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.
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