofa during 2ww most of the time. I did not go out at all except to hopstial for BT.
When did you BFP? Which gynae are you seeing?
Hi Clercier! Tk u and also same to u!!! nice to know u also from kkivf and hv BFP! i was with Dr Marianne Hendricks previously..
after BFP, i changed to Dr SF loh cos i felt he might be more experienced in case i really run into complication... *touch wood* hee
i BFP on 14th July 2010. how abt u? when was ur BT and which hospital and Dr?
btw everyone, i also take chicken essence daily basis from OCP pills stage till 2nd week of 2ww... 2nd week of 2ww, i only took chicken essence alte 2-3 days... 2nd week, i do buythose soups from food court such as bak kut teh and herbal soup but only 1 or 2 alternate days... Note: hebal soup for 2ww is like u r preganant , cannot eat dang gui... nut i secretly buy those herbal soup from foodcourt which may hv dang gui.. tat time i got craving so bo chup... pp says first tri cannot too "PU" cos better not to disturb the developement of baby's organs...
sorry to miss out this...
btw, i actually not guai.. d12 i ate satay, hokkien mee, bbq fish...hee.. maybe i tot BFP is gone case liow... hee
after BFP, i changed to Dr SF loh cos i felt he might be more experienced in case i really run into complication... *touch wood* hee
i BFP on 14th July 2010. how abt u? when was ur BT and which hospital and Dr?
btw everyone, i also take chicken essence daily basis from OCP pills stage till 2nd week of 2ww... 2nd week of 2ww, i only took chicken essence alte 2-3 days... 2nd week, i do buythose soups from food court such as bak kut teh and herbal soup but only 1 or 2 alternate days... Note: hebal soup for 2ww is like u r preganant , cannot eat dang gui... nut i secretly buy those herbal soup from foodcourt which may hv dang gui.. tat time i got craving so bo chup... pp says first tri cannot too "PU" cos better not to disturb the developement of baby's organs...
sorry to miss out this...
btw, i actually not guai.. d12 i ate satay, hokkien mee, bbq fish...hee.. maybe i tot BFP is gone case liow... hee
Karen-- I just tested positive this morning I am with Dr SF Loh but thought of changing to Dr K T Tan at KK, who is my gyane when I see her for cyst problems. Dr SF is always so busy but I believe he will be better in handling complication related to IVF preg.
I am also thinking of changing to Thomson Medical. My colleagues said Thomson is better. How many days later then you see doctor after your BFP?
I am with Dr SF Loh but thought of changing to Dr K T Tan at KK, who is my gyane when I see her for cyst problems. Dr SF is always so busy but I believe he will be better in handling complication related to IVF preg. I am also thinking of changing to Thomson Medical. My colleagues said Thomson is better. How many days later then you see doctor after your BFP?
pink_senorita
Active Member
I also have loose stool.
In fact I have loost stool (major case) on ET day...after lying down for 35 mins, i was having the runs... was worried too...and the diarrhoe continued for days...guess that was my first BFP symptom? haha
In fact I have loost stool (major case) on ET day...after lying down for 35 mins, i was having the runs... was worried too...and the diarrhoe continued for days...guess that was my first BFP symptom? haha
sesame_oil
New Member
clercler, can you ask your godmum for the black chicken soup receipe? Especially on the herbs and ingredients used. Thank you
Drink during stim and 2ww right?
sesame_oil
New Member
iloveshoes, is Dr Zou trying to say to run test to check for progestrone?
blissful2010
New Member
Ladies,
When is supposed hubby to withdtaw his sperm? Is it on the day of ER? Sorry for tis silly qn.
Or can he withdraw earlier & store? Storage is how much?
When is supposed hubby to withdtaw his sperm? Is it on the day of ER? Sorry for tis silly qn.
Or can he withdraw earlier & store? Storage is how much?
pink_martini
Member
PinkD:
No no not true...
I also had the runs from a day or 2 before ET till 2-3 days later then subside & start to constipate from utro but I BFN lei...
No no not true...
I also had the runs from a day or 2 before ET till 2-3 days later then subside & start to constipate from utro but I BFN lei...
grumpus
Active Member
Blissful,
hubby has to provide fresh sperm sample on ER day. Some labs do ask hubby to provide sample a few days before just in case he cannot 'perform' on that day. and some labs do provide storage if it is anticipated that hubby will not be around on ER day.
sorry dun know abt storage charges cos we didn't use that.
but most of the time dr will highly encourage fresh sperm cos sperm quality will be slightly compromised if frozen then thawed.
hubby has to provide fresh sperm sample on ER day. Some labs do ask hubby to provide sample a few days before just in case he cannot 'perform' on that day. and some labs do provide storage if it is anticipated that hubby will not be around on ER day.
sorry dun know abt storage charges cos we didn't use that.
but most of the time dr will highly encourage fresh sperm cos sperm quality will be slightly compromised if frozen then thawed.
sesame_oil
New Member
Blissful, your hubby cannot draw on ER as it will be a fresh supply.
He can opt to store also, but I m not sure about the charges
He can opt to store also, but I m not sure about the charges
blissful2010
New Member
clercler,
Big congrats to u!
For the BT 1 wk afr ET, u actuali requested or KKIVF requested u to take BT? Coz I dun hear fr other gals wif KK having to take BT leh 1 wk later.
Big congrats to u!
For the BT 1 wk afr ET, u actuali requested or KKIVF requested u to take BT? Coz I dun hear fr other gals wif KK having to take BT leh 1 wk later.
blissful2010
New Member
Grumpus, clercler,
Tks for yr input. Tat means I must make sure hubby to be in his best health condition. No fried food, no tibits, drink lotso water, vit c, vege & fruits daily & exercise regularly. Opps! Most importantly, must sleep early too coz he likes to watch movies fr website until very late!!!
Very angry!
Tks for yr input. Tat means I must make sure hubby to be in his best health condition. No fried food, no tibits, drink lotso water, vit c, vege & fruits daily & exercise regularly. Opps! Most importantly, must sleep early too coz he likes to watch movies fr website until very late!!!