It has been 5 months since my last miscarriage. My husband and I were told not try to have another baby until my surgery. Well....finally, I have a date. November 15th....from now on that date will forever be Christmas/New Years/Valentines day and every other holiday rolled into one.
I have never been so excited to have my insides ripped open!!!
Monday 28 October 2013
Factor Five
Factor Five Leiden...what the hell is that?
My RE called me the other day to give me some news about some blood work I had had done a few weeks previous. He told me that I tested positive for factor five leiden. It is a genetic disorder passed down from one of my parents. I called them both and expected at least one of them to take the blame...but neither did. Of all things to inherit, a genetic mutation!!
Well after numerous "googles" I got to the bottom of factor five leiden...It is a blood clotting issue that can affect pregnancy and can result in your baby becoming stillborn. Great...now even if I manage to get past the dreaded first trimester, I will have stillbirth to worry about.
Some days I am not sure I am cut out for this journey.
My RE called me the other day to give me some news about some blood work I had had done a few weeks previous. He told me that I tested positive for factor five leiden. It is a genetic disorder passed down from one of my parents. I called them both and expected at least one of them to take the blame...but neither did. Of all things to inherit, a genetic mutation!!
Well after numerous "googles" I got to the bottom of factor five leiden...It is a blood clotting issue that can affect pregnancy and can result in your baby becoming stillborn. Great...now even if I manage to get past the dreaded first trimester, I will have stillbirth to worry about.
Some days I am not sure I am cut out for this journey.
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