Went back to see Dr Loh to find out if Ying Chuan TCM worked for us. To my surprise, the result came out to be worse from before. I was shocked, and I couldn't believe we are really so unlucky to this extend.
Dr Loh adviced us not to waste time and $$ or even try on our own. Chances for us is only 1% versus 40% to IVF.
Sadly, he is leaving KKH by end of Dec and he referred us to Dr Matthew Lau whom we rejected previously. Out of no choice, we got to accept him. Seems all the expertise for KKHIVF has left for private practice.
I was thinking if I should change my doc-in-charge but who should I go for? I am not even familiar with the rest of the doctors. Well, come to think of it trying for IVF also depends a lot on my own luck.
God Bless!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Our Baby Plan updates
Pinning high hope for this month. Don't know why, but just have this smooth feeling that we will succeed. Even dreamt of BB girl a few days ago, thought it is a good sign. But a moment ago, I saw some red spotting and my hope could be diminished... =(
Monday, October 3, 2011
Korea Trip (25 Sept 11 - 02 Oct 11)
Had a fruitful trip back from Korea! It is a long waited trip since April. Though it is not as fun as going on a free and easy, but it is really relaxing for us. After returning back from this trip, now we are full of energy and looking forward to work hard and aim for our trip next year. Yeah!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
I miss my ovulation!
Been waiting for so long and now 22th day, and I have not ovulate...
Very worried, as this has never happen to me before. I called the Sinseh, and she asked me to stop testing for ovulation. Usually ovulation should range from Day 11 - 18, anything after that is considered matured eggs production which is not good. She still insist that I have PCOS and Endometrosis which she did mention to me the 1st time I seen her. That is the reason why I ovulate irregularly. Perhaps I should take her words seriously now.
As I have read, cold drinks takes longer time to digest and it slows down our metabolism esp for PCOS patient. Now I really got to heed her advice, cut down on carb, sugar and cold drinks to maximise the chance..
Was asked to try naturally, every 3 - 4 days apart to hit the chance.
Very worried, as this has never happen to me before. I called the Sinseh, and she asked me to stop testing for ovulation. Usually ovulation should range from Day 11 - 18, anything after that is considered matured eggs production which is not good. She still insist that I have PCOS and Endometrosis which she did mention to me the 1st time I seen her. That is the reason why I ovulate irregularly. Perhaps I should take her words seriously now.
As I have read, cold drinks takes longer time to digest and it slows down our metabolism esp for PCOS patient. Now I really got to heed her advice, cut down on carb, sugar and cold drinks to maximise the chance..
Was asked to try naturally, every 3 - 4 days apart to hit the chance.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
TCM at Ying Chuan Medicall Hall
It's 5am now, and we are already wide awake on a Saturday morning.
Because we are heading down to Ying Chuan TCM at Jurong East for the 2nd time.
We reach at 6am, and luckily there is no one ahead of us yet. Not long after, the shop open for business. We registered ourselves as a 1st time patient and we do all the necessary filling up of the form like before. This time we brought our KKH medical report along and after looking at it, she felt our pulse and diagnose further.
Dear's condition is not very promising, she commented that he needs to go under her treatment for at least 6 months to see if it works.
So she prescribe us one week medicine, and we got to go back to her next week again for followup.
Because we are heading down to Ying Chuan TCM at Jurong East for the 2nd time.
We reach at 6am, and luckily there is no one ahead of us yet. Not long after, the shop open for business. We registered ourselves as a 1st time patient and we do all the necessary filling up of the form like before. This time we brought our KKH medical report along and after looking at it, she felt our pulse and diagnose further.
Dear's condition is not very promising, she commented that he needs to go under her treatment for at least 6 months to see if it works.
So she prescribe us one week medicine, and we got to go back to her next week again for followup.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Our Baby Plan has changed
2 more months to IVF treatment, and we decide to give it a miss. Christine, who has introduced us to Ying Chuan TCM, convinced us to try one more time with them. Though Dear is not very comfortable with the Sinseh but he is willing to give it one more try at least to see if her medicine works for us.
We plan to visit her during this coming saturday...and our TCM journey will start again.
We plan to visit her during this coming saturday...and our TCM journey will start again.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
IVF Journey - A Blogger's experience
Happen to come across a blog (IVF Process), and I find it very well written. Throughout her whole journey, it was not very smooth as she had this OHSS syndrome which most people might get it if the number of eggs retrieved is a lot. I'm quite scared to go through the treatment after reading through her experience. This is not the first blog I come across which mention about OHSS, but most people managed to pull through and conceived successfully. The syndrome took about 7 weeks to subside, and one got to endure with the bloating and nausea.
