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I had my BFP on Mon but was spotting more and more. Friday I went to o&g and they only found a small gestational sac. Nothing else. Had my bt again. It tripled from Mon. Sat morn I bleed blood clots. Seem to have lost the pregnancy symptoms. Not very hopeful. As bleeding minimised, I can only wait for the next scan.
there's still hope if your bleeding has stopped. But for precaution do seek doc advice.
 


I had my BFP on Mon but was spotting more and more. Friday I went to o&g and they only found a small gestational sac. Nothing else. Had my bt again. It tripled from Mon. Sat morn I bleed blood clots. Seem to have lost the pregnancy symptoms. Not very hopeful. As bleeding minimised, I can only wait for the next scan.
Take the photos of the blood clots and go to a doc if they occur again?

But at least HCG tripled that day :) take care ah
 
Hi @ringbell can I check with you. Does FET consider second cycle of IVF?

@Ginny_minnie : have your doctor decided whether you are going for natural or medicated FET? For natural, call KKIVF on day 1 of menses; you will need to go for scan on day 10 onward to check on the lining, size of the follicles and whether you have ovulated. Typically you need at least 2-3 scans before doctor give the go ahead for ET. Once this is confirmed, they will thaw the embroyo a day before and then you go down on the day of the transfer to find out if the embroyo make it to the thaw and if you may proceed with ET. I asked the nurse at the reception that usually if you do not hear from the nurse that the doctor needs to speak with you before the ET, then it is good news as it means ET will proceed.

For fresh FET, no injection/medication is required.

You may want to check with KKH if you can change doc. sometimes a change of hand is good. In my first success fresh cycle, Dr Tan was my doc for ET but at the end Dr Sadhana came in to do the ET as it was a difficult case.[/QUOTE
 
Thanks @ringbell.
I think I have fail my first fresh cycle. Have been bleeding/menses for the pass 6days. Going back Tuesday for BT I guess it will be a BFN! Sigh. By they way, do we need to rest for 2 menses cycle before transferring FET?
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@Curiousbabe12 in term of govt subsidy, u get to do 3 fresh and 3 FET as long as u are citizen and have not turned 40.

So if you have done 1 fresh cycle and embark on Fet, it is considered 1 fresh and 1 frozen
 
Thanks @ringbell.
I think I have fail my first fresh cycle. Have been bleeding/menses for the pass 6days. Going back Tuesday for BT I guess it will be a BFN! Sigh. By they way, do we need to rest for 2 menses cycle before transferring FET?
@Curiousbabe12, if u r doing medicated FET, not neccessary to wait 2 more cycles, u can actually do in ur next cycle (according to Dr Mathew) as u will b taking oral med to slow down e growth of e follicles..
Do not give up 1st.. Wait for ur BT.. I read somewhere some sistas still bFp even with bleeding..
 
Nope. Maybe u want to check with your clinic of the irritation continues. Is this ur first time using the inserts?

Which day are u in? Totally agree that the tww is a long time. This time round, I tell myself that I must enjoy tww so I still try some coffee, have durian and go out as per normal

I am on d5p2dt. Not my first time using the other time also like that:(..Will monitor n c how...

Is good to have a relax body n mind;) .. Which day r u in now?
 
Thanks @ringbell.
I think I have fail my first fresh cycle. Have been bleeding/menses for the pass 6days. Going back Tuesday for BT I guess it will be a BFN! Sigh. By they way, do we need to rest for 2 menses cycle before transferring FET?

@Curiousbabe12 , if it is not heavy bleeding or full flow, there is still hope. U can always request for earlier blood test. In any case, don't give up yet.
 
I am on d5p2dt. Not my first time using the other time also like that:(..Will monitor n c how...

Is good to have a relax body n mind;) .. Which day r u in now?

Today is day 10 past transfer. The side effect of the inserts have slowly kicked in. Been feeling tired, try to lead a normal life
 
@ringbell, Is super heavy and full blood. So I have mental prepare myself. I went down on tues tell the nurse there I'm bleeding they give me a medicine to support saying that even I do BT now also no use. Ask me go back again this coming tues. I continue inside the medicine and oral medicine. But still bleeding. So I guess no hope Liao. Does FET cost a lot too? Now I also not sure how much I need to pay for my first fail cycle.
@Curiousbabe12 , if it is not heavy bleeding or full flow, there is still hope. U can always request for earlier blood test. In any case, don't give up yet.
 
