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Hi ladies..juz an enquiry..had my AF last week after a failed cycle..and I juz realized that I have some brownish/blood spottings..is it normal??
 
Faithfullyyours, may I know how to cook lotus roots & glutinous rice ? Lotus roots is 莲藕? I have brown discharge , my ET on 3 mar, so today is 11dpt2? Sorry,I also don't know calculate correct or not ...
 
snoopy77 said:
Faithfullyyours, may I know how to cook lotus roots & glutinous rice ? Lotus roots is 莲藕? I have brown discharge , my ET on 3 mar, so today is 11dpt2? Sorry,I also don't know calculate correct or not ...
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Hi Snoopy77,

Yes lotus roots is 蓮藕。Actually I also don't know how to cook the lotus roots (in slices) and glutinous rice porridge. I only heard Dr Zou said to just mix the two of them together and cook until it looks sticky like porridge. DH's aunt is going to cook this for me tonight. Maybe after I see her how she cooks then I share with you again.

If you count ET as D0, today you are at 11dp2dt. I had light pink spotting at 14dp2dt in the night. But before that, I had no symptom at all. I think I was even very rough when I got up and down of the bed during 2WW because I felt that I was very normal.
 
Miracle_bb, 2 kids! Perfect! If have one more is GOD's sent. IF not, already a blessing to hv 2!

If Gwen is still around, she will be four years old this yr also... it has been quite a while since i visited her niche.. coz i will always be so heart broken after that... sigh....
 
iloveshoes said:
Really praying that I can be like those who have no symptoms and can BFP. Am on 2ww now after FET...really don't feel hopeful.
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Hi iloveshoes,

Jiayou! I know easier said than done. Just continue to be hopeful. I refuse to test on any HPT during 2WW because at least I can continue to be hopeful until blood test result. On the not so positive side is I don't want to be disappointed twice.
 
faithfullyyours said:
Hi iloveshoes,

Jiayou! I know easier said than done. Just continue to be hopeful. I refuse to test on any HPT during 2WW because at least I can continue to be hopeful until blood test result. On the not so positive side is I don't want to be disappointed twice.
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I don't intend to test on HPT too. Will just go direct to BT.
 
Faithfullyours, congrats on your BfP. Kkh mark is 250 since you no hit they want to retake. It's ok treat it as a double confirmation that hcg doubles on mon means pregnancy is all well. You spot? Need bed rest. I am with dr zou too but I haven't go Back take any medicine yet to an tai. I thought wait for scan next week then see how. You also no symptoms? Let's stay positive till the next scan :)
 
Mesara my next aptm after bt is next thur. By then I should be in my week 6. Don't know can see what.

Iloveshoes, don't worry I am sure you can join us soon. Me no symptoms no test hpt also and I struggle long enough to wait for bt. I went a day earlier than my schedule aptm :)
 
faithfullyyours said:
Hi Snoopy77,

Yes lotus roots is 蓮藕。Actually I also don't know how to cook the lotus roots (in slices) and glutinous rice porridge. I only heard Dr Zou said to just mix the two of them together and cook until it looks sticky like porridge. DH's aunt is going to cook this for me tonight. Maybe after I see her how she cooks then I share with you again.

If you count ET as D0, today you are at 11dp2dt. I had light pink spotting at 14dp2dt in the night. But before that, I had no symptom at all. I think I was even very rough when I got up and down of the bed during 2WW because I felt that I was very normal.
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Faithfullyyours, thx !! I really have no idea how to cook how glutinous rice quite hard compare to normal rice.
Thx for sharing ...

Do u think day 11 can hav positive if test hpt ? I m so worry hav brown discharge ... My every
motion really very slow de... :)
 
Snoopy, 11dp2dt just nice timing for implantation. Your brown discharge may be some implantation spotting. But still better to lie down on bed to rest as much as possible since you spotted brownish discharge. Better play safe. If you want to test for hpt I recommend d14 onwards
 
Hazel,
Yup I haven't forgotten your beloved Gwen. We are the cycle buddies in that same year and I know you here already.
Don't feel sad for she is always in your heart. I also feel heartbroken when learnt of her passing.
True,I do feel happy to have 2 kids. Now I still don't know if I will be blessed again for 3rd.

