My Trying To Conceive (TTC) Journal

Monday, May 27, 2013

Laparoskopi : 22 Mei 2013

Alhamdulillah.... selesai segalanya.
Moga dipermudahkan Allah selepas ni.

Baca dulu yg ringkas ni.
http://pnstoberi.blogspot.com/2013/05/mc-sebulan-ini-lah-ceritanya.html

Ringkas tak ringkas la. Panjang berjela jugak. Haha.
Lps ni akan menyusul detail entry. Sbb detail tak bole citer kat blog biasa. Hihi.

Oke then. Bye!

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Pre Laparoscopy : Bed Baths Guide

puanstoberi 11:51 AM

Assalam.

Lama tak menulis di sini.

Tak ramai pun dah jenguk since url dah tukar.

Skrg kita citer pasal persediaan yg dibuat untuk menghadapi laparoskopi - laps (laparoscopy).

Kurang seminggu je lagi kan.

Takpe. So, now apa preparation yg saya buat. Selain persediaan mental dan fizikal lah kan.

Oleh kerana, mungkin selepas laps tu nati saya tak boleh mandi, kena lap lap ja, saya nak carik la wipes yg boleh lap kan tu instead of guna towel kecik kan. Alahai, sehari je kot tak buleh mandi. Huhu.

Selain itu, saya juga google step2 utk bed bath ni.

Here we are (kredit to : http://www.wikihow.com/Give-a-Bed-Bath).

Bed baths have been given for centuries to people who are sedentary, bedridden or difficult to move. Giving a bed bath involves washing the entire body one section at a time, then rinsing and drying thoroughly while the patient remains in the bed. It is important to gather all the supplies needed before you begin so you do not have to leave the patient unattended. When performing a bed bath, it is also necessary that the body is dried completely to prevent chafing, bacteria and bed sores. Thorough bed baths are essential to the hygiene of bedridden patients. Follow these steps to learn how to give a bed bath.

1- Fill a basin or washtub with warm water, approximately 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) or less. The water should be comfortable to the touch.

2 - Cover the patient with a light sheet and blanket.

3- Fold down the sheet and blanket, uncovering the patient's top half and remove the top portion of their clothing. Recover with the sheet and blanket.

4 - Using a mild soap and washcloth or sponge, gently wash the patient's face, ears and neck.

5 - Rinse the washcloth or sponge, wring it lightly and gently wipe off the soap. Re-rinse and wring as needed until all the soap has been removed.

6 - Dry the washed areas with a towel.

7 - Fold down the sheet and blanket on one side of the body only. Place a towel beneath the exposed arm.

8 - Wash the patient's shoulder, underarm, arm and hand. Rinse as before.

9 - Dry the washed areas thoroughly, especially the underarm, to prevent chafing and bacteria growth. Recover with the sheet and blanket to keep the patient warm.

10 - Fold the sheet exposing the other side, place the towel beneath the other arm and repeat, washing, rinsing and drying the other arm.

11 - Fold the sheet and blanket down to the waist and gently wash the chest, stomach and sides.

12 - Rinse the area, dry and re-cover the area to keep the patient warm.

13 - Fold the sheet and blanket up to the waist, exposing the legs and remove any clothing from the lower part of the body.

14 - Re-cover one side and place a towel beneath the leg on the other side.

15 - Wash, rinse and dry the leg and foot.

16 - Re-cover the washed leg and repeat the steps to wash, rinse and dry the other leg. Re-cover the lower half of the body.

17 - Empty the water from the basin and refill it with clean water.

18 - Ask the patient to roll on his/her side if they are able. You may have to assist them. Make sure they are not too close to the edge of the bed to prevent falls.

19 - Fold the sheet and blanket up, exposing the entire back side of the patient. Place the towel on the bed, along the patient's body.

20 - Wash the back of the patient's neck, back, buttocks and legs.

21 - Rinse off the soap and dry thoroughly.

22 - Put on disposable gloves and wash the genital area and anus. This part of the body should be washed every day.

23 - Rinse and dry thoroughly.

24 - Apply deodorant and lotions as needed and put on clean clothing or robe.