@ringbell, Is super heavy and full blood. So I have mental prepare myself. I went down on tues tell the nurse there I'm bleeding they give me a medicine to support saying that even I do BT now also no use. Ask me go back again this coming tues. I continue inside the medicine and oral medicine. But still bleeding. So I guess no hope Liao. Does FET cost a lot too? Now I also not sure how much I need to pay for my first fail cycle.
@Curiousbabe12 , dun give up hope till the BT day. BTW, Per FET cycle is about 1k + to 2k , after govnt subsidy, about sgd800-900 + was deducted from medisave account for each FET cycle.

I am SG Citizen, hubby PR. If both hubby n u are SG citizen , the amount will by lower.
 
I'm same as you. My hubby is SG citizen and I'm a PR.
加油⛽️,keep on trying till as long we are still able to ovulate. As long as we hve done and gave our best , live life withOut regrets.

I doubt u need to fork out anymore cash for ur Current cycle if based on my 1st fresh cycle experience. ONLY downside is only SGD15,000 Max could be utilised for life time on IVF treatment.
 
加油⛽️,keep on trying till as long we are still able to ovulate. As long as we hve done and gave our best , live life withOut regrets.

I doubt u need to fork out anymore cash for ur Current cycle if based on my 1st fresh cycle experience. ONLY downside is only SGD15,000 Max could be utilised for life time on IVF treatment.

Thanks Baby1979. Will not give up!! Hope will not need to fork up too much cash. Cos the first bill not here yet. Feel lucky at least Gov to help with the subsidy. Will not have that much money to pay for Ivf.
 
You don't need to jab anything after your trigger jab. They will give you a time to jab. Don't jab it too early. Jab according to the timing they give you.
OK thanks! As this is my lst ivf, was told to visit the medical center n the nurse will Jab for me. Amateur here haha
 
We are the same age and so for us time is of essence. I'm doing tcm (drew herbs + acupuncture) w Dr Zou to prepare body for FET in Oct. It is supposed to help in promoting blood circulation n build the lining. Dr Zou advised to eat more protein like red meat n egg whites. All the best!
Hi thanks!! ☺
 
@jas249 @hopeful13 @Baby1979 hug gals. Let out the emotions and get back on track track fast. We have to get up and get moving in this journey as time is a big factor we ladies have to race against with many other challenges.

@char-mee How Many Embryos Thawed gal. U froze them at D3 and transferred the D3 embryos is it. All the best in the tww gal. Awaiting baby dusts.

@bunnymuimui thanks for explaining abt the thaw cycle. Believe u will be doing ET on Monday. All the best to you.

@Twinkleting rest well and keep positive thoughts.

@twinkletot and @littlejo I might be cycle with u gals in Aug or Sept. I just got my Af last nite. Not full flow yet. But since kk lab close I think must abandon this cycle right. So next af shud be likely in aug and same time but dr tan away. But since transfer shud be only on cd 17 expecting him to return by then. Wow this planning of af and Dr tan schedule already stress me even before start cycle. Are u both doing medicated of natural fet?

@tsf0205 relax and take it easy tho tww is a long painful wait. Hope all well with you and awaiting good news on 27 Jul.
 
@jas249 @hopeful13 @Baby1979 hug gals. Let out the emotions and get back on track track fast. We have to get up and get moving in this journey as time is a big factor we ladies have to race against with many other challenges.

@char-mee How Many Embryos Thawed gal. U froze them at D3 and transferred the D3 embryos is it. All the best in the tww gal. Awaiting baby dusts.

@bunnymuimui thanks for explaining abt the thaw cycle. Believe u will be doing ET on Monday. All the best to you.

@Twinkleting rest well and keep positive thoughts.

@twinkletot and @littlejo I might be cycle with u gals in Aug or Sept. I just got my Af last nite. Not full flow yet. But since kk lab close I think must abandon this cycle right. So next af shud be likely in aug and same time but dr tan away. But since transfer shud be only on cd 17 expecting him to return by then. Wow this planning of af and Dr tan schedule already stress me even before start cycle. Are u both doing medicated of natural fet?

@tsf0205 relax and take it easy tho tww is a long painful wait. Hope all well with you and awaiting good news on 27 Jul.
wow mesara, thanks for thinking for all of us. Kkh thawed all my remaining 5 embryos, think they were Day 0 to begin with, coz i transferred only 3 days later, Dr say they are d3 embryos. 2 din make it, one growing too slow so left w 2 for transfer.
Just call kkh n see how they arrange. trying again makes us more prepared, more realistic. So dun stress yourself too much and it'll be a smooth process. We are here to support you, mentally & emotionally.
 
@jas249 @hopeful13 @Baby1979 hug gals. Let out the emotions and get back on track track fast. We have to get up and get moving in this journey as time is a big factor we ladies have to race against with many other challenges.

