IVF/ICSI Support Group
- Thread starter tomatoes
- Start date
hopemiracle30
Active Member
Hi Maomi, I was seated very near to the entrance. I was the one who asked about acupuncture as I read many sisters mentioned it in this thread.
Hi babybaby, Prof is rather scientific in his explanation, so he didn't share what to eat during this period. But he mentioned the following points which I noted cos i am probably seeking some support from TCM.
1. If you are on herbs, u can take it but stop when you start the injections.
2. You may do the acupuncture but to stop once ET
As for food, I saw postings from sisters about taking brazil nuts and drinking ensure milk. I think this is up to your own discretion
Hi babybaby, Prof is rather scientific in his explanation, so he didn't share what to eat during this period. But he mentioned the following points which I noted cos i am probably seeking some support from TCM.
1. If you are on herbs, u can take it but stop when you start the injections.
2. You may do the acupuncture but to stop once ET
As for food, I saw postings from sisters about taking brazil nuts and drinking ensure milk. I think this is up to your own discretion
now I really can understand y some sisters will say beside health, luck plays a part as well...
there is so many factors affect the embroy survival... grow too slow or too fast oso cannot....even the doc n embrologist cannot control this.
now have to tell my two embroys inside to stay strong n continue this marathon race till my bt.
now warded coz of sprain ankle as hubby don't want me to hop ard at home. really can bed rest Liao lor....
there is so many factors affect the embroy survival... grow too slow or too fast oso cannot....even the doc n embrologist cannot control this.
now have to tell my two embroys inside to stay strong n continue this marathon race till my bt.
now warded coz of sprain ankle as hubby don't want me to hop ard at home. really can bed rest Liao lor....
hopemiracle30
Active Member
I don't remember anything on improving implantation from Prof. But I think one of the key things is to rest and not strain. His patient who shared with us at the seminar said to be positive, no need to have complete bedrest.
Haha, for me I am finding out if there are any special food to take in, at least to nourish myself sufficiently so as to improve the chances.
Maomi, I know how you feel when your friends get preg one by one. I have been married for 6 years and we started trying only the past 2 years due to work commitment. When friends who got married later but preg first, I find myself having peer pressure. After trying and trying, praying and praying, we then decide that we indeed need some medical intervention. let's be positive and press on in this journey.
Haha, for me I am finding out if there are any special food to take in, at least to nourish myself sufficiently so as to improve the chances.
Maomi, I know how you feel when your friends get preg one by one. I have been married for 6 years and we started trying only the past 2 years due to work commitment. When friends who got married later but preg first, I find myself having peer pressure. After trying and trying, praying and praying, we then decide that we indeed need some medical intervention. let's be positive and press on in this journey.
lainelaine
Active Member
Fantasydm, be good and have a gd rest ok? Dun walk or go jalan in the hospital ok?
Any sisters experienced terrible bloating? Its not ohss as i din retrieve alot of eggs and i only felt bloated 2 days after ET...my tummy is like a balloon...dunno when it will explode! anyone have the same problem? Do i need to see doc?
Any sisters experienced terrible bloating? Its not ohss as i din retrieve alot of eggs and i only felt bloated 2 days after ET...my tummy is like a balloon...dunno when it will explode! anyone have the same problem? Do i need to see doc?
babybaby2012
Member
hopemiracle30: Noted with thanks.
IVF is indeed a very tough and painful journey. Really hope all of us can graduate asap!
IVF is indeed a very tough and painful journey. Really hope all of us can graduate asap!
babybaby2012
Member
hopemiracle30: Noted with thanks.
IVF is indeed a very tough and painful journey. Really hope all of us can graduate asap!
IVF is indeed a very tough and painful journey. Really hope all of us can graduate asap!
M
maomi™
Guest
Hopemiracle, ah, you were the gal that asked the question I was gonna ask HAAHAHA. I was sitted at the last row on the other side of the room (the side where the angmor and wife asked loads of statistics), was wearing a dark blue hoodie. Yeah, I'm past the phase of feeling jealous or sad after hearing pregnancy news.
Let's stay positive!
Babybaby, I was told by Jane in CHR to load up on protein after the ER as our body would have used up loads of protein, hence need to replenish. Easiest way is to eat egg whites but you can get protein frm meat or protein shakes as well, whichever works for you
Prof didn't mention about food for implantation but he did mention that he heard from his tcm friends that acupuncture will help to relax the uterus hence helps in implantation but last acu session must end before ET.
He also mentioned that growth hormones, COQ10 and DHEA has very little proven records on whether there's any added advantage to implantation/egg quality. However, he said although TCM has not alot of info, he can't deny that its useless since TCM has been around for thousand of years. All herbal med as what hopemiracle mentioned must stop when starting injectibles.
Let's not think of it as a painful journey ok? In fact after the talk I've attended, I thought its very similar to SOIUI, just probably more injectibles, scans and blood tests.
Let's all be positive!
Let's stay positive!
Babybaby, I was told by Jane in CHR to load up on protein after the ER as our body would have used up loads of protein, hence need to replenish. Easiest way is to eat egg whites but you can get protein frm meat or protein shakes as well, whichever works for you
Prof didn't mention about food for implantation but he did mention that he heard from his tcm friends that acupuncture will help to relax the uterus hence helps in implantation but last acu session must end before ET.
He also mentioned that growth hormones, COQ10 and DHEA has very little proven records on whether there's any added advantage to implantation/egg quality. However, he said although TCM has not alot of info, he can't deny that its useless since TCM has been around for thousand of years. All herbal med as what hopemiracle mentioned must stop when starting injectibles.
Let's not think of it as a painful journey ok? In fact after the talk I've attended, I thought its very similar to SOIUI, just probably more injectibles, scans and blood tests.
