Alright, alright. I think I have finally come to my term. It's actually quite hard to finally acknowledge that it is really BFN. Why did it takes me so long? Because the AF is here, after one week of waiting (stopping the oestrogen and progesterone med).
I've actually been silently hoping that the BFN is actually a false negative, after browsing through that there is such possibility (false negative is actually better than false positive). But guess, the hard truth is finally out.
So, what's next? Trying for another cycle of FET, of course! Now I roughly know what's the feeling of those that failed numerous times. But, don't give up! If my second try starts immediately, the next FET would be somewhere in Sep. *cross my finger this round*
Baby dust to all!
While browsing thru all those articles from the net, saw lots of acronyms being used. Can't stop myself from using them either. Compiled a list of them but not all, as below.
2WW: Two-week wait (until you can take a pregnancy test)
AF: Aunt flo(w) (menstruation/period) ART: Assisted reproductive Technology
Baby dust: Luck in conceiving
BBT: Basal body temperature BCP: Birth control pills
BD: Baby dance (sex) BFN: Big fat negative (test result) BFP: Big fat positive (test result)
CD: Cycle day CF: Cervical fluid CL: Corpus luteum CM: Cervical mucus CP: Cervical position CY: Cycle D&C: Dilation & Curattage
DH: Dear husband
DP: Dancing partner; spouse or significant other DPO: Days past ovulation DPT: Days post-transfer
DT: Days transfer
DW: Dear wife
EC: Egg collection
EPT: Early pregnancy test
ET: Embryo transfer
FET: Frozen embryo transfer
FMU: First morning urine
FSH: Follicle-stimulating hormone
H/B: Heartbeat
hCG: Human chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy hormone) HPT: Home pregnancy test
ICSI: Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injectionIF: Infertility IUI: Intrauterine Insemination IVF: In Vitro Fertilization LH: Luteinizing hormone LMP: Last menstrual period LP: Luteal phase LPD: Luteal phase defect
M/C: Miscarriage
M/S: Morning sickness
O, OV: Ovulation OB: Obstetrican
OB/GYN: Obstetrican/Gynecologist
OC: Oral Contraceptives
OPK: Ovulation predictor kit
OPT: Ovulation predictor testPCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome
PG: Pregnancy, pregnant
PMS: Pre-menstrual syndrome
POAS: Pee on a stick (pregnancy test)
RE: Reproductive endocrinologist
S/A: Sperm/semen analysis
TTC: Trying to conceive
U/S: Ultrasound
*acronyms courtesy from the links below
http://www.pregnancyandbaby.com/conception/articles/939071/ttc-abcs-preconception-acronyms
http://www.babycenter.com/community-help-abbreviations
http://www.mymonthlycycles.com/fertility-abbreviations.jsp
Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
work-life balance
Now, what exactly is work-life balance?
Well, work taking half of your day which is 12 hours while life taking the other half day which is 12 hours.
Hmm, is that really all?
Well, I doubt my own interpretation on it, so, there I go, trying to google on it.
1) Is it really difficult to find a work-life balance?
Well, work taking half of your day which is 12 hours while life taking the other half day which is 12 hours.
Hmm, is that really all?
Well, I doubt my own interpretation on it, so, there I go, trying to google on it.
1) Is it really difficult to find a work-life balance?
This interesting article tells us that there's actually no perfect balance between work and life, but it's the purpose that we want to pursue.
2) Finding a perfect work-life balance is impossible, and that's okay
This video shows us that it is worth fighting for unbalances in your life.
3) 5 Tips for better work-life balance
This article gives few tips on how we balance up between our work and life.
Do you know that most of the times, it is we ourselves that do not allow us to have balance in our lives. Maybe it is quite impossible to find the perfect balance, but we can, however, reduce the extreme unbalance. Have we put in our priorities well, do we say "no" to unimportant things, are we clear on our goals?
Well, I guess it is time to re-think and re-organize, what we really want, what we can really do, and what we really need. Work-Life balance? Well, there must be some ways to achieve it, but guess it would be different for everyone. Just make sure that you do not take too long to figure it out.
A nice picture of work-life balance below - by avatarcube found from pinterest.com
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
FIV (11)
Update, after so long. I actually delayed in updating as I was very anxious and nervous myself. Part of me wanting to know the good news, another part of me wondering what would happen if I received bad news.
