The IVF

I had some spotting on the Saturday morning and that I knew my period is coming soon. As per the explanation by the nurse in KL Fertility, I need to go back on my Day 2 or Day 3 period for a scan in order to confirm if I can start my IVF cycle. Since the spotting is on Saturday, I quickly made an appointment for Monday morning. The normal bleeding was only came on the evening on Saturday and that made my Day 1 is on Sunday. 

Hubby and I arrived at the KLF as early as 8:30 am  on that Monday morning. The reception that picked up my call informed that I need to do some blood test in the morning before seeing Dr. Helena. When we reached there, it seems like there were some system error with their newly installed queuing system, my name was not recorded for that day appointment but was remarked that I am coming to start my cycle. The receptionist put my in queue straightaway and my number was called to Dr. Helena's room short after that. 

Dr. Helena always gives me a positive impression that she always carries a big smile on her face. She greeted us and took out the insulin report and semen analysis we did the other day. Mine was fine but hubby's analysis was not that good this time round. I was surprised as this while hubby's report were fine. But she mentioned that it's fine, we may consider for ICSI for a higher chance of successful rate. 

I went on the bed and she scan on me. I have 7 follicles on my left ovary and 6 on my right. She said it was a good number to start of but the follicles are not that robust to be seen. But she assured me that if the blood test result shows fine, than we are good to start the IVF this cycle.

Came out from her room, my number was called again for the blood test and we were told that the result will be ready by 1pm. We were asked to come back by then. Since it was only 10+am, we when out from DC Mall and went to Mid Valley for window shopping. We went back at about 12:30pm and waited till 3pm. I am sure the queuing system went haywire again as those who came later that me has been called and left. I went to the registration counter to check on my turn and they informed I am already in the queue. Finally my number was called at about 3pm. The nurse informed that we are able to start the IVF treatment this cycle. She explained on the injections that needed to be done and the dosage to be taken. All medications and injections to be given to me in a cooler bag. 

I have the followings for 4 days: 
Day 2: 150iu of Menopur + 300iu of Gonal-F
Day 3: 150iu of Menopur + 300iu of Gonal-F
Day 4: 150iu of Menopur + 150iu of Gonal-F
Day 5: 150iu of Menopur + 150iu of Gonal-F

Menopur injection in syringe with solution in a small bottle

Gonal-F injection in a pen

Consent forms and injection schedule

The nurse demonstrated the first injections and we were to do it ourselves at home after that. She informed that the time of injections has to be the same daily and to mark down it on the schedule given.  

The package cost RM17,650 for only the IVF alone. 

- 1st payment of RM6,000 + RM100 (refundable deposit for cooler bag) made today

- 2nd payment of RM6,000 on the next visit

- balance will be made before the eggs collection day

There will be an additional of RM1,600 for ICSI and RM600 for thawing fees as we are going for the frozen embryos transfer (FET). 

After all these things settled at KLF, we went to Xi Fertility at the other side for acupuncture. This time round, hubby followed as to hope it would increases the performance of his little brother. It was a tiring day for both of us that day. We went out from home at 7 in the morning and reached home at the same time, 7 in the evening.