Hi iloveshoes,
Your nickname is very familiar. Got any kids with you? Today just transferred one and I am now in 2ww.

I will return to office on Monday.
 
Mesara, I just use 5 red dates cut into half and 10 wolf berries and pour into a thermal cup. Use boiling water and cover 10mins then can start drinking slowly. If you wan add in Longan just add throw in 2-3 will do. Longan soften very fast :)
 
iwantahealthybaby said:
Faithfullyours, congrats on your BfP. Kkh mark is 250 since you no hit they want to retake. It's ok treat it as a double confirmation that hcg doubles on mon means pregnancy is all well. You spot? Need bed rest. I am with dr zou too but I haven't go Back take any medicine yet to an tai. I thought wait for scan next week then see how. You also no symptoms? Let's stay positive till the next scan :)
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Hi Iwantahealthybaby,

I don't know if the TCM she prescribed me is 安胎药 or not. She just said is for 补血和补气. I told her I have spotting so she asked me to go down and see her today. She was so happy today because she said she has many patients who have BFP this week. Then when I told her I saw in the forum, there is a lady with HCG 16000, she happily said, "that's my patient."
 
Snoopy, I also spotted on 11dp2dt. Lasted for a day. After that I was advised to walk less, sit or lie on bed. On hindsight, could have been implantation bleeding. Don't worry too much.
 
iwantahealthybaby said:
Snoopy, 11dp2dt just nice timing for implantation. Your brown discharge may be some implantation spotting. But still better to lie down on bed to rest as much as possible since you spotted brownish discharge. Better play safe. If you want to test for hpt I recommend d14 onwards
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Iwanahealthybaby, really ?!! I really hope it just a implantation ..
I have called to clinic to have early bt tomorrow. Don't know can see result or not..... Pray hard ......
 
circlecircle said:
Snoopy, I also spotted on 11dp2dt. Lasted for a day. After that I was advised to walk less, sit or lie on bed. On hindsight, could have been implantation bleeding. Don't worry too much.
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Hi circlecircle, I hope it's only implantation .... Will not go till have red color... I really worry.....
 
Yes Faithfullyours. hahaha dr zou msg me that day ask if my bt got good news and I reply her say yes hcg 16000 Lolx. I told her I will go down find her next week after my scan :)
 
Ginger is good right but if it's Ginger tea? Isit too cooling? I'm so loving ginger tea now that I take it almost every weekday, isit Ok?
 
Hello Girls,

Have been a silent reader for sometime, just to share on what i am going thru, I had 3 cycles of IUI last year, all ended with BFN. Started with IVF #1 this month. Daily Gonal F and today is CD9. Scan is showing only 6 follicles, 2 on the right (15mm, 14mm), 4 on the left (11-12mm). Lining reading is 8.9mm. Dealing with this is the most stressful thing I've ever gone through. Not sure what are my chances for this cycle.
 
Iloveshoes,

You want no.3 or even 4th (if twin)?
you got two weeks medical leave? Is that even allowed as it is only FET?
You from KKIVF?
How many you transfer and frozen balance?
Why and How can you tell that your cycle is not that good but it is surviving embryo in yourself now?
your two kids,are they ivf children?
 
miracle_baby said:
Iloveshoes,

You want no.3 or even 4th (if twin)?
you got two weeks medical leave? Is that even allowed as it is only FET?
You from KKIVF?
How many you transfer and frozen balance?
Why and How can you tell that your cycle is not that good but it is surviving embryo in yourself now?
your two kids,are they ivf children?
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@miracle baby - like you, will like to have more children if possible. My center has given me two weeks medical leave to rest. Can only transfer two due to age limitations under MOH guidelines. My first child is naturally conceived, second was lab conceived! Rotfl :)

What about yourself? Both were IVF with KKH?
 