I had my third injection on 22-Jul, and last Saturday (25-Jul) had my blood test done. Those waiting days were really hard to pass. Finally the blood test day was here, but we still need to wait for about 5 hours or so for the result to be available. Sadly, it's not a good news. Still, doctor said that maybe we can do another round of blood test.
So, finally, yesterday, we had another round of blood test. And of course, need to wait for blood test result. But I missed the call from the doctor, that makes me have to wait the next day. And so, I've called up this morning. Guess what? It's not BFP. Weird. Even the doctor is not sure why. So, he just update the next steps - to visit him again on the next cycle, and there will be two additional steps which I only recall one of it is to be endometrial scratch. I've roughly searched on this method, it is to help in increasing the chance of implantation.
Well, I am still in the stage of accepting the duo blood test result. But, at the same time, if the next cycle is not here, yet, I am still crossing my fingers for any "late" good news.
I had my third injection on 22-Jul, and last Saturday (25-Jul) had my blood test done. Those waiting days were really hard to pass. Finally the blood test day was here, but we still need to wait for about 5 hours or so for the result to be available. Sadly, it's not a good news. Still, doctor said that maybe we can do another round of blood test.
So, finally, yesterday, we had another round of blood test. And of course, need to wait for blood test result. But I missed the call from the doctor, that makes me have to wait the next day. And so, I've called up this morning. Guess what? It's not BFP. Weird. Even the doctor is not sure why. So, he just update the next steps - to visit him again on the next cycle, and there will be two additional steps which I only recall one of it is to be endometrial scratch. I've roughly searched on this method, it is to help in increasing the chance of implantation.
Well, I am still in the stage of accepting the duo blood test result. But, at the same time, if the next cycle is not here, yet, I am still crossing my fingers for any "late" good news.
Friday, July 24, 2015
effort
Browsing thru FB just now, come across two videos on painting. The artists, whoever they are, are truly amazing. Both paintings are painting of face, yet using two totally different methods, one with water and ink the other using water colour.
What sparks my interest is not only the beauty of the paint, but the underlying effort they have painted. Though I am not a painter, but I guess a lot of effort and time must have poured in to produce the painting, which is something not shown in the video itself.
Everything we have may not come naturally. Some may have gotten it the easy way, but some may have it the hard way. Whichever way it is, as long as it is legitimate and conscientious.
We may not like what we doing right now, but we can make things turn and like what we do. Though it is not easy, but with the right effort and belief, it should be able to accomplished. How many of us is living the way that we want to? There would surely be bumps along the way now and then. Nothing is perfect.
We only have two ways to get things done - our own way or the other way. And guess what, either way need effort!
Not knowing how things will turn out is not an excuse not to put in effort in things you do. Is it that because we do not know whether tomorrow will come, that we will cease to live today?
Only after putting in the right effort, then only you can choose to give up on the current route to take the other.
So, have you put in your effort today?
What sparks my interest is not only the beauty of the paint, but the underlying effort they have painted. Though I am not a painter, but I guess a lot of effort and time must have poured in to produce the painting, which is something not shown in the video itself.
Everything we have may not come naturally. Some may have gotten it the easy way, but some may have it the hard way. Whichever way it is, as long as it is legitimate and conscientious.
We may not like what we doing right now, but we can make things turn and like what we do. Though it is not easy, but with the right effort and belief, it should be able to accomplished. How many of us is living the way that we want to? There would surely be bumps along the way now and then. Nothing is perfect.
We only have two ways to get things done - our own way or the other way. And guess what, either way need effort!
Not knowing how things will turn out is not an excuse not to put in effort in things you do. Is it that because we do not know whether tomorrow will come, that we will cease to live today?
Only after putting in the right effort, then only you can choose to give up on the current route to take the other.
So, have you put in your effort today?
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
success is an iceberg
Saw an interesting post shared out by my friend on FB today. It is about a diagram of the iceberg illusion of success, which was posted by "Interesting Engineering". I have came across iceberg thingy is when I watched the movie "Titanic" (Gosh, that was like 18 years ago?!). So when they link success with iceberg, I was thinking - that is very true!
