Hi ladies, just wanted to let you know the results are in from the recurrent miscarriage tests and this is what they came up with....antiphospholipid syndrome, treated with daily clexane injections in pregnancy and very close monitoring. Basically it's an autoimmune thing, here is a bit of an explanation (although I know there are other threads about this on this site)..:
People with the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) have a tendency to form abnormal blood clots. In pregnant women with APS, blood clots stop the placenta forming properly and prevent nourishment and oxygen getting to the baby.
Basically the body gets confused and makes antibodies against itself...
Phospholipids and proteins that are attached to them play a big role in blood clotting. In APS, the phospholipids makes antibodies against phospholipids and these antibodies contribute to blood clot formation.
I knowthere are other things involved, and other symptoms, but that's my basic understanding, while i get my head around it
Problems in pregnancy can be miscarriages, early and late loss, low weight babies, premature babies, high pressure...
Farmgirl...I know this is what you have and might PM you sometimes if that's OK.
I am tired as we just got home after driving a total of 6 hours today, down and back to see our FS, so I'll post more later.
For now I am a bit emotional to be honest. Relieved there is a problem and explanation that can be treated....scared of what it will mean,the possible pregnancy complications etc; and also a bit sorry for myself. I suppose I feel like we have all this drama to GET pregnant, and then there will be this other issue to confront and cope with once we achieve another pregnancy. I know I will get my head around it in time. I just wonder why it has to be so hard/complicated for us.
At least there is a way to manage it.
Thanks so much again all of you, for your support.
Emma
xx
Last edited by Possums; March 28th, 2009 at 07:59 AM.
I am glad for you that you have a reason for your sad losses. At least now you have some hope of a positive pregnancy with medical help. A big hug to you.
Hi Possums
I'm so pleased you have some answers now hun. I too have the same problem. I had to take medication once I became pregnant and had lots of scans during my pregnancy. Feel free to PM me if you want to know anymore
I wish you all the very best for your ttc journey
Hi Emma
I've been following your story, and I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and your journey. At least you know now - and that it can be treated is wonderful news.
Jen
Hey Em
I am glad you have some answers. At least they can help you when you fall pregnant again. I think Rara may have been on the clexane too.... Take care and big
Rach xx
Oh no Possums...not exactly good news. It's good to get a diagnosis but one like this will bring you so many worries the next time you get pregnant. I've always had the theory though, that if they know what's wrong they can treat it & therefore you have a much higher chance of a successful pregnancy than before such a diagnosis.
satya- your comment sums up how I feel really...glad there is something we know about which has treatment, which is better than not knowing...but taking a step back, really worried and a bit upset I have something like this at all...and knowing it will be hard to relax in pregnancy (hard for me anyway! lol)
Hey possums - what a journey you have been on already - i was asking questions here just the other day about this syndrome, and am thinking of having blood tests done - more for peace of mind before i go ahead and transfer my frozen emby. I have only had one IVF cycle, and had a beautiful 5day blasty transferred, but the result was negative.
My thoughts are with you - wishing you strength to take the next step on your ttc story *hugs* x
it's good to have some answers , but scary also. i am glad you've got FG, as we know it has been possible since she found out a way to help her.
i pray that these answers will give you your forever baby soon. xxoo
Possums, thanks for updating us, I had been wondering how you were going. Like the others said, although it is scary knowing there is something wrong, at least you know what it is now and can have it treated so that next time you have a much higher chance of carrying your gorgeous little bub to full term! Good luck sweetie and let us know how you are doing. FG had some fantastic info for you - and the chances of carrying to term next time with treatment sounds great! I am sure the needles will suck, but you are strong and you will get there.
Good luck sweetie, look forward to following your journey xx
It's fab news that you have an answer to what's been going on hey? It all sounds really positive and when you fall pregnant again (which will be soon) they know what to do for it to stick! YAY!
Possums; I just asked after you in the TWW, then I noticed this thread. Good luck with your next appointments, and I am glad they have an answer at least, to your journey so far. Your journey from here on in, is a new chapter with some medications that will hopefully provide all the solutions you need .. x
Results are in...I have antiphospholipid syndrome
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with moving forward with your TTC journey. I will be thinking and 
for you.
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