ANOTHER FERTILITY SPECIALIST | OUR JOURNEY THROUGH RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE & UNEXPLAINED INFERTILITY
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- ANOTHER FERTILITY SPECIALIST | OUR JOURNEY THROUGH RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE & UNEXPLAINED INFERTILITY
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Hello lovely people!
Happy New Year! :)
Thought it was an ideal time to recap our journey so far, as well as share with you what was discussed in our recent appointment with a new fertility specialist. The process of trying to get to the bottom of our recurrent miscarriages & unexplained infertility has been a long road, but I'm hoping we're finally getting the answers we need..!
If you are currently feeling helpless in your journey, please know you're not alone. I encourage you to continue to keep up the fight & don't be afraid to ask questions!
I truly hope sharing my story will be able to help someone else's, & perhaps even shed light on things you may not have been aware of. That is the beauty of this community & I want to help in any way I can! The autoimmune side of things can certainly be quite complex, but it's just a matter of finding a doctor who isn't narrow minded & set in their ways!
Please see below link to a helpful video re immune dysfunction & how it could very well play a role in your unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, recurrent failed IVF transfers, or secondary infertility etc, plus another video below that might make it a little easier to understand the basics of immunology. Both videos are from the Sher Fertility Clinic.
"Webinar - Geoffrey Sher, MD - Immunologic Causes of Infertility":
• Webinar - Geoffrey She...
"Understanding Immunology":
• Understanding Immunology
Wishing each of you all the success in your journeys, & hope 2018 is a kind year full of many little miracles!
Love, light & baby dust xo
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OUR TTC BACKGROUND:
~ Married- May 2013
~ Conceived naturally after a couple months trying, ended in missed miscarriage at 9w4d- Oct 2014
~ D&C
~ Laparoscopy surgery after 1 unsuccessful year of TTC following first miscarriage- Nov 2015
~ Surgery revealed blocked tubes due to infection following D&C
~ Conceived naturally prior to starting IVF, ended in another missed miscarriage at 7w6d- Feb 2016
~ Another D&C
~ Conceived naturally again prior to starting IVF, ended in chemical pregnancy- March 2016
~ IVF #1- April 2016
~ Fresh embryo transfer ended in chemical pregnancy with 0 embryos frozen
~ IVF #2- June 2016
~ Fresh embryo transfer ended in chemical pregnancy with 1 embryo frozen
~ Conceived naturally, slow rising HCG & ended in blighted ovum- Sept 2016
~ Yet another D&C
~ FET #1, never happened as our 1 frozen embryo didn't survive the thawing process- Dec 2016
~ IVF #3- May 2017
~ FET #2- September 2017- Heartbreaking BFN with PGS normal embryo...
~ Another Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy surgery- November 2017.... TUBES NO LONGER BLOCKED!
Praying for this rollercoaster to end happily soon!
After 6 pregnancy losses, 9 surgeries, (including egg collections), & almost 4 years of receiving bad news after bad news, we are ready for this 'bad luck' to end & to finally hold our longed for rainbow baby in our arms.
I have this same hope & desire for all of my other TTC sisters! xx
"Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can."
As a future doctor, over the last few years you've given me incredible insight into patient care . I aspire to go into a division of reproductive medicine and the perspective I've gained from your journey is priceless. I think all medical students need to invest more of their time watching channels like your own to build up a decent bedside manner and learn what it takes to actually serve a patients physical and emotional needs properly.
I am so happy that you are getting more answers and possible pathways via which you'll build a beautiful family.
I have said this a few times in the comments, but I truly believe that someone can only endure so much heartbreak without having something absolutely incredible waiting on the other side. I am praying for you and Tim, and can't wait to see what this well deserved miracle is waiting for you in the future!
xx
Sarah Emily You are going to be a great doctor!
You'll be an amazing doctor!
Amen!!!!
Sarah Emily Oh that is so amazing- you are most certainly going to be one incredible doctor! 🙌🏼 If only there were more drs out there who are as aware & empathetic as you! I know for sure that all of your future patients are going to be SO grateful to have you by their side during such a difficult time & process. Thank you so so much for your continued support & prayers! 💕 xx
Wow! The new FS sounds great. I am so glad you seem to be headed in the right direction. Patiently awaiting your next video with the results.