I am quoting out from the diagram
Success is an iceberg
What people see - Success!
What people don't see - Persistent, Failure, Sacrifice, Disappointment, Good Habits, Hard Work, Dedication
I may be an avid fan of drama for some, but I do not simply watch just to enjoy the fantasy. People say that sometimes drama is like our life, and vice versa. And don't forget that our scriptwriters are human after all. They might add up some fantasy or imagination when writing the scripts, but they also will put in human touch. There are good traits that we can actually learn when watching drama (but, application need to be done, and not just imagination). And of course, filtering need to done as well, and not just blindly follow.
Well, anyway, success is not something that comes without any term. No matter what you do. Truly. Success may not be something huge, but can be apply to something small, too.
A baby able to walk, it is a success. He/she doesn't born knowing how to walk, but he/she continue to learn and practice, even if he/she falls down, without giving up halfway.
So, are you game to be successful?
I am quoting out from the diagram
Success is an iceberg
What people see - Success!
What people don't see - Persistent, Failure, Sacrifice, Disappointment, Good Habits, Hard Work, Dedication
I may be an avid fan of drama for some, but I do not simply watch just to enjoy the fantasy. People say that sometimes drama is like our life, and vice versa. And don't forget that our scriptwriters are human after all. They might add up some fantasy or imagination when writing the scripts, but they also will put in human touch. There are good traits that we can actually learn when watching drama (but, application need to be done, and not just imagination). And of course, filtering need to done as well, and not just blindly follow.
Well, anyway, success is not something that comes without any term. No matter what you do. Truly. Success may not be something huge, but can be apply to something small, too.
A baby able to walk, it is a success. He/she doesn't born knowing how to walk, but he/she continue to learn and practice, even if he/she falls down, without giving up halfway.
So, are you game to be successful?
my country
There are really a lot of controversial topics going on lately. I believed that they do not only cause concerns among our own people, but also other nations as well. Those hot topics mainly revolves around our PM and once a while sub topics of racial issue arise, and these are excluding other topics on our daily livelihood issue like GST, security and etc. Of course, I do believe that not only our country has this issue, but also other countries which might be facing or have faced them.
Despite all the controversies going on, ultimately, the people only want their peaceful and prosperous life back. For those people that do not follow up intensely on those hot topics, they would not have care if the current PM will still continue be the PM or will step down. For those following the on-going debates, they have roughly made up their mind on what the want to support - the truth or the lie. For those alleged in those incidents, they should be busy thinking on their next best step.
With our independence and Malaysia day getting near, I hope we get to celebrate them happily. I am someone who loves celebrations, so these two events are something I looked forward to, every year. Though I am not a fan of being in stuck in a massive event or celebration, but I do enjoy the process where everyone is preparing for the event itself. Thinking back of our school days, where we will have programmes lining out for the big day, to commemorate those historical figures for fighting the freedom that we are enjoying now.
Honestly, I am not that good in history, but I do know the PMs that served our country (I am not even that good in recalling all of our Agung or Sultan or Minister). And I do truly hope that those PMs have indeed done their very best in serving the country, for the best interest of the people and was/are selflessness. That is what people want to believe in when they give in their vote. But what actually happen during their tenure, I guess that would be another story. Anyway, I am not here to judge them, though I will be among those that will continue to follow up the on-going debates.
Looking forward to
Independence Day = 31-Aug, we'll be celebrating our 58th year
Malaysia Day = 16-Sep, we'll be celebrating our 52nd year
Despite all the controversies going on, ultimately, the people only want their peaceful and prosperous life back. For those people that do not follow up intensely on those hot topics, they would not have care if the current PM will still continue be the PM or will step down. For those following the on-going debates, they have roughly made up their mind on what the want to support - the truth or the lie. For those alleged in those incidents, they should be busy thinking on their next best step.
With our independence and Malaysia day getting near, I hope we get to celebrate them happily. I am someone who loves celebrations, so these two events are something I looked forward to, every year. Though I am not a fan of being in stuck in a massive event or celebration, but I do enjoy the process where everyone is preparing for the event itself. Thinking back of our school days, where we will have programmes lining out for the big day, to commemorate those historical figures for fighting the freedom that we are enjoying now.