Eeew...I wonder if I can take the suffering. The thought of it, really makes me wants to put off the plan. How I hope God can just grant me a child soon, without me going through all this pain. =(
http://crazymommywannabe.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html
Eeew...I wonder if I can take the suffering. The thought of it, really makes me wants to put off the plan. How I hope God can just grant me a child soon, without me going through all this pain. =(
http://crazymommywannabe.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
KKHIVF - Dr Loh Seong Feei
As usual even though we choose to go for private suite, waiting time is still as long.
1st impression of Dr Loh, he is quite friendly but he is a man of less words. Maybe it's because he is a very popular doctor, and his queue among the rest of the gynae is very long. He actually encourage us to try on our own before the IVF. I expect him to brief us on the IVF procedure but he did not, maybe he thought I've already gone through the briefing from prev doc, so not necessary. He even commented that my FH is on the high side which will result in matured eggs. He did a scan for me and check my lining to see if it is strong, and result shows that it is good! And at the same time he saw my egg producing at 19mm and he keep on reminding us to try tonight and he even wish us the best for tonight ;)
He prescribe a herbal supplement for dear, which said to boost his testosterone level. We are shock when we pay for the medicine, for 2 month supplies it cost us almost $200 for that! After much read up from the internet, not only it could help to boost the LH and testosterone level it can also help to pump up muscle and assist in exercise regime.
Total damage for today: $328
1st impression of Dr Loh, he is quite friendly but he is a man of less words. Maybe it's because he is a very popular doctor, and his queue among the rest of the gynae is very long. He actually encourage us to try on our own before the IVF. I expect him to brief us on the IVF procedure but he did not, maybe he thought I've already gone through the briefing from prev doc, so not necessary. He even commented that my FH is on the high side which will result in matured eggs. He did a scan for me and check my lining to see if it is strong, and result shows that it is good! And at the same time he saw my egg producing at 19mm and he keep on reminding us to try tonight and he even wish us the best for tonight ;)
He prescribe a herbal supplement for dear, which said to boost his testosterone level. We are shock when we pay for the medicine, for 2 month supplies it cost us almost $200 for that! After much read up from the internet, not only it could help to boost the LH and testosterone level it can also help to pump up muscle and assist in exercise regime.
Total damage for today: $328
Thursday, June 23, 2011
1st consultation at KKHIVF
Waited for at least 1 hour for the doctor to arrive.
Dr Matthew Lau, our dedicated doctor for our IVF treatment. Not much read up about him in the internet, so am not very sure how good he is.
After viewing our past records, he quickly draw out a plan for our treatment. He says i'll just need a shorter period of treatment which will take about 1 month for the whole process. Whereas compared to the reviews I saw in forums, alot of them is having a two month cycles. I was quite surprise! Another difference from many of them who have gone through the process, I'll just need 2 embryos to be inserted into my overy. Guess its because of my health status and my build, if 3 embryos were to fertilized sucessfully I cannot imagine how am I going to carry 3 babies in me...haha
I am prescribed with 4 months supply of Folic acid and dear with 4 months supply of antioxidants to be taken every morning.
My Treatment will start October, four months from now...hee so excited! I would like to relax myself and go for a holiday trip during september,before the treatment starts.
Well, I did have a little intention to switch gynae to Dr SF Loh as he is an expertist in this field. The only difference between the two doctors is their consultation fees. Dr Loh charges is definitely much higher. Dr Matthew Lau is an Associate Consultant (Reproductive Medicine, Andrology)and he is not even an expert in rhis field,that is why am still pondering to change a not.
Dear feels that it is not necessary to change as the only time the doctor is in use is during the embryos retrieve and embryos transfer. He feels that the process does not requires to perform any special skills. Well, somehow I do agree but its just on my mind that I may not benefit from the best and not sure if everything would be done perfectly? We come to a term if *touch wood* the 1st round fails, I will definitely request to change gynae.
Dr Matthew Lau, our dedicated doctor for our IVF treatment. Not much read up about him in the internet, so am not very sure how good he is.
After viewing our past records, he quickly draw out a plan for our treatment. He says i'll just need a shorter period of treatment which will take about 1 month for the whole process. Whereas compared to the reviews I saw in forums, alot of them is having a two month cycles. I was quite surprise! Another difference from many of them who have gone through the process, I'll just need 2 embryos to be inserted into my overy. Guess its because of my health status and my build, if 3 embryos were to fertilized sucessfully I cannot imagine how am I going to carry 3 babies in me...haha
I am prescribed with 4 months supply of Folic acid and dear with 4 months supply of antioxidants to be taken every morning.
