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sunniehope..i hope i will strike and that will be yr gd example ;-)

blur xuan..waiting ur gd news..

thotsofyou...wow u test so early..gratz
 
MC, I think I won't do HPT today, will wait till Monday's BT. All the best to you, throll. Waiting for your good news.
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Congrats ThotsOfYou! Grabbing bb dusts!
 
Thanks all
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This is my second try. Failed my first IVF/ICSI. Was on medicated FET. Doctor gave cyclogest and progynova.
I tested early at day 14 coz on both mornings of day 12 and 14, I tested with HPT and both came out positive. So I called KKH and asked if I can take the blood test, also because if I'm really pregnant, I thought I can get more support earlier.

I kept myself warm all the time - had socks and slippers on at home. Have a blanket and comforter ( in case I kicked my comforter away, I still have blanket) Kept myself clean to prevent infection coz I had to use cyclogest ( rectum insert instead of V, as the muscles at rectum are tighter and the inserts will not leak ). Took only boiled plain water and milo. Drank a lot of water at home ( doesn't matter if you keep going to the toilet ) No junk food, cold stuff during the 2 weeks. Bought fruits and had them daily - either oranges or apples. No carrying of heavy items ( heaviest I carried during the 2WW was some clothes that I kept after drying ).

Apart from the supplement ( progynova ) which doctor prescribed, I took my own as well - Prenatal formulae from GNC as it contains folic acid and other necessary vitamins. I also took Royal Jelly ( GNC ) on alternate days.

I took Hospitalisation leave after my ET, which according to the nurses must be requested as they only give 1 day MC for the day of transfer. I lay down as much as I can, took small walks around the house and avoided contact with laptop and computer since there is infrared. I don't put my HP anywhere near my tummy too.

Some sacrifices must be made, after all I've been through almost a month of jabs (first cycle) and medication. What's with those little don'ts. I would rather be strict to myself than regret for not having done enough.

Most importantly, keeping myself relaxed and calm. Worrying over the 2WW ain't gonna help. So I found little things to do and still am doing them - watch drama, listen to music, etc.

I say my prayers at the beginning of each day and give thanks for having gone through a smooth day. Still am till now.
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having faith is important. It keeps you going.

I wish all good luck!
Have a nice weekend ahead.
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Chrisl I don't think there's a way to make AF come faster...according to gynae, luteal phase is fixed (usually 14 days unless u r on medications) but follicular phase is not, so you can make ovulation come faster or slower.

Wow another success story today, feel so uplifted! Congrats to ThotsofYou.
 
This thread is moving so fast!
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ChrisL, I have planned to do the next fresh cycle in Jan this year but my AF cycle has just got back to normal so my TCM doctor suggested it is better not to do ivf so soon...
 
Happypinky, yes, im currently seeing tcm at Marine Parade. The sinseh is quite nice. U can ask him whatever u in doubt and he will answer to ur question no matter how long is the Q. But the med he given is only 2 pack before O and 2 Park after O. After seeing him for 3 mths he change to after O 1 pack coz he said my condition is stable for pre O. Only after O need to tiao as my progesterone is low.
For my 1st consultation, I nv tell him what problem I am facing and he listen to my pulse and tell me my progesterone level is no good, indeed my progesterone is low when do BT last time even my 1st fresh cycle i also face this problem and lead to MC (I guess).
The med need to brew, and 4 pack of med + 2 pack for DH is total abt $120. for 1 cycle.
 
Ching, i got take coq10 and bb aspirin but not together. I took coq10 for 3 months with my other supplements but without bb aspirin prior to fresh cycle. The fresh failed (i dont think anythg to do with coq10 or bb aspirin). After that on FET, dr start me on bb aspirin a few days before ET and i have been taking since then till now. If you preggy and on bb aspirin, you will have to take thru out till weeks 30+. Bb aspirin thins blood and prevents clotting thats why for fresh cycle dr wont give cos scared lose too much blood during ER but sometimes they may give only after the ER. FET dont have ER and ET dont lose blood so its ok to take.

Chrisl, you changed your nick, now got 2 lovely hearts! hehehe, God's love encompasses you!

Thots of you, congrats! I think you and BlurXuan very similar, day 14 already high HCG.
 
Heartbeats, heard that you are pregnant with twins? congrats!

Did you continue with coq10 after the failed fresh? I mean did you still continue with coq10 3 months before your FET when you got pregnant with twins?
 
Sunstillshines, by God's grace, yes hehe. Thanks for your well wishes.