@char-mee How Many Embryos Thawed gal. U froze them at D3 and transferred the D3 embryos is it. All the best in the tww gal. Awaiting baby dusts.

@bunnymuimui thanks for explaining abt the thaw cycle. Believe u will be doing ET on Monday. All the best to you.

@Twinkleting rest well and keep positive thoughts.

@twinkletot and @littlejo I might be cycle with u gals in Aug or Sept. I just got my Af last nite. Not full flow yet. But since kk lab close I think must abandon this cycle right. So next af shud be likely in aug and same time but dr tan away. But since transfer shud be only on cd 17 expecting him to return by then. Wow this planning of af and Dr tan schedule already stress me even before start cycle. Are u both doing medicated of natural fet?

@tsf0205 relax and take it easy tho tww is a long painful wait. Hope all well with you and awaiting good news on 27 Jul.

Thanks mesara! I am only seeing Dr Tan in sep and will do a FET on my only frozen embryo. I guess I am just going through the motion as don't want to leave my embbie in the lab. At least give it a chance. Thereafter will be end of my ttc journey.

I wish u best of luck in your FET! :)
 
Hi sisters

When I checked in at KK for ET yesterday (Sat), I saw the big note on my folder that says "No ET". The final 6 thawed oocytes didn't make it to ET. Dr Tan HH informed me that egg factor is an issue (Im 37 yo). This was the first time I heard about it after 6 years of IVF - and it was significant as I now know that both DH and I have issues that make it extremely difficult to conceive. All this time, we thought it was only male factor. Greed or irrationale took over and I immediately asked for a note to start on my 3rd fresh, though I have told myself this is the last attempt ever and I have promised my husband who was adamant at stopping. No harm bagging an option first, I figured.

Numbed myself the whole day and tried my best not to flare up at the little one or DH. Didn't dare broach the topic of the 3rd fresh with DH. Kept replaying all perspectives to myself.

(1) I pondered DH's reaction if I were to ask to try again - his main concern is his age and stamina - he is 41yo. My request would erode the trust he placed in me and I really have no grounds to ask him to try again....

(2) I asked how I should handle the fact that I could never give the LO a sibling. How I need to change my life so that I can be happy again, how I can be a good parent to an only child, how I can be a good wife to my DH (relationship has been strained after so many years of differences on IVF)....

(3) At 37yo and with both male & female factor issues, I worry about the quality of the embryoes - especially when we had a 13 week miscarriage and that was explained as chromosomal defects. Is this destiny's way of protecting me and my family - that we should treasure and lead our life as a simple family of three?

(4) I looked back at how empty I have become as a person - a crazy/mad woman chasing IVF, FETs, TCM, religion, putting on weight due to the injections and never finding the motivation to regain my regular healthy weight, losing interest in work or social because I had this dark battle with infertility going on. Although I had my LO through IVF, truth is it has plagued me and my marriage for >10 years by now... After the LO came along, the pressure of providing a sibling is no less.

36 hours after my "No ET on my last FET", I am more inclined towards calling it a day. The emotions are heart-wrenching and tormenting. I once got a lot at Waterloo Street - what is yours is destined to be yours.

This forum has been the single strongest pillar of support through my 6 years of IVF. Sisters who have shed tears of sorrow and joy for each other.. thank you. I am not giving up... I am letting go and trusting in destiny to bring what's best for my family in life.

@mesara @Shinkirou @Baby1979 @joeykw @tsf0205 @char-mee @queenie122009 @meganl @hopeful13 @wondersss @jas249 @lovetohavekids @shiro_ger - thank you and hugz. Wishing you ladies fruitfulness on your journeys and remember to sprinkle baby dust on us :)
 
Hi, bunnymuimui,
I was thinking of u & waiting for ur news.. I teared while reading ur post..

Firstly, coz I was reali reali hoping to hear good news from u.. Secondly, u hv again written out my thoughts.. esp that part that says, after having a LO from IVF (whom we wld love & treasure dearly), the wish & stress to have a sibling so that he/ she won't b alone, is no less..

Coincidentally, during my recent BFN fresh, Dr Tan made the same comment abt me too.. "U r not too old but definitely not young.. We hv already used the maximum dosage for pergoveris & the number of eggs picked up was 1/2 of that, 4 years back).. Reality struck me then that the issue that we have, could none other than ageing..

I m in 2ww now & somehow this round, I m not pinning much hopes.. Perhaps too defeated previous 2 rounds to b hopeful..

I would say, please give urself some time to heal emotionally.. U hv done a lot already (picking up the courage to embark on this journey despite ur MC, not-so-supportive folks ard u).. U hv been a v v brave warrior.. @ this point in time, u might not b in the best position to decide on wat comes next.. Be very very kind to urself, cry if u can (I know how it feels not being able to cry out).. & when u have settled down, then move on..

