IVF/ICSI Support Group

[missyscorpio]

I think I have spent around $13-14K in total. I cannot remember. Let me go back and tabulate and give you the amount. I only remember the last payment was almost $10K.

Thanks Koric

 

[missyscorpio]

Hello sisters!

Just received call from hospital. It's a BFP!!!

They refused to disclose the hcg reading citing that they are not allowed to disclose to patients anymore. I am happy I have crossed one hurdle... Gotta wait another two weeks to cross the next one!

Baby dust to those waiting for BT and those embarking on the cycle!

Congrats! Grabbing baby dust from you! And hopefully I can also BFP on my 4th cycle too!

 

[koirc]

Hi sisters,


I decided to share about my IVF journey and what I did to prepare myself in the previous cycle where I got pregnant. And also in this cycle even though it is still early to tell if this pregnancy is viable.


When I first embarked on this arduous journey in 2010, I was very anxious. My mind only has one goal and that is to get pregnant. I gave myself undue pressure because I wanted to get pregnant so badly that failure is not an option. Alas I didn’t have much luck in my first fresh cycle. I was tested BFP for FET but the joy lasted only for a few days… AF reported and I was told it was a chemical pregnancy. I can’t tell you how devastated I was. It was like heaven playing a joke on me and I was very upset. I rested for a few months and started my 2nd fresh cycle. I carried the same emotions with me – anxious and determined to get pregnant. Well, it didn’t happen. Succeeded on FET but had a miscarriage at week 11 – fetal heartbeat was irregular when I went for scan in week 8 so I was more or less prepared. I remembered keeping my composure in the doctor’s clinic when she told me the news. Actually before she entered, I saw my medical record and the words “No heartbeat”. I did a D&C to remove the fetal tissue and test to see what was wrong with the fetus. It was Trisomy 15,18 whatever that is.


I did a mini confinement and also juma massage to shrink my uterus back. I rested again for a few months build up my body by ensuring I take tonics, supplements and balanced diet… whatever I think will help me. I started 3rd fresh cycle in 2012 and did not succeed. By then I have used up the Govt co-funding and before I embarked on FET, I told myself it will be my LAST try. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t then it will just be the two of us – my hubby and me. I also become a little more diligent in making sure I try my best in helping myself. So I started regular body massage and acupuncture 3 months before FET. I took Chinese medicine to warm my womb. I think with my mind a little more relaxed helped. I actually did not take the HL and went back to work just a few days after ET because the past few times where I took the 14 days, my mind was just filled with anxiety and doubts. So surprised, I got pregnant and delivered my son in March 2013.


My son is two years old now and I decided to give him a sibling. Maybe because I had a win before, I am more relaxed this time. However, I also made sure I help myself. I am actually more kiasu this time… maybe because no more co-funding and it is going to cost me about $15K! Haha… So 3 months before I start, I actually did a juice cleansing detox and changed my diet. I had salad and light stuff like bee hoon soup most days. I also took Royal Jelly Bee Pollen in the morning, conception tea for morning and afternoon break, walnuts & brazil nuts for snacks. I cut down on pork and beef and took fish and chicken instead. I also have avocados and salmon regularly for good fats. I shared this in an earlier post. I also did acupuncture 2 months before the start of the cycle. I did a lot of things differently this time especially on diet so I cannot pinpoint what is my success factor. I am surprised I have an BFP today because based on my records, doctor had told me I did better in FET so I wasn’t pining much hope. Perhaps it was this that helped me not to give myself too much pressure and keep a free spirit that helped me succeed. I don’t know.


Going through so many rounds I realized one thing – don’t give yourself too much stress. These two times, I came back to work after 2 days rest because staying at home doesn’t help me at all. I tend to think more negatively when I am home cos I had nothing much to do. I hope to encourage the sisters here by sharing a positive story. I know it is a very tough journey and I am glad we have the Forum sisters for support. Let's all jiayou! xx

 

[missyscorpio]

hi ladies,

new to this group. can share more detials? cost for IVF (can use medisave) & what are the procedure.

