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Insomnia, prednisolone, ivf

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Ttcpph · 13/08/2024 16:29

Hi all

we have had the happy news of a BFP following loss and infertility struggles. I'm full of estrogen, progesterone and prednisone (20mg) daily. I'm really struggling with insomnia, waking at early hours every morning, 4am if I'm lucky, 1.30am if I'm unlucky, and not getting back to sleep.
im only 4 weeks + 5, I don't think I can go on like this. I think I have to continue with meds until 12 weeks so if it is the meds causing it, I'm screwed! Is there anything I can take? I also feel like the lack of sleep is making my anxiety much worse. Can't concentrate on anything through the day because of it.
any help or tips for pregnancy insomnia and coping with extreme fatigue through the day would be really appreciated 💕

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Prayformiracles · 29/03/2025 19:27

@Ttcpph thanks for messaging. Otd was 25th March, for a few split seconds we thought we were pregnant and then I realised how light the lines were (despite the digital one stating pregnant) so we went to clinic for a blood test amd hcg was only 25 at 14dp5dt. They got me to retest 48 hours later and it went down to 7. Found out first thing yesterday/Friday morning. Stopped all meds and weaning off steroids. Beyond disappointed. Did everything: acupuncture, nutrition, supplements, pgs, era, emma, alice, hysteroscopy, vaginal microbiome, endo scratch, embryo glue, nk testing -intralipid, steroid - i dont think there was any ground left uncovered. It was the last ever attempt for a sibling for our DC (who has been asking for a "real baby") but all i can do is thank God we have her. Still very raw though. And Still doesn't feel like it's over til I bleed it out. So sad.

Ttcpph · 29/03/2025 22:46

@Prayformiracles im so sorry, it really does sound as though you threw everything at it. I won’t try and offer words of wisdom or commiserations as I know they won’t make you feel any better. Sending a hug 💝

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