Instead of actually having to eat pineapple core next tww 🤮 does anyone know if these would be ok instead?

[Tugsgirl]

I really struggle with eating the pineapple 🍍 and core. I’ve tried so many ways to make it palatable (smoothies, eating with cheese...) the thought of eating more pineapple and core is enough to put me off pineapple for life lol 🤢🤮

[Lilli79]

Hi Tugsgirl they say that supplements are no match for the actual thing. However, a few months ago I had a really terrible uti and refused to take any medicine (I've had my fill of drugs through ivf already!) so I bought some cranberry tablets from Tesco. I thought they'd be useless but after 2 weeks of very painful weeing, I took a few of these a day and it was gone in a few days. I don't think these supplements can hurt, if you want to try something. I didn't really eat any pineapple last time and after I ate a whole bag of chocolate Brazil's in a day, I also steered clear of these 😁 I still ended up with a bfp despite the mc further on down the line xx

[Hidden]

On my successful cycle I didn’t eat any pineapple and can’t eat Brazil nuts either (allergic to nuts) I just drank loads of pomegranate juice xx

Good luck xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Hidden]

But it’s so difficult to know what makes a difference and what doesn’t 🙄 with both my bfps I ate the pineapple but with my bfn I didn’t 🧐 xx

[Hidden in reply to Tugsgirl]

It’s defo hard to know what to do for the best, just do what feels right for you xx

[sanchia46 in reply to Tugsgirl]

I think everyone’s body is different. With my first cycle I did not eat pineapple, nuts or drink pomegranate juice. I had a chemical pregnancy. On my FET I did all of those things but got a BFN. So I’ve decided for my next cycle I won’t do it.

[AllWeNeedIsluv]

Why don't you put it in a blender and drink it that's what I did with a bit if normal pineapple. It's easier I promise xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I did. I added ice cream to it. Still made me wanna 🤮 xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

Give the supplements a go can't see them causing harm if you really can't tolerate the pineapple don't you like pineapple juice? Juice the pineapple with the core? Xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

It’s the core that’s the killer! I like pineapple I just hate the core, and the core is the important bit 😕 xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

Yes so try disguise it with the normal part and use the core too that way your blending it with normal pineapple too then just gulp it back. Xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I did gulp it back. Even tried cutting it up really really small and just swallowing without chewing and still I retched lol 😂 xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

But if you juiced the core with the pineapple it would be, easier. Xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I did. That was the first thing I tried. It was gross. So I added the vanilla ice cream, thought I’d make a sweet kinda thick shake with it. Looked nice but tasted 🤢 It’s the texture I swear! I can’t get it smooth enough xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

Bloody hell. Sounds like me with rice pudding. Give the supplements a go hun it's thev enzyme what we need anyway. Is there another fruit that's, strong in bromelain as it would be better food wise xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I’d be interested to know if there was.... I don’t think I can face anymore pineapple core xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

I'll be googling later in for you hun. Give me something to do 💗🤗😘

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

Iv just read that pineapple is better than supplement it has 13times more active enzyme than the supplement xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Oh 💩 xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

I know. I think you'll just end up doing it again the way your used to. It'll be hard but you've done it before it's nothing compared to half the rubbish you've been through 💗🤗😘

[Hidden]

I didn’t eat pineapple on either of my goes and the first one I tried Brazil nuts but they were gross.

I know what you mean though about not knowing what works as on my second go after transfer I was insistent on having McDonald fries even though I didn’t on my first round and got BFP with both.

So confusing 😫x

[Tugsgirl in reply to Hidden]

I’ve had the fries straight after both transfers that were bfps too. Clinic laughed at us when we explained why we were off to get a McDonalds after transfer. There’s one just over the road from our clinic xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

What's the fries thing about? 😂Xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I don’t actually know, just read that some women have them after transfer (honestly don’t understand how it’s supposed to help but apparently it does) and as there’s a McDonalds near our clinic I thought it won’t hurt to try xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Tugsgirl]

Awwww bless ya. True it can't hurt xxx

[TTCs in reply to Tugsgirl]

What is it with the McD's fries lol! Ive heard this a few times...is it true? Whats in them thats meant to help? Xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to TTCs]

Sorry TTCs I don’t know but I heard it too, doesn’t hurt to try xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Hidden]

Ps I hate nuts 🤢 Again it’s the texture 🤢 xx

[Hidden in reply to Tugsgirl]

Yeah they are gross I could only eat them for one day xx

[TTCs]

Hey Tugsgirl...ive tried loads of different smoothies, so far this is the nicest combo ive tried;

Fresh pineapple. 2 thick slices including core.

