Is your immune system lowered or raised in pregnancy??

[1MOREPLZ]

technically your immune system is "switched off" during pregnancy, because as my endocrinologist explained there is a "foreign object" ie; bubby, in your body & if your immune system was "switched on" it would reject the bubba.

[Shanti]

thanks girls. that makes sense.

Danielle - omg not long to go..... eeeee!! can't wait for your announcement!

[Nadine216]

Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling sick.

I have don't know about the immune stuff But I do know that I have been sicker with this pg than with the first!! And yeah, It's taken me a month to get over the first bout of flu and tbh ... I still don't feel like sunshine

Hope you get better WAY soon!! Keep up fluids and TRY ( like I need to say this) to get some rest!!

BTW - had a look at your gallery .. was curious about your bump ... HUN YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!! I am totally jealous!!!!

[Shanti]

Thanks girls.
Thanks Nadine !! I do feel alot better last 2 days and haven't been coughing half as much! Thank goodness! I'm finally feeling alot better and actually managed some house work today!

I'm sorry you're still not feeling very well after the flu. Hope you get some energy back soon and congrats on reaching half way chick! awesome!