Today's appointment - long post and a bit sad :(

[sarah1]

Hi girls, well we had our fertility appointment today with the same doctor we saw last time (he's like the Daddy).

I expected to be given a higher dose of clomid or some progesterone to support the clomid in the next cycle. However, the appointment went in a direction we reeeeeeeeally weren't expecting.

A few months ago at our last appointment they sent us for chromosone testing due to the recurrent m/c, and I also had a borderline positive blood test so we were waiting for the results of that. As soon as we went in he said I need to speak about your results. Uh oh :S. It turns out hubby has got a chromosone problem where basically part of one of the pair of chromosones sticks to the other in the pair, making it abnormal. Just to add to the shock, I have a blood disorder too, I can't remember the name but its to do with clotting and he said its likely at some point in my life I'll suffer with DVT (eek).

So all in all its bad news. Its now not possible to tell what causes the miscarriages and whether we'll ever be able to carry a baby full term. Nothing can be done about the chromosones but we are seeing the genetics department (I bet the waiting list is long) at the big hospital in Leeds and I'm being referred to haemotology to see what they can do for me. Most likely injections if I get pg again. He said its likely that its a combination of all of our problems causing the miscarriages. With the chromosones there is a risk of still birth and also life defects - we don't know the risks yet. If its high, then its a no-no. Same with the blood thing.

I'm going to get copies of my notes next week so I can understand it all better.

We've already talked about adoption a lot and might book an appointment to find out more. At the mo we are in shock a bit and can't get our heads around the fact that there is a strong possibility this can't happen for us. We are ntnp under the advice of the doc, but strongly expecting to miscarry should I get pg.

sorry for long post, needed to get it all written down xxxxxxxxxx

 

[Corrinne37]

so so sorry to read this. xxxxxx

 

[Star33]

Oh hunni i am going to reply back to your inbox just now, wanted to read this first. ( HUGS ) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Sunbeam638]

Oh hun, I think take some time to get all the info you need take it from there. Hugs xxx

 

[laurat]

Oh Sarah Im so sorry! Xxx

 

[Olive]

So sorry hun. xx

 

[LD1978]

So sorry to hear this hun.

I definitely wouldn't worry about the clotting part as that shouldn't affect pregnancy. It could be a disorder such as thrombin factor c in which case like you say you will just need injections. He also shouldn't be saying you will suffer a dvt - now they know they can prevent this. My sister had a clotting disorder and unfortunately passed away due to having a cast and them not giving her anything do please please make sure they take care

 

[LD1978]

Oops hit send in iPhone - make sure they take care of you.

I hope the genetics guys can sort the other part out - sounds really complicated but science is amazing do I'm praying there is an answer for you.

I hope your ok x

 

[Nurse 26]

So sorry to hear this sarah xx

 

[positivity :)]

Hi sarah

sorry to hear of your news i just wanted to say that early on in this pregnancy they suspected chromosome abnormalities with the baby so we had tests, turned out OK so its not guaranteed this will deffo happen. miracles do happen hunny, i hope this turns out well for you and hubby xx

 

[kirstymichelle]

I am so sorry to read this . Just wanted to offer you support and a big hug on this news x x x

 

[Sparkl3ymel]

So sorry hun x x

Hugs

M x


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[blondy13]

Hi Sarah, so sorry for your news and I hope that the specialists that you see can get to the bottom of it all. Like others have said, things do happen when you're not expecting them to, and you could get a sticky BFP without all tests. Sending massive hugs xxx

 

[maybe baby]

I'm sooo sorry for you and hubby Sarah.

I guess in some way it's good that you know where you stand, the is something called PGD that's pre implantation genetic diagnosis they do it in the dish before IVF, I did some research I'll post it tomorrow for you.

Xx

 

[maybe baby]

Hi Sarah,

Follow the link below, there are other lady's in similar position who may be able to help and advise you on PGD.

http://www.fertilityfriends.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=189603.0

Also Hun, the book Nurse lent me that Dita still has is very easy to read for both you and Hubby and it covers all possible causes of miscarriages including all the things you and hubby have been diagnosed with. Each topic is a story about a real couple and how they overcome their problems.

http://www.amazon.com/Coming-Term-Uncovering-Truth-Miscarriage/dp/0618277242

Hope this all helps, big hugs

xx

 

[Spinneygirl]

Sorry to hear this Sarah xxx

 

[LouiseB]

Hiya Sarah

I just wanted to say how sorry i am that the results came back as they did

Was that his karyotype results?

What happens next - do you have another consultation booked?

I'm here if you want to chat xx

 

[sarah1]

Hi ladies, wow just wanted to say thanks for all the support We are still feeling pretty shell shocked with the whole thing. Maybe - thanks, I had a read on the board and going to do some research on the procedure. I might invest in the book at some point although I have brain overload with all the things wrong with me at the moment so might not be the best time.

Lou - I need to ring up and get a copy of the results as I am not sure, on the page there were lots of pictures of chromosones and the doctor drew us pictures to explain the problem. We have to now wait for genetics counselling and haematology appointment for me.

The problem is the risk of still birth and live birth defects, until we know how high the risk is there's nothing we can do. Its weird being 'unfixable' xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[LouiseB]

I know what you mean about "unfixable"

You never know, maybe hubby's translocation is just coincidental and the reason for your mc's is all down to your blood which they CAN fix

 

[Kay Kay]

Hi Sarah, just catching up wit everyone today, I'm really sorry to hear about this. I can only imagine the shock you're feeling. Sending you big massive hugs hun xxxxxxxxxxxx