Honestly, I am not that good in history, but I do know the PMs that served our country (I am not even that good in recalling all of our Agung or Sultan or Minister). And I do truly hope that those PMs have indeed done their very best in serving the country, for the best interest of the people and was/are selflessness. That is what people want to believe in when they give in their vote. But what actually happen during their tenure, I guess that would be another story. Anyway, I am not here to judge them, though I will be among those that will continue to follow up the on-going debates.
Looking forward to
Independence Day = 31-Aug, we'll be celebrating our 58th year
Malaysia Day = 16-Sep, we'll be celebrating our 52nd year
Monday, July 20, 2015
taking chances, making chances
Stumbled upon an old email send by an acquaintance. Quite ashamed to admit that I could not recall this acquaintance, but wherever this friend might be, may all be well with her. And this mail of hers triggered a thought.
Basically, this mail says about a lady who never had been given an opportunity before and quite envious of a great speaker because of the vast opportunities he had, based on his sharing. So, the speaker then give the lady a simple task of writing, which somehow triggered her curiosity to seek deeper knowledge in order to complete the task. And thus, resulting her able to fulfill her dreams and experienced the life she always wanted.
Sometimes, we are just simply stuck in our own world that we thought things should go the way we want to. But when it doesn't, what do you do? Would you sit and wait, or would you break through the wall?
Well, enjoy the story, while you mull over the question.
= begin =
Lecturer Charles Hobbs sometimes tells about a woman who lived in London over a century ago. She saved what little money she could working as a scullery maid and used it one evening to hear a great speaker of her day. His speech moved her deeply and she waited to visit with him afterward.
"How fine it must be to have had the opportunities you have had in life," she said.
"My dear lady," he replied, "Have you never received an opportunity?"
"Not me. I have never had a chance," she said.
"What do you do?" the speaker asked.
She answered, "I peel onions and potatoes in my sister's boarding house."
"How long have you been doing this?" he pursued.
"Fifteen miserable years!""And where do you sit?" he continued.
"Why, on the bottom step in the kitchen." She looked puzzled.
"And where do you put your feet?"
"On the floor," she answered, more puzzled.
"What is the floor?"
"It is glazed brick."
Then he said, "My dear lady, I will give you an assignment today. I want you to write me a letter about the brick." Against her protests about being a poor writer, he made her promise to complete the assignment.
The next day, as she sat down to peel onions, she gazed at the brick floor.
That evening she pulled one loose, took it to a brick factory and asked the owner to explain to her how bricks were made. Still not satisfied, she went to a library and found a book on bricks. She learned that 120 different kinds of brick and tile were being produced in England at the time. She discovered how clay beds, which existed for millions of years, were formed. Her research captivated her imagination and she spent every spare moment learning more. She returned to the library night after night and this woman, who never had a chance, gradually began to climb the steps of knowledge.
After months of study, she set out to write her letter as promised. She sent a 36-page document about the brick in her kitchen and, to her surprise, she received a letter back. Enclosed was payment for her research. He had published her letter! And along with the money came a new assignment -- this time he asked her to write about what she found underneath the brick.
For the first time in her life she could hardly wait to get back to the kitchen! She pulled up the brick and there was an ant. She held it in her hand and examined it.
That evening, she hurried back to the library to study ants. She learned that there were hundreds of different kinds of ants. Some were so small they could stand on the head of a pin; while others were so large one could feel the weight of them in one's hand. She started her own ant colony and examined ants underneath a lens. Several months later she wrote her findings in a 350-page "letter." It, too, was eventually published. She soon quit her kitchen job to take up writing.
Before she died, she had traveled to the lands of her dreams and had experienced more than she ever imagined possible! This is the woman who had never had a chance.
Some people wait for opportunity to come knocking. Here is a person who sought it out, proving again that we can be more than victims of mere circumstance.
If given a chance, will you take it? If given no chance, can you make one?
From Steve Goodier's RICHES OF THE HEART
=end=
Basically, this mail says about a lady who never had been given an opportunity before and quite envious of a great speaker because of the vast opportunities he had, based on his sharing. So, the speaker then give the lady a simple task of writing, which somehow triggered her curiosity to seek deeper knowledge in order to complete the task. And thus, resulting her able to fulfill her dreams and experienced the life she always wanted.