TIA

Hi applecindy, if you are going to KKH and provided that you are below 40years old, you can use $6000 Medisave and there is also co-fund of $3000 from the gvmt. My 1st cycle bill was about $8k and I paid about $1.5k cash overall for conselling, blood test, insurance, scan.

 

[Dreamscometrue]

Hi applecindy, if you are going to KKH and provided that you are below 40years old, you can use $6000 Medisave and there is also co-fund of $3000 from the gvmt. My 1st cycle bill was about $8k and I paid about $1.5k cash overall for conselling, blood test, insurance, scan.

Isn't govt co fund 6.3k for first 3 cycles and medisave 6,5, 4k for first 3 cycles

 

[Dreamscometrue]

Hi sisters,


I decided to share about my IVF journey and what I did to prepare myself in the previous cycle where I got pregnant. And also in this cycle even though it is still early to tell if this pregnancy is viable.


When I first embarked on this arduous journey in 2010, I was very anxious. My mind only has one goal and that is to get pregnant. I gave myself undue pressure because I wanted to get pregnant so badly that failure is not an option. Alas I didn’t have much luck in my first fresh cycle. I was tested BFP for FET but the joy lasted only for a few days… AF reported and I was told it was a chemical pregnancy. I can’t tell you how devastated I was. It was like heaven playing a joke on me and I was very upset. I rested for a few months and started my 2nd fresh cycle. I carried the same emotions with me – anxious and determined to get pregnant. Well, it didn’t happen. Succeeded on FET but had a miscarriage at week 11 – fetal heartbeat was irregular when I went for scan in week 8 so I was more or less prepared. I remembered keeping my composure in the doctor’s clinic when she told me the news. Actually before she entered, I saw my medical record and the words “No heartbeat”. I did a D&C to remove the fetal tissue and test to see what was wrong with the fetus. It was Trisomy 15,18 whatever that is.


I did a mini confinement and also juma massage to shrink my uterus back. I rested again for a few months build up my body by ensuring I take tonics, supplements and balanced diet… whatever I think will help me. I started 3rd fresh cycle in 2012 and did not succeed. By then I have used up the Govt co-funding and before I embarked on FET, I told myself it will be my LAST try. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t then it will just be the two of us – my hubby and me. I also become a little more diligent in making sure I try my best in helping myself. So I started regular body massage and acupuncture 3 months before FET. I took Chinese medicine to warm my womb. I think with my mind a little more relaxed helped. I actually did not take the HL and went back to work just a few days after ET because the past few times where I took the 14 days, my mind was just filled with anxiety and doubts. So surprised, I got pregnant and delivered my son in March 2013.


My son is two years old now and I decided to give him a sibling. Maybe because I had a win before, I am more relaxed this time. However, I also made sure I help myself. I am actually more kiasu this time… maybe because no more co-funding and it is going to cost me about $15K! Haha… So 3 months before I start, I actually did a juice cleansing detox and changed my diet. I had salad and light stuff like bee hoon soup most days. I also took Royal Jelly Bee Pollen in the morning, conception tea for morning and afternoon break, walnuts & brazil nuts for snacks. I cut down on pork and beef and took fish and chicken instead. I also have avocados and salmon regularly for good fats. I shared this in an earlier post. I also did acupuncture 2 months before the start of the cycle. I did a lot of things differently this time especially on diet so I cannot pinpoint what is my success factor. I am surprised I have an BFP today because based on my records, doctor had told me I did better in FET so I wasn’t pining much hope. Perhaps it was this that helped me not to give myself too much pressure and keep a free spirit that helped me succeed. I don’t know.


Going through so many rounds I realized one thing – don’t give yourself too much stress. These two times, I came back to work after 2 days rest because staying at home doesn’t help me at all. I tend to think more negatively when I am home cos I had nothing much to do. I hope to encourage the sisters here by sharing a positive story. I know it is a very tough journey and I am glad we have the Forum sisters for support. Let's all jiayou! xx

Congrats on your BFP. Where do u go for massage and acupuncture?
Do you mind sharing how old are you? And what's the issue you or hubby have that needed Ivf? Sorry for asking tmi as I also hope to learn things that can aid in my journey.
thanks!
By the way what's conception tea?

