Immune/NK cells pred thread #34

[Hopeandfaith1990]

Hi all, started a new thread as the old one was full. Not sure if this is the way to do it but I've c&p'd the list of people on the previous one as much as poss:

Old thread here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/conception/5228367-immunenk-cells-pred-thread-33?page=40

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@TammyinCork Wishing you all the luck for your transfer!!!

@Hopeandfaith1990 I'm so glad the midwives are supportive, makes a world of difference! Thinking of you 💖

Well I had my 12th negative so that's SO done...I feel a bit stupid but I think I also had to go on the journey. Still feel a bit confused why its not worked this time when it did with my daughter. I really didn't think it would be difficult this time as we had gone through the hard bit the first time or so I thought... sigh... Lots of love to all 💖

Thank you so much @TammyinCork and I’m wishing you so much luck for transfer ❤️ enjoy some maccies fries!

@Deerdancer34 thank you! so sorry re the negative. Don’t feel stupid at all - you had empirical evidence that it had previously worked so why wouldn’t you keep trying. Fertility is still such a mystery and it still seems like so much of it is just luck ! You have a plan in place for the next steps and it was very logical to try SO as much as possible before engaging in that.

sending love and hope everyone has survived heatwave number 38583 🫠 xx

Hi all,

I hope it's okay to post. I was diagnosed with a high number of NK cells and high activation rate by DR S. I've had to do the humira injections as part of phase 1 of my treatment. I've got a follow-up blood test to see if the humira is working but might need another two jabs. Has anyone else been on the same protocol with the humira first? When did you get the okay to start ttc again? desperate to try again but also don't want to have another loss.

Thanks in advance!

@JustWondering24 Hello and welcome, sorry you have to be here but we're a very supportive bunch! I had to have Humira when I went through CRP the first time. Once you've had the blood test to see if its worked or if you need another injection then you can start straight away. It depends how the injections time with your cycle. Believe me, the hardest thing to do is wait but do as he says because you are preparing your body to give it the best chance to hold that baby and the last thing you want is another loss which would set you back further time wise 💖 Do ask if you have questions, I found it all soooo overwhelming, still do sometimes!

@Hopeandfaith1990 Thank you for being there, I so appreciate it 💖 I haven't told anyone I've started all this again so it does feel quite lonely sometimes. Hope your baby arrives in the cooler patch of weather! Xx

@Deerdancer34 Thank you for responding! Sorry just to be clear, if I need another two injections, I'll need to wait until I've finished before I can ttc? It's so hard waiting but you're right I need to minimise my chances of another loss. My NK levels and activation were both around double the normal range so I suspect I'll need more humira. The first week after an injection it flares up my eczema and makes me super anxious but it'll be worth it if it works.

Hi everyone ❤️🥹 just wanted to pop on and let you know that our little girl Georgia was born yesterday morning. 8lb 11oz. Feeding is challenging but I can’t stop staring at her or believe that she’s mine. 4, almost 5 years of trying, my 6th pregnancy. I’m just completely in love. Thank you to everyone on this thread for the love and support, sending everyone so much love xx

@JustWondering24 I can't be entirely sure because I just had the 2 injections but I would imagine you would have to wait because they would want to check its working. I completely get not wanting to wait, I was furious!

@Hopeandfaith1990 HUUUUUUUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Aww Welcome to the World Georgia! I hope the birth was ok and just enjoy this time, I still look at my daughter and think wow, she's real, she's here. Hope the feeding eases a bit but don't put any pressure on yourself. Sending you and your family lots of love and best wishes ❤️ xx

Oh my love @Hopeandfaith1990 was waiting for this news! This is incredible and a little girl - I bet that was a surprise as you had thought it might be a boy. How was the birth? Lovely weight. Gosh just so happy for you. First two weeks are so emotional - I cried everyday. Still trying to wrap my head around that I have a baby after 5 years of trauma. Be kind to yourself.

@Deerdancer34 I’m sorry to hear about the SO, it’s so confusing why this hasn’t worked. Sending you lots of love.

good luck for transfers @TammyinCork keeping you in my thoughts and everything crossed for you

Thank you angels @Deerdancer34 @Jecca88 !

sorry it’s taken a while to respond, just about feeling somewhat human again. I’ve been an emotional and physical wreck! In a good way mostly haha.

Ended up opting for a c section as she continued to grow so actually had it scheduled for a while, our plan was to go with anything if it happened naturally or have the c section if we made it to that date and nothing had kicked off. C section experience was amazing, two of the mental health midwives who I’ve been with the whole pregnancy came in to be with me as well which was honestly so special.

We actually ended up spending 5 nights in hospital because she got an infection (or so the doctors thought) in the umbilical area. When they first told us I was beside myself but had to get it together for her. Seeing them put cannulas in her hands and be on the IV antibiotics was so so upsetting but she was amazing. We got discharged after 5 nights and her sepsis test was negative and sent home with oral antibiotics which we’ve just finished. So we’ve been home for about 4 nights now and it’s so nice.

Hope everyone is all good. Love to all xx