Nope after my fresh, i did not continue all supplements, i want to reset my body cos during fresh we have so much jabs. And i stopped a few months until FET cos i lazy, hehehe. Then came FET which i only followed the protocol drugs like progynova, estrogen patches, bb aspirin, cyclogest. So effectively i stopped coq10 and other supplements by time i started my fresh in Sep last year.
 
babywishdreamer: Thank you for the encouragement.
mc_007: Jia You and Good Luck..
I made my appt with kkh next mth thru referral from Polyclinic..will join u girls soon....
 
TotsOfyou: congrats! ur HCG level is really high when u test early, got multiple?

Sarah: oh really? i tot only 2 times... then this is good news for me, can still get some subsidy for my next try. thks!
 
Juvi i haf no appetite.. Juz did BT.. Nurse said if i go on 30/4 den consider 4 weeks.. Hehe.. Tml den can come bk collect support if needed.. weird..
 
Mel:
I'm not sure. The nurses don't dare to commit themselves to me. I've asked and checked , that the average HCG is about 250. I can only wait till 15 May for ultrasound .
Keeping my fingers crossed
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and from now to then, will do my utmost to keep them safe.
 
Mel,

Govt co-fund, Medisave and Subsidy
1. How much co-funding will I receive, if I qualify for the co-funding scheme?

The government will co-fund the costs of a fresh ART cycle* for a maximum of three cycles per patient. The amount of co-funding varies, depending on the citizenship of the couple.

U can refer this: http://www.pqms.moh.gov.sg/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx?qst=2fN7e274RAp%2bbUzLdEL%2fmJu3ZDKARR3p5Nl92FNtJicS%2bGPKY%2f0nRcch3zeAgyTTcm8S8xgq0gcXcG7kTg%2b5C5u2pBw%2fnpcNlbLu5dVtUc%2bQjJTsq6P4Km4YSi6X2pSqBdkujEVBfHfIjS1%2f27QUC9FI3cmJz%2bUTtEIcaECzjLcYTb3KNr%2fGIM2R2UV5HT3KE8tGiVcxJcM%3d#
 
Blur xuan, Angie right take yr blood. I dun care will ask them to expedite if positive. Fed up. Too rigid. Previously I take my medicine same day. Today ask me come 2morow.
 
Sarah: got it, and tks so much! so if we both are citizens, we can get $3000 for all the 3 cycles? cos i rem 2nd cycle we got $3000 co fund. but medisave withdrawal will reduce each cycle.
 
Sarah, yes with KKIVF. My Dr is Dr Sadhana. Very nice and patient lady.

blur_xuan, u ask for your HCG level. They won't tell you if it's singleton or multi coz there is always a range. Only till 2 weeks later, then you will go for ultrasound.
 
Hi Chris,

I can say ALL my married friends/cousins married before or after me have either 1 or 2 kids, it was sad, but had to endure.... Never give up trying and we will get ours too.

Blur_Xuan/Minnie/MC

BFP.... DH so happy keep asking me to keep my tummy warm today... haha

As I will be seeing Dr Zou this evening, think will do the BT on Monday to get confirmation.

Minnie, do the test too...
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Xuan, good luck for your BT...
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Mel, the nurses advised me against getting co-fund unless its fresh cycle because fresh is more expensive. You can only utilize 3 times. So my FET fully paid in cash.
 
Congrats Shaine, Blur Xuan, ThotsofYou!
Happy for you gals
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Thanks for sharing ThotsofYou. Its really worth it for all the sacrifices that you have done.
Just a question: For Royal Jelly (GNC) do you take it during suppression and stimulation? I used to take it but stop it once I starts Lucrin.

I am still in suppression stage, hope can starts the stimulation after my scan tomorrow.

Thanks!
 
kitty, mine was Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) so I took it during the 2WW. Urs is fresh cycle right? I think you can start to take once you have your transfer? I'm not sure if there is a 'start period' to take Royal Jelly but you can google to see if you can take it during the suppression stage.

Good luck!
 
Ya i also dont understand why BlurXuan take BT today somemore so early in the morning, KKH tell you tomorrow then collect supports? Last time when Dr Loh around, if they give this kinda nonsense, they will sure get it hard from Dr Loh! They very scared Dr Loh scold cos he can be very fierce.

Blurxuan, later they give you reading, you just record down. 2 weeks later when scan then will confirm whether multiples.

Shainie, BlurXuan, i hope KKH do nicely for you. Cant stand them at times. Esp preggy already they still can be quite complacent at times.
 
Why we gan chiong with supports is becos esp for medicated FET gals, we dont even ovulate (i asked Dr Loh this) so our body may not know to produce enough progesterone on our own to support pregnancy naturally. Thats why some people bleed away after 2ww, some not even knowing they were preggy. Thats why if preggy, taking duphaston is important to help maintain the high progesterone needed.
 

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