1st ultrasound scan (5.4 weeks)

Went to AMC for registration at 10.55am as scheduled and I was told I got to wait for another 1 1/2 hr before its my turn. This is the first time I've got to wait for that long at AMC. After that we went to clinic D to inform the nurse that appointment with Dr Lau will be delayed due to the wait.

We went for early lunch and continue to wait for our turn at AMC. And exactly about 1 1/2 hr time, my number is called. The sonographer try to do tummy scan to check and it seems to be quite a challenge as I guessed the baby is still very small and so they decide to do internal scan with a probe.

They found one sac with a baby and heartbeat and also another smaller one beside it but they can hardly see the baby and heartbeat. They took awhile to do the scan to make sure they don't see it wrongly. In the end they can only confirm 2 sacs and 1 baby and heartbeat found.

After that I went to Clinic D to find Dr Lau and he says the chances for the other sac to develop may be low but there might be surprises after that as baby may start to develop late. The sac with heartbeat is 12mm and the other one is 6mm. Baby is at about 2mm now. There is a difference and the other one seem to develop very slow. By right they are inserted at the same time so they should be the same size at the same stage.

He asked to go back for scan after 4 weeks and see how the babies develop.

Beta blood count result

Went back to KKHIVF at about 2 plus to collect my prescription and also my blood test result. When I received the result slip, I was a little puzzled by the figure. It shows 1662.6 iu/L. This was definitely a very high figure. I remembered during my first IVF, I don't get such high numbers. And so during my journey to meet my sister at AMK, I went back to my blog to check and true enough when I found out I am pregnant with Davian, my blood count is about 440 plus at this stage. Have read about high blood count, the possibility could be multiple pregnancy! OH NO!  I'm a little startled at this moment as a lot of things were running in my mind. What will be the consequences of having twins? Can I cope with twins pregnancy? Babies might need to deliver earlier and put in incubator for a period of time depending how early they came out. The cost of incubator and having twins at a go? Who is going to help me with twins and a boy? Haiz....too many worries suddenly. Though it seems I'm able to accept twins but just can't believe this might happen to me...hope my next visit to doctor, it will not show twins and somehow my symptom should be related to OHSS. And so I quickly send a message to hubby and he finds it is all fated and we got to accept. He always take things too easy and not thinking far enough. Hope everything goes smoothly for us.

Beta test at 19 dpt (2nd IVF)

Went early morning at 8.30am for the blood test. Went in to the procedure room and nurse asked to give mobile number and not sure what's wrong with me and suddenly I've forgotten my own number. Took me awhile to remember. Think my forgetfulness syndrome has kicked in.

After the blood test, I took a stroll around Novena and at the same time went to buy bread. When I reach home at about 9 plus to 10 and in the lift, I received a call. It's from KKHIVF, they have confirmed I'm pregnant. So I've got to go back to KKH to take supplement after 2pm.

13 DPT (OHSS)

My tummy has been feeling very bloated since 3 days ago. It's getting bigger and feeling very uncomfortable. It looks at if I'm 3 months pregnant. Even hubby also notice that. I read online that it could be due to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). I always thought this would only happen during follicle stimulation but it does happens after ET as well. Especially if pregnant, symptoms may persist even longer. Was getting a bit worried and so decided to call KKHIVF to check and I was asked to go KKH O&G 24HRS clinic to check if I'm feeling very uncomfortable.

I was there and shortly attended by the nurse. I was asked to pass some urine incase the doctor needs to test my urine. At that moment, I don't feel any urine and so I drank two cups of water and passed out less than 20ml of urine in a bottle for doctor.

I was called in to see doctor not long after. Doctor asked a few questions such as "Am I married, what occupation, any child currently" etc...Am thinking is this related to my check. While she asked I did notice my urine sample and a test kit which looks like pregnancy test kit showing two lines. She could have tested me positive for pregnancy. After the interview, she announced that I am tested positive and I'm pregnant. Didn't had much surprises as I already know. After that she talks about my symptoms I am having currently. She says what I am having is OHSS and is normal during pregnancy due to stimulation of the ovarian. If I can still lie down on bed without pain and eat normally, there is no cause of concern. She even check my tummy and also my vagina to see if there is any discharge. She says everything is ok. There is nothing to be done to prevent this and this is part of the pregnancy symptoms. After listening to her, I feel I might have wasted my trip there. The consultation fees ends up to a $115.03 for nothing. The only news she confirmed is I'm pregnant....

Well ...trying hard to console myself at least there is nothing major to me.

Read online that some doctor recommend to drink electrolyte drink to drain of the excessive fluid and so I'm trying hopefully it helps.

12 DPT (2nd IVF)

Trying to convince myself once again and did another test since I have lots of pregnancy test strips to play around. This time round my urine is not so concentrated but the 2nd line still shows. I realised the line is not as dark as yesterday...not sure either. What you think?

Sunday it happened to be a friend's wedding. I'm contemplating to tell her a not as I decide not to disclose this news to anyone yet including my hubby till I went for blood test. But I'm feeling guilty for not checking with her in case she is superstitious type.  For Chinese, it is superstitious that there shouldn't be two celebration of happiness together. Read that the pregnant woman is fine but may not be good to the wedding couple, so I decide to tell hubby and get him to check with our friend just to respect her decision. Luckily she is not pantang type and I can go to her wedding as I wanted to share her happiness just like how much she has helped me that time during my wedding. Though I am not involved in her wedding but at least I can send my wishes to her on that day. Hubby is so happy and he volunteered to do all housework from now. Think its good to tell him now as I can avoid doing heavy chores and he can also be more understanding towards handling my boy.

I was quite excited for the wedding on Sun and tried dresses to see which I can still wear. To my surprise I looked like I'm 3 months pregnant. How not to disclose if I intend not to tell my girlfriend, guess when they see me they will also suspect lor. Don't know how come this time my tummy look so bloated than the first time I'm pregnant.

11 DPT (2nd IVF)

Tested early in the morning the moment I'm awake. This time round the line looks darker. I have read that It is not advisable to test within 7 days after transfer as the result of positive might be the trigger of the medication for ovulation. The best time to test is 12 - 14 days after. Any test between 7 - 11 days might falls into negative result but mine is still a positive so should be quite safe bah...

Below is a comparison of 10th and 11th day test

10 and 11 DPT

11 DPT

8 - 10 dpt (2nd IVF)

We had another family staycation, this time is at RWS for 3 days 2 nights. This is to celebrate hubby's post birthday and our wedding anniversary during November. Took this chance to relax myself and enjoy. Telling myself not to look too much into symptoms. We had a fun trip especially the second day at USS. It was a long day and we walk a lot under the hot sun. I felt my leg especially my thigh, the nerves is pulling. I am suspecting this could be one of the symptoms. Some mild cramps during the night as well and felt my tummy bloated and sore. The most obvious sign is my ear blocked. It happened to me during my 1st pregnancy too and I suspect I am BFP this time too.

I try as much as possible not to carry my son too much so as not to exert myself.

we reached home on 21 Oct around 3 plus to 4pm. Out of curiosity, I decide to pick up an HPT strip to test. I knew morning urine should be more accurate but I'm thinking that the clinic would also do urine test any time of the day so I just try. Anyway I'm ready for any failure, so be it...
Dipped the strip into a bottle of urine  and immediately saw one line only, I thought it will be a negative. Not long after, another faint line appear .... phew...its a faint positive. I was so delighted and started to pray thanks to God. I will continue to test tomorrow to see if the line is stronger.



10 DPT