1 x passion fruit

Handful of spinach

Handful of Kale

Pom juice

Water

It sounds gross but is actually yummy!!

Do you know how much pineapple we're meant to eat per day or how long for? xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to TTCs]

I normally like pineapple, on a pizza or in a tin but the texture of the core 🤮 Even when I made a smoothie of it 🤮 I think it’s one slice with core a day for days 1-5, that’s what I’ve done the last two times anyway xx

[TTCs in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you! Hopefully the tablets do the trick 😘

[Tugsgirl in reply to TTCs]

I wish someone could tell me if the supplements would be as good as the pineapple 😂 xx

[TTCs in reply to Tugsgirl]

I know! Have u tried google? Xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to TTCs]

No guess I should xx

[TTCs in reply to Tugsgirl]

Found this online if it helps...

In Live Strong's article, Fresh Pineapple Juice & Bromelain, in the section Fresh Pineapple Juice vs. Bromelain Supplements says, "UMMC recommends supplemental bromelain tablets over fresh pineapple juice, claiming that pineapple juice doesn't have high enough concentrations of bromelain to be effective. However, the Dole Nutrition Lab disagrees, explaining that fresh and even frozen pineapple juice demonstrated greater enzymatic activity when compared to six bromelain supplements. These researchers point out that in addition to bromelain, pineapple juice is also an excellent source of both vitamin C and manganese."

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TTCs]

See what it says regards to pineapple Core hun I would but pain relief is kicking in now and I'm feeling lightheaded 💗💗🤗😘😘

[TTCs in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I cant find anythinf specifically related to the core jus the juice :/ xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TTCs]

The cores the important bit. It's unfortunate Vicky can't tolerate it. I'm sure the supplements will do the same thing. But I think she might just end up trying to get through it them 5 days because both times she's done it she got a bfp, I hope she works it out 💗🤗😘

[TTCs in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Its a pity its not chocolate or something yummy we have to eat for 5 days! How r u feeling, is the bleeding continuing? Xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TTCs]

I know. That's why I enjoy chocolate Brazil nuts don't mind juicing the core myself but I get where Tugs is coming from.

I'm not too bad lovely thanks for asking bleeding is still heavy iv passed a lot more today than previous losses, not worried At the moment though just got both hot water bottles one on back and tummy and taking pain relief. How are you hun 💗🤗😘

[TTCs in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

You're SO strong and your doing so well getting through this! Been thinking of you!! Have u got an apt lined up to confirm / support? Hot water bottles sound like a good plan though im sure ur still uncomfortable 😘 im grand thanks have another scan tomorrow, feel like i can feel my ovaries growing...not sure of i am imagining things #psycho lol xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TTCs]

Thank you hun. That's lovely of you to say.

Iv got miscarriage clinic on the29th although I'm not very confident in them not sure why, I'm going to rebook a consultation with endo specialist he's fertility aswel and I'm eating my words now but going to get my nk cells checked before we try again.

Oh yes your probably feeling them hun your not psycho 😂I thought of you the, day of my scan after they did my internal and handed me that kitchen roll I chuckled in my head you sent through it with your experience 😂💗🤗😘 p. S good luck with your scan tomorrow xx

[TTCs in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Oh im glad i made u laugh if only for a moment!

Sometimes it is best to stick with who u feel comfortable with! I read about someone who jus started next treatment with meds as if they had NK cells and saved themselves £500...i thought that was a good idea. But also test sounds like a good plan.

Im worried as i was hoovering today and lifting some boxes that ive pulled my follicles. Im sure i am overreacting but the thoughts keep popping in! Xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TTCs]

Oh hun. Be careful I'm sure your ok but I can imagine what it's like to be in your shoes over analyzing things and hoping your doing everything right. Just take it easy hun don't do anything to strenous.

That's quite a good idea but how would I be able to get the meds without being diagnosed?

Its in my head now to get it done I think it would be worth it. Iv thought about it in back of my head for a while but always thought it's a money maker and reducing inflammation would just help but maybe not. I try be my own Dr most of time 💗🤗😘

[TTCs in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I plan on taking it easier from now on! Hard not to clean lol.

I personally think it is worth it so if i was u id get tested. Im not 100% sure, its a girl i follow on Instagram and she has a youtube channel. She said she got them in Asda! Xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TTCs]

Mmmm I think I'll just get tested I'm sure if it was that simple we'd all be doing it then again you just don't know. I cleared my tubes with a supplement after been told it would cost be grands to have anther child or I'd be ectopic I know I haven't been successful yet but I haven't had an ectopic since they said.

