16
November
2012
by Mandy Loh
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The wait for the bloody inevitable
I didn’t mean to be rude with the title, and I’m sorry if you were offended. But I’m really waiting for a bloody discharge, that would be the inevitable result of the blighted ovum miscarriage. Of course, the cheeky title was meant to provoke more…
16
November
2012
by Actonel
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Egg-citing times
We’ve just completed the embryo transfer (ET) and I’m trying desperately to “rest” — whatever that means! There are various opinions on the internet forums on what someone should do after ET, ranging from complete bed rest for 3 days (!!) and going for walks…
10
November
2012
by Actonel
- 3 Comments
The First Post – and the first go at IVF
30 Oct 2012 – I’m typing this out from my phone sitting in the KKIVF clinic waiting for my day 8 scan, after 3 days of orgalutran to inhibit ovulation and 3 days of a lot of puregon to stimulate the follicles. Agreeing to blog…
9
November
2012
by Kelvin Ang
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Kids aboard a plane: The 5 levels of Frustration
With the year-end School Holidays upon us, it is the perfect time to bring the entire family off for a getaway. And if your getaway involves getting yourselves stuck in an airplane together with one or more baby/toddler/child, I feel your anguish. Because let’s face…
6
November
2012
by Mandy Loh
- 7 Comments
Blighted and Empty
We’ve had some sad times in our household recently. Tim and I recently decided to start trying for a 2nd child, and I got off the birth control pill in early September. In October, I decided to do a pregnancy test, and lo and behold,…
5
November
2012
by Tan Yi Lin
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My Love, Life & Joy
(This entry is dedicated to my dear husband: I love you. Even though you’re so F.O.S sometimes.) MY LOVE, LIFE & JOY Those were the words of love that I had carefully chosen to be etched in eternity on Dan’s wedding band, almost eight years…