As expected, nothing came back to indicate any reason for our losses. They ran the gamut of tests, both on myself and DH. We are both chromosomally normal. I do carry one gene for MTHFR, but it isn't the "contributory" one that would cause any weird blood stuff. There was also a autoimmune lab that came back funky, so he did a retest today, but seems to think it was a lab error, as nothing else indicated an autoimmune problem. So, the plan is to forge ahead when we are ready.
ETA: For documentation reasons, he is ruling the first M/C a chemical pregnancy, the second loss a "twin accident", as he thinks something may have happened either cord entanglement or placenta, and the third loss was obviously chromosomal.
Added BONUS: When I asked him if he is concerned about my age (35 in august), he said "What?! You're in my young group. Relax." I am not sure how to feel about any of this, so we'll take it one day at a time. Thanks for all the support yesterday!
*special thanks to Angnshaun for reminding me to update!*
Re: RLP update
BFP #1 6.19.11 ~ EDD 2.23.12 ~ CP on 6.22.11
BFP #2 7.23.11 ~ EDD 3.28.12 ~ MC on 8.16.11
BFP #3 11.17.11~ EDD 7.31.12 ~ MC on 1.18.12
BFP #4 4.12.12 ~ EDD 12.25.12~ Born on 12.26.12
Im really sorry you dont have any answers... that was something i struggled with waiting for it too... the next time you do get pregnant i would ask to have some of the tests rerun...my dr seems to think that some tests are normal until you are pg... i wish you all the good luck in the world!!!!!
This. ((HUGS))
I second this, as I had some borderline stuff go back and forth, and last time the blood was drawn I had a VERY slightly positive autoimmune disorder come up,. It would come with pregnancy complication and future health issues, but the doc insisted it was so very low and on the top of the normal range that I have nothing to worry about. Anyways, I still am going to request extra blood testing next time I get pg, as I am just not interested in being surprised by anything.
But it is GREAT you got an all clear, other than the alternative of going down yet another difficult path! Hugs!
TTC since April 2010
BFP #1 – March 2011, missed m/c April 2011
BFP #2 – October 2011, m/c November 2011
Surprise BFP #3 – December 2011, diagnosed as cornual, terminated January 2012
BFP #4 – June 2012, m/c July 2012
Diagnosed with bicornuate ute and MTHR gene mutation
BFP #5 – October 2012, missed m/c November 2012
BFP #6 – January 2013, m/c March 2013
No longer TTC. Diagnosis: Hostile ute. Heartbroken and bitter. Pursuing surrogacy.
June 2013 - Carrier found! Could this really happen?!
~All AL always welcome~
I'm sorry you didn't really get any answers. (((HUGS)))
BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
Too beautiful for this earth
BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
Sorry you didn't get the definitive answers you were looking for....which is both good and bad news.
I'm glad you're able to move forward although know how scary it is. One day at a time is great advice.
I'll second this!
BFP#2: 07/04/12 EDD: 03/14/13
*All Welcome*
BFP#1 April 12, 2011, EDD December 24, 2011, strong heart beat at 7w3d, d&c at 10w6d
BFP#2 Oct 24, 2011, natural miscarriage, EDD unknown
After RPL testing my losses and subsequent infertility are considered unexplained.
Cycle #22: Femara, TI, and progesterone = BFP!!
BFP#3 Dec 21, 2012. Beta #1 @14dpo = 134, progesterone 67.8. Beta #2 @ 17dpo = 664! Team green, EDD 9/1/13, healthy baby boy born 9/12/13!
My chart.
Congratulations to the fabulous KGS2003! Her sweet boys are here! Grow boys grow!!!
I am so sorry for your losses. It must be frustrating to not have any answers. Even if your doctor doesn't believe that your MTHFR mutation is causing clotting you still have a limited ability to break down synthetic folic acid which puts you at risk for folate deficiency related pregnancy complications. You might want to ask your doctor about L-methylfolate. I work with NeevoDHA, a prenatal specifically indicated for women with the MTHFR polymorphism. It contains active, already broken down L-methylfolate as an alternative to synthetic folic acid (found in enriched foods and most supplements). Active L-methylfolate bypasses the MTHFR mutation and 100% bioavailable. It is something simple and safe you can do to be certain MTHFR-related folate deficiency is not an issue while trying to conceive and during pregnancy.
Your doctor is right. You are young! I was 40 with my last one. I will cross my fingers for a bfp in the near future. Best of luck!.