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Pregnant after miscarriages--after finding abnormal test results!

MandyMostMandyMost member
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I'm new to the bump, but really need some people to talk to! Not sure if this is the right board or not. Please let me know.

I got pregnant on my honeymoon, had an early ultrasound at about 7-7.5 weeks, and found it was not viable. I had a D&C the day after Christmas 2014. I had a 5-week miscarriage (chemical pregnancy, and was spotting the whole time) in early August. I swear the month before (early July) I had the same thing, but never did a pregnancy test that month. Anyway, my doc is great and offered to do some blood tests on both my husband and I to see if there were any reasons for it happening. At first my doc suggested I wait a bit to get my tests done, but my husband could get his. Turns out he has an abnormality in his chromosomes (Chromosome 22 ps+ mutation...anyone have any experience with that?) that means the chromosomes don't divide equally and can cause miscarriages. The doc suggested I get my tests done ASAP, and meet with a genetic counselor to discuss our options. 

I went last Wednesday to have my blood taken for my tests, results aren't back yet. Then last Thursday I realized I'd had "PMS" for about a week and no period and took a pregnancy test--positive! I'm 5 weeks pregnant right now. The doc wants me to wait until about 8 weeks to get an ultrasound so we'll know something for sure, and suggested putting off the genetic counselor until after than when we know more info.

I feel like I'm living in limbo. I can't get excited about the pregnancy, because I know we have a condition that can cause first trimester miscarriages. But I can't grieve because there's a chance everything could be great. This is so hard I can't express it. 
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    Sophia1913Sophia1913 member
    I don't have any experience with this but just wanted to say sending good vibes your way for a happy and healthy 9 months.
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    kickassi78kickassi78 member
    I kinda am going through the same thing, only my test showed a chromosome 9 inversion. There were multiple conflicting reports that say they result in miscarriages...but most genetic counselors consider it normal and no cause of concern. I even called the lab tech yesterday and he said that chromosome  9 inversion absolutely has no effect on miscarriage. I also showed some clotting disorders so they are just treating me for that - but I still have in the back of my mind about this chromosome 9 inversion. 

    Guess time will tell. 

    Congrats on your new pregnancy, I am hoping this one sticks for you! I understand how it's hard to get excited. I have gone through 4 miscarriages now and I lost my excitement too. Keep us posted and good luck!
    Dec 2014 - CP
    Feb 2015 - No hb 8wks
    July 2015 - CP
    Aug 2015 - CP
    RPL Tests: PAI-1 4g/4g, Heterozygous MTHFR C677T, Vit D Deficiency, Chromosome 9 inversion
    January 1, 2016 - CP. Heartbroken and feeling helpless. :(
    July 2017 - Finally!! FINALLY!! Our GORGEOUS baby girl was born on 7-15-17. Miracles do happen!! 


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    MandyMostMandyMost member
    Thanks for the support. It's really helpful to hear that you "lost your excitement" too. That's really how it feels. I have to wait 2 more weeks for an ultrasound where they'll know if if's at least potentially viable or not. The waiting is brutal, and I feel like I have to try to keep myself numb in order to stay sane. 

    If I'm going to miscarry I want to do it early when it's easier. I'm clearly hoping for a healthy pregnancy, but it's hard to reconcile that with the "if it's going to be a miscarriage, i just want it done with" thoughts.

    Also, I'm pretty much miserable because if I feel terrible I figure it must be because i'm having a miscarriage, and if I feel fine, I feel like that means i don't have the pregnancy hormones anymore and my body is going to miscarry any minute.
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    ktandonktandon member
    Hi, I know this is an old thread. We have a similar situation of 22 ps+. Wanted to know if you took to any solution or it worked out fine?
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    40momma40momma member
    @ktandon I'm not sure if @MandyMost checks this board or not but she just posted in TWW on the TTCAL board that she got a BFP. Not sure of any more details but maybe you can find her over there 
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    ktandonktandon member
    Thanks!
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