Whatever ur decision, we wld all b here supporting u.. & watever ur decision, I wish that life would b very kind to u & ur loved ones.. May our path cross again (other forums oso can.. :)
 
@bunnymuimui, I may have seen you on Sat morning. was also waiting for your post on this forum. Coincidentally I'm same age as you but been ttc almost 8 years but still childless today.
It's must hv been difficult for you but whatever your choice is at the end of the day, it'll turn out well. Take care and thank you, you had been a good moral support to us too. *hugz*
 
@bunnymuimui, I'm sorry to hear abt the news. However, to me, u are still blessed as u have a lovely kid.

I'm essentially gg bonkers in this 2ww. I know I should not look out for symptoms but really can't help it... This is my 4th cycle, really looking forward to a positive... Compared to my past cycles, ( I have a BFP cycle with really bad backache during implantation period), I have no symptoms this round! My tummy feels so empty, like my embies are no longer there...

For sisters here who are blessed with a little one, I really envy you. To me, just having a child will be a miracle to me. Yet, it seems like it will only happen in my dreams....
 
Hi sisters

When I checked in at KK for ET yesterday (Sat), I saw the big note on my folder that says "No ET". The final 6 thawed oocytes didn't make it to ET. Dr Tan HH informed me that egg factor is an issue (Im 37 yo). This was the first time I heard about it after 6 years of IVF - and it was significant as I now know that both DH and I have issues that make it extremely difficult to conceive. All this time, we thought it was only male factor. Greed or irrationale took over and I immediately asked for a note to start on my 3rd fresh, though I have told myself this is the last attempt ever and I have promised my husband who was adamant at stopping. No harm bagging an option first, I figured.

Numbed myself the whole day and tried my best not to flare up at the little one or DH. Didn't dare broach the topic of the 3rd fresh with DH. Kept replaying all perspectives to myself.

(1) I pondered DH's reaction if I were to ask to try again - his main concern is his age and stamina - he is 41yo. My request would erode the trust he placed in me and I really have no grounds to ask him to try again....

(2) I asked how I should handle the fact that I could never give the LO a sibling. How I need to change my life so that I can be happy again, how I can be a good parent to an only child, how I can be a good wife to my DH (relationship has been strained after so many years of differences on IVF)....

(3) At 37yo and with both male & female factor issues, I worry about the quality of the embryoes - especially when we had a 13 week miscarriage and that was explained as chromosomal defects. Is this destiny's way of protecting me and my family - that we should treasure and lead our life as a simple family of three?

(4) I looked back at how empty I have become as a person - a crazy/mad woman chasing IVF, FETs, TCM, religion, putting on weight due to the injections and never finding the motivation to regain my regular healthy weight, losing interest in work or social because I had this dark battle with infertility going on. Although I had my LO through IVF, truth is it has plagued me and my marriage for >10 years by now... After the LO came along, the pressure of providing a sibling is no less.

36 hours after my "No ET on my last FET", I am more inclined towards calling it a day. The emotions are heart-wrenching and tormenting. I once got a lot at Waterloo Street - what is yours is destined to be yours.

This forum has been the single strongest pillar of support through my 6 years of IVF. Sisters who have shed tears of sorrow and joy for each other.. thank you. I am not giving up... I am letting go and trusting in destiny to bring what's best for my family in life.

@mesara @Shinkirou @Baby1979 @joeykw @tsf0205 @char-mee @queenie122009 @meganl @hopeful13 @wondersss @jas249 @lovetohavekids @shiro_ger - thank you and hugz. Wishing you ladies fruitfulness on your journeys and remember to sprinkle baby dust on us :)
Hi girl... I feel for u as I read your post because I am in a similar situation with one child but yearning for #2. Fully emphathise and sympathise with u. Perhaps you should take a break for a short while as the pressures of ttc can really get to you as u mentioned above. U still have a chance to try a round of fresh after u had a break and cleared your head. Who knows maybe you may conceive naturally when u least expect it. Have a good cry, do things that bring u joy, and come back stronger. Ivf is as much a psychological challenge as it is a physical one. Don't give up!
 
I checked the number of follicles last Wednesday and I only have 5. It's so demoralizing.
Dr said it's fine. But isn't 5 very low? I started stimulating last Wednesday too.
Tomorrow will be checking how they respond to the puregon.
 
Hi, I am new to this forum but have been reading for some guidance on the process. I am now in my 2ww and 11days post 2 day embryo transfer. The wait is almost over. Just wanted to ask, do you know how long we have to wait for the blood test results?
 