My Treatment will start October, four months from now...hee so excited! I would like to relax myself and go for a holiday trip during september,before the treatment starts.
Well, I did have a little intention to switch gynae to Dr SF Loh as he is an expertist in this field. The only difference between the two doctors is their consultation fees. Dr Loh charges is definitely much higher. Dr Matthew Lau is an Associate Consultant (Reproductive Medicine, Andrology)and he is not even an expert in rhis field,that is why am still pondering to change a not.
Dear feels that it is not necessary to change as the only time the doctor is in use is during the embryos retrieve and embryos transfer. He feels that the process does not requires to perform any special skills. Well, somehow I do agree but its just on my mind that I may not benefit from the best and not sure if everything would be done perfectly? We come to a term if *touch wood* the 1st round fails, I will definitely request to change gynae.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Feng Shui
Engage the Yishun Feng Shui Master to our house. Feel that something needs to be done or change in our house to boost our luck. Been staying for 3 years, but not much of fortune or career luck for us.
She says our house is of water element. We cannot have any thing with blue color or rear any fishes in the house. Basically we need to paint most part of the house with coffee or brown color, lily white, purple and green color. These are the color for us. She did also ask to put alot of different painting in the house which could boost the husband luck. As for me, the kitchen I will have to put green cloth or mat on top or below anything to do with water.
For our baby room, one side of it have to be empty and that corner represents our fertility luck. I will have to decorate the place with lots of our BB photos or put toys to boost our luck.
Our living room, the Tv console and sofa got to switch place.
The mirror in the living room, got to change its height. Cannot reflect the dinning table, so we got to get constructor to amend the height or make it smaller to look nicer.
Alot of minor changes to be done, and all got to be done before the hungry ghost festival during end July or after that which is August.
She says our house is of water element. We cannot have any thing with blue color or rear any fishes in the house. Basically we need to paint most part of the house with coffee or brown color, lily white, purple and green color. These are the color for us. She did also ask to put alot of different painting in the house which could boost the husband luck. As for me, the kitchen I will have to put green cloth or mat on top or below anything to do with water.
For our baby room, one side of it have to be empty and that corner represents our fertility luck. I will have to decorate the place with lots of our BB photos or put toys to boost our luck.
Our living room, the Tv console and sofa got to switch place.
The mirror in the living room, got to change its height. Cannot reflect the dinning table, so we got to get constructor to amend the height or make it smaller to look nicer.
Alot of minor changes to be done, and all got to be done before the hungry ghost festival during end July or after that which is August.
Monday, June 20, 2011
KKH Review
As usual KKH time management is still very bad. Ever since our 1st time there for our appointment, we are never served on time. Then what's the use of fixing an appointment time? While waiting for our turn to be served, we make use of the time to write a feedback to their management. Hopefully they can do something about it.
At last after waiting for 2 hours, our name is finally called. Dear's report for abnormality came out to be negative! Phew! But one of his hormone which is prolactin is super high. According to doctor, this is due to his brain function which affects his reproductive system. He is referred to TTSH for MRI scan.
The doctor initially intends to prescribe him with hormone pills and he got to take for at least 1 year while we try to conceive naturally. But we told him, we gave up the idea and has set our mind for IVF.
We have been referred to do an IVF briefing, after we proceed to KKIVF counter than we know that before the briefing can be done. We got to be access by a specialist to see how we can proceed with the treatment. And so our next appointment is on the 23 Jun 11 Thursday.
At last after waiting for 2 hours, our name is finally called. Dear's report for abnormality came out to be negative! Phew! But one of his hormone which is prolactin is super high. According to doctor, this is due to his brain function which affects his reproductive system. He is referred to TTSH for MRI scan.
The doctor initially intends to prescribe him with hormone pills and he got to take for at least 1 year while we try to conceive naturally. But we told him, we gave up the idea and has set our mind for IVF.
We have been referred to do an IVF briefing, after we proceed to KKIVF counter than we know that before the briefing can be done. We got to be access by a specialist to see how we can proceed with the treatment. And so our next appointment is on the 23 Jun 11 Thursday.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Treating Infertility with Cordyceps
How cordyceps sinensis effects infertility
1. Liver disease
Traditional Chinese medicine believe that the herb contains some chemicals which help to restore the liver function in fighting against the inflammation of liver caused hepatitis B virus, resulting in increasing the liver function in toxins elimination and improve over all health.
2. Assisting reproductive organ process
It is said that cordyceps sinensis not only helps to increase kidney function in protecting against water retention, but also improve it's normal function in regulating normal function in growth hormone production, leading to increasing the quality of sperm in men and egg extruding in women.