LittleBitOfLife Hopefully! ❤️
I'm so sorry you had to go through all this. But I'm so glad you are such a good advocate for yourself. I started trying to get doctors to look at me saying something wasn't right after the birth of my daughter. Then after an extremely scary life threatening pregnancy with my second I kept saying something was wrong. Two miscarriages, one going to 13w4days as a missed miscarriage (we saw a heart beat at 9weeks) and years of complaining something was wrong. My periods were so heavy, huge clots, 10-14 days long... they ruled out common issues and just said "take birth control". I've told you many times that I finally had a doctor look at me and agree. He actually was seeing me as a gyno before he was my OB with my third miscarriage (but second in a row) and said "I will not allow you to have to miscarry three times in a row to meet guidelines" (my first was before my first living child. What a relief! He found I had autoimmune disorder, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome (APS). Mild but still enough to cause all my issues. Told me trauma can cause it to start and delivering a baby is traumatic. Hence the scary pregnancy with my second.
I also tell people to be strong advocates because my sister had a stillbirth because a doctor wouldn't listen to her. She said she had a bladder infection and he dismissed her. Finally she got tested after begging for three days. They didn't even test it right there. They sent it away. Never called her to tell her she had Ecoli!! It spread to the uterus and Joe died because of his neglect care. It was extremely heart breaking it really is important for people to talk to others, read up on it... and find a doctor who will listen.
Now I need to go watch your next video.
Gosh, isn't it outrageous that no one would listen to you after just ruling out the common issues.. So glad you found such a caring & switched on doctor to help you get to the bottom of your heartbreaking losses!
My heart aches so much for your sister- the negligence she experienced & the precious life that could've been saved.. Just tragic. I could not agree more with the importance of talking to others, finding a doctor who will listen, & listening to your gut instinct. Sending love to you & your sister xxx
I pray that 2018 is the year for all of us ladies suffering!!! Baby dust to all of you lovely ladies💕 we will get our miracles one day, I just know it! Keeping all of you in my thoughts & prayers - Celeste, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. It is so encouraging to me!❤️
Oh my glory me! You’re a walking encyclopaedia, the way you rattle off the tests etc is impressive.
Good on the two of you. I have everything crossed for you and all the people going through infertility and I like the sound of your new specialist!
I'm so glad you got some answers. I am so impressed by your determination to be your own advocate. It can be so hard to go into a doctor's office and openly disagree or suggest things - but we on this journey need to remember that while they have the training they still work for us and are hired by us and therefore must listen to us and give us respect, options, and creativity when needed in our treatments. Good for you, Celeste! I have hope for you for 2018 and am praying that this new specialist will be the key to maintaining a healthy pregnancy for you. So much love from Brooklyn, NY!
It can definitely be difficult when you're sitting face to face with a doctor who isn't open to listening to other thoughts & ideas.. I think for some drs their egos are too large to take suggestions from a patient.. Thank you so much for your kind words & prayers! xx
I’m so glad you have found a specialist with compassion who will listen to you. It seems that too often specialists get somewhat arrogant and don’t remember that patients deserve answers for their body and have a right to any test they feel is necessary. Praying that this new doctor will lead you to your take home baby. Blessing to you and Tim. 💕
Yes! Arrogant specialists with their egos... Thanks so much for your kind prayers
Oh Celeste I so feel for you! Continue to be brave and don’t give up. I will include you in my daily prayers for you and hubby to be blessed this year. It’s very hard I know. 33 years ago I was told I had stage 4 endometrioses. They didn’t know much about it. Many surgeries and clomid helped me have my daughter but later we adopted a son. Your spirit and strength is amazing. God bless you. 🙏💕
Thank you so much for your encouraging words & prayers! They mean so much. I'm so glad you got your little miracles in the end
My heart breaks for what you have been going through. We experienced early loss after transferring our only 2 PGS normal embryos. (One of the embryos struggled during thaw) We had baby aspirin and prednisone for that cycle. I did not tolerate the prednisone well. We added intralipids for our 2nd cycle, and eliminated the steroid. My doctor thought the steroid causes too much stress on my body and the risk out-weighed the benefit. Everything else remained the same for our transfer protocol which included HCG boosters, baby aspirin and estrace and progesterone in oil. I sought out alternative therapies (acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, mental health) I also added lugol’s iodine and increased my dose of omega 3 fatty acids. We transferred our only 1 PGS normal embryo from IVF #2 and it worked. 💕 I admire your perseverance and courage and look forward to your next video. Hoping this is the year you get your miracle. What a lucky baby it will be to have you as their mom. Sending you extra love and support. ❤️
That's so wonderful! I'm so happy to read you had a transfer that worked in the end! What a lot to go through in the meantime though, huh?! Far out.. Thank you so much for sharing your story, & for your kind words & support- you're so lovely
Just wanted to say that I absolutely love your channel and personally identify so much with what you and tim have gone through. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, as painful as it can be at times. I'm very hopeful for the two of you and think 2018 will be a great year!
