1st Visit to KKH-Private Suite

"New Year Resolution #1: Make a Baby!" my dear hubby said on 1st Jan.


Jerome had made an appointment to visit a fertility gynea last month. And this morning we had our first appointment with Dr K L at KKH at the Private Suite. Along our way to the PS at KKH, we walked passed many shops selling all kinds of babies and children products. When I saw the baby cribs, I found myself tearing up. Don't know when I can shop for one. And I can't help but think about my colleague in school who is blessed with another pregnancy. Another two are going for to deliver their babies soon. A few are on maternity and extended child-care leave. Everyone else seem to be having a baby or getting pregnant, except me... Why is it just difficult for me? What's wrong with me?


Our appointment was at 9am, but we only managed to see the doctor at 10am as she was held up at the IVF clinic. I certainly hope that we do not need to consider that path... A long wait outside at a huge and comfortable waiting area... Almost everyone has a huge or growing tummy. My tummy is growing but definitely not for the right reason. Could be the kueh lapis...


When we finally had our consultation, saw that the doctor was also pregnant herself. After some questions (how long have u been married? how long have u been actively trying? Any birth control before this? Menstrual Cycle? How often do we have ***? Have u done any body checkup before this? etc), I had a super quick Pap Smear and another examination where a probe was inserted. Apparently, images of my 'insides' could be seen on her monitor. Dr ended by saying, "Very good! No sign of fibroids or cysts." Great! So nothing unusual at the moment. So now what?


A hypothesis- I could be having ovulation problems. So I was prescribe 3 cycles of clomid pills to get my body to ovulate. 1 pill per day for AF cycle Day 2 to 6. We were told to BD every alternate days from Day 8 to Day 20. Day 21, return to hospital for a blood test to check whether the pills worked. Dosage to increase if necessary. Side effects include hot flushes, headaches and nauseousness, but are rare. The Dr has forgotten to mention premature menopause which I've read about.


Meanwhile, Jerome also had to arrange for an appointment in March to send his troops for analysis. He was told by the nurse when not to BD before collecting the sample.


For now, we'll just follow instructions then... just do as we're told... then we'll see... I hope the pills work its magic...