 

[missyscorpio]

Isn't govt co fund 6.3k for first 3 cycles and medisave 6,5, 4k for first 3 cycles

Dreamscometrue, forgot to tell that my 1st fresh cycle bill was actually a number for year 2010. You are right that for Medisave, we can only utilise $6k 1st time, $5k 2nd time and $4k 3rd time. But for co-funding, I remember it was 3k x 3 time. Unless they changed the rules recently, else you may be right.

 

[Dreamscometrue]

Dreamscometrue, forgot to tell that my 1st fresh cycle bill was actually a number for year 2010. You are right that for Medisave, we can only utilise $6k 1st time, $5k 2nd time and $4k 3rd time. But for co-funding, I remember it was 3k x 3 time. Unless they changed the rules recently, else you may be right.

Oh.. They have increased so much? Now it's really 6.3k x 3 cycles

 

[the_spinsterella]

Isn't govt co fund 6.3k for first 3 cycles and medisave 6,5, 4k for first 3 cycles

Ooh it's 6.3k? I had thought it's 8k but when I look up, it's really 6.3k. But well, 6.3k is good already!

 

[pammm]

Hello sisters!

Just received call from hospital. It's a BFP!!!

They refused to disclose the hcg reading citing that they are not allowed to disclose to patients anymore. I am happy I have crossed one hurdle... Gotta wait another two weeks to cross the next one!

Baby dust to those waiting for BT and those embarking on the cycle

Hi sisters,


I decided to share about my IVF journey and what I did to prepare myself in the previous cycle where I got pregnant. And also in this cycle even though it is still early to tell if this pregnancy is viable.


When I first embarked on this arduous journey in 2010, I was very anxious. My mind only has one goal and that is to get pregnant. I gave myself undue pressure because I wanted to get pregnant so badly that failure is not an option. Alas I didn’t have much luck in my first fresh cycle. I was tested BFP for FET but the joy lasted only for a few days… AF reported and I was told it was a chemical pregnancy. I can’t tell you how devastated I was. It was like heaven playing a joke on me and I was very upset. I rested for a few months and started my 2nd fresh cycle. I carried the same emotions with me – anxious and determined to get pregnant. Well, it didn’t happen. Succeeded on FET but had a miscarriage at week 11 – fetal heartbeat was irregular when I went for scan in week 8 so I was more or less prepared. I remembered keeping my composure in the doctor’s clinic when she told me the news. Actually before she entered, I saw my medical record and the words “No heartbeat”. I did a D&C to remove the fetal tissue and test to see what was wrong with the fetus. It was Trisomy 15,18 whatever that is.


I did a mini confinement and also juma massage to shrink my uterus back. I rested again for a few months build up my body by ensuring I take tonics, supplements and balanced diet… whatever I think will help me. I started 3rd fresh cycle in 2012 and did not succeed. By then I have used up the Govt co-funding and before I embarked on FET, I told myself it will be my LAST try. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t then it will just be the two of us – my hubby and me. I also become a little more diligent in making sure I try my best in helping myself. So I started regular body massage and acupuncture 3 months before FET. I took Chinese medicine to warm my womb. I think with my mind a little more relaxed helped. I actually did not take the HL and went back to work just a few days after ET because the past few times where I took the 14 days, my mind was just filled with anxiety and doubts. So surprised, I got pregnant and delivered my son in March 2013.


My son is two years old now and I decided to give him a sibling. Maybe because I had a win before, I am more relaxed this time. However, I also made sure I help myself. I am actually more kiasu this time… maybe because no more co-funding and it is going to cost me about $15K! Haha… So 3 months before I start, I actually did a juice cleansing detox and changed my diet. I had salad and light stuff like bee hoon soup most days. I also took Royal Jelly Bee Pollen in the morning, conception tea for morning and afternoon break, walnuts & brazil nuts for snacks. I cut down on pork and beef and took fish and chicken instead. I also have avocados and salmon regularly for good fats. I shared this in an earlier post. I also did acupuncture 2 months before the start of the cycle. I did a lot of things differently this time especially on diet so I cannot pinpoint what is my success factor. I am surprised I have an BFP today because based on my records, doctor had told me I did better in FET so I wasn’t pining much hope. Perhaps it was this that helped me not to give myself too much pressure and keep a free spirit that helped me succeed. I don’t know.


