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Fiona Wallis

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Hello!

My husband and I are about to start the IVF process. I would really like to find out if there are any support groups in H.K. or is there anyone out here, going through the same experience, who would like to get in touch?

Fiona
 
there is also "COPING" a wonderful group of women with infertility in their lives. many are ivf success stories, many are still undergoing the ivf process. i will find and post their contact to you here in the next couple of days.

this is actually seb's mum writing, and have had two IVF's resulting in four children. i would love to be in touch and support you during the two week wait, and answer any questions you have.

tess
[email protected]
 
to Seb's dad

Thank you for your help. It would be great if you could let me know what the address for COPING is.

Thanks so much!
 
hi fiona
i cant seem to find a contact number for them, but they advertise in dollarsaver. good luck, please get in touch if you need support or to vent. who is your dr?? tess
 
New to IVF

Hi,

My husband and I are going through our first IVF cycle with Prof Haines at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin.

I had egg collection on Friday 7/5/04 and was fully alert for all 32 that they took out of me. Have been in a lot of pain since, but every day seems to be getting easier. Found out on Sat that 14 fertilised.

Go back tomorrow to find out whether they will be transferred or not as I'm at risk of OHSS.

I never realised that this was going to be such a roller coaster ride with my emotions and it's not over yet!

Just hoping that they'll transfer as I don't want this month to have been a waste of time and effort.

Is there anyone else out there who's at the same stage as we are?
 
IVF

Hi Vonnie

Nice to hear from you. I also had a consultation with Prof Haines and know others who have been successful using him, so I'm keeping everything crossed for you. 32 eggs must be some kind of record!! At least you know that 14 fertilised which is great and even if they can't put them back this month, you won't have to go through all that trauma again.

I will start my IVF in June, as going on holiday first. Hopefully you will have some good news by then. If you would like to e-mail me. I'm on

[email protected]


Wishing you lots of luck and best wishes

Fiona
 
Hi Fiona,

Lovely to hear from you too and thanks for your kind wishes.

Went to see my Obgyn this morning to find out that only 5 of my 14 eggs are of OK material and they are going to freeze them to give me a chance of pregnancy next time. As I'm at risk of OHSS they won't transfer today.

There are 6 other eggs of not so good material. I have no idea what grade they are. They are going to take these 6 to day 5 but think the chances of them lasting are very unlikely. IF, and that's a huge IF, any survive and by Wednesday I haven't started showing any symptons of OHSS they'll transfer.

I spent 20 mins trying to work out all possible options to give me a chance of pregnancy this month, but ended up with the above solution being the best for me on the basis of OHSS risk.

I feel incredibly negative at the moment. I don't believe that there's any chance of the 6 surviving so I'm already thinking about the next attempt in 2 months time. Except 2 mths is an incredibly long time away when you really want it to happen now.

Sorry it all sounds so doom and gloom at the moment, but I guess that's all part of the waiting game.
 
IVF

Hi Vonnie

Sounds like you're going through a bit of a nightmare at the moment, but I think you've made absolutely the right decision. At the end of the day you have to keep yourself healthy, and OHSS is pretty serious, so its best to wait, although the waiting game is so hard. It was even difficult for me to postpone our treatment until June, because I just want it all to start now!!

But you never know, that seems to be the thing with IVF, miracles happen all the time!!

Try to treat yourself to something nice over the next few days, just spoil yourself a bit, you deserve it!! Please e-mail me if you'd like to make contact.

Fingers crossed

Fiona
 
cost of IVF

after an ectopic pregnancy several years ago i was told that my only chance of conceiving would be IVF (the remaining tube is in poor shape, hydrosalpinx)
Now I wonder how expensive IVF is in HK. Can anybody give me a rough idea?
And is there an age limit? I am 39.
 
Vonnie,

just to give you some positive words, my baby is a 'frostie' and I found that the cycle where they defrost embryo(s) is much easier on the body than what you've just been through. go find those online support groups mentioned above; there's also ivfconnections.com, which has a busy board with all kinds of topic-based discussions.


vol de nuit, I didn't do my IVF in HK so I can't help with costs; age depends on your individual medical "workup", but if you're considering it, it's basically the sooner the better.

js
 
Ivf

We are planning to come to Hong Kong for our IVF or ICSI. Anyone has idea about place to stay such as furnitured appartment or hotel appartment around Central or Happy Valley? We plan to go for Dr Milton Leung at Sanatorium Hospital. Thank you so much for everyone who post in this site! You guys make me feel I am not so alone and a much better. Keep in touch with you all, and wish you all the best of your luck.
 
I am starting a cycle in Thailand in February. This will be my first attempt. I am going there since the doctor in Hong Kong just said it would be to much of a hassle and to much to keep coming and going from Hong Kong. i live in guangzhou. I am using a clinic called SART. I am planning on staying there for the 3 3weeks and then returning. HAs anyone else gone there?
 
Fiona Wallis said:
Hello!

My husband and I are about to start the IVF process. I would really like to find out if there are any support groups in H.K. or is there anyone out here, going through the same experience, who would like to get in touch?

Fiona
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Hi Fiona,
My name is Jazmin, and just have read your message here, I was just wondering if you are now under IVF or still planning. My husband and I have the same problem,

:gl:

Jazmin
 
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