# Dr Hamid # laparoscpy

Friday, May 3, 2013

Mei 2013 : Cycle Day

Ida 3:26 PM

Seperti biasa.
27hari je dia menjelma.
Displin sungguh dia.
Tapi. Mungkin bermula bulan depan, date nya akan lari. Mungkin lah.

Hari ni dah 3 Mei.
Lebih kurang 3 minggu je lagi.
Phew.
Berdebar mmg ada. Tipu lah kalau takde kan.
Tapi takpe.
Berdoa agar dipermudahkan segalanya.
Dan belajar untuk lebih redha atas apa ditentukan.

Manusia,
diuji Allah sesuai dengan kemampuannya.

google

# cycle day

Monday, April 29, 2013

Kepentingan Fish Oil Semasa TTC

puanstoberi 2:43 PM

Sebelum kita pergi cerita2 lagi, mari kita tgk kepentingan fish oil. Masa ke klinik Dr Hamid tu hari, dia bekalkan saya 2 botol fish oil utk dihabiskan. Besar gabak. Sebijik - 2 kali sehari. Saya mmg ada masalah makan ubat besar gabak. Eh. Bukan ubat besar je. Ubat kecik pun ada masalah. Dari kecik mmg saya tak lepas lah nak makan ubat biji nih. Mesti cam berpusing2 dlm mulut, tak boleh nak telan. Tapi kali ni saya kena telan juga. Smpai tersangkut kat leher rasanya.

Saya dapatkan dalam BI lah. Senang sket kan. So, mari tgk. Sebelum ni mmg saya tak pernah consume fish oil.

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If you're trying to conceive, you may be looking for a food or supplement that will help you do so faster. Alternately, you may be looking for supplements that will help to promote the health of your embryo, once you become pregnant. Fish oil contains many healthful compounds that won't help get you pregnant, but could positively impact your baby.

Conception

Getting pregnant requires that a healthy sperm come in contact with a healthy egg during a narrow window of time -- about 24 hours -- after you've ovulated. Because sperm only have a lifetime of about three days in the woman's body, this requires carefully timed intercourse. Furthermore, sperm meeting egg isn't the only requirement for becoming pregnant. The fertilized egg must implant in the uterine lining, and must develop normally.

Role of Nutrition

While there's no one food, vitamin or supplement that can help you get pregnant faster, following a healthy diet can help ensure your eggs are healthy and that you'll be able to carry a developing embryo to term if you conceive. Fish oil has a role in a healthy diet. The oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory in nature, explain Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz in their book "You: Having A Baby." Fish oil also contains DHA -- docosahexaenoic acid -- which your developing fetus uses to build brain cells.

Concerns

If you've heard that you need to avoid certain fish -- particularly during pregnancy -- because of the risk of mercury contamination, you don't need to be concerned about fish oil. The fish that contain dangerous levels of mercury, a neurotoxin, are generally larger predator fish. Smaller fish, mostly sardines and anchovies, go into making fish oil. "The New York Times" reported in March 2009 that commercially available fish oil tablets don't have dangerous levels of mercury in them.

General Guidelines

If you're trying to conceive and want to start taking fish oil supplements, talk to your obstetrician or primary care physician first. Your doctor can help you decide whether you should take fish oil, how much to take, and whether you need other supplements or dietary changes in addition. If you are under 30 years of age and haven't conceived within a year of "trying" -- that is to say, making a concerted effort to do so -- you should see your doctor for a check up.

kredit : http://www.livestrong.com/article/490556-fish-oil-conception/

Recent studies have shown that the consumption of fish oil (or, more specifically, the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil) improves fertility in both men and women. Fish oil is typically harvested from cold-water fish like salmon, trout, sardines and a wide variety of others. These oils contain high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids, which the body breaks down into eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. These two acids play a large role in biological processes that are vital to one’s fertility. But how exactly does fish oil help in regulating these processes and increase a couple’s chance at successfully conceiving a child?

In Men

Docosahexaenoic acid, which is a byproduct of omega-3 fatty acids, play a key role in the mobility of sperm. Sperm cells face a long and arduous journey before they’re even able to attempt to penetrate an ovum and fertilize an egg. In order to be fit for this journey, they must be, first of all, plentiful, and, second of all, up to the task.