You just rest hun it will be worth it. I know what you mean my kitchen is a right state. I'll have to tackle it tomorrow but knowing hubby he'll do it tonight. Xxx

[TTCs in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Can u send ur hubny round to clean mine after lol.

I think ur right, best to get tested & know for sure xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TTCs]

😂 I'll leave a note for him. 😂 yes hun it's expensive but better to be safe than sorry I guess. 💗🤗😘

[Amanda86]

I have no idea 🤔 agree the core is awful. The only thing I can say helped was to leave the pineapple out the fridge for an hour or so before eating, it made it slightly less hard/chewy xxx

[Ang24816]

Hey hun. I hope you're doing okay.

I am currently 4dp5dt and didn't have pineapple for this one as I read in quite alot of places it can cause uterine contractions...i had it for all of my previous 4 cycles but have now had blood work done and don't have any clotting or sticking issues so was strongly advised not to thin my blood at all so didn't do It this time.

I don't know what the outcome will be yet but if it's not successful I won't blame it on pineapple.

I am eating 3 Brazil's (was 5 plus a selenium supplement until I read this week you can be poisoned ), 100% pomegranate juice, avocado, eggs, salmon and 2 decaf green teas a day plus loads of supplements I've taken with my 2 successful cycles. Oh and a horrible herbal tea my acupuncturist recommended. I'm also only eating hot or room temperature food and drink and rested up completely for 2 whole days following....now just walking about but not exercising.

Let's see what the outcome is 🤞 xxxx

[TTCs in reply to Ang24816]

Hi Ang24816, do u mind me asking what supplements u took with ur 2 successful cycles? Xx

[Ang24816]

I'll just ask hubby for the list hun...its extensive xx

[Ang24816]

This is a link to the article we followed. We have a spreadsheet which summarises my supplements. Hubby is digging it out for you now. I had two successful cycles but sadly they ended in misscarrage. My bio gives full details xx

fertilityfriends.co.uk/foru...;

[Tugsgirl in reply to Ang24816]

I’ve had two “successful” cycles too which ended in mmc’s xx

[Ang24816 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Doesn't seem like a fitting way to describe them does it 😐 xx

[Ang24816]

I can't cut the spreadsheet over to here. I'll try email it. If anyone else wants it please ask xx

[Pip89]

I’m exactly the same 😩 It aggregates my stomach within minutes of eating a mouthful of the core!! Things we do hey!

So unfortunately no advice here, but I’ll be following the post closely and wanted to let you know you’re defo not alone with the pineapple core feelings!! X

[chinita]

Ohh I've also read that one shouldn't eat raw pineapple as it can cause uterine contractions, but that pineapple juice apparently is safe as the processing makes the substance that can cause contractions disappear.

However there are so many other things one can take to improve lining (pomegranate juice, royal jelly, raspberry leaf tea, baby aspirin) that it seems there's lots one can take even if pineapple (in any form) is out of the question.

I think it's also important to be happy and relaxed, so if the eating of something is causing us lots of anxiety we should maybe just accept it's not for us and try something else that doesn't cause us anxiety?

It's not easy but I think if we listen to our bodies and take good care of ourselves we can make it easier for ourselves... Good luck everyone <3

[Tugsgirl in reply to chinita]

There’s so much conflicting advice out there, it’s so confusing. I’d read that the bromelian in pineapple is beneficial to aiding implantation which is why you need to eat the core where it’s more concentrated and that if you have the juice or have it out of a tin then the process they use to make it, destroys the bromelian and makes it ineffective. I had never heard of it causing uterine contractions. I’ve had a slice a day (days 1-5) with the core on two cycles now and got bfps (I’m not saying that that was down to the pineapple) but I also had a bfn and I hadn’t had the pineapple that cycle. Now I don’t know what to do for the best. I’m so confused 🤷‍♀️ xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Tugsgirl]

Ps I’d also read that raspberry leaf tea can cause uterine contractions 🤷‍♀️ So I just don’t know what to do for the best xx

[chinita]

It's so confusing and there's indeed so much conflicting evidence out there! I've actually booked us an appointment with a nutritionist who is specialised in fertility issues in the hope that she might be able to answer at least some of my questions...

But I also think not stressing about anything too much and using what works for us best may be good, as stress is sure not to do any good for any health issue...

Sorry I can't be of more help and best of luck! xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to chinita]

I appreciate it anyway 😊 I hope you have a positive and productive appointment xx