3. Nervous tension
It also helps to improve the respiratory system, resulting in increasing the transportation of oxygen and nutrient to the nervous cells, thereby decreasing the risks of lack of energy, fatigue, stress and depression.
4. Sexual desire
It is said that it also helps to increase the production of testosterone by inhibiting the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, thereby, reducing the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT, thus increasing sexual desire for men and women alike.
5. Cholesterol
cordyceps sinensisalso helps to improve blood flow by inhibiting the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood stream, resulting in increasing the blood flow to the body including the reproductive organ and decreasing the risk of heart diseases and stoke.
III. Side effects
It is toxic if over dose
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2803396
*Therefore we have bought 2 boxes of Cordyceps pills from Nature's Farm today to try* =)
1. Liver disease
Traditional Chinese medicine believe that the herb contains some chemicals which help to restore the liver function in fighting against the inflammation of liver caused hepatitis B virus, resulting in increasing the liver function in toxins elimination and improve over all health.
2. Assisting reproductive organ process
It is said that cordyceps sinensis not only helps to increase kidney function in protecting against water retention, but also improve it's normal function in regulating normal function in growth hormone production, leading to increasing the quality of sperm in men and egg extruding in women.
3. Nervous tension
It also helps to improve the respiratory system, resulting in increasing the transportation of oxygen and nutrient to the nervous cells, thereby decreasing the risks of lack of energy, fatigue, stress and depression.
4. Sexual desire
It is said that it also helps to increase the production of testosterone by inhibiting the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, thereby, reducing the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT, thus increasing sexual desire for men and women alike.
5. Cholesterol
cordyceps sinensisalso helps to improve blood flow by inhibiting the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood stream, resulting in increasing the blood flow to the body including the reproductive organ and decreasing the risk of heart diseases and stoke.
III. Side effects
It is toxic if over dose
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2803396
*Therefore we have bought 2 boxes of Cordyceps pills from Nature's Farm today to try* =)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Sadness over a Joyous news
Today, one of my good friend share the news with me that his wife recently got pregnant for 3 months. I was happy for him cos when I asked him before about his BB plan, he take it very easy and says when it is suppose to come it will come. And now finally, it comes. But in the other hand, I feel very sad because I have already tried so long but still no result. Haiz...whenever someone got pregnant, I will start to feel sad. I always think I could be strong over this matter but I'm wrong!
I have always ask myself, why God is so unfair to us while others can have their own child so easily? Is this so call the punishment from our previous life? Haiz...sianz
I have always ask myself, why God is so unfair to us while others can have their own child so easily? Is this so call the punishment from our previous life? Haiz...sianz
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
KKH blood test
Recieved call from KKH, ask hubby to do another blood test again. I was stunt and the nurse says his blood test level is too high which is not normal. Haiz, why all the bad news should falls on him. I was still pinning hope on his test result so we can proceed for our IVF plan. Looks like even our last hope has gone, and our BB plan is not going to happen. :(
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Mid-Year Trip to Batam
BATAM Trip 15 May ~ 17 May 2011
Finally we are able to take a short break to somewhere near. This time we decide to getaway to Batam, to relax and enjoy ourself or time to pamper ourselves for the past 1 year of hard work. Though the trip is not very fascinating, but we did relax and rest ourselves well. As for our son, Mickey we put him with my colleague Jess. And he will be entertained by her two daughters.
Finally we are able to take a short break to somewhere near. This time we decide to getaway to Batam, to relax and enjoy ourself or time to pamper ourselves for the past 1 year of hard work. Though the trip is not very fascinating, but we did relax and rest ourselves well. As for our son, Mickey we put him with my colleague Jess. And he will be entertained by her two daughters.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
KKH Follow-up
With more than 6 months of TCM treatment, and its time to justify if it did help to improve our health esp for Dear.
Today we went for our review on Dear's sperm analysis. The result was a bit of shock to me, as there is not much difference from the past 6 mths. I was expecting his result to improve but...it was dissapointing! =(
In my mind it was totally blank for a few mins, and I am thinking it was the end for us. But the doctor suggest us to reconsider IVF as this is the only option for us. But before we can go ahead with the plan, it is better for dear to go for a hormone test and chromosome test to see if his sperm quality is defect which could result in abnormality. This is serious if we still want to conceive.
So we decide to go ahead with the tests. Praying hard to GOD that he will give us his blessing, and we will give our last option a try.
Looking at the result, we are certain that we should end our treatment with the TCM.
