New here and diagnosed with MTHFR

Nursetara · #1 July 8th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Hello Everyone! My name is Tara and I just joined today. I am 29 years old and had 3 miscarriages last year, with one resulting in a D&C. I was sent to a hematologist and diagnosed with MTHFR, heterogyzous. We have just decided to start trying again and I'm very nervous. I'm looking for anyone that is in or has went through my situation and could possibly give me any insight. The high risk specialist I just spoke to does not believe lovenox is needed. I am currently taking a baby asprin, folgard, prenatal vitamins and progesterone suppositories. We are going to start trying to conceive in August. Any support will be greatly appreciated!

Looking forward to "meet" many of you!
Tara

Mom4Life_11 · #2 July 8th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Jen1409 · #3 July 8th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Hi I'm Jen, please come join us in the Freebies - JustMommies Message Boards

upawallndownagain · #4 July 8th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Hi Tara

to JM, I am not much help but this is a great place for support and information.

bexmommy · #5 July 9th, 2009, 06:17 AM

Welcome to JM!

bunny32 · #6 July 9th, 2009, 06:56 AM

Hi! I've been through many of the treatments you've gone through, including ICSI (not fun). I'l be thinking about you in August, good luck!

Jen5782 · #7 July 9th, 2009, 08:52 AM

Hi Tara - I have the exact same thing and am TTC again this month. My doctor gave me two options next time I get pregant ( I had 2 m/c last year). The first would be to take baby aspirin everyday and that might work, but we wouldn't know until we try. The second would be Lovenox has a higher chance of working than the baby aspirin but involves taking a shot every day. I haven't decided yet, but am leaning toward doing the shot.

You can ready my history in my blog I just started with my husband, My Sperm Your Egg

You should visit the Trying to conceive after loss board.

Good Luck!

Nursetara · #8 July 9th, 2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks hun! We also had the option of lovenox as well. But the specialist decided that is wasn't indicated. I guess there are 2 types of heterogyzous you can have, and I only have one. The one i have is the least beign you can have. We will start TTC next month with only the baby asprin. I will let you know what happens. Kepp in touch and let me know what happens with you!
Tara

rebeccabaltimore and more · #9 July 9th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Hi and welcome. Please feel free to join us over at High Risk Pregnancy - JustMommies Message Boards. There are a lot of mommies there with MTHFR. You don't have to be pregnant or high risk to stop in and get some support!

JessP · #10 July 9th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Welcome to the boards. They are great

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Mod-Karen · #11 July 10th, 2009, 02:07 AM

Hi and welcome!!

MidgeMadge · #12 July 10th, 2009, 10:15 AM

Welcome to JM!

I'm afraid I don't have much advice for you, but hopefully you get your little miracle soon!

If you like to travel, please join us on the Traveling Mommies board. We�d love to have you! And if you enjoy playing word games, we�d also love to have you in the Game Room- it�s fun and addicting!

~ Ada ~ · #13 July 10th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Welcome to the forums, I am very sorry for your losses and all the best TTC!

Interracial Families

TeresaSuperMama · #14 July 10th, 2009, 04:42 PM

Hi Tara! Welcome to JustMommies! I'm so very sorry for your losses. I would also recommend checking out the high risk pregnancy board or the recurrent miscarriage board. Both of those boards would probably be helpful to you.

MommaTrish · #15 July 10th, 2009, 09:16 PM

welcome to JM!
(got nothing else to add)

Misty_X · #16 July 11th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Hi there and welcome to JM!

to everyone else's great advice and suggestions

Mommy_of_7_Angels · #17 July 26th, 2009, 10:12 AM

Welcome to JM! Sorry to hear about your losses. Please stop by Recurrent Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss. We have a great group of women who would love to support you on your journey.

Also if you are a student or are thinking of going back to school but just aren't sure, stop on by Student Mommies.

WishingStar · #18 July 26th, 2009, 02:23 PM

According to my paperwork, I am compound heterozygous for MTHFR mutations.

I have had 5 miscarriages and 4 living children and am pregnant again. The doctor wanted me to go on Lovenox, but I refused. She wasn't happy about it, but said okay. I do take baby aspirin and 3mgs of folic acid every day and I am going to be 16 weeks on Wednesday. After seeing the ultrasound at 9 weeks, I decided to go ahead and hire a midwife and deliver at home.

If I can be of any help, PM me or check out my blog (link below).

JennyBeanlv · #19 July 26th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Hi there! I have compound heterozygous and have had 2 previous losses last year. I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and things are going just fine. I had one peri tell me to take the lovenox, and one told me I didn't need to. I started taking it for a few weeks but, decided to stop because of how hard it was for me and that the science behind it does not fully support lovenox one way or another. I am on baby aspirin, foltex, and my prenatal and have had no complications due to MTHFR with this pregnancy.

luvflower · #20 July 26th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Welcome to JM. This is such a wonderful place filled with amazing loving people. You always have someone to talk to here about what you are going through. I have been through alot and if it wasnt for this place I dont think I wouldve been able to hold it together at times. Enjoy your stay here and if you need anything just let me know.............