Hi Everyone,

You haven't seen me for a while, because i have been a bit preoccupied; I am now 20 weeks pregnant! I just wanted to share this with all of you, because, to me it means so much when people post about their progress.

After being in treatment with Dr. B for a year (and having IC for three years) i was well enough to get pregnant. (I had done work before i started with Dr. B, and had made alot of progress already. So for me, getting better took about two years).

Anyway, last summer I had many symptom free days, or just minor symptoms only. Sometimes vv would flare up, or urethra irritation after voiding, or bladder pressure. But most of the time i was doing very well! I felt like i had my life back!

My feet improved too, (developed plantar fasciitis in both feet about the time i started treatment with Dr. B). At this stage i was on list 5.

I got pregnant straight away! A sign that things are working well. (previously i was diagnosed with PCOS, and was recommended fertility treatment a few years ago, what a difference!!)

I am just telling you all this to show that things do get better. I was always afraid that I wouldn't. I understand the fear! Even now, since the start of pregnancy, things have been a bit worse. (I would have symptom free days, but then i get over confident and have gluten or too much fruit, and i feel it! Or sometimes i have stabs in my bladder and i don't know why). But as Dr. B explained, any inflammation that was still there will be exacerbated by pregnancy. But i know that in the end it will be ok. The last few months of pregnancy will be hard and maybe delivery will increase my symptoms for a while. I will always have to look after my health, and can't be careless with my diet. But that is a good thing; it will prevent many other problems. 

I just wanted to share this really happy time with you. Hang in there everyone! X