TTC/ pregnancy on Prednisolone or similar part 3

Oh iggi why does this have to be so bloody nervewracking. hope your ok. don't forget I would think you have to be quite proficient don't you to get a hb with a doppler. i have never used one but sonographers have been trained to use them so try not to panic too much, see how it goes today. xx

Yes full steam ahead for Dec x

Urgh I have just been to the loo and saw some blood-like stuff stuff, what on earth is going on? Adding this to the fact that I couldn't get a hb on my new doppler yesterday, and I think I have to assume the worst. Can't tell anyone here.

Sorry Snoopy, try to do something nice for yourself today to take (some of the) edge of. And then full steam ahead for a december bfp?

I'm such an idiot feel like crying now I've read that back. big fat no I meant. x thanks girls.

Sorry to hear that snoopy... Ironically I get pg symptoms coming up to bfn/AF on Pred but no pg symptoms when supposedly pg and lots of the others seem to have the same experience. The whole thing is a head fuck so I'll repeat the advice given to me and say maybe try not to put too much emphasis on symptoms. The flip side is that as I think you're still only 15dpo(?) if AF doesn't arrive on time I'd suggest you test again just in case. You could then get back on the Pred ASAP if you needed to.

Take care, on to next month... :)

I'm sorry snoopy did u mean BFN? I was about to congratulate u but saw the sad face? Hope ur ok Hun xxx

Morning all, well it's a BFP for me this cycle and out of the game this month . Last pred yesterday morning so now waiting for the comedown-hope it's not too bad. Can't believe symptoms on it though as had quite a few signs of pregnancy!...still feel sicky this morning. Put on a few pounds so have to get exercising in next couple of weeks. Wishing I wasn't so bloody old and had more time.
Good luck kittens you next. x
I'll shift myself to bottom of list.

TTC
Waiting to test:

Havingkittens - Upgraded from High to V High NKC TTC #1 after 2 month break/testing 29 Nov -2 Dec depending on my resolve.
duggs1976 - High/V High NKC - TTC #1 - Superovulation cycle1 test 4 dec
Cherrycheeks - V high NKC, TTC#2/ ov 25th-26th Nov 4th cycle of pred

Waiting to ovulate:
coleyoz - V High NKC. TTC #2 - ov 3 Dec (Pred and Intralipids at BFP)
batteryhen - High activation NKC, factor v leiden. TTC#1
Suemays - V High NKC TTC#2.
eurochick - TTC#1 Awaiting NKC results/ov 28-30 Nov.
pureequeen - High NKC TTC #2 again from January (BFP cycle one but mc)
Hopefulfor2nd - High NKC TTC in New Year
BFPSeeker -
Snoopygirl - V High NKC TTC, #2, ov 10th Dec ish

BFP
2nd Trimester
Stogan - V high NKC - BFP 9/7/11 cycle#2- 25+0 Due 10/03/12 next scan 30/12
Digitalgirl - High NKC - BFP cycle#2 -19+5 Due 16/04/12
Coconutfeet - V High NKC, Factor II gene mutation, underactive thyroid - BFP pre-pred, started at 6 weeks ? 16+5 next scan 14/12
Comedy - V High NKC - BFP cycle#2 - 14+0 due 26/5/12 next scan 12/12
Iggi - High NKC & Hypothyroidism - BFP cycle#2 - 13+3 anomaly scan Jan

1st Trimester
BrownieGecko - High NKC, Hypothyroidism, & Glucose Intolerant. BFP on cycle 3 of Clomid - 12+2 next scan 28/11
Scooterchaser - V High NKC - BFP cycle1 - 9+0 Due 01/07/12. Scan 8/12
Freelance - V High NKC TTC#1 Hydroxchloroquine, Pred, Intralipids. Thyroid/hashimotos. MC 1st cycle. LMP18/10 - 5+5 - Scan 3/12
Arianhod - V High NKC, MTHFR homo, hypothyroid, TTC#2 BFP 2nd pred cycle LMP19/10. 5+3 Scan 7/12
Cheerfulcharlie - V High NKC, MTHFR/TTC 1/ (metformin, intralipids, no pred). LMP17/10(Ov'd 3rd Nov) 5+3 Scan 6/12.
ChoccyPud - V High NKC / TTC #1 BFP 4th Pred cycle LMP20/10 5+1 Scan 3/12

hopeful you must feel so relieved to finally have your diagnosis. I know I did. It confirmed my suspicions and I wasn't surprised at all. I also think you're doing the right thing having a couple of months off before ttc-ing again, you're very lucky to have time on your side so make the most of a stress-free Xmas!