Lisa Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️
Celeste, you are so unbelievably encouraging.
First in for most, I am very sorry you have to go through so much! As an infertility sister myself, I understand your frustrations, pain, concerns, and perseverance.
Your determination is just contagious! Thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
I really truly hope that 2018 is a much better year for you. You are certainly in the right path!
I am about to start my first IVF cycle in the next several days, so I am hopeful that 2018 is the big year for me.
I wish you a healthy, happy, and hopeful 2018 to you and Tim!
Xoxo!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! Wishing you all the luck for your first IVF cycle & pray 2018 will be a wonderful year for the both of us!
I'm so grateful that you've found someone who is on board with you. I'm very hopeful for you baby girl.
I am so impressed by your strength Celeste... your babies are going to be so lucky to have you as a mom, so much fight in one soul
Aw that's so kind of you to say, thank you so much
This new specialist sounds a lot more transparent and open-minded. I'm crossing everything for you and hope 2018 is kind to you. Xxx
Bex Massey Definitely more open-minded. Thank you so much! Xxx
This new specalist sounds excellent - you two sound like you are definitely on the same page. Finally a good specalist!!!
Cant wait to see how things go for you will be here every step of the way xxxx
Hi hun I totally agree that we need to advocate for our own health and fertility journey. I guess with this struggle it's important not only to be strong, but to research and seek help from others that too are struggling.... to gain more knowledge and find solutions to our battles .
Thankyou for your videos as I deff will be asking more questions to my doctor in our nxt meeting.
I too feel I have NK cells as I've never been pregnant have also been trying for nearly 4 years, done 2 failed Ivf cycles ....but also have banked embryos. My not step to transfer however ensuring all is well within mybody prior.
Praying for all of us who wish and pray to be mummy's ...God willing. our is nxt..... Babydust to all
Vanessa Marabani So sorry you’ve had a tough journey too.. Wishing you all the very best for this year & hope you’re able to bring those embabies home soon! Prayers & baby dust to you too 😘❤️
You’re doing a great job over there! Already feel like you’re in much better hands with your new RE and feeling optimistic for you and your husband! 2018 is going to be a good year, you will make sure of it! Can’t wait for your next video update!!! XO
This new specialist sounds much more in tune and on the same page as you! That’s so encouraging! As always, I’m thinking of you and Tim often and wishing you both a much happier 2018 than last year! 😘😘😘
Yes! So refreshing to be on the same page! Thank you so much, Krystal. Happy New Year to you & your beautiful family! xx
Easier said than done but do exactly what you are doing- persevere! Keep a level head and focus on each day that you are in. I have no doubts that you will get all that you want this new year! It's wonderful that you found a doctor who will listen and work with you. There are way too many horror stories out there and so many doctors doing the bare minimum. Best wishes to you!
Thank you so much
OH Celeste! I am so happy you finally found a doctor who is an advocate for you and your health! I have a good feeling about 2018!!!
Thank you! I sure hope 2018 will be a good year x
I really hope that your new specialist is the one for you! He seems to be actually listening to you. I hope with all of my heart that this is your year as you deserve this so much ❤️ Never lose hope, I know your beautiful baby is coming and you will be amazing parents
Yes, it's so refreshing to be on the same page as a specialist! Thank you so much
You are amazing God Bless You!!!!!! You inspire me not to give up!!!!!
You’ve got everything going for you!! You’re young and have a perfect uterus... I feel like you’re so close thanks to none other than yourself!! I can’t wait to watch the next video. I agree with everything you’ve done and everything you’ve said. Time is definitely on your side and trying naturally is a great start I think ❤️ I can’t wait to see what’s to come for you! Love you!!!
Keep your head up sweetie. It sounds like this specialist is much more willing to help you out. I will keep you in my prayers! Love and baby dust sweetie!
Thank you!
Happy New Year to you as well! You have been through so much and I pray for you to have your precious miracle this new year. Your videos are a message of strength, hope and to never give up. So many need to hear that message. I'm glad you use UA-cam to share your story. I'm glad you met this doctor and I look forward to video part two to see how the test went. I love following you and pray for you daily.
Thank you so much
Happy New Year to you and Tim sweetheart! My heart breaks for you so badly. But I do know that there will come the day that we all jump for joy finding out that a rainbow 🌈 baby is on the way. I’m so glad you have found a specialist that you are confident in and happy with 👏. FINALLY💃🏻!!!!