Hi...I'm new here. I'm would like to know anyone is doing IVF at NUH? I'm would like to know any prefer doc to recommend? I'm would like to know more before I'm proceed to book for appointment at NUH. Would appreciate for your kind reply.

Thank you...:)
 
Today is D11pd2t. Been feeling dizziness and fast heart rate since this morning. Could not resist the temptation and did a urine test. As expected, it is negative.
Sigh.
 
Today is D11pd2t. Been feeling dizziness and fast heart rate since this morning. Could not resist the temptation and did a urine test. As expected, it is negative.
Sigh.
Still early to test. At least a 15dpo will be more accurate. Sounds like good signs.
 
Hi...I'm new here. I'm would like to know anyone is doing IVF at NUH? I'm would like to know any prefer doc to recommend? I'm would like to know more before I'm proceed to book for appointment at NUH. Would appreciate for your kind reply.

Thank you...:)
I'm with prof pc wong at nuh... feel free to hop on over to his thread... many cycling at nuh are there so Im more active there as well.
 
I'm with prof pc wong at nuh... feel free to hop on over to his thread... many cycling at nuh are there so Im more active there as well.

Hi Chloe Ng,
Thanks for your reply. May I know u book appointment thru PC wong or get the referral letter from polyclinic? Can I know the cost of IVF at NUH? Can I have your email addres so I can send you thru email if you dun mind as I have lot ques & I don't how should I start if I'm wan to proceed for IVF. thanks in advance...:)
 
Hi Chloe Ng,
Thanks for your reply. I have a lot of doubt for IVF. May I know u book appointment thru PC wong or get the referral letter from polyclinic? Can I know the cost of IVF at NUH?
I book under pvte patient because if u go with referral u cannot choose doctor. Not that it's a bad thing but at the time I didn't wanna bother with going to a Polyclinic and with referral it's a longer wait for appts in general.

I only did one fresh... I had to cash pay abt a few hundred dollars after grant and medisave deductions. That's cuz I used my medisave for iui as well. If u are a first timer then u may not have to pay cash for first fresh cycle
 
I book under pvte patient because if u go with referral u cannot choose doctor. Not that it's a bad thing but at the time I didn't wanna bother with going to a Polyclinic and with referral it's a longer wait for appts in general.

I only did one fresh... I had to cash pay abt a few hundred dollars after grant and medisave deductions. That's cuz I used my medisave for iui as well. If u are a first timer then u may not have to pay cash for first fresh cycle

Thank you. I'm concern for the cost that right still struggle should I go thru polyclinic or book under pvte patient. can I know the cost u spend for the whole process & how long it take from the 1st appointment till IVF? as I plan to do my ivf on Nov. Can I have your email addres so I can send you thru email if you dun mind as I have lot ques. thanks in advance...:)
 
Thank you. I'm concern for the cost that right still struggle should I go thru polyclinic or book under pvte patient. can I know the cost u spend for the whole process & how long it take from the 1st appointment till IVF? as I plan to do my ivf on Nov. Can I have your email addres so I can send you thru email if you dun mind as I have lot ques. thanks in advance...:)
U can pm me
 
Thank you. I'm concern for the cost that right still struggle should I go thru polyclinic or book under pvte patient. can I know the cost u spend for the whole process & how long it take from the 1st appointment till IVF? as I plan to do my ivf on Nov. Can I have your email addres so I can send you thru email if you dun mind as I have lot ques. thanks in advance...:)
Hi.. If your questions are specific to having treatments at NUH, perhaps would be better to post them at this thread which @chloe_ng mentioned?

http://singaporemotherhood.com/forum/index.php?threads/Prof-PC-Wong---IVF-with-Norethisterone.4076/

More people to answer ur queries also
 
I checked the number of follicles last Wednesday and I only have 5. It's so demoralizing.
Dr said it's fine. But isn't 5 very low? I started stimulating last Wednesday too.
Tomorrow will be checking how they respond to the puregon.
how many days are you in your injections? maybe too early to tell the final number of follicles. and number of extracted doesn't equate good or bad quality eggs.
 
how many days are you in your injections? maybe too early to tell the final number of follicles. and number of extracted doesn't equate good or bad quality eggs.

That was before starting Puregon. But dr said approximately only 5. You mean there's a chance that there will be more after stimulating?
 

That was before starting Puregon. But dr said approximately only 5. You mean there's a chance that there will be more after stimulating?
ok I din use puregon so not quite sure how it works. was using 3 different jabs right after period. I heard Dr will increase dosage or change course if 1 way doesn't work. Speak to your Dr abt it.
 

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