Going through so many rounds I realized one thing – don’t give yourself too much stress. These two times, I came back to work after 2 days rest because staying at home doesn’t help me at all. I tend to think more negatively when I am home cos I had nothing much to do. I hope to encourage the sisters here by sharing a positive story. I know it is a very tough journey and I am glad we have the Forum sisters for support. Let's all jiayou! xx

Congrats!!!

And thank you for sharing your IVF journey. I will bear in mind the useful tips shared. I am currently taking Conceive Well and Royal Jelly. Are these sufficient? Also, what supplements are good for sperm health?

 

[dramaqueenie]

Sorry that you are going thru this. Did the Dr confirm the cause so that they can give you treatment accordingly? UTI? I've read that progesterone inserts can cause UTI. Which kind of progesterone are you on? Hope that you'll get better soon.

Thanks dear, I was initially on 90mg crinone gel x twice / day. Since the bleeding, they added on oral support - 100mg utrogestan x twice / day. Tdy, they increased utrogestan to 200mg x twice / day.
I have so much progesterone in my body, not sure if I'm overdose!

 

[dramaqueenie]

Oh no, take care! Did they say why you have many blood clots?

Thanks dear, doc says it's old blood from yesterday.

 

[dramaqueenie]

Thanks for the concerns!
The bleeding has lessened compared to yesterday. Hopefully it might stop completely by tmr.
Looking at this, doc says unlikely to be menstrual bleeding but anyhow I'm prepared for the worst.
No longer hopeful after this much blood loss with blood clots

 

[Bbelieve]

Congrats @koirc . Grabbing ur bb dust! And thanks for your sharing..

 

[HLing]

Hello sisters!

Just received call from hospital. It's a BFP!!!

They refused to disclose the hcg reading citing that they are not allowed to disclose to patients anymore. I am happy I have crossed one hurdle... Gotta wait another two weeks to cross the next one!

Baby dust to those waiting for BT and those embarking on the cycle!

Congrats!!!

 

[Teddy75]

Thanks for the concerns!
The bleeding has lessened compared to yesterday. Hopefully it might stop completely by tmr.
Looking at this, doc says unlikely to be menstrual bleeding but anyhow I'm prepared for the worst.
No longer hopeful after this much blood loss with blood clots

Health more important. Instinct, think u still stand chance since not menstrual blood. So, no more fever now? Take care.

 

[the_spinsterella]

Thanks for the concerns!
The bleeding has lessened compared to yesterday. Hopefully it might stop completely by tmr.
Looking at this, doc says unlikely to be menstrual bleeding but anyhow I'm prepared for the worst.
No longer hopeful after this much blood loss with blood clots

Just stay positive babe! You nvr know.. maybe it's bfp and your body wanted to purge the old blood. Take care!

 

[littlemonkies]

Hello sisters!

Just received call from hospital. It's a BFP!!!

They refused to disclose the hcg reading citing that they are not allowed to disclose to patients anymore. I am happy I have crossed one hurdle... Gotta wait another two weeks to cross the next one!

Baby dust to those waiting for BT and those embarking on the cycle!

Congratulations! So happy for you!

 

[HappyPeanuts]

Thanks dear, I was initially on 90mg crinone gel x twice / day. Since the bleeding, they added on oral support - 100mg utrogestan x twice / day. Tdy, they increased utrogestan to 200mg x twice / day.
I have so much progesterone in my body, not sure if I'm overdose!

I'm sure the doctors won't overdose you with progesterone guess they increase dosage since oral is not as easily absorbed as inserts. Hope that you can get discharged soon. Take care!

 

[wonderfuljoy]

Hi koirc, is acupuncture once a week?

 

[littlemonkies]

Sisters, any of you felt like you had a stuffy chest when taking Orgalutran and Puregon? It's the feeling like you ate too much and the food is threatening to spill out of your mouth...

