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Immune / natural killer cell treatment when ttc or pregnant (aka the 15th pred thread)

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sunnyday01 · 06/02/2015 20:10

This is a thread for those diagnosed with high or very high natural killer cells and trying to concieve or are pregnant and taking steroids/intralipids etc

Newcomers very welcome

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Seekingmiracles · 20/05/2015 19:03

Sunny....
First off CONGRATULATIONS!!Smile
Secondly - it always happens when you're not 'trying'. I got my bfp on my second month 'off'! Bloody typical! As a result had to wait to get drugs (4 days to be precise). I also did a tesco test which was faint and the exact same worries. I also ha a holiday a week after my bfp, just stay out of the sun when you can and make sure you drink loads to stay hydrated.

sunnyday01 · 20/05/2015 19:31

Thanks seeking to, going to do another cb digital inn he morning just to make sure!

Luckily I'm not a big sun worshipper as have very fair skin (as does dh) but I'm worried about the flight and it starting something, probably totally irrational!

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Seekingmiracles · 20/05/2015 19:47

I asked DrS about the flight, he said it's fine. Just get some flight socks!

Hula2 · 20/05/2015 20:16

Great news Sunny ! Sooooooo pleased for you.

Rosa hope your scan went well.

Wow trying that s loads of drugs to try and remember, good idea getting an app. Really hope this works for you 1st go.

Hula2 · 20/05/2015 20:20

Oh and try not to worry about the flight, i found out i was pg with ds the day after we arrived in canada so had two long haul flights b4 6wks. The relaxation of being on hol should cancel out any negatives.

Rosa27 · 20/05/2015 20:22

YAY Sunny!! Congrats !! Smile
The momentum is finally building - so excited. I had super faint results too at the start.

My scan tonight put me at exactly 10 weeks. The blood was taken for Harmony and I now need to wait 2 weeks for results and 2 1/2 for my dating scan. So nervous about Harmony results .. Has anyone out there ever had it?
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Tryingno1 · 20/05/2015 20:26

Oh my! Don't check the board for a bit and we have another bfp! Amazing congrats sunny. Don't worry about not being on the drugs, ur on hydroxy and u will get the others in u soon. So exciting! No ivf after all! I hope this thread is finally picking up and getting some good news after all the crap we have all been through! Whoopy!
And rosa excellent news re scan, so close to 1st trimester ending!
Seeking hope ur ok re tmrw x

sunnyday01 · 20/05/2015 20:34

Thanks everyone - I've got everything crossed that this is it. Trying not to think about it too much as its early days still! (Easier said than done!)

Trying - can't believe it after results - they must have been wrong! You're so close to your ivf starting - it's very exciting! Great idea about the app too!

Fab news about your results Rosa - keep hanging in there!

Let's hope this is the start of dome good news for all on this board - we've been waiting long enough!

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Hula2 · 20/05/2015 20:43

Rosa fantastic ! A good scan at 10 wks is a REALLY good sign. I had planned on having the harmony test with my mc last year and it sounded very accurate for picking up the trisomy esp downs. Your odds are still far far more likely everything will be fine. Keeping everything crossed for you (and sunny and seeking) for happy and healthy LOs. Go ladies !!

Tryingno1 · 20/05/2015 20:46

Either ur results were wrong, or as my ivf guy said its all a game of chance and even if there one sperm in there u can get a BFP! Which was his explanation as to my 3 quick pregnancies followed by nothing for 10 months! It's such a strange bizzare world I think so much noone knows about fertility.... when it's meant to happen I think maybe it just does and it all fits into place. My acupunctre lady told me today of a woman who had pred intralipds etc twice it didn't work. So went solo on nothing and has a baby?!! How bizzare!?

I have a great feeling for u. Yay! Let's hope we have another bFp very soon! This thread was a bit depressing a few months ago! And now it's all go ??

Seekingmiracles · 20/05/2015 21:10

Excellent news Rosa!! You're sooo very close now! Keeping everything. Crossed for your harmony results. Are you finding out the sex of little one? Xx

Rosa27 · 20/05/2015 22:18

Thanks Hula, Seeking, Sunny, Trying. Feel a bit weepy tonight .. Was so scared tonight. I never let them switch the monitor on as still traumatised by images showing no heart beat .. Tonight I looked and my wee baby's hand waved at me .. I can't avoid crushing heartbreak now if things don't keep going well...
They said they could test for more things like extra or missing chromosomes if we found out the sex so said yes. Not sure will share that, but given it's taken me to 39 to get here, and given I don't know I could go through all this again no matter what, I think I do want to know. Years ago I never though I would but the last few years panned out very differently to how I imagined .. You have to do what feels right I guess.
It's amazing how great it feels to read good news for you guys too, and for positive steps and mind sets .. Will be over the moon if we can all start moving through the ranks this year towards our dream. Sorry I'm OTT emotional right now x

Tryingno1 · 21/05/2015 09:05

Oh rosa, u choked me up. It's so overwhelming. Ur nearly there. Keep being brave

Sunny hope u got Louise!