Iloveshoes,

I have only one frozen left,expiry in feb14.
I can't bear to dispose,so I process for the last one more kid if fated.
I am more than grateful to have two also from kkivf.

you with dr loh?

Since you have two transfer, there is still hope. Have faith and they can feel you their mummy!

when is your bhcg test?
 
Morning all!!!!

@miracle baby: Ohhhh so this is your bonus baby! I feel like my family is still missing one at least, so really trying for another. Beta scheduled for late next week.

Heading in for another BT this morning as my progesterone level is not good. Arghhhh
 
Snoopy77,

Here's DH's aunt's recipe for the lotus roots and glutinous rice. It's actually very simple.

  1. Wash the lotus roots. Remove all the dirt. Cut the lotus roots into dices.
  2. Mix the diced lotus roots, glutinous rice and water in a cooking pot. It's like you are cooking porridge.
  3. Use 大火 to cook first then turn to 小火 to let it simmer.
  4. Once the lotus roots and glutinous rice are cooked, the porridge can be served.
  5. No additional seasoning. Just purely that 2 items. If you want, you may add wolf berries.
Hope this helps.
 
faithfullyyours said:
Snoopy77,

Here's DH's aunt's recipe for the lotus roots and glutinous rice. It's actually very simple.

  1. Wash the lotus roots. Remove all the dirt. Cut the lotus roots into dices.
  2. Mix the diced lotus roots, glutinous rice and water in a cooking pot. It's like you are cooking porridge.
  3. Use 大火 to cook first then turn to 小火 to let it simmer.
  4. Once the lotus roots and glutinous rice are cooked, the porridge can be served.
  5. No additional seasoning. Just purely that 2 items. If you want, you may add wolf berries.
Hope this helps.
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Hi faithfullyours, thx for sharing !
Have your try ? Taste ok? Can I confirm again that Glutinous rice is 糯米.
My spotting is brown color, so also can eat ?

Btw, I thot lotus roots is cold, 凉. I not dare to cook soup during 2ww.
 
snoopy77 said:
Hi faithfullyours, thx for sharing !
Have your try ? Taste ok? Can I confirm again that Glutinous rice is 糯米.
My spotting is brown color, so also can eat ?

Btw, I thot lotus roots is cold, 凉. I not dare to cook soup during 2ww.
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The taste is actually sweet because DH's aunt put a lot of lotus roots to have some taste, if not it would be very bland as there is no other seasoning.

Yes glutinous rice is 糯米.

I don't know if you can eat because I'm really not the expert here.

Has your spotting stopped? I actually went to KKH O&G at 3 am this morning because when I woke up to go to the toilet and it seemed that my spotting had become redder. It is still pink. Flow wise is not a lot.

Has anyone experienced such thing before?
 
faithfullyyours said:
The taste is actually sweet because DH's aunt put a lot of lotus roots to have some taste, if not it would be very bland as there is no other seasoning.

Yes glutinous rice is 糯米.

I don't know if you can eat because I'm really not the expert here.

Has your spotting stopped? I actually went to KKH O&G at 3 am this morning because when I woke up to go to the toilet and it seemed that my spotting had become redder. It is still pink. Flow wise is not a lot.

Has anyone experienced such thing before?
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Faithfully yours did the doc at a&really gives u a jab? Let ur Gynae know, you may need to
Increase the dosage of your med. I have been in and out the 24 hrs very frequent in my early pregnancy
 
gan1972 said:
Faithfully yours did the doc at a&really gives u a jab? Let ur Gynae know, you may need to
Increase the dosage of your med. I have been in and out the 24 hrs very frequent in my early pregnancy
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Gan1972,

No, the doctor on duty didn't give me any jab when I requested for it. He only told me to increase my oral progesterone to 3 times daily instead of 2 times daily as expected by Dr Zou when she told me if I go to KKH O&G. The doctor said it's the flow that matters. If it gets heavier, then it needs attention.