free pb and nuts are fine. Supposedly you're meant to avoid if you or your partner have a history of allergies (eg asthma etc). Re: St marys - it's great if they'll accept you so you can double up your scans alongside Mr S's scans. However I'm not sure they will do any tests if you're pg at your first appt. You may as well turn up and try and get the teg test done (if it comes back abnormal they'll up your aspirin from 75mg to 150mg).

brownie best of luck for Monday. Are you having combined nuchal and bloods or just the nuchal? Looking forward to graduating you up to the next trimester on our list.

sue sorry your still waiting on an egg I know that feeling all too well. Actually found wine helped quite a lot. If you're desperate I have some leftover Chinese egg hatching potion in my cupboard. Worked a treat with me!

duggs good luck with super egg this cycle. Hoping for a surprise bfp for you.

choccy sounds like bleeding is tailing off in the same way that mine did with ds. Hope the week flies by for you.

ari you sound so much happier now, long may it continue!

free my experience with St Marys was also not great as they lost my test results and didn't seem that bothered to help me. They offered me a hysteroscopy too which I decided not to go for as dont want them messing around with me and was worried about any complications. I dont have much faith in them after only offering me aspirin and then miscarrying.

Brownie you are bound to feel anxious but at least you are one stage closer to getting a baby!

I only ended up having 2 glasses of wine last night as fell asleep on the sofa! What a lightweight! I am not used to drinking anymore!
Still haven't OVd so god knows what is going on with me!

Think a few of us were a day behind...

TTC
Waiting to test:
Snoopygirl - V High NKC TTC, will be Ist try with Pred, Intralipids on bfp Testing from 21/11
Havingkittens - Upgraded from High to V High NKC TTC #1 after 2 month break/testing 29 Nov -2 Dec depending on my resolve.
duggs1976 - High/V High NKC - TTC #1 - Superovulation cycle1 test 4 dec
Cherrycheeks - V high NKC, TTC#2/ ov 25th-26th Nov 4th cycle of pred

Waiting to ovulate:
coleyoz - V High NKC. TTC #2 - ov 3 Dec (Pred and Intralipids at BFP)
batteryhen - High activation NKC, factor v leiden. TTC#1
Suemays - V High NKC TTC#2.
eurochick - TTC#1 Awaiting NKC results/ov 28-30 Nov.
pureequeen - High NKC TTC #2 again from January (BFP cycle one but mc)
Hopefulfor2nd - High NKC TTC in New Year
BFPSeeker -

BFP
2nd Trimester
Stogan - V high NKC - BFP 9/7/11 cycle#2- 25+0 Due 10/03/12 next scan 30/12
Digitalgirl - High NKC - BFP cycle#2 -19+5 Due 16/04/12
Coconutfeet - V High NKC, Factor II gene mutation, underactive thyroid - BFP pre-pred, started at 6 weeks ? 16+5 next scan 14/12
Comedy - V High NKC - BFP cycle#2 - 14+0 due 26/5/12 next scan 12/12
Iggi - High NKC & Hypothyroidism - BFP cycle#2 - 13+3 anomaly scan Jan