 

[dramaqueenie]

Just stay positive babe! You nvr know.. maybe it's bfp and your body wanted to purge the old blood. Take care!

I think I will be more worried if it still turned out to be BFP becos then I will be paranoid if the pregnancy is going to hold cos of this heavy bleeding episode...

 

[cherylng]

Sisters, any of you felt like you had a stuffy chest when taking Orgalutran and Puregon? It's the feeling like you ate too much and the food is threatening to spill out of your mouth...

That time the nurse advised me to eat small meals & drink non gassy isotonic drinks...

 

[joellejo]

Hi there! Anybody can tell be how much is FET in KKH when no government co-fund? How much medisave of own we can use? Thank q in advance.
I just failed my this round fresh transfer. Full flow this morning. Next plan to draft for FET.

Hi hi Teddy75

Natural FET in Kkh is $2700. If got government subsidy is $1200 then the rest can be medisave..

How much can pay by medisave depend on how many time u use medisave for Ivf Liao. No matter fresh or frozen. 1st time $6500 2nd time $5000 3rd time $4000 then 4th time $3000 5th time $2000 and 6th time $1000. So it depends how many times u use before then can know how much u can use from medisave.

 

[joellejo]

Hi there! Anybody can tell be how much is FET in KKH when no government co-fund? How much medisave of own we can use? Thank q in advance.
I just failed my this round fresh transfer. Full flow this morning. Next plan to draft for FET.

Hi hi Teddy75

Natural FET in Kkh is $2700. If got government subsidy is $1200 then the rest can be medisave..

How much can pay by medisave depend on how many time u use medisave for Ivf Liao. No matter fresh or frozen. 1st time $6500 2nd time $5000 3rd time $4000 then 4th time $3000 5th time $2000 and 6th time $1000. So it depends how many times u use before then can know how much u can use from medisave.

 

[littlemonkies]

hi ladies,
I'm been a silent reader to this forum and recently moved from 2WW thread to the IVF thread as I'm planning to embark on this journey. Sometimes I wonder why out of so many ladies, I/ (we) are the unfortunate ones who have to go through a long route to have a child of our own. Perhaps it's God's test for us, to see how much we are willing to sacrifice to have our own child. If any of you ladies here are on the IVF cycles, best of luck to you'all. Hope you strike on 1st attempt

I know what you mean... Sometimes I feel damned sian, especially when a friend who 'accidentally' got pregnant says something like 'not sure whether this one will make it la.. I don't really care la...'
Really can go home and cry by myself after that.

 

[joellejo]

my gyne suggest KKH, any recommendation?

Hi hi applecindy.

For Kkh u can choose Female one Dr sadana or male one Dr Tan Heng Hao... I seeing Dr Tan right now... 2013 I go into a fresh cycle and got bfp then 2014 I got boy from it . This round going for Natural FET.. This sat going for ET...

Btw Dr Tan very handsome haha... See him Liao I feel happy haha

 

[chloe_ng]

Anybody had any Tcm and acupuncture experiences with Dr Tan Kian Sing at Clementi and Dr Su at Fu Nan medical hall at bukit batok?

If I'm not wrong, dr su does not do acu. I went to her before... she's a pretty nice lady. I bfp when taking her meds for my #1 although it didn't appear to help me for conceiving my #2.

Dr tan is famous for his acu and treating men problems esp. I didn't see him but heard he is super long queue

 

[Bbelieve]

Thanks dear, I was initially on 90mg crinone gel x twice / day. Since the bleeding, they added on oral support - 100mg utrogestan x twice / day. Tdy, they increased utrogestan to 200mg x twice / day.
I have so much progesterone in my body, not sure if I'm overdose!

U wont overdose cos i am on much higher dosage than yours. Am taking 200 mg ultrogestan 3 times daily via vagina inserts.

 

[littlemonkies]

That time the nurse advised me to eat small meals & drink non gassy isotonic drinks...

Wooo so I'm not the only one.. OK... I normal!

I drank a bottle of 100% but it's gassy! hahaha! Will change to Gatorade tomorrow. Thanks babe!