Yes, FINALLY! Thank you so so much
Fingers crossed!! I always get results for my personal keep, because many times I always discover many things doctors don't mention.
I'm liking what this Dr had to say. I have a good feeling he is the right kind of Dr. for you. He appreciates your research and the fact that you are your own advocate. He seems like he actually is invested in helping you. I think your plan of action is the right plan for you. It is what I would do in your place. I also like the fact that he supports the use of aspirin. Even if it weren't effective unless there was a good reason not to (because of other medication) I can't see what harm it would do. I personally believe it is what helped me get my babies. I know of other women that have had success with it.
I'm so happy and hopeful for you! I really believe this new plan is the answer. It's all down to you and not giving up and not just going with what you have been told. You are doing an amazing job at being your own/and your babies' advocate. You've got this!
Yes! It was so nice to come across a specialist who appreciates my research rather than is threatened by it. There can be too much ego involved with these specialists sometimes..! Thank you so much for your kind & encouraging words! How are you going?
Things are going pretty well. (knock on wood) I am so blessed, some minor health issues the beginning of the year, but things are looking better. My biggest issue right now is dealing emotionally with how quickly my rainbows are growing up. It goes by in the blink of an eye.
One positive to the infertility journey is that I still have mine at home for a few more years, the other Mom's my age have kids going off to college. I'm so not ready for that yet. I know you will appreciate that my kids have been my focus since the start of my infertility journey. I don't regret my decisions to focus on them rather than a career but I may need to reinvent myself when they do go off to college. My daughter will soon be 14 and my son 12, it really is true that time flies when you are having fun. I swear to you it seems like yesterday she was four. I was a little teary eyed the other day, and my girl patted my head and said I'm not that grown up yet.
I have been thinking about you going into the new year, and how difficult it is to say "this is our year" once again..and the thought that comes to mind is "The Best is Yet to Be". I believe you have finally found your answers and your Doctor. You have done such a great job of being your own advocate, and fighting for answers. Not being afraid to keep looking for answers and when you didn't get the right ones to find someone who would listen. Sharing your journey is so very brave, you have helped so many people. You are a warrior!
This makes me so happy 💕🌈 hopefully this is your year! 🤞🏻
I’m so glad to hear that you finally found a specialist who seems to have the knowledge and the compassion to help you . It’s sounds so promising.
Happy new year and lots of prayers and baby dust!
MakennaXO Thank you! 🙏🏼 Happy New Year to you too x
So glad you found a specialist that is on your side and is thorough! Praying that 2018 is your year ❤
Thank you!
To a Happy New Year and holding onto hope. Miracles will happen.
I'm so glad you're getting some new answers and I hope and pray that 2018 is your year for a successful pregnancy!
Annie LymieMama Thank you! 😘❤️
Awww bless u girl im sending u my love and prayers god is great dont give up i believe u will have a baby soon xx
Keep hanging in there. I see light at the end of the tunnel for you! Sounds like a great Dr
I sure hope so! :)
Sounds like you have a great new specialist, 2018 is going to be a wonderful year for you!!! 🌈 xx
Thanks for sharing your journey and your knowledge! Wishing you all the best in 2018! 🙏🏻✨
You are both such an inspiration xox thank you so so much for sharing everything you have shared. Absolutely loved this video. You are amazing xox lots of prayers your way xox
Aw thank you so much for your kind words & prayers- you're so lovely! xox
Ur such an amazing strong woman may 2018 be a blessing on you and tim with a beautiful rainbow baby
Thank you!
I had four seven week miscarriages, and three 9 to 13 week sized fetus miscarriages, and three 14.5 week sized miscarriages, and one full term healthy baby...the third pregnancy if eleven natural conceptions. I tried blood thinner and aspirin on 2007 pregnancy and steroids 20mg and progesterone on 2010 pregnancy...and both these were seven week pregnancy. Only one fetus had trisomy...Patau, fatal. You are my hero, my hope for better future. I never heard of LMIT...I never tried folate instead of folic acid, or IvG infusions which seem from videos to work better than intralipids, HRC videos..human reproduction centre, USA. I dealt with NHS and also private testing..Dr Lesley Regan in London. My two consultants did not believe in autoimmune causes......and their beliefs affected what I was offered instead of trying new experimental treatments. I am old now and interested in one last try...maybe with PRP ovarian injections to produce stronger eggs...but I would still need autoimmune treatment too. You give me hope...when that is all I have left....even for others and not myself anymore. XxX. You are a hero and brave, please please keep going...I had five natural conceptions even over age 40, and cycle every 28 days over 50, keep going at this full tilt as so many want you to get your baby.