1st Trimester
BrownieGecko - High NKC, Hypothyroidism, & Glucose Intolerant. BFP on cycle 3 of Clomid - 12+2 next scan 28/11
Scooterchaser - V High NKC - BFP cycle1 - 9+0 Due 01/07/12. Scan 8/12
Freelance - V High NKC TTC#1 Hydroxchloroquine, Pred, Intralipids. Thyroid/hashimotos. MC 1st cycle. LMP18/10 - 5+5 - Scan 3/12
Arianhod - V High NKC, MTHFR homo, hypothyroid, TTC#2 BFP 2nd pred cycle LMP19/10. 5+3 Scan 7/12
Cheerfulcharlie - V High NKC, MTHFR/TTC 1/ (metformin, intralipids, no pred). LMP17/10(Ov'd 3rd Nov) 5+3 Scan 6/12.
ChoccyPud - V High NKC / TTC #1 BFP 4th Pred cycle LMP20/10 5+1 Scan 3/12

TTC
Waiting to test:

Snoopygirl - V High NKC TTC, will be Ist try with Pred, Intralipids on bfp Testing from 21/11
Havingkittens - Upgraded from High to V High NKC TTC #1 after 2 month break/testing 29 Nov -2 Dec depending on my resolve.
duggs1976 - High/V High NKC - TTC #1 - Superovulation cycle1 test 4 dec
Cherrycheeks - V high NKC, TTC#2/ ov 25th-26th Nov 4th cycle of pred

Waiting to ovulate:

coleyoz - V High NKC. TTC #2 - ov 3 Dec (Pred and Intralipids at BFP)
batteryhen - High activation NKC, factor v leiden. TTC#1
Suemays - V High NKC TTC#2.
eurochick - TTC#1 awaiting NKC results /ov expected 28-30 Nov.
pureequeen - High NKC TTC #2 again from January (BFP cycle one but mc)
Hopefulfor2nd - High KNC TTC in New Year
BFPSeeker -

BFP
2nd Trimester
Stogan - V high NKC - BFP 9/7/11 cycle#2- 24+6 Due 10/03/12 next scan 30/12
Digitalgirl - High NKC - BFP cycle#2 -19+4 Due 16/04/12
Coconutfeet - V High NKC, Factor II gene mutation, underactive thyroid - BFP pre-pred, started at 6 weeks ? 16+4 next scan 14/12
Comedy - V High NKC - BFP cycle#2 - 13+6 due 26/5/12 next scan 12/12
Iggi - High NKC & Hypothyroidism - BFP cycle#2 - 13+2 anomaly scan Jan

1st Trimester
BrownieGecko - High NKC, Hypothyroidism, & Glucose Intolerant. BFP on cycle 3 of Clomid - 12+2? next scan 28/11
Scooterchaser - V High NKC - BFP cycle1 - 8+6 Due 01/07/12. Scan 8/12
Freelance - V High NKC TTC#1 Hydroxchloroquine, Pred, Intralipids. Thyroid/hashimotos. MC 1st cycle. LMP18/10 - 5+4 - Scan 3/12
Arianhod - V High NKC, MTHFR homo, hypothyroid, TTC#2 BFP 2nd pred cycle LMP19/10. 5+2 Scan 7/12
Cheerfulcharlie - V High NKC, MTHFR/TTC 1/ (metformin, intralipids, no pred). LMP17/10(Ov'd 3rd Nov) 5+2 Scan 6/12.
ChoccyPud - V High NKC / TTC #1 BFP 4th Pred cycle LMP20/10 5 weeks. Scan 3/12

Today's list:
Saturday 26th November

TTC
Waiting to test
Snoopygirl - V High NKC TTC, will be Ist try with Pred, Intralipids on bfp Testing from 21/11
Havingkittens - Upgraded from High to V High NKC TTC #1 after 2 month break/testing 29 Nov -2 Dec depending on my resolve.