Hula anyone who been to dietician. I take omega 3-it's from Holland and barrat 1200mg and has epa 648 and dha 432. Is this ok??

Tryingno1 · 21/05/2015 09:06

Seeking hand holding for today Flowers

Rosa27 · 21/05/2015 09:19

Thanks Trying. We all get our bravery tested don't we - so tough. Hope you get answers .. I never went to a dietician - wish I had though.
Seeking - thinking of you too... Everything crossed xx

Seekingmiracles · 21/05/2015 10:22

Rosa you are so so close. I'm wishing the next 2 1/2 weeks away for you. You've really helped me to be positive in the last few weeks, just seeing your progress encourages me. Keep strong.

Just had my scan. Heart still beating away and grown as it should. I can relax at least for the rest of the day before anxiety kicks in again! Another week until I see Dr S again - I pray that all continues as it is. Bloody hell this is stressful!

Really hope this is the beginning of a stream of luck and good news floor he rest of you ladies

Determined123 · 21/05/2015 10:33

OMG - this thread moves when you are not in for a few days! fab news Sunny :) god I am so pleased for you all and your great news :)

I asked Louise about flying when I was preg last time and she said fine (I know I lost it on hols but I knew before I went it was lost and believe it was nothing to do with the flight...preg test said so). Being on hols is a great time to get that all important tlc and rest and sleep etc!

Rosa I am welling up...I am reallt so pleased!

Trying - is that per capsule?

Thinking of you too seeking xxx

Determined123 · 21/05/2015 10:34

Woohoo! great news :) xx

Determined123 · 21/05/2015 10:34

All this good news is almost making me want to TTC again...

Tryingno1 · 21/05/2015 10:36

Seeking great!!!! That's brilliant! This is becoming the BEST thread ever! Yay! Well done for staying positive, we can all do this. But yes SO STReSSull!

Determined Yep that's per capsule and I take one! When r u ttc? Is it june? Have u got an appt with mr s to discuss things?

Tryingno1 · 21/05/2015 10:40

I'm having my first intralipd next week, with ivf u have it just before ur ivf cycle. That means the rest of it is really close too!

Rosa27 · 21/05/2015 10:44

Oh that's so encouraging Seeking - brilliant news. I know it only reduces stress for a few hours but try to focus on the fact things are looking like they are going in the right direction now x

Hula2 · 21/05/2015 11:07

Fab news seeking, just hang in there, you re doing so well.

Trying i just saw a nutrionist and she recommended biocare omega care which has 1050mg epa and 750mg dha per 5ml spoon ful and said to take 2-3 spoon fulls a day (so getting 2-3000mg epa).

Seekingmiracles · 21/05/2015 11:39

Very excited for you Trying, I know it must seem scary knowing that aside from the rm issues you've got ivf to deal with too but you're in the right hands, on the right protocol and we'll be here to hand hold when ever you need it. I have a good feeling about this thread now. Smile
Positive vibes going out to all of you, it's amazing the strength you find when you need it.and you guys are some of the strongest ladies out there, still trying after everything.

Drttc · 21/05/2015 16:22

Sunny, completely understand your worries. But even after all the money I've spent on medical advice & meds, a big part of me thinks that when it works, it'll work regardless for most people. I think this because (as we know) the stat is that 75% of RMC sufferers will eventually have a healthy pregnancy. In most cases this is without any kind of treatment. A few weeks ago a midwife told me that she thinks there are plenty of oeople walking around with balanced translocation who have never had problems, and thereby aren't diagnosed. Sometimes I wonder what the NK results would be on a group that hasn't had issues. Now don't get me wrong, I'm commited to this treatment plan. But it's more about doing everything I can to stand a shot, than actually believing it would never work without it.

Seeking, congrats on your scan! It's really great that you only need to wait a week until the next one. Have you thought about buying a fetal Doppler in a few weeks? I think they can start working at about 10 weeks...

Rosa, you're so sweet! It's starting to feel real now isn't it?! Wish the harmony results would come back more quickly. I guess it'll make week 12 all the more exciting! Have you thought about when you'll do the big announcement? Any guesses on the gender?

Hehe things are really kicking off I agree! Well, if anything, we can celebrate that their is baby dust all over this thread :) dances in it I've got about a week until I can test. I don't feel as desperate about testing as I've been in the past. I think after a while you just exhaust yourself and learn to accept that this whole thing is largely out if your hands. I'd love love love a BFP this month, but if it happens next month, I'd love it just the same. I can't wait to see a long list of preggers ladies on our list :)!!!!!

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