Docosahexaenoic acid plays an important role in the development of healthy sperm. The more sperm that make it to the ovum (millions will naturally die during the journey), the better chance there will be that one of them will successfully fertilize the egg, leading to pregnancy. Studies have found that males deficient in this acid produce under-performing sperm and are less fertile as a result. Furthermore, consumption of omega-3 fatty acids also increases blood flow to the genitals which leads to an increase in the overall production of sperm, as well as an decrease in the likelihood of erectile dysfunction. Again, numbers are key to increasing the odds of successful conception. The more sperm present in a man’s ejaculate, the better chances that one will successfully fertilize the egg.

In Women

Hormonally, women are much more complex than men and they cannot increase the production of ova that can successfully be fertilized, as women are born with all the eggs they will ever produce. However, there are certain conditions that the body can bring about that can help women become more fertile, and the consumption of fish oil promotes the natural occurrence of these conditions. For example, one of the main components to increased fertility is the regular and predictable menstrual cycle. Having a regular cycle allows women to know when their periods of highest fertility occur. Knowing this information allows couples to set a plan that will allow them the best chance of successful conception. Consumption of fish oils helps to promote a regular menstrual cycle.

Omega-3 fatty acids also enhance the body’s natural reactions during the menstrual cycle. A woman’s body temperature, for example, naturally increases during ovulation. This is a major tell-tale signal that her body is ready to conceive. By encouraging this natural surge in temperature, fish oil give women another tool they can use to increase their chances to successfully conceive.

Fish oils aren’t a magical elixir that can guarantee pregnancy. However, they do draw upon and enhance the body’s natural tools for successfully conceiving a child. Natural regulation is the key to increasing fertility, and consuming fish oils regulates these processes to become more predictable and allows couples to know their windows for peak fertility.

kredit : http://www.3fatchicks.com/why-fish-oil-is-beneficial-to-fertility/

# pemakanan # supplemen

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Treatment Dr Hamid : 1st Appoinment

Ida 1:12 PM 1 Comments

19 April 2013 (Jumaat)

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1st appoinment di Klinik Dr Hamid Arshat. Pertama kali sampai. Sebenar tak susah pun mencari klinik ni. If kita dari KL, naik je Lebuhraya Mahameru, pastu sebelum KL Sentral (selepas Jabatan Hutan), amik lorong kiri yg menghala Damansara, Bangsar tu. Lps tu nati naik lagi ke kiri yg ada tulis Jalan Semantan, Jalan Dungun. Follow saja laluan tu. Dkt sekolah ada masuk simpang kiri kalo tak silap. Terus je smpai lah ke Plaza Damansara - berhampiran dengan Masjid Saidina Omar. Parking payah sket la kalo area klinik tu, tp pusing2 la bulatan tu. Kalo ada rezeki, dpt lah. Tepi jalan tu pun mmg boleh parking (berbayar). Atau pun parking kat basemen pun boleh.

Appoinment kami jam 2.15ptg. Asben solat Jumaat kat masjid tu while me - tunggu dlm keta tgk FB, Instagram. Mujo dpt parking bawah pokok. Tak lah membahang.

Settle asben solat, kami terus ke klinik. Oleh kerana saya pernah buat HSG, sy bawa jugak lah film HSG tu. Smpai sana orang pun dah ada, tp tak ramai lagi.

1st time dtg - letak IC asben n wife dlm kotak disediakan. Kalo dah dtg byk kali, letak kad appoinment lah. Prosedur yg sama kat memana pun kan. Duduk sekejap kat ruangan menunggu yg ada sofa empok tu. Tak lama, nama pun dipanggil. Dia amik butiran sket, tanya itu ini, timbang berat seme, then tggu lagi. Berlainan dgn LPPKN, 1st time datang kena amik darah. Kat sini takde.

Dalam 10minit lepas tu, nama dipanggil utk jumpa doktor. Wah. Berdebar sungguh rasa. Doktor pun tanya2 ikut data kita tu then dia suh g scan. Laju giler proses kan. Masuk dlm bilik scan tu. Ada staff perempuan yg scan kan. Don't worry. Tapi kalo nak mudah, pakai la jubah/dress/blause labuh. Selesa sket lah. At least, kita tanggalkan seluar kecik ja. Kalo pakai seluar panjang/jeans seme kena tanggal. Kena plak baju pendek/t-shirt - ha...lagi malu kan. Tak boleh nak cover bawah plak. Hikhik. Saya pada hari tu, mmg pakai dress labuh from Zalora (ceh..sempat lagi nak iklan. Haha).