Let's all be positive!
lainelaine
Active Member
hooe4bb, dun think so...mine is too early
still have 1 more wk to BT...if this continues, think my tummy will burst!
depressed_gal
Member
congrats all ladies whom bfp 2day
maomi & hopemiracle30, im in d same rm on sat too n oso in d new program
maomi & hopemiracle30, im in d same rm on sat too n oso in d new program
M
maomi™
Guest
Laki gal, where were you?
hopefulbutconfused
New Member
V happy to know 3 bfp news today...
Congratulations ladies!! Grappling your baby dusts.
All the best and wishing you all smooth pregnancy.
Take care.
Congratulations ladies!! Grappling your baby dusts.
All the best and wishing you all smooth pregnancy.
Take care.
babybaby2012
Member
Hi Maomi : Thanks for sharing the information. Maybe because I have failed too many rounds and lost of confidence already. You are right must be positive!
depressed_gal
Member
maomi, do u rem a lady mentioned she need to travel frequently? Im sitting 2 rows in front of her
M
maomi™
Guest
babybaby, I think we are here bcos we have failed too many rounds too hahahaha. gambatte.
Laki, the row with the indian lady?
Laki, the row with the indian lady?
depressed_gal
Member
maomi, yup
red_velvet
Member
Laine, if you are still feeling very bloated, best to visit A&E or visit your doc tmr. Drink more isotonic water and add egg whites. Hope you feel better.
It could be a good sign.
M
maomi™
Guest
Laki, vaguely remember..you are the indian lady of the lady at the end of the row? hehehe. Anyway, I'm glad we are all in the new program. At least we can share experience.
depressed_gal
Member
oh ya maomi, i will b at CHR on 30 may as well, prehaps will c u ther
babycomecome
Well-Known Member
Wondersss, been a silent reader to this thread. Haven start my ivf journey yet so gathering info from the sisters here.
I m taking coq10, folic acid, vit c, vit b complex n calcium tabs. M oso seeing dr zou for meds n acupuncture.
Ylgoh, other than doing acupuncture, do u take Chinese medicine of any form?
I m taking coq10, folic acid, vit c, vit b complex n calcium tabs. M oso seeing dr zou for meds n acupuncture.
Ylgoh, other than doing acupuncture, do u take Chinese medicine of any form?
M
maomi™
Guest
Laki, you going there for psy as well or? I will be there at 330
*wave* sleepygal, maomi from 2ww thread
*wave* sleepygal, maomi from 2ww thread
red_velvet
Member
Ylgoh, you have any symptoms during 2ww?
babycomecome
Well-Known Member
Hihi, maomi. Lets jiayou.
lainelaine
Active Member
Redvelvet n fantasydm, dun think so...cant be so early...i will call up clinic tmr...if not i think i'll be like the 'UP' movie, able to float soon! Lol
depressed_gal
Member
Maomi, I'm gg for sme financial counselling n other stuff, jane mentioned there will b a counselor talkin to me n hubby.my appt is at 2
Hi Laine, I only had 9 eggs retrieved but was warded 11 days for OHSS and had an abdominal drain inserted to drain 9kg of water over a few days. Went to KKH 24hr O&G clinic 7 days after ET as I was bloated n had no appetite - blood tests showed I was off the charts for some stuff n so had to be warded.
So pls take care n seek help if the bloating persists.
So pls take care n seek help if the bloating persists.
lainelaine
Active Member
Omg! I better call the clinic tmr...but did u put on 9kg of weight? I have been monitoring my weight...only put on the most 1kg after ET n i can still eat...just full..
The tot of the drain is so scary!!!!
MofMM, did u bfp in the end?
The tot of the drain is so scary!!!!
MofMM, did u bfp in the end?
dolly_gal
Well-Known Member
Sorry lavender, replied u late.
Was out lunching w my gf then i can read all the posts on my hp but can't post any reply.
There is dec 2013 mummy thread but not as active as this ivf support thread leh...
Maynbe shd start a thread thats meant for ivf mummy to b cos we went thru the same cycle n pain..
U just key in ur first day of ur last menses cycle then u can see ur edd...under babycentre apps in andriod or iphone/ipad...it will tell u each week development of the bb..
Was out lunching w my gf then i can read all the posts on my hp but can't post any reply.
There is dec 2013 mummy thread but not as active as this ivf support thread leh...
Maynbe shd start a thread thats meant for ivf mummy to b cos we went thru the same cycle n pain..
U just key in ur first day of ur last menses cycle then u can see ur edd...under babycentre apps in andriod or iphone/ipad...it will tell u each week development of the bb..
M
maomi™
Guest
Dreambear, we r to take 18 days of hormones before we start stimulation, according to prof, this will help to keep all follicles at same size so that when we start to stimulate, the follicles sizes will hopefully grow at the same time n the size difference will not be drastic
babybaby2012
Member
ylgoh : After your ET, when was the last day you did your acupuncture? Before implantation?
sunstillshines
Active Member
mofmm, I am equally shocked like Laine! Did you take any eggwhite or Immunocal during your 2ww?
Laine, did you take eggwhite? it will help to reduce bloatedness. Immunocal is also very helpful because it is a protein drink.
Laine, did you take eggwhite? it will help to reduce bloatedness. Immunocal is also very helpful because it is a protein drink.
sunstillshines
Active Member
Laine, you can also try making ginger longan tea to drink.
sunstillshines
Active Member
Ladies, why so many of you always go to see the Corporate Human Resource at NUH?
What is PSY? Someone's name?
What is PSY? Someone's name?
sunstillshines
Active Member
Some of the ladies visited your Laoshi at yoga inn. May I know how different is she from a fortune teller? Have you consider what kind of spirits did she contact to see the future?
