IVF/ICSI Support Group

[piglet02]

Nice to hear all your success stories!
What did u do or rather not do to keep yourself stress free?

I'm normal weight, dun have apparent problem and take supplements and do acu and exercise and eat healthy and sleep enough, hubby sperm not so gd but taking profertil supplement but we already failed twice for fresh so I'm not sure what other combo I can do to boost chances since I've tried most recommended stuff. So inevitably I Attribute to stress fr work..haha..
Hope can find tips to de-stress!

[/QUOTE]
After my failed cycles. I usually took abt at least 3mths to clear out my body of the med before starting new one. Both my dh n me decide to give ourself a decline. We will try until 35yrs old. Strike gd if no then we plan for other things. Normally I go for short holiday before I start cycling. I stop taking cold drinks. Take LRD regularly to keep my womb warm.

 

[Bunny33]

Brand new year a brand new hope. Few yrs ago a TTC fren gave me this book as an encouragement. She took the effort to mail it to me together with some auspicious stuff. I was deeply touched by her gift. Looking back at the memories and friendship that I have gained in this journey. The tears and heartache we all share together. I would like to pass on this blessings. PM me if u want the book.

 

[mountainbaby]

To those who have unsuccessful IVF before, I have a question about period cycle after the failed IVF.

After my failed fresh, my period came for about 10 days (spotting many days and real menses for 5 days). I know this is normal after IVF.

However, 2 weeks later, my period came again (mixture of brown/pink/red blood) The qty is lower than normal period but more than spotting. Is this normal to have period again so soon, 2 weeks after the last period?

My normal period cycle is quite clockwork, and period lasts 3-4 days per month.

Feeling very sian because wanted to TTC naturally these few months before embarking next IVF.

Strangely, mine became shorter after my 1st fresh. last time was 7 days of menses. After 1st fresh became 5, and it maintained since then. After each failed attempt, my period still 5 days, only difference is bigger clots and heavier day 2 period.

But I think I understand what you mean. After my 2nd fresh, I also have heavy spotting (i wont call it period, but it's heavier than just spotting) the week before my period is due for a few days. Been so the few cycles since then. Asked my doc but he feels it is not a cause of concern. I will continue monitor and check with him again though.

 

[lil_twin_starzz]

Hi all, I am under Dr THH for if cycle in nov. currently at 9 wks now.

I'm very thankful coz it's my first fresh cycle and also coz only 5 eggs were retrieved. Of which only 2 were gd enough for trsf.

Went to him under recommendation from a fren who also did it under him more than 5 yrs ago. He's very nice and patient. And only during last appt, he said Tt my reserve not a lot tots y started me on gonal f jab at 300 immed.

Good luck to all trying out there and baby dust.

 

[dolly_gal]

Nice to hear all your success stories!
What did u do or rather not do to keep yourself stress free?

I'm normal weight, dun have apparent problem and take supplements and do acu and exercise and eat healthy and sleep enough, hubby sperm not so gd but taking profertil supplement but we already failed twice for fresh so I'm not sure what other combo I can do to boost chances since I've tried most recommended stuff. So inevitably I Attribute to stress fr work..haha..
Hope can find tips to de-stress!

[/QUOTE]
sometimes its all about the right timing n doctor, when i failed my 3 fresh n 1 fet w tmc dr, i decided to change to my current dr . i strike on his first fresh cycle on me but mc at wk8, he encouraged me to try again cos tat proves that i can get pregnant he said .so we decided to continue to try especially my hub went to pray at huang da xian temple in hk, we were told to be persistent to attain our goal n it was true, we got a gal a year after tat n now moving on to number 2..

 

[Chubby1314]

Good day to everyone! May I check with you all... if I'm going to try for no.2 via IVF, do I need to start all over again, i.e. Visit polyclinic doctor for referral letter to KKIVF? My no.1 is also via IVF as well.

Jiayou for those trying... it is a tough journey no doubt, keep your fighting spirit up and if you think you need a break just take it and then move it with stressless mind.

 

[*Hope4Miracle]

Anyone got side effects from progesterone insert like giddiness?

 

[pimpim]

Good luck to you! Rest well and eat healthily so far how is ur feeling? Previously I feel so bloated after the transfer

Yeah, bloated on the ET day that i cant sleep today feeling much better

 

[skyangel]

Good day to everyone! May I check with you all... if I'm going to try for no.2 via IVF, do I need to start all over again, i.e. Visit polyclinic doctor for referral letter to KKIVF? My no.1 is also via IVF as well.