Gosh, I'm so sorry to read of all of your losses.. So much heartbreak! It's all so overwhelming, & what might work for someone, might not be the right treatment for someone else. It's such trial & error! I wish you nothing but the best & hope 2018 will be a positive year for you. So wonderful to see you had a healthy baby in amongst all of the pain.. Sending love
You are amazing!!! Sending you both all my love and hope for 2018
Nic B Thank you! ❤️
You are amazingly knowledgeable! You could work in the fertility industry and would be wonderful! I wish you a New Year of baby love. You will be a fantastic Momma
Oh thank you for your lovely words & wishes :)
This is your year!! 💗💗
The new doctor sounds a lot better and nicer.xx
Celeste you are a warrior!! Xxxxx
I wish you the best 2018 you can think of.. Baby will be there.. !!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing... this is tough journey to go through
Well, 'Hello', there Celeste. • WoW! You've really gone through a lot. Praying for the 'Best of Luck' to You. • Also, I want to Wish You & Tim a "Happy, Healthy, & Prosperous New Year". • Bright Blessings of Love n' Light to You, Both. • (Changed cel.ph. & finally found someone who could recover My old data & You were on it.) ; D
❤️ sending my love and baby dust from Sunschine Coast , I really hope 2018 will be our year
Thank you so much
Try the Atkins diet or the keto diet I've know people who had many failed ivf and miscarriages and as soon as they did this they held on to the baby. Reason: humans are animals, we need Fat, protien, and lots of fats.also they did the intralipids 14 days before ovulation and as soon as they get a positive pregnancy test they did another lipid infusion. Do not workout, because your sweating out your hormones and fats. U need to build fats alot alot. I hope this will help. The continue with the infusions every 3 weeks until the 24th week.
Wow left us on a good cliff hanger Celeste 😂👍🏽
Haha sorry about that- I edited part 2 as fast as I could! lol
I am so sorry that you have been through all this. Here is hoping for 2018 to be your year.
Nicky Engelbrecht Thank you 😘
Love your video's! I have been through 5 miscarriages myself. I also do not absorb folic acid. We have been through a lot when it comes to infertility. I have had the majority of this tests done as well. All of my tests came back normal except my folic acid absorption and my progesterone levels. I am just wondering if they have checked your progesterone? I am sure they have but I was just wondering. After everything was figured out I was put on Clomid, folic acid supplements along with my prenatal vitamins and progesterone. First month of trying I was pregnant. Went full term amd had a healthy baby boy. A little over a year later my husband and I wanted another child, pregnant first month of trying. This time we were pregnant with twins! They were born full term and healthy. I am a firm believer that you have to be your own advocate. I was lucky, i had a great relationship with my doctor which is also important. I wish you the best of luck and I have faith that you will soon have your rainbow baby! If it can happen for me it can happen for you! Sending you lots of baby dust!!
Thank you! I'm so sorry for all your losses.. Yes, they have checked my progesterone levels & it is functioning as it should. Congratulations on your miracles! :)
You are amazing! You should write a book! I love how you are not afraid to take on the system when you know the answers are out there!
Is there a go fund me account? If not would like you to start one so I can donate? Keep going, You are an advocate and wealth of knowledge for other infertility challenged families!
Oh you're so lovely to suggest a go fund me account, but your kind & encouraging comments are support enough! If my story can help other couples through their infertility journey, it will make it all worthwhile & bearable in the meantime :)
I watch your videos and my heart breaks for you. I’m only 22 and have suffered 1 miscarriage myself and it destroyed me so I cannot imagine what you’re going through. I hope and pray you get the answers you need so you can get your rainbow! I’m so so so thankful I got my rainbow little girl Ava-Grace who is 6 months old next week and I’m forever grateful for her. It’s just being patient and having hope. I believe you’ll get your rainbow I really do. You deserve it so so much! Lots of love to you and all the best 💖
Thank you so much for your lovely words, & congratulations on your sweet little rainbow
I also feel one should get 2nd and 3rd opinions and not put blind faith in one dr. I believe your case is a prime example as well. I pray this next cycle is your cycle.
123dietdrpepper Absolutely. Thank you! ❤️
Amen to be your own advocate!