Waiting to ovulate
coleyoz - V High NKC. TTC #2 - ov 3 Dec (Pred and Intralipids at BFP)
duggs1976 - High/V High NKC - TTC #1 - Superovulation cycle1
batteryhen - High activation NKC, factor v leiden. TTC#1
Suemays - V High NKC TTC/ov 30th Oct. TTC#2.
Cherrycheeks - V high NKC, TTC#2/ ov 25th-26th Nov/ 4th cycle of pred
eurochick - TTC#1 awaiting NKC results /ov expected 28-30 Nov.
pureequeen - High NKC TTC #2 again from January (BFP cycle one but mc)
Hopefulfor2nd - High KNC TTC in New Year
BFPSeeker -

BFP
2nd Trimester
Stogan - V high NKC - BFP 9/7/11 cycle#2- 24+6 Due 10/03/12 next scan 30/12
Digitalgirl - High NKC - BFP cycle#2 -19+4 Due 16/04/12
Coconutfeet - V High NKC, Factor II gene mutation, underactive thyroid - BFP pre-pred, started at 6 weeks ? 16+4 next scan 14/12
Comedy - V High NKC - BFP cycle#2 - 13+6 due 26/5/12 next scan 12/12
Iggi - High NKC & Hypothyroidism - BFP cycle#2 - 13+2 anomaly scan Jan

1st Trimester
BrownieGecko - High NKC, Hypothyroidism, & Glucose Intolerant. BFP on cycle 3 of Clomid - 12+2? next scan 28/11
Scooterchaser - V High NKC - BFP cycle1 - 8+6 Due 01/07/12. Scan 8/12
Freelance - V High NKC TTC#1 Hydroxchloroquine, Pred, Intralipids. Thyroid/hashimotos. MC 1st cycle. LMP18/10 - 5+4 - Scan 3/12
Arianhod - V High NKC, MTHFR homo, hypothyroid, TTC#2 BFP 2nd pred cycle LMP19/10. 5+2 Scan 7/12
Cheerfulcharlie - V High NKC, MTHFR/TTC 1/ (metformin, intralipids, no pred). LMP17/10(Ov'd 3rd Nov) 5+2 Scan 6/12.
ChoccyPud - V High NKC / TTC #1 BFP 4th Pred cycle LMP20/10 5 weeks. Scan 3/12.

Morning Ladies, apologies I haven't been able to log in for a couple of days so apologies as I haven't completely caught up.

Free I think hair dye is fine if it is semi permanent. I opted for Aveda which is meant to be all good and organic. I have just had my barnet done so hope it is ok :). There is no way I could last 9 months without it, I would look like a badger. Good luck with you appointment at St Marys. I am going to go back to them now as the CRGH have let me go now I am at 12 weeks so feeling a little lonesome and norma no mates. I just want to have someone monitor me till 20 weeks if I can.

Scooter Big congrats on your scan, that is wonderful news

Iggi how is the doppler? I have toyed with idea but DH not keen :( When I got told yesterday at my midwife appointment I wouldn't be scanned between 12 and 20 weeks I panicked. That seems like an eternity. Yesterday was the first time I have ever made it to midwife appointment, I was very emotional and luckily she was lovely and very understanding unlike the EPU there so am happy. Are you completely off the roids now? I am on 10 as of tomorrow.

Ari happy to hear your hcg levels went up, that waiting must of been absolute torture. Try and stay sane till your scan, keeping everything x for you.

Digi - My scan is with the NHS, my hospital at KX didn't do nuchal scans which is a shame as I would of liked to stay with them a bit longer. They have given me my meds which I have now pretty much come off apart from roids and progesterone which they told me to take until 18 weeks.

Waves to everyone this cold Saturday morning. I have updated list, I seemed to be one day out, I am now 12 + 2. Scan is at 0815 on Monday morning, I feel sick to the stomach thinking about it. I have always looked at my friends announcement scans and wondered if I will ever get there. I am so scared it is another MMC, I now have visible bump but worry nature will do its cruel joke on me again. Sorry, feeling sorry for myself rant there. Sending lots of happy thoughts to everyone today, we will stay strong and dream about the semi clad butlers in our cocoon house. x

free PB and nuts generally are fine as far as I'm concerned, unless you're allergic of course. Guidance was changed a couple of years ago after studies showed no evidence that babies developed allergies/asthma etc if the mother ate peanuts during pg. Allergies are more likely to arise if there's family history. This is good for me as I'm partial to a PB sandwich!

