The JoyFoo Life!~

10 Aug 2023 – The past two days after the surgery, was mostly resting, sleeping, and recovering from the big surgery. Having to prepare for the insertion day, we would need to insert some gel like thing, two times a day. As it was still hurting from the procedure, I would experience cramps after each shot. It wasn’t...

8 Aug 2023 – Today is the day of the Egg retrieval procedure. We were informed to go to Ward 2A to admit to the hospital at 7.30am. The actual procedure is scheduled to start at 9.30am. Hubby got to deposit at 8am. Worrying about whether I would be able to clear my bowels before being sedated at the operating theatre,...

6 Aug 2023 – Today is Day 10 since the start of injections. It would be a day to conquer, to overcome my anxieties, not to overthink, and go ahead to take the final 6 injections. Woke up at 6am and took 2 jabs. The remaining of the day was resting, and blogging. Took the 3rd jab at 6pm, ate dinner, and prepared myself...

5 Aug 2023 – Today is Day 9 since the start of injections. It was a Saturday morning, and the appointment was at 8am. Woke up at 6am to inject the two jabs in the morning. Reached the clinic, took the blood and waited nervously for our turn to do the scan. Doctor decided to do egg extraction on next Tuesday as the eggs...

2 Aug 2023 – Today is Day 6 since the start of injections. Had a doctor appointment at 8.35am in the morning. The nurses informed me that I had to take blood test, each time I come for a visit. They did a scan and doctor mentioned that it was growing well. Naively, I thought that the number of jabs will be the same:...

Day 30:29 Jul 2023 – Today is Day 2 of the injections. I thought it will feel easier, but it is just as hard when I see the needles. I still feel scared but am thankful that it is one jab a day, and not two. I feel greatly consoled that hubby is helping me to do the jab. Pray that the eggs will grow well, so that the remaining...

Day 29:28 Jul 2023 – Today is the first night of my IVF injection. After checking in with myself, I am still too scared to take the injections by myself. First, I have shaky hands, and it was at this moment that I thank God, for my hubby who was a Medic, and could do it for me. He had experiences with needles (poking...

Day 28:27 Jul 2023 – Today, we went for a doctor appointment at 8+am in the morning. They did a blood test, a scan, and taught us how to use the injection kits. As it was the first time we need to learn how to use the injection kits, we took a while to get what the nurse was saying. She patiently guided us, and let me...

Day 27: 26 Jul 2023 - The past three days were tough.. Due to changes in the body - have a big ulcer on the roof of mouth, spotting, headache, itchyness.. became emotional and sad! It was as if a dark cloud was upon me and I just can’t help feeling moody most of the time. Even my work colleague noticed it! She messaged...

Today, on 17 July, we went to sign the IVF consent form, and take blood to test for HIV. I started on my 7 days medication! The nurse patiently explained to us a long list of things to take note and we signed on a few forms. Found many of the things interesting, shall note down for information: 1) The cost for egg...

16 Jul 23 - It has been 17 days since Day 1 period. How have I been doing? I am focusing on having enough rest, not to go to crowded places, and managing the stress from work. Started my hobby of reading, and trying to learn one new language, with the free time I have! Good news! At work, we managed to close our accounts...

Today, on 3 Jul 2023 (Day 4 of menses), I received a call from NUH nurse. She informed me about the schedule, and finally, I can have some sort of certainty in life. Waiting for Day 1 of the menses, and not knowing the fixed dates of the treatment was not easy, for an ESFJ like me. Personality of a “J” (last letter...

Hello friends, we are back! It has been five years..If you are still subscribers of this blog, thank you so much for not giving up! These few years flew by with a blink of an eye..a summary of what happened: 1. We are still staying together amicably with our in laws (Praise the Lord) 2. During covid period, we had...