So, dia trus scan - TVS to be exact. TVS is Transvaginal scan.

Skali budak tu pun cam terperanjat.

"Eh. Ni ada cyst"

Saya pun cam eh..eh.. cam tak tau nak respond apa.

Dia panggil doktor. Doktor tgk pastu panggil asben skali. Tgk monitor. (which rasanya asben tak paham pun tgk apa yg ada kt monitor tu. Haha)

Adoi.

Cyst plak dah. Lps tu macam ada fibroid juga. Tp saiz kecik.

Ah sudah. Begitu pula ceritanya kan.

Then dah settle scan tu, staff tu tanya gak la. Suka makan megi ke, KFC ke, air coke ke.

Jawapannya, takde la suka, tp tak de lah tak makan. Tapi takde la kerap mana. Cam megi tu, kata sebulan skali pun payah. Tp stok tu ada je kat umah. In case, teringin ada. KFC, McD tu ada la... tp takde la balun tetiap minggu. Air gas - kureng. Selalu kalo beli fastfood amik air twister / ribena.

Mungkin dia nak kaitkan dgn segala mendasing dalam perut ni dgn pemakanan. Huhu. Entah lah. Kadang kita tak makan pun seme tu, jadi juga. Kadang, ada yg makan hehari menda2 tu, pun beranak juga. So, cemana. Redha. Ini 'bahagian' kita. Jangan tanya kenapa dia camtu, kenapa aku camni? Takkan dapat jawapan. Buat sakit kepala je.

Lps tu jumpa doktor balik. Doktor lukis2 bagitau itu ini.

"Kita advise operate jelah"

Gulp!

Takut giler hoke nak kena operate2 plak.

Tapi cara doktor tu cam takde apa pun. Ala sket je ni, 2cm, buang sini, ikat sini, bla bla bla... MC sebulan! Pergh.

Kos - dalam 6-7k kalo buat kat klinik dia. Around 10k kalo kat Pantai Medical - menggunakan insurans. Since saya mmg takde insurans, kalo nak buat, buat kat klinik dia lah. Jadi, kami minta masa sket utk buat decision (kebetulan aku trus balik kg lps tu, sng lah nak tnya dgn famili).

Doktor pun oke lah. Dia kata dia tak buleh nak buat prosedur lain since kami dah lama kawen. Patut boleh mengandung katanya. Saya sempat bertanya gak simptom2 cyst tu sbb cycle period oke amat. Dia kata simptom dia cam senggugut tu. Pastu tak buleh pregnant tu lah. Tp sy suspect sbb ini lah period saya sket. Mungkin darah tak keluar sepenuhnya dan membentuk satu 'rumah' dia sendiri. Itu teori saya lah.

Settle - amik ubat. Saya dpt fish oil n obimin. Asben dpt Vit E ngan Kapikachu. Total utk 1st visit ni - RM337. Tu termasuk ubat, consultation n TVS. Tak la mahal sgt. Oke dah tu sbb tgk bil utk scan hanya RM45

Jadi, 3 hari jugak lah berpikir. Bertanya pendapat 2,3 orang. Ada yg kata dptkan 2nd opinion. Ada yg kata proceed.

Itu lah. Sebagaimana dikata. Ini lah laluan yg Allah permudahkan. Kalo bulan 7 baru saya pegi, entah apa pula jadinya dalam perut nih. Saya pun tak suspect langsung ada cyst. Tapi itu lah. Kalo kita senggugut, walau pun mild, pergilah jumpa doktor. Memana pun takpe. Minta buat TVS kalo buleh. Lagi cepat kita tau lagi mudah. Ini bkn kes biasa. Mesti ada sesuatu. Yer, betul. Ada yg senggugut teruk pun, buleh je pregnant. Tu lah spti saya kata - memasing punya bahagian kan.

Next entry : date untuk operation (laparoscopy)

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