I called TMC before I went to KKH. TMC said it's hard for them as I'm not their patient. :(

I'm under Dr Tan HH. I will only see him on 28 March.
 
faithfullyyours said:
Gan1972,

No, the doctor on duty didn't give me any jab when I requested for it. He only told me to increase my oral progesterone to 3 times daily instead of 2 times daily as expected by Dr Zou when she told me if I go to KKH O&G. The doctor said it's the flow that matters. If it gets heavier, then it needs attention.

I called TMC before I went to KKH. TMC said it's hard for them as I'm not their patient. :(

I'm under Dr Tan HH. I will only see him on 28 March.
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Go see a pte dr at any clinic. They will give u jab. Just walk in.
 
Hi ladies,

My AF reported today. Although, I kinda expected it after my bbt dropped in last 2 days n bfn testing on hpts, I still cannot help crying my heart out.

I know it takes a miracle to conceive naturally just 1 month after a failed fresh cycle in January. Now I hv to decide if I should go for endo scratch in 3 weeks time to prepare for my 2nd fresh in late April.

Many of my colleagues sitting around me are new moms n pregnant ladies. Everyday in office, they talk about labour pain, what to eat, buy, do for their kids and unborn. They complain about their children falling sick n care giver not doing their job to care for their children. I wish I can join them. But what can I do? I am the only one without a child n who has not been pregnant even once.

It is a torture going to work each day. I know it sounds silly. But I tot of quitting just so that I dun hv to tolerate all that conversations I hear daily.

When I get home n see my husband, it is even worse. I get upset becos he was the one who delays our bb plan for the last 10 years despite all my persuasion and pleas.

Sorry for the rant but I really need to get this off my chest. :'(
 
portia3 said:
Hi ladies,

My AF reported today. Although, I kinda expected it after my bbt dropped in last 2 days n bfn testing on hpts, I still cannot help crying my heart out.

I know it takes a miracle to conceive naturally just 1 month after a failed fresh cycle in January. Now I hv to decide if I should go for endo scratch in 3 weeks time to prepare for my 2nd fresh in late April.

Many of my colleagues sitting around me are new moms n pregnant ladies. Everyday in office, they talk about labour pain, what to eat, buy, do for their kids and unborn. They complain about their children falling sick n care giver not doing their job to care for their children. I wish I can join them. But what can I do? I am the only one without a child n who has not been pregnant even once.

It is a torture going to work each day. I know it sounds silly. But I tot of quitting just so that I dun hv to tolerate all that conversations I hear daily.

When I get home n see my husband, it is even worse. I get upset becos he was the one who delays our bb plan for the last 10 years despite all my persuasion and pleas.

Sorry for the rant but I really need to get this off my chest. :'(
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i do understand ur feeling. yes its easy to say than do.
i also same as u whenver i saw pregnant lady (even my friends) frankly speaking is more envious n jeolousy :(
just remind ourselves n hv a positive mind
that one day we sure will be mother whether it be natural or thr ivf.
sometimes when i think if we do not hv children, w our family be complete?? God say children r a blessing fr him n we shall be fruitful vine n the fruit of our womb is his reward.
take a break n rest awhile. im also tiao my body n start my 2nd fresh in june. i m still hoping i can concieve naturally ;)
we jia yu ok!!!
 
Portia3,

Hugs to u ...


Take care babe !! Don't forget there are many of us here with the same thoughts as you !! Keep trying ya !!
 

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Portia3, I can understand how you feel. Same goes to the sisters here in this forum. We are all facing the same thing. For my past 5 years, everytime I see my friends or colleagues who married later than me, all are now mostly mother of 2 or 1. Everyone around me can just get pregnant easily and people keeps on asking me when will be my turn. For me I just don't know why I can't conceive. Recently through the assistance I finally manage to get a bfp. However still waiting for check up to see if baby is healthy which is another worried. Don't give up by failure as long as you continue to try and not to give up on yourself. I think a few sisters here have been through a few rounds of failure before coming bfp. No worries, just go for another try again. The sisters are here to support you.
 
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