Jiayou for those trying... it is a tough journey no doubt, keep your fighting spirit up and if you think you need a break just take it and then move it with stressless mind.

If you were under subsidized for your first IVF, then have to go polyclinic to get referral letter again in order to enjoy the subsidy for the outpatient clinic consults. Cos your case will be considered closed with your successful pregnancy.

 

[MichNg]

Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

 

[cen]

After my failed cycles. I usually took abt at least 3mths to clear out my body of the med before starting new one. Both my dh n me decide to give ourself a decline. We will try until 35yrs old. Strike gd if no then we plan for other things. Normally I go for short holiday before I start cycling. I stop taking cold drinks. Take LRD regularly to keep my womb warm.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the tips. I just started LRD drink during my dec cycle too...Now period so late, not sure isit because it's holding up my lining too well..LOL.
Hope it works!

Smooth delivery to u!

 

[piglet02]

After my failed cycles. I usually took abt at least 3mths to clear out my body of the med before starting new one. Both my dh n me decide to give ourself a decline. We will try until 35yrs old. Strike gd if no then we plan for other things. Normally I go for short holiday before I start cycling. I stop taking cold drinks. Take LRD regularly to keep my womb warm.

Thanks for the tips. I just started LRD drink during my dec cycle too...Now period so late, not sure isit because it's holding up my lining too well..LOL.
Hope it works!

Smooth delivery to u![/QUOTE]
Thanks. I popped. My nos.2 abt 7mths. Baby dust to you. I even go to the extend to ask for baby dust aka pad from other mummies. Heehee

 

[lil_twin_starzz]

Oh.. And I forgot to mention.. Just a wk before my but, I had spotting. But thankfully all turned out well. But from bt onwards, was prescribed duphaston for 1 mth. At nx doc visit, was prescribed for another mth. At first I tot it was coz of the spotting.

Only lately when I checked back my #1's receipt then I realized tt I was also prescribed with it in 2012.

 

[dolly_gal]

for my dr's practise , he will prescribe duphaston from et/fet day onwards all the way till first tri ends...

 

[rainbowbb]

Hi all, attended counselling recently and now waitin to do all the necessary tests and checks.. hopefully can start my ivf in March.

Was told that after egg collection not to return to work cos they will call n inform us when is the et to be done and HL will be backdated...

Anyone doin in march?

 

[catinthesky]

Mine no of days menses is the same but only got big clots

I failed in mid dec. period was longer and heavier than usual at 8-9 days.
Now abt 1 wk after my expected period but hasn't come yet and tested -ve also. Guess mayb need to monitor a bit more? The prev round I failed was back to normal by the next cycle but this time Also haywire. Shld be normal!

It will take a few cycles to become normal. No 2 persons are the same.

Strangely, mine became shorter after my 1st fresh. last time was 7 days of menses. After 1st fresh became 5, and it maintained since then. After each failed attempt, my period still 5 days, only difference is bigger clots and heavier day 2 period.

But I think I understand what you mean. After my 2nd fresh, I also have heavy spotting (i wont call it period, but it's heavier than just spotting) the week before my period is due for a few days. Been so the few cycles since then. Asked my doc but he feels it is not a cause of concern. I will continue monitor and check with him again though.

Thanks for all your replies!

I am now at Day 5 and left with very mild spotting since yesterday. I bled more on Day 2-3. Waiting for it to all end so I can ttc natural again. Or maybe my period will come again in 2 weeks? Who knows

 

[Dreamscometrue]

Any ladies done fibroids removal here? Can share at where and the cost? Thanks!

 

[Meow80]

Hi,
I'm new in this forum. I'm with KK, Dr THH. I just did my ET on 19 Jan. I'm on my 2ww now (7dp2dt). I was experience the cramps for the past few days (from 19 - 24 jan).
On 25 jan onwards the cramps was less but still on and off.
Today the cramps was lesser then yesterday (not really much).
On 24 - 26 jan night time: I hv experience sudden cramps on my stomach on left n right. The cramps was remain for 10-15 sec only and mild spotting few days ago.

May I know is it normal? Worry...

 

[dolly_gal]

Hi,
I'm new in this forum. I'm with KK, Dr THH. I just did my ET on 19 Jan. I'm on my 2ww now (7dp2dt). I was experience the cramps for the past few days (from 19 - 24 jan).
On 25 jan onwards the cramps was less but still on and off.
Today the cramps was lesser then yesterday (not really much).
On 24 - 26 jan night time: I hv experience sudden cramps on my stomach on left n right. The cramps was remain for 10-15 sec only and mild spotting few days ago.

