[mlcassid]

Hello! I finally got my test results from my R.E. yesterday...I tested negative for most of the clotting disorders and the HSG test showed my tubes are open. They found that my uterine cavity is T-shaped (they think this had something to do with why I had my cornual ectopic back in May) and they found that I am homozygous for the MTHFR gene mutation (I got the mutated gene from my Mom AND my Dad...so I have 2 mutations). Apparently, this is linked with a risk for cardiovascular disease and blood clots in the veins (I had no idea I had this, nor did my parents!!). My RE is convinced that this is the reason for my 2 miscarriages after the ectopic. SO, I am to continue taking a prenatal vitamin and she prescribed "Folbic" which is a huge dose of folic acid and vitamin B12 (somthing like 4 times the amount normal people should have) in order to put the affects of the mutation under control and supposedly help a future pregnancy flourish. I guess my body doesn't use Folic Acid and B12 properly so it's as if I don't have much of either...despite taking the prenatal vitamins every day. I guess I'm supposed to take the Folbic for the rest of my life. So, this journey has lead me to find out more than I bargained for! I'm bummed that I have this, but happy it is treatable and that we now know about it. The RE recommended we keep trying, and if we still don't turn up pregnant by the fall she will look to other reasonings (I have a possible luteal phase defect...so we're on the watch for that) This weekend is my ovulation weekend so I hope I can 1. catch a good egg and 2. make it stick! Sorry for the long post, I thought it might be of interest for someone out there. Good vibes to all of you!

[DK615617]

Wow, I hope this new information helps you and that you catch that eggie!!!
Good luck to you. Hope you get a Thankgiving baby!!!

[quagmire8]

good to hear that it is treatable and that you have some answers now. not knowing is the worst. i hope you catch the eggie this weekend and it sticks sticks sticks!!!!

[angelstarsmum]

Im happy you have answers,and treatment ready in place hun!
Fingers crossed for BFP ASAP

[kat0803]

hi, I too have the mthfr mutation. We just recently found out after a late miscarriage. my husband and I have a appointment with a genetic counsler next week. I'm hoping to have a ton of questions answered by her. I am still taking my prenatal vitiaman and B and folic acid.. I also read some doctors put you on asprin therapy. Are you doing that as well?
Good luck

[mlcassid]

Hi! I'm sorry about what you are going through! I know that it's a nightmare. I am not on asprin therapy (I'm not sure why). I'm assuming I'm not because my homocystene (sp?) levels are in the middle of the normal range. I didn't test positive for any of the clotting disorders either. I figured that if/when I get pregnant again I will ask about taking baby asprin first thing. I'd love to know if you end up on asrpin therapy and why they put you on it...it's something I've been wondering about myself.

[kat0803]

Well I took it upon myself to start taking 2 baby aspirin a day. i figured it would not hurt anything.from what i have read people with the mthfr mutation have a higher risk of heart disease anyway. My appointment is next Friday I'll give you a full report maybe what I find out may help.

[kimmie_n_angus]

I have MTHFR factor. It caused me to lose 5 babies while TTCing. Once they figured it out...I got PG with my now little boy and am 28 weeks. MTHFR is treatible and you can have a perfectly happy healthy PG and baby with it...I am living proof. I hope to hear about your successful BFP soon!! All I needed was 1 baby asprin aday. If you have any questions please feel free to ask

[mlcassid]

Hmmm. Now I really wonder why they didn't put me on asprin? I'm not pregnant though, so maybe they wouldn't put me on it unless I was?

[kimmie_n_angus]

I had to go on a asprin a day BEFORE I got PG. I would start it. It is the standard protocal for MTHFR. It really worked.