Wow you’ve both been though so much bless you I cross everything in hope this time you carry a baby to birth and you all are healthy good luck for your rainbow baby 🤞🏻🤞🏻🌈🌈👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼🤞🏻🤞🏻✨✨
Thank you so much
I just want to say, please hold on to hope. I had 6 confirmed early misses and a couple of others that weren't, before I went on to be blessed with my son (now 16) Without IVF, as my ex husband didn't believe in seeing Dr's and stuff. I only found out years later that I had a really rare hormone imbalance that meant my chances of being able to conceive and carry a baby to term, all naturally would have been about 1,000,000 to 1.
Your so incredibly strong & such an inspiration. Question what would the success rate be if you received this new treatment? Also would this new specialist be able to provide this treatment while trying naturally? Or even as part of the course before the next transfer of your frozen embro. I know that you mentioned it was not good quality but at this point if the treatment isn't rediculous why not try
TheAnnav123 Thank you! Success rate if I have this LIT treatment along with prednisone, Clexane, aspirin & intralipids to lower my NK cell levels is apparently 80%. Just trying not to get my hopes up though. We’ll have to wait & see. And yes, we’ll be doing the treatment whilst trying naturally. The LIT lasts for 6 months, so if we don’t fall pregnant naturally, & decide to transfer our last embryo, it’ll still be effective :)
Happy new year 🎊
Happy New Year to you!
Celeste - was curious if they have checked you for a septum in your uterus? Was not sure, but I have a few other people I know, who have had this issue previously, so I thought I would ask :D
Yes, I had a laparoscopy/hysteroscopy surgery just over a month ago & all was normal. Thanks for the suggestion though :)
Celeste can I please ask who your new specialist is as I have had so many disappointments on our ivf journey and I have an autoimmune disorder from age 21...
I’m also in Melbourne so I would really appreciate his details
Kim
Hi Kim, of course- I'm currently seeing Dr Nick Lolatgis. He has rooms in both Richmond & Clayton. Wishing you all the best & hope 2018 will finally be your year!
I have the same MTHFR mutation as you! :D
I’m in melbourne too and TTC for a year. Have you tried acupuncture yet? I am taking Chinese medicine and receiving acupuncture treatment . I had a laparoscopy 3 weeks ago, and was diagnosed with Fallopian tubes spasms on both sides. My acupuncturist is quite confident Chinese medicine herbs and acupuncture would be able to fix that. Hopefully it works. By the way, I like your videos, and totally understand how you feel.
Thank you :) Yes, I've tried acupuncture. I wasn't a massive fan though to be honest- didn't really find it relaxing so stopped. Chinese herbs can definitely do great things, so hopefully it helps in your case! Wishing you all the best!
Please update soon! :)
What tests did u do I am suffering for 10 years
SO many tests... Have you had much investigations/tests done yourself? Any diagnosis or form of infertility that you're aware of?
Hello I have high cytokines and high nk cells. I too have unexplained infertility, 4 years tcc. I think it’s worth checking for this....
Rita S Absolutely. Part 2 of this video, (yet to be uploaded), I read a bit from a really helpful book I would highly recommend. Have you heard of ‘Is My Body Baby Friendly’, by Dr Alan Beer?
Tim and Celeste i have indeed :) I had the test done back in summer of 2016, I have had a series of treatment including intripilids, IVIG, humira, prednisolone. I have had everything you can throw at my immunes to help them reduce and thus aid implantation (I have had 5 failed transfers). Happy to chat if you have any questions :) this journey is tough but we will get through it :) x
I'm so sorry- you've been through a lot too.. So has none of the treatment worked for you? x
Tim and Celeste sadly the treatment hasn’t worked in reducing my levels. After our last follow up we are now testing out a new drug to see if that works. In the meantime I have seen a nutritionist to help reduce inflammation in my body (i do think it’s diet related) as all tests have come back fine. I am having good strength omega 3 as that can reduce inflammation in the body and taking curcumin as I have read that helps too! Good luck and really hope it all works for you :) x
Have you had Vit b12 levels checked?
Yes :)
Hello beautiful, try this. it doesn’t hurt you in anyway. Just try to ask GOD for forgiveness a lot every day all day. Mostly the times you are alone, have the faith in GOD. Believe me if GOD wants to gift you with a baby, he will. Try this and may GOD be with you in every step of your journey.
Still praying for you 😊
Thank you
How do u get DQ alpha gene test ?
I really want this for you.
Bet you that new specialist was very upset to hear all of that hun
I'm so grateful that you've found someone who is on board with you. I'm very hopeful for you baby girl.