May I know is it normal? Worry...

Cld b implantation cramps. Just relax n enjoy ur cny holidays , dun look much into symptoms so tat u won't feel irritated w every single sign. Like wat my dr said once et, it's really gods will..

 

[piglet02]

Hi,
I'm new in this forum. I'm with KK, Dr THH. I just did my ET on 19 Jan. I'm on my 2ww now (7dp2dt). I was experience the cramps for the past few days (from 19 - 24 jan).
On 25 jan onwards the cramps was less but still on and off.
Today the cramps was lesser then yesterday (not really much).
On 24 - 26 jan night time: I hv experience sudden cramps on my stomach on left n right. The cramps was remain for 10-15 sec only and mild spotting few days ago.

May I know is it normal? Worry...

Sometime our ovary is recovering from the extraction. + after then we do ET. Embryo need to find a nice place to plant in n root well. Don't worry so much. Just relax & enjoy the holiday. Take care no cold drink. Take it slowly

 

[Tinga]

Morning all sisters, wish u have a wonderful cny and hope that we all will have the rainbow baby in our arm this year.. ^_^

 

[kris80]

Thanks for ur kind words. I'll keep all posted.

Any good news to share?

 

[Almondearie]

Any good news to share?

I have a BFP but still bleeding. So didn't share anything earlier.

The bleeding is making my heart cold. I'm on so much support meds, it's depressing.

Duphaston, progynova, utrogestan. Just switched from Cronine to utrogestan. Was given 2 support jabs too.

You name it, I've got it.

 

[humbaobao]

I have a BFP but still bleeding. So didn't share anything earlier.

The bleeding is making my heart cold. I'm on so much support meds, it's depressing.

Duphaston, progynova, utrogestan. Just switched from Cronine to utrogestan. Was given 2 support jabs too.

You name it, I've got it.

Congrats! Rest well!!! Dun move ard

 

[Bunny33]

Any ladies done fibroids removal here? Can share at where and the cost? Thanks!

I did with dr Loh. Lap around 12k n hysteroscopy around 6k. Not sure about pricing now. Lap I removed 5 fibroids with biggest 7cm. Hysteroscopy I removed small fibroid at lining area.

 

[daylesford]

I have a BFP but still bleeding. So didn't share anything earlier.

The bleeding is making my heart cold. I'm on so much support meds, it's depressing.

Duphaston, progynova, utrogestan. Just switched from Cronine to utrogestan. Was given 2 support jabs too.

You name it, I've got it.

Almondearie,
Congrats and do loads of bed rest and u will soon tide through this tough period.

Take care !

 

[Dreamscometrue]

I did with dr Loh. Lap around 12k n hysteroscopy around 6k. Not sure about pricing now. Lap I removed 5 fibroids with biggest 7cm. Hysteroscopy I removed small fibroid at lining area.

Oh why need 2 types of op to remove?

 

[Bunny33]

Oh why need 2 types of op to remove?

Different year. 2013 have 5 fibroids big ones so do lap surgery. 2015 only a small fibroid but at lining area so do hysteroscopy

 

[kris80]

I have a BFP but still bleeding. So didn't share anything earlier.

The bleeding is making my heart cold. I'm on so much support meds, it's depressing.

Duphaston, progynova, utrogestan. Just switched from Cronine to utrogestan. Was given 2 support jabs too.

You name it, I've got it.

See I told u it's bfp

 

[kris80]

Do u ladies usually transfer the embryo at day 3 or 5?

 

[Shiela85]

Hi ladies.. today is my 1st injection of ivf.. i need ur advise with the diet to improve my eggs.. what drink is good to consume.. thanku

 

[cen]

I have a BFP but still bleeding. So didn't share anything earlier.

The bleeding is making my heart cold. I'm on so much support meds, it's depressing.

Duphaston, progynova, utrogestan. Just switched from Cronine to utrogestan. Was given 2 support jabs too.

You name it, I've got it.

Hey almond! Congrats and jiayou!!
I had a classmate who bled all the way from before bt till ard 10 weeks. She meditated and watched YouTube vids to get her through. That was her 6th round (from failing 2 fresh and 3other FETs and her last embryo which had a poor grading which she Was reluctant to transfer on ET day. As in this embryo was already thawed and she was lying there and Dr and her Husband said just transfer it and they ding dong for another 30 mins cos she wanted to back out).
Now this golden egg is almost 2 years old and she recently got pregnant naturally with no.2.