Sometimes, we are just simply stuck in our own world that we thought things should go the way we want to. But when it doesn't, what do you do? Would you sit and wait, or would you break through the wall?
Well, enjoy the story, while you mull over the question.
= begin =
Lecturer Charles Hobbs sometimes tells about a woman who lived in London over a century ago. She saved what little money she could working as a scullery maid and used it one evening to hear a great speaker of her day. His speech moved her deeply and she waited to visit with him afterward.
"How fine it must be to have had the opportunities you have had in life," she said.
"My dear lady," he replied, "Have you never received an opportunity?"
"Not me. I have never had a chance," she said.
"What do you do?" the speaker asked.
She answered, "I peel onions and potatoes in my sister's boarding house."
"How long have you been doing this?" he pursued.
"Fifteen miserable years!""And where do you sit?" he continued.
"Why, on the bottom step in the kitchen." She looked puzzled.
"And where do you put your feet?"
"On the floor," she answered, more puzzled.
"What is the floor?"
"It is glazed brick."
Then he said, "My dear lady, I will give you an assignment today. I want you to write me a letter about the brick." Against her protests about being a poor writer, he made her promise to complete the assignment.
The next day, as she sat down to peel onions, she gazed at the brick floor.
That evening she pulled one loose, took it to a brick factory and asked the owner to explain to her how bricks were made. Still not satisfied, she went to a library and found a book on bricks. She learned that 120 different kinds of brick and tile were being produced in England at the time. She discovered how clay beds, which existed for millions of years, were formed. Her research captivated her imagination and she spent every spare moment learning more. She returned to the library night after night and this woman, who never had a chance, gradually began to climb the steps of knowledge.
After months of study, she set out to write her letter as promised. She sent a 36-page document about the brick in her kitchen and, to her surprise, she received a letter back. Enclosed was payment for her research. He had published her letter! And along with the money came a new assignment -- this time he asked her to write about what she found underneath the brick.
For the first time in her life she could hardly wait to get back to the kitchen! She pulled up the brick and there was an ant. She held it in her hand and examined it.
That evening, she hurried back to the library to study ants. She learned that there were hundreds of different kinds of ants. Some were so small they could stand on the head of a pin; while others were so large one could feel the weight of them in one's hand. She started her own ant colony and examined ants underneath a lens. Several months later she wrote her findings in a 350-page "letter." It, too, was eventually published. She soon quit her kitchen job to take up writing.
Before she died, she had traveled to the lands of her dreams and had experienced more than she ever imagined possible! This is the woman who had never had a chance.
Some people wait for opportunity to come knocking. Here is a person who sought it out, proving again that we can be more than victims of mere circumstance.
If given a chance, will you take it? If given no chance, can you make one?
From Steve Goodier's RICHES OF THE HEART
=end=
wedding bells
Just attended a wedding dinner last night - of a friend of mine. Sat together with a group of ex-colleagues, which now and then we will be touching on the latest company news. It is great actually, to be able to know the latest happenings of the company you left. Maybe, it is to see whether you had made the right choice or not, then. But anyway, the topic here is not about work stuff.
While attending the wedding dinner, listening to the songs played out and watching the videos creatively done, it kind of reminded me of my own. Wedding is good thing, uniting two person and their families together, and getting blessed from the people around them. All the preparations that need to be done and the things to handle on the big day itself are enormous, yet, when all are over, the wedding couple will be left wondering - "Finally... But is that all?"
Seeing how the guests enjoying the dinner was great. Some chatting about the groom, some enquiring about the bride, some trying to take photos or videos of the couple, some admiring on the wedding photography slide show. Of course, there are also some that went off chatting topics apart from the event of the day. Still, people have all gathered for the sole purpose of giving their blessings to the wedding couple. And maybe some might get caught with the wedding "wave".
If you are single, either with a partner or not, when attending a wedding dinner, don't you sometimes get caught in imagining what would you have done, if you are the one walking down the aisle? Would you not be thinking what could have improve if you are the one preparing for the wedding? Or would you be envy and wish that you could have had the same thing done for yourself.
Anyway, for those preparing for their weddings - congratulations and may you enjoy the wedding process.