 

[cake-lover]

Congrats koirc! Happy for u ! hope you have a smooth 9 months. By the way, where you got your Royal Jelly pollen from? Does it help in ovulation?

 

[Dreamscometrue]

If I'm not wrong, dr su does not do acu. I went to her before... she's a pretty nice lady. I bfp when taking her meds for my #1 although it didn't appear to help me for conceiving my #2.

Dr tan is famous for his acu and treating men problems esp. I didn't see him but heard he is super long queue

What kind of meds does dr su give? Powdered form or boil herbs type?

 

[piglet02]

Hi Koirc

Congrats. Grabbing your BBdust.

 

[Eggscatcher]

Hi sisters,


I decided to share about my IVF journey and what I did to prepare myself in the previous cycle where I got pregnant. And also in this cycle even though it is still early to tell if this pregnancy is viable.


When I first embarked on this arduous journey in 2010, I was very anxious. My mind only has one goal and that is to get pregnant. I gave myself undue pressure because I wanted to get pregnant so badly that failure is not an option. Alas I didn’t have much luck in my first fresh cycle. I was tested BFP for FET but the joy lasted only for a few days… AF reported and I was told it was a chemical pregnancy. I can’t tell you how devastated I was. It was like heaven playing a joke on me and I was very upset. I rested for a few months and started my 2nd fresh cycle. I carried the same emotions with me – anxious and determined to get pregnant. Well, it didn’t happen. Succeeded on FET but had a miscarriage at week 11 – fetal heartbeat was irregular when I went for scan in week 8 so I was more or less prepared. I remembered keeping my composure in the doctor’s clinic when she told me the news. Actually before she entered, I saw my medical record and the words “No heartbeat”. I did a D&C to remove the fetal tissue and test to see what was wrong with the fetus. It was Trisomy 15,18 whatever that is.


I did a mini confinement and also juma massage to shrink my uterus back. I rested again for a few months build up my body by ensuring I take tonics, supplements and balanced diet… whatever I think will help me. I started 3rd fresh cycle in 2012 and did not succeed. By then I have used up the Govt co-funding and before I embarked on FET, I told myself it will be my LAST try. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t then it will just be the two of us – my hubby and me. I also become a little more diligent in making sure I try my best in helping myself. So I started regular body massage and acupuncture 3 months before FET. I took Chinese medicine to warm my womb. I think with my mind a little more relaxed helped. I actually did not take the HL and went back to work just a few days after ET because the past few times where I took the 14 days, my mind was just filled with anxiety and doubts. So surprised, I got pregnant and delivered my son in March 2013.


My son is two years old now and I decided to give him a sibling. Maybe because I had a win before, I am more relaxed this time. However, I also made sure I help myself. I am actually more kiasu this time… maybe because no more co-funding and it is going to cost me about $15K! Haha… So 3 months before I start, I actually did a juice cleansing detox and changed my diet. I had salad and light stuff like bee hoon soup most days. I also took Royal Jelly Bee Pollen in the morning, conception tea for morning and afternoon break, walnuts & brazil nuts for snacks. I cut down on pork and beef and took fish and chicken instead. I also have avocados and salmon regularly for good fats. I shared this in an earlier post. I also did acupuncture 2 months before the start of the cycle. I did a lot of things differently this time especially on diet so I cannot pinpoint what is my success factor. I am surprised I have an BFP today because based on my records, doctor had told me I did better in FET so I wasn’t pining much hope. Perhaps it was this that helped me not to give myself too much pressure and keep a free spirit that helped me succeed. I don’t know.


Going through so many rounds I realized one thing – don’t give yourself too much stress. These two times, I came back to work after 2 days rest because staying at home doesn’t help me at all. I tend to think more negatively when I am home cos I had nothing much to do. I hope to encourage the sisters here by sharing a positive story. I know it is a very tough journey and I am glad we have the Forum sisters for support. Let's all jiayou! xx

Congrats and grabbing ur Baby dust, sprinkle all over... Thanks for sharing ur story, is inspiration for us striving towards a common goal, to carry a baby on our arms one day...