So gotta hold faith that they are much stronger than we can imagine if it's meant to be!

 

[Almondearie]

Thanks gers. I've been really depressed but it's prob also the side effects of all the progesterone meds. And also the bleeding lessened tho hasn't stopped despite max support med. I'm keeping my fingers crossed till the scan next week.

Cen, assuming u're Chinese, thanks for taking the time out of CNY to write that positive story for me. Hugs.

We'll get there together. I'm with you gers and I know you gers are with me too.

Let's hope the Rooster Year is a great year for all of us.

 

[skippyloo]

I have a BFP but still bleeding. So didn't share anything earlier.

The bleeding is making my heart cold. I'm on so much support meds, it's depressing.

Duphaston, progynova, utrogestan. Just switched from Cronine to utrogestan. Was given 2 support jabs too.

You name it, I've got it.

When was the support meds prescribe to u? Was it the follow up check with dr after the compulsory hcg test after the 2ww? Or u requested to see the dr when u started bleeding? Rest well almondearie!!

 

[Almondearie]

When was the support meds prescribe to u? Was it the follow up check with dr after the compulsory hcg test after the 2ww? Or u requested to see the dr when u started bleeding? Rest well almondearie!!

I called kkh during 2ww, around 7dp5dt. Cos I've had some spotting/bleeding from 5th day to 7th day. They brought forward BT to 10dp5dt. When the nurse called to tell me my hcg reading, she said my doc requested to see me on the day itself cause I had a missed miscarriage (also thru ivf) 4 months ago plus I had bleeding during 2ww. That was when I was prescribed all the med with support jab.

Usually u will only see ur doc 2 weeks after beta in kkh.

 

[babymonkey]

I called kkh during 2ww, around 7dp5dt. Cos I've had some spotting/bleeding from 5th day to 7th day. They brought forward BT to 10dp5dt. When the nurse called to tell me my hcg reading, she said my doc requested to see me on the day itself cause I had a missed miscarriage (also thru ivf) 4 months ago plus I had bleeding during 2ww. That was when I was prescribed all the med with support jab.

Usually u will only see ur doc 2 weeks after beta in kkh.

Hi almondearie, congrats on ur bfp. I feel you as i recently also got a bfp 5 weeks ago. However, it was found out to be an etopic pregnancy in the fetal scan.
As i was bleeding before BT, i requested for an early BT. HCG beta was low so i was requested to followup with BT twice a week till i was in the safe zone.
I was bleeding on and off, Sometimes light and sometimes quite heavy. I was realli depressed but i try to think positive as Prof Wong Nuh mention there are a lot women who bled thru their pregnancy. 1 even till week 20.
I was told onli till hcg reaches 1500 + then i can go for the early scan.
All these while my beta tests look doubling and fine but it was till the scan they couldnt find the sac in the uterus so i waited for quite a few hrs for a more conclusive scan that they saw it is in the left tube.
Luckily it was discovered in early stage and i can be given the MTX injection to stop the pregnancy.
Prof Wong told me not to give up since this prove that i am pregnant but just that it implanted in the wrong place. It was due to no reason y the embroyo move to the tube.
I did cry after this thinking y this could happen to me. But i guess, time will heal and i m sure i will be blessed with a healthy pregnancy in time due.
U be strong and i believe everything happen for a reason. We may just need to go through abit more obstacles before we see the rainbow.

 

[Almondearie]

Hi almondearie, congrats on ur bfp. I feel you as i recently also got a bfp 5 weeks ago. However, it was found out to be an etopic pregnancy in the fetal scan.
As i was bleeding before BT, i requested for an early BT. HCG beta was low so i was requested to followup with BT twice a week till i was in the safe zone.
I was bleeding on and off, Sometimes light and sometimes quite heavy. I was realli depressed but i try to think positive as Prof Wong Nuh mention there are a lot women who bled thru their pregnancy. 1 even till week 20.
I was told onli till hcg reaches 1500 + then i can go for the early scan.
All these while my beta tests look doubling and fine but it was till the scan they couldnt find the sac in the uterus so i waited for quite a few hrs for a more conclusive scan that they saw it is in the left tube.
Luckily it was discovered in early stage and i can be given the MTX injection to stop the pregnancy.
Prof Wong told me not to give up since this prove that i am pregnant but just that it implanted in the wrong place. It was due to no reason y the embroyo move to the tube.
I did cry after this thinking y this could happen to me. But i guess, time will heal and i m sure i will be blessed with a healthy pregnancy in time due.
U be strong and i believe everything happen for a reason. We may just need to go through abit more obstacles before we see the rainbow.