For those that do not hear their wedding bells anytime soon - keep it up and may you be hearing the blessed ringing.
For those already went through it - do enjoy your marital life and appreciate it.
While attending the wedding dinner, listening to the songs played out and watching the videos creatively done, it kind of reminded me of my own. Wedding is good thing, uniting two person and their families together, and getting blessed from the people around them. All the preparations that need to be done and the things to handle on the big day itself are enormous, yet, when all are over, the wedding couple will be left wondering - "Finally... But is that all?"
Seeing how the guests enjoying the dinner was great. Some chatting about the groom, some enquiring about the bride, some trying to take photos or videos of the couple, some admiring on the wedding photography slide show. Of course, there are also some that went off chatting topics apart from the event of the day. Still, people have all gathered for the sole purpose of giving their blessings to the wedding couple. And maybe some might get caught with the wedding "wave".
If you are single, either with a partner or not, when attending a wedding dinner, don't you sometimes get caught in imagining what would you have done, if you are the one walking down the aisle? Would you not be thinking what could have improve if you are the one preparing for the wedding? Or would you be envy and wish that you could have had the same thing done for yourself.
Anyway, for those preparing for their weddings - congratulations and may you enjoy the wedding process.
For those that do not hear their wedding bells anytime soon - keep it up and may you be hearing the blessed ringing.
For those already went through it - do enjoy your marital life and appreciate it.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
FIV (10)
My, how time flies (but actually I have been counting the days, too, a bit of nervous trying to know what is going on). I'm 5dpt3dt. Based on the calculation, implantation should either in progress (which end result will only be known on the next visit).
My FET was done on 15-Jul, and today had the second injection (as first was done on 15th itself). Well, good thing about this injection is I don't need to do it myself, but the downside is I need to visit the doctor (or nurse, actually). Was informed that the injection is somehow "oil" based, so better for the nurse to do it. Another one more to go on the 22-Jul, then will wait for the next visit for the blood test.
The whole FET process is actually quite fast, and just prickling but bearable pain. Just that the wait for our turn is quite lengthy as there are quite a number of patients and surgery on that day itself. And supposedly we have direct bed rest for about an hour after surgery, but I ended up slept through an hour and half, though I thought I was pretty much awake all the time and only had forty winks.
Then I was quickly brief on what not to do during the 2WW. Basically, normal daily activities still can be carried out, but to take things slowly and lightly, especially lower body part which include not only activities but also food.
And the medicines gotta continue taking as all have given till the next visit.
Well, now is the long wait of 2WW - another 7 days to go. *cross my fingers*. Though I know we have pretty much did what we could, and what we could not control, we gotta leave it to fate.
My FET was done on 15-Jul, and today had the second injection (as first was done on 15th itself). Well, good thing about this injection is I don't need to do it myself, but the downside is I need to visit the doctor (or nurse, actually). Was informed that the injection is somehow "oil" based, so better for the nurse to do it. Another one more to go on the 22-Jul, then will wait for the next visit for the blood test.
The whole FET process is actually quite fast, and just prickling but bearable pain. Just that the wait for our turn is quite lengthy as there are quite a number of patients and surgery on that day itself. And supposedly we have direct bed rest for about an hour after surgery, but I ended up slept through an hour and half, though I thought I was pretty much awake all the time and only had forty winks.
Then I was quickly brief on what not to do during the 2WW. Basically, normal daily activities still can be carried out, but to take things slowly and lightly, especially lower body part which include not only activities but also food.
And the medicines gotta continue taking as all have given till the next visit.
Well, now is the long wait of 2WW - another 7 days to go. *cross my fingers*. Though I know we have pretty much did what we could, and what we could not control, we gotta leave it to fate.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
FIV (9)
Had visited the doctor again 3 days ago, to catch up with the medication. Dosage for the current medicine of oestrogen is reduce back to twice (from tripled), but with additional medicine of progesterone is to tag along. These medication is to continue all the way for 2 weeks. The only "issue" is that the additional medicine need to be kept cool. Hhm, hopefully it won't cause any problem.
Between then, tomorrow is "D-Day". Cross my fingers that it'll be good.