Today we went for our review on Dear's sperm analysis. The result was a bit of shock to me, as there is not much difference from the past 6 mths. I was expecting his result to improve but...it was dissapointing! =(
In my mind it was totally blank for a few mins, and I am thinking it was the end for us. But the doctor suggest us to reconsider IVF as this is the only option for us. But before we can go ahead with the plan, it is better for dear to go for a hormone test and chromosome test to see if his sperm quality is defect which could result in abnormality. This is serious if we still want to conceive.
So we decide to go ahead with the tests. Praying hard to GOD that he will give us his blessing, and we will give our last option a try.
Looking at the result, we are certain that we should end our treatment with the TCM.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Fortune Telling
I would never believe in fortune telling, until someone recommends me. Since our luck has not been that good, so we decide to go for a try.
Mine luck this year seems to be slightly lower than last year. And I will have to be more wary of my own health. Our BB luck is not that good cos dear's luck seems to be lower according to the teller. She would suggest us esp dear to adopt a god son/daughter who is born in the year of horse to boost his luck. After that, we can even consider adjusting our fengshui in the house to help in our BB plan.
And she predicted, we could conceive before October this year if we follow what she told us to.
Well...should we really take in her words? Am not sure either, but one of her prediction seems to come true for my colleague. So I would rather try than lose this chance.
Mine luck this year seems to be slightly lower than last year. And I will have to be more wary of my own health. Our BB luck is not that good cos dear's luck seems to be lower according to the teller. She would suggest us esp dear to adopt a god son/daughter who is born in the year of horse to boost his luck. After that, we can even consider adjusting our fengshui in the house to help in our BB plan.
And she predicted, we could conceive before October this year if we follow what she told us to.
Well...should we really take in her words? Am not sure either, but one of her prediction seems to come true for my colleague. So I would rather try than lose this chance.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Our Baby Plan ~ TCM 6th Month
This month is the ever messy cycle I ever had. 1st, my ovulation cycle was late by 5 days and now my menses was late too... My temperature was in a mess, up and down up and down. The plot doesn't seems to be stable and temperature was low meaning I had a low progesterone.
Really have no idea why my progesterone is low, during my checkup at KKH the doctor never seems to mention anything about my hormone level. Wondering whats wrong with me!? Should I see a gynae?
Haiz...this is the 6th month and still no results from TCM. Will give myself another last chance to try out TCM and see how it goes.
And now Finally I see some spotting...its here! =(
Really have no idea why my progesterone is low, during my checkup at KKH the doctor never seems to mention anything about my hormone level. Wondering whats wrong with me!? Should I see a gynae?
Haiz...this is the 6th month and still no results from TCM. Will give myself another last chance to try out TCM and see how it goes.
And now Finally I see some spotting...its here! =(
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Cancellation of Korea Trip 31 Mar - 7 Apr
Our recent plan to Korea on 31 Mar 11 was over. It was really heartbreakng when making the decision to cancel off the trip at the agency yesterday. Japan situation of their nuclear blast has worsen and it has made alot of people around us worried and of cause myself have a little worried plus disspointment.
I can feel that Dear is making a difficult decision to cancel this trip and I really feel sorry for making this decsion too. Other than losing the $400 deposit, we will have to postphone the trip to a later date and it is an open tour for us to choose where we want to go within the next 6 months.
For the next 6 months, I will have to count down the days looking forward to my next trip. =(
I can feel that Dear is making a difficult decision to cancel this trip and I really feel sorry for making this decsion too. Other than losing the $400 deposit, we will have to postphone the trip to a later date and it is an open tour for us to choose where we want to go within the next 6 months.
For the next 6 months, I will have to count down the days looking forward to my next trip. =(
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Our Baby Plan~ TCM 3rd Month
This month is an up and down month.
Temperature starts to soar up from 6dpo(36.5) till 9dpo (37.0) which is the highest ever since the past 4 months. After that, it starts to drop again till 36.3 . I have been pinning high hope while the temperature is high as it is a sign of pregnancy, moreover i'm also down with flu. Thought this is suppose to be one of the symptom as well, but since when it recovers temp starts to drop and I think this is just a normal flu then.
Well, tomorrow AF suppose to report. If it comes, then I will have to try harder next month then.
Temperature starts to soar up from 6dpo(36.5) till 9dpo (37.0) which is the highest ever since the past 4 months. After that, it starts to drop again till 36.3 . I have been pinning high hope while the temperature is high as it is a sign of pregnancy, moreover i'm also down with flu. Thought this is suppose to be one of the symptom as well, but since when it recovers temp starts to drop and I think this is just a normal flu then.
Well, tomorrow AF suppose to report. If it comes, then I will have to try harder next month then.
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