 

[char-mee]

I know what you mean... Sometimes I feel damned sian, especially when a friend who 'accidentally' got pregnant says something like 'not sure whether this one will make it la.. I don't really care la...'
Really can go home and cry by myself after that.

I hear so much of 'automatic' pregnancies, ask and will be given until I'm totally numb. Stopped visiting friends for new borns too coz din want to feel sore... I thought I was alone until I joined this thread. thanks gals for all the support given... We will fight this battle together!

 

[Toolbox]

Hi can anyone recommend any good acupuncture place & estimate cost?

Hi, I'm seeing Physician Kuai Hong at Thomson Chinese Medicine located in the medical centre of NUH. As my IVF is with NUH, I pay a special rate of $408 including gst for a fertility package of 6 sessions.

 

[piglet02]

Ladies don't give up. We here to share n support each other

 

[purpledragon]

Hi hi applecindy.

For Kkh u can choose Female one Dr sadana or male one Dr Tan Heng Hao... I seeing Dr Tan right now... 2013 I go into a fresh cycle and got bfp then 2014 I got boy from it . This round going for Natural FET.. This sat going for ET...

Btw Dr Tan very handsome haha... See him Liao I feel happy haha

Yeah! I agreed Prof Tan so handsome. Bad news oso sound sweet from him. Hahaha

 

[purpledragon]

Anybody had any Tcm and acupuncture experiences with Dr Tan Kian Sing at Clementi and Dr Su at Fu Nan medical hall at bukit batok?

I am seeing Dr Su. Before seeing her, my pulse very weak. I cant feel it myself. After drinking her med, my pulse finally got power. Lol

Told her I gg ivf again. She said after ET let her hb acu for me.

 

[purpledragon]

What kind of meds does dr su give? Powdered form or boil herbs type?

Powder form. Twice a day.

She told me to drink DOM after menses and stop one week before next menses.

 

[chloe_ng]

What kind of meds does dr su give? Powdered form or boil herbs type?

Powder

 

[Teddy75]

Hi hi Teddy75

Natural FET in Kkh is $2700. If got government subsidy is $1200 then the rest can be medisave..

How much can pay by medisave depend on how many time u use medisave for Ivf Liao. No matter fresh or frozen. 1st time $6500 2nd time $5000 3rd time $4000 then 4th time $3000 5th time $2000 and 6th time $1000. So it depends how many times u use before then can know how much u can use from medisave.

Should be more clear. I am now 40 years old. So, actual cost for FET estimate is 3-4k and how much medisave we can use? Not want to top-up too much cash. This will decide if I am going to use my balance "beans" for my very last try to get pregnant.

Hi hi Teddy75

Natural FET in Kkh is $2700. If got government subsidy is $1200 then the rest can be medisave..

How much can pay by medisave depend on how many time u use medisave for Ivf Liao. No matter fresh or frozen. 1st time $6500 2nd time $5000 3rd time $4000 then 4th time $3000 5th time $2000 and 6th time $1000. So it depends how many times u use before then can know how much u can use from medisave.

 

[Dreamscometrue]

I am seeing Dr Su. Before seeing her, my pulse very weak. I cant feel it myself. After drinking her med, my pulse finally got power. Lol

Told her I gg ivf again. She said after ET let her hb acu for me.

You mean her hubby does acupuncture in the same clinic?

 

[Dreamscometrue]

Powder form. Twice a day.

She told me to drink DOM after menses and stop one week before next menses.

Did she say what's the purpose of DOM? Drink neat like tt?

 

[Teddy75]

Words of encouragement to all ladies here whom are trying to get pregnant. Must always have faith in your body. Mental spiritual very important. Bfp or bfn whatever your end results, must face with positive mindset.
Must always remember, IVF procedure just a method to increase chances of getting pregnant and not actually confirm allow you get pregnant.
Even if by natural, must stay positive always in order to run the journey smoothly without much stress mentally. Body already going through many stress. Please do not add-on mental stress. Your route will be much easy with faith for being cheerful and positive.
All the best and wish all a good journey.

 

[Dreamscometrue]

Should be more clear. I am now 40 years old. So, actual cost for FET estimate is 3-4k and how much medisave we can use? Not want to top-up too much cash. This will decide if I am going to use my balance "beans" for my very last try to get pregnant.