Hugs babymonkey. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind words despite what you went through.

But yes your doctor's right, it shows you can get pregnant. Next try will be it. That's how I got through my mc last year.

I will try my best to stay positive. I function better when I consider both sides of the coin. So I'm prepared as well. I tell myself, it's out of my control, it's not my fault, life is short, it will be futile to keep dwelling on why.

You hang in there too.

 

[aurelie1812]

Hugs babymonkey. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind words despite what you went through.

But yes your doctor's right, it shows you can get pregnant. Next try will be it. That's how I got through my mc last year.

I will try my best to stay positive. I function better when I consider both sides of the coin. So I'm prepared as well. I tell myself, it's out of my control, it's not my fault, life is short, it will be futile to keep dwelling on why.

You hang in there too.

rest well almond! i have 2 friends who bled very heavily through their first trimester and even needed to be on complete bed rest... but they pulled through and delivered their babies safely. try to distract yourself with something else so time passes faster and don't despair!

 

[Almondearie]

rest well almond! i have 2 friends who bled very heavily through their first trimester and even needed to be on complete bed rest... but they pulled through and delivered their babies safely. try to distract yourself with something else so time passes faster and don't despair!

Thank you...

 

[skippyloo]

I called kkh during 2ww, around 7dp5dt. Cos I've had some spotting/bleeding from 5th day to 7th day. They brought forward BT to 10dp5dt. When the nurse called to tell me my hcg reading, she said my doc requested to see me on the day itself cause I had a missed miscarriage (also thru ivf) 4 months ago plus I had bleeding during 2ww. That was when I was prescribed all the med with support jab.

Usually u will only see ur doc 2 weeks after beta in kkh.

I see, thank you for the reply! I too had a miscarriage in sept on my last attempt at ivf. Going got my 2nd fresh cycle in feb.

 

[Almondearie]

I see, thank you for the reply! I too had a miscarriage in sept on my last attempt at ivf. Going got my 2nd fresh cycle in feb.

All the best.

 

[dolly_gal]

Have faith in ur beanie..

 

[g2hong]

Hi ladies, would like to seek ur advice. My scheduled BT is on this fri, 3rd feb but i'm bleeding a little today which i feel its my menses as today should be the 1st day of my menses according to my monthly cycle. Should i call kkh to bring forward my BT? I'm currently on progestogen gel insert, since my menses is here, do i still need to continue with the insert?

 

[Almondearie]

Almondearie,

It's perfectly normal to get depressed! I started bleeding at week 5 and all the way to week 11. I had a lot of support too. During those days, I was vomiting 3-4 times a day, bleeding daily and bed-ridden. I am also much older than you. In fact, I was so depressed that I hope to miscarriage at that time (I think I am a nasty person) as I really couldn't take it anymore.

I think bed rest is really helpful though. Stay positive and all the best!

Thanks. I just hope it's all worth it. You're not nasty, I had the same thought cross my mind just so that I can get some closure. But of course I'm not giving up without a fight.

 

[Almondearie]

Hi ladies, would like to seek ur advice. My scheduled BT is on this fri, 3rd feb but i'm bleeding a little today which i feel its my menses as today should be the 1st day of my menses according to my monthly cycle. Should i call kkh to bring forward my BT? I'm currently on progestogen gel insert, since my menses is here, do i still need to continue with the insert?

Just call and see what the hospital advises. I think standard protocol is to continue with the inserts.

 

[kris80]

Ladies here do u usually transfer on day 3 or 5?

 

[dolly_gal]

Ladies here do u usually transfer on day 3 or 5?

I Tik it depends on ur dr advise n ur embryos quality . I had day 3 trsf in 2014 n bfp. This cycle I did day 6 trsf due to my dr practise as he believes blasto embryos are better he said.

 

[Wishingstar98]

Hi

Am wondering if anyone doing IVF at Raffles? Any feedback?

Thanks

 

[g2hong]

Just call and see what the hospital advises. I think standard protocol is to continue with the inserts.

Hi Almondearie, thanks for your reply. I will call kkh and check. By the way, congrats to u and stay strong

 

[Deb111]

I've started my second ivf since last Saturday, Currently on my day 4 injection. Probably will do my ER next Thursday or Friday. Any cycle buddy here?

I should be doing ER on sat... but hormones result s not good so cannot do a ET this cycle. Need to do frozen..