Still a tiny bit discoloured when I wipe but I'm not going to get too concerned about that. I don't think I've lost a period's worth of blood over the past days, iykwim, so am trying to remain neutral. Roll on next Saturday...

Scooter massive congrats u must feel so much better xx

Iggi how do u like the Doppler? Must admit mine has been the best money I've ever spent, was reluctant to get one but as long as u use it sparingly I think it's great.

Have a great weekend everyone !! ??x

free I can tell you about my limited at marys experience. Firstly they sent me two forms a month apart so I tried to call a number of times but never got through either. When I went on 01 nov for my appointment they didn't have any forms I had posted back so luckily I had a photocopy. After 3 hour wait I had scan and eventually saw dr raj rai. He was ok. Nothing particularly to say apart from saying he wanted to do a hysteroscopy in jan. Totally missed the polycystic ovaries though. I got a couple of extra blood tests for god knows what then left. Not a dicky bird heard since until this morning some one calling saying I had appointment for tuesday morning for my pre op consultation for op in jan! Not much notice and why a pre op 2 mths before. Guess what I'm saying is - go along if only to get a scan and into the system - take a book and some water and don't expect too much. They will scan u every other week so you may as well alternate with dr s scans and have them weekly. Hope that helps. If u miss this app it may not matter but u would kick yourself if u wished u had gone. A morning of your life. I think nk cells is like homeopathy to GP's they can't officially have an opinion. Hope this insight of mine helps. X

scooter yay! So pleased for you!

Thanks Sue. Have to say I'm erring on the side of feck it I'll at least get some highlights. Wouldn't want to look back and wonder what if I hadn't if this pg goes wrong (it may already have gone obv) but equally I can't leave these roots for 7+ weeks. If I get that far.

I'm thinking of making DH drink some wine this evening just so I can have a smell and a sip. A whiff of beer or cider just isn't the same as a good red!!

Scooter forgot to say, congrats on the scan!

Choccy I died my hair every 8 weeks when I was pregnant with my daughter with no probs. I think so long as the area is ventilated it's OK. Its another one of those things where they think the chemicals can effect a pregnancy but I wouldnt worry too much.

Duggs and comedy yes lets reschedule. Will look at my diary when I am next free on a Saturday afternoon.

Ari I am using the CB OPK sticks too and temping but I have not had a smiley face and my temp has remained low. I am wondering if this month I am not ovulating anyway. Feel like I am getting paranoid about it all now!

Opened up a bottle of rose this evening as feel fed up today so hopefully I wont be sending any drunk posts later!

scooter great news! comedy and sue shall we reschedule ? I can do most Saturday lunchtimes so just say when!
Will update spreadsheet with all the recent good scan news when I get home

Hmmm
And that was one thing I wasn't being paranoid about. I was looking forward to being pampered and tarted up a bit to cheer me up after a shitty week. I avoid household chemicals and the bad foods like shellfish and booze (pah!). But all the stuff online says there's no conclusive evidence it does any harm whatsoever esp if the dye doesn't have ammonia and isn't put on your scalp as that's the only way the chemicals get into your bloodstream anyway. It doesn't pass from your hair itself.

I'll ask the hairdresser tomorrow and see whats in the products she uses. I could really do with getting my roots done at least just to tidy me up - if I don't it's yet another sign for nosy keen observers that something's up. Obv not going to put myself at actual risk but am now paranoid about what appears to be a small hypothetical risk. Ffs why is nothing allowed/definitely ok???!!!

scooter so happy for you, great news about the scan!

choccy - there is no conclusive evidence re the hair dyes but I am super cautious, probably over the top. I mean, I'm even using organic shampoo & showergel and only low chemical type household products at the moment. I'm sure it's not at all necessary but it makes me feel better. There's no way I could do a full 9 months without highlighting my hair so as a compromise I will wait til after the first trimester if I get that far. I was quite surprised my acupuncturist thinks I shouldn't do it at all throughout pregnancy but that's a bit too far even for me.

Yay scooter great news :)