40 yrs old can still use govt grant? If yes then it's better to do fresh to 'stock' up your beans then do FET subsequently

 

[applecindy]

Hi hi applecindy.

For Kkh u can choose Female one Dr sadana or male one Dr Tan Heng Hao... I seeing Dr Tan right now... 2013 I go into a fresh cycle and got bfp then 2014 I got boy from it . This round going for Natural FET.. This sat going for ET...

Btw Dr Tan very handsome haha... See him Liao I feel happy haha

thanks joellejo for recommendation. btw any cash top up on top of the grant & subsidy?

 

[babyluck]

Ladies can i check if one can drink bird nest with rock sugar or ginseng or totally avoid during stim?

Thanks !

 

[Wynn0404]

Ok I was very frustrated during the process because the information came in drips and draps. My workplace is very strict on leave policy so it was difficult. Not their fault because of the nature of the work we do. Anyways, this is my experience with KKH.

- Wait time from the date you decide to do IVF to the actual IVF cycle is 3 months wait.
- Suggest you do your blood test once you decide to go for IVF. Otherwise, you can do it after the counselling session.
- The counselling takes place in the month before your IVF cycle. You have to take one morning off. If I'm not wrong, the counselling takes place only in the mornings.
- On the month you are scheduled to do your IVF, you will have to wait for your AF to come. Call KK once AF is here in full flow, not spotting. They will fix the scan for you on day 2 or day 3. They seem to count according to hours. Mine came at 9pm on a Wednesday and I counted it as day 1 and the next morning I called them and asked if I should go for a scan. They said it's still counted as day 1, and arranged for me to go in on day 3 instead. You should be prepared to take one morning off. The scans only take place in the mornings on weekdays.
- After the scan, you will start injecting yourself (if you are on the antagonist cycle like me). The next scan is fixed on the 7th day of injections, also in the morning (which is different from what they said during the counselling, which is that you have to return for scan every 2 - 3 days... I took morning leave for nothing :'( )
- If your eggs are mature enough, they may trigger you on day 9 and extract on day 10. If not, you have to increase the dosage and continue injecting until the follicles are mature. Latest date of extraction, on the average, appears to be day 14 - but I do see on the blogs that many people seem to exceed those time span too. My timing here is just based on the usual cases and what the nurses tell me. believe, if you need to inject yourself further, you would need to go back more frequently for scans to check the size of your follicles.
- Once you go through extraction, you will be given hospitalisation leave for 17 days including day of extraction.

In summary, you may have to take leave on these days:-

- 1 morning for counselling in the month before your cycle.
- 1 morning on the 2nd or 3rd day of your mensus.
- 1 morning on the 7th day of the injections (not 7th day of mensus ho)
- Any of the mornings on which you have to go back for further scans until extraction takes place.
- 17 days after extraction.

The difficulty is in determining when the 17 days start, and that is what my workplace is a little frustrated about... but nothing we can do about it. In the end, I just told them I will take annual leave from day 10 of the injections onwards (since that's the earliest possible date of extraction) till 17 days after the day 14 of injections (the latest possible date of extraction). Not sure if you get me. If your boss and work can accommodate, actually easier to just take time off between the day 10 of the injections till you are pronounced ready for extraction by doctor.

Hope this helps.

Hi littlemonkies, thank you for the detail inform n sharing. Clarification, you mention that they trigger you on your Day 9 of the injection, right? And on average, latest date of extraction is Day 14 of the extraction, right?

17 days hospitalisation leaves, what can we expect/do after the extraction? Which day we are supposed to go back to hospital to have the egg transfer? I though is more critical period after we did the egg transfer.

 

[Wynn0404]

For myself, I did not tell my colleagues or bosses. I took morning leaves on days i need to do scan. Usually the scan take place on alternate days. So during the 2 weeks of injection n scanning, I was busy taking morning leave. On day of ER and ET I took MC. And was back at work next day after ET.

Hi shortcake2, with the frequent morning leave, didn't your boss/colleagues ask why you taking so much of morning leaves? What excuses did you give them?