And I tried to read up a bit on what's going to happen next, because the next visit after tomorrow is about 10 days later (which is quite long). And I know why.
It's a good thing that lots of information can be found on web, though, you will need to filter through them. But at least you have an idea or so on what's going on, besides the doctor's advice.
So, below is some info after the FET process.
Note: "dpt" stands for "days past/post transfer"
For 3dt
1dpt - embryo continues to grow and develop, turning from a 6-8 cell embryo into a morula
2dpt - cells of the morula continue to divide, developing into a blastocyst
3dpt - blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell
4dpt - blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus
5dpt - blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation
6dpt - implantation continues
7dpt - implantation is complete, cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus have begun to develop
8dpt - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) starts to enter the blood stream
9dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
10dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
11dpt - levels of hCG are now high enough to detect a pregnancy
For 5dt
1dpt - blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell
2dpt - blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus
3dpt - blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation
4dpt - implantation continues
5dpt - implantation is complete, cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus have begun to develop
6dpt - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) starts to enter the blood stream
7dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
8dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
9dpt - levels of hCG are now high enough to detect a pregnancy
Between then, tomorrow is "D-Day". Cross my fingers that it'll be good.
And I tried to read up a bit on what's going to happen next, because the next visit after tomorrow is about 10 days later (which is quite long). And I know why.
It's a good thing that lots of information can be found on web, though, you will need to filter through them. But at least you have an idea or so on what's going on, besides the doctor's advice.
So, below is some info after the FET process.
Note: "dpt" stands for "days past/post transfer"
For 3dt
1dpt - embryo continues to grow and develop, turning from a 6-8 cell embryo into a morula
2dpt - cells of the morula continue to divide, developing into a blastocyst
3dpt - blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell
4dpt - blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus
5dpt - blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation
6dpt - implantation continues
7dpt - implantation is complete, cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus have begun to develop
8dpt - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) starts to enter the blood stream
9dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
10dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
11dpt - levels of hCG are now high enough to detect a pregnancy
For 5dt
1dpt - blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell
2dpt - blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus
3dpt - blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation
4dpt - implantation continues
5dpt - implantation is complete, cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus have begun to develop
6dpt - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) starts to enter the blood stream
7dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
8dpt - fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted
9dpt - levels of hCG are now high enough to detect a pregnancy
Thursday, July 9, 2015
FIV (8)
Had went for my visit and get the check up done on 6/7. First time going alone, though. Apparently the lining is good, and the medication continues till the next visit.
Dosage of the medication for this round is increased. For previous visit, my medication is only once per day, then double up the dosage. Now, dosage is tripled.
Wonder if next visit will have increase in dosage, as the next visit is still not the FET procces. And wonder if they'll do a blood test as well, apart from the normal lining monitoring.
So many questions in mind, and hopefully next visit will have more answers.
Dosage of the medication for this round is increased. For previous visit, my medication is only once per day, then double up the dosage. Now, dosage is tripled.
Wonder if next visit will have increase in dosage, as the next visit is still not the FET procces. And wonder if they'll do a blood test as well, apart from the normal lining monitoring.
So many questions in mind, and hopefully next visit will have more answers.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Relocation
Have you ever think of relocation?
Maybe relocate due to work request or career opportunity or etc.
And how do you decide whether to relocate or not? Well, relocate not necessarily means overseas, as long as you need to move to another place for the new job.
I have seen quite a number of my friends relocated, due to work or family. Some to other neighborhood district, some to different state, while some even out of country. Mostly due to work opportunities, as they couldn't find either the same job nature or better career advancement. Of course, there are some wanting to have a better environment for their family, or to be with their better half.
Moving to a new place, if you are single, is much easier. Although maybe you still need to think about your aging elders or younger siblings, if any. Whether they will need you to be around, or they can cope on their own.
If you are attached, sometimes you will be thinking about your partner, as not everyone is suitable to have long distance relationship. Of course there might be opposite case where you want to relocate to where your partner is.
If you are married, then you'll be thinking about your better half and children, if any. Without children, maybe it is easier to decide between the two of you. With children, you might be thinking about their welfare like the growing up environment, school and etc.
So, in what case will you consider relocation?
Have you faced this situation before and how did you handle it?
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