Immune/NK cells pred thread #34

It does take its toll mentally, this journey. Sending you a hug and everything crossed for your next transfer.

I am pretty good, thank you. Always a little anxious but all fine so far xx

@Hopeandfaith1990 Sorry to hear it's been a rough time for you, hope the sunny weekend helped a bit. Also hope you get some positive news about your transfer soon.

To be honest, I'm feeling okay- not pregnant in the slightest though I'm driving myself slightly bonkers with my fitbit and wondering why my RHR isn't going up more. I didn't have any symptoms in my other pregnancies though, so I guess that's to be expected. I know the Pred masks symptoms too. Have another accupuncture session this afternoon which I always find very calming and then intralipids the Monday after.

@CarpeDiem75 Have you tried probiotics? I've been taking this one which was recommended to me for about three months and had no issues since https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236278963980?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A18JR0rWsmT0im3z1VX689TA44&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=236278963980&targetid=2361954446071&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045907&poi=&campaignid=21726791677&mkgroupid=167881213859&rlsatarget=pla-2361954446071&abcId=10034014&merchantid=5618366295&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21726791677&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lr1e6R7UecHd7yOgPk2Gmu4D7K&gclid=CjwKCAjw_fnFBhB0EiwAH_MfZlyPmNqyC_NwAqrrNIMGTLsdL3QxFIQ_3Sr-X-2kmZzIo4SbmIjArBoC7hwQAvD_BwE CRP said that it was fine to use, but you may want to check with whoever you're seeing.

Lots of love and luck to all, hope you have a good week. x

@Gizmo1983thank you!!

@CarpeDiem75 yes it’s fine that’s from 2 consultants and a gp I must have used 14 pessaries in the last month 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ just insert with your fingers not the applicator. Fingers crossed you get a positive xxx don’t take the oral tablet

@Gizmo1983 you were saying you were struggling with thrush… did it start very early on in the pregnancy? I am in the 2ww and again it has been very itchy for the past couple of days… not sure if I can use the usual thrush treatment from the pharmacy? Is it safe if for any reason I am pregnant! Thank you!! Of course it always happens at the weekend 😒 thanks!!!

Thank you xx

Funny how we are all different. No way I can hide it :) I know what you mean though, its exciting but scary. Xx

@Jecca88 thank you, that means a lot. It was my second cycle with intralipids, definitely wasn't expecting it to be so quick at my age. I do wonder if it means I have an unfussy womb though, but trying to remain hopeful this time. When do you find out about your PGTA results? You had such great numbers, I have everything crossed for you too. x

wow @Fletchasketch gentle congratulations. Was this your first time doing the protocol with intralipids? keeping everything crossed this is your time.

xx

@Objectiontime 😂😂😂. its been a been a bone of contention between me and the husband he wants to tell the world, im terrified to tell anyone im quite petite so can still hide it under baggy t shirts. So far only my mam and the boss at work know. I’m just so scared to jinx it, we have had a couple of stand offs over it. He hasn’t told his parents yet 😬😬😬

@Gizmo1983 Your post made me laugh so much! 🤣. I must admit I am glad to be free of the progesterone pessaries. I also feel tired but not as much as I did while in them. It may just be trimester 2 but I think the extra progesterone did tip the balance somewhat when it came to the tiredness. You are right, of course, re the intralipids. No one can really say how much better things are with or without but I defo would have had them if I could have done. Saved a lot of money without though!! I was trying to keep things quiet till 20 weeks but it is very, very obvious now. Completely grateful of course xx

Amazing news xx

@Objectiontime @Fletchasketch the intralipids are such a strange one aren’t they for all we know they do absolutely nothing just cost a fortune 🤪.
I was scared coming off the steroids it lasted a couple of days then u kind of just forget and find something else to worry about 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️.
@Objectiontime by 18 weeks everything is very well established so it should be fine I totally get it though, I also dropped my morning progesterone so feel like I’m doing less and less. I’m having some issues with dreaded piles so one less pessary I’m a bit relieved lol. Also can’t seem to get rid of thrush I’m on my 2nd lot of pessaries, lol I’m sick of bunging stuff up those holes at the minute 😂😂😂

@Objectiontime that must feel very scary. I'm sure I heard Shehata say that immune issues are always before 10 weeks if that's in any way reassuring, but I think I would feel just like you coming off the steroids. All the very best for your scan.

@Deerdancer34 thank you! You guys are the only people who know other than my partner, I can't tell you how comforting it is to have your encouragement at the moment. xx

@Fletchasketch Eeeep, yaaaay! Keeping everything tightly crossed for you!!

@SWMum9 That's great! Annoying they told you to just keep going...

@Gizmo1983 Good luck!!

@Gizmo1983 and &Fletchasketch I wish I could have the intralipids. I have an 18 week scan next week where my consultant wants me to ask about how my placental blood flow is doing and if it is normal I am off the steroids. I want to get off them but not being able to have intralipids kind of feels like I am walking a crumbly cliff.

@Gizmo1983 thanks so much! I do wonder if I have the intralipids to thank for this pregnancy, I think I'll probably be much the same, not wanting to give them up. How are you feeling these days?

@Fletchasketch thats awesome news keeping everything crossed 🤞
on my way for last round of intralipids, I keep saying im going to stop them then go for one more round 🤪🤪🤪

@Fletchasketch Thats amazing news, congratulations. I am really happy for you and preying for success for you and all on this thread. Xxx

@Objectiontime thanks very much, I will take all the tips I can get. I have a positive 1-2 weeks on a digital this morning, I think it’s starting to sink in. I have appointments at the CRP on 15th Sept, so hoping I can just keep them, all being well. As you rightly said, it’s all a waiting and hoping game now.

@SWMum9 glad to hear your new meds are working well for you, hoping for some good news soon.

@Meg310532 just to say you have been in my thoughts a lot this week, I hope you’re being well cared for and am sending so much love.

@SWMum9 Sounds like your slightly changed regime is suiting you better so hopeful that it will being you success.

Hi everyone, i hope you are keeping well. Congratulations to the new pregnancies 💕

I have stopped taking hydroxy for the last 6 weeks. A private fertility specialist mentioned it could be too strong for me. I’ve posted in here a few times that since taking it I had mid cycle bleeding and never had a positive OPK when I always used to.

this month, for the first time in 4 (since on hydroxy) I have had a positive ovulation test AND no spotting. I’m so pleased 🥹 I just knew the meds weren’t agreeing with me but the nhs clinic said just to keep trying…

ivr started pred and progesterone and hoping for the best💖💖

@Fletchasketch Thats great news. If you start to feel stressed or worried try some mindfulness 🧘 I would recommend it. I have everything crossed 🤞 for you hun xxx

@Fletchasketch Thats positive news!! Keeping everything crossed!! 🙏