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Hi Lenore,
Well, I had my pre-op appointment today with my Dr. (hysteroscopy surgery next wednesday), and she had one more surprise for me. Apparently all the tests finally came back on the fetus and here is what it said:
"abnormal female chromosome analysis with trisomy 9, an abnormality whch is usually incompatible with livebirth. genetic counseling is warranted
Of course I was shocked, I had thought all those tests were back already, so I wasn't expecting it. This is the probably cause of the miscarriage, although I will probably see a geneticists to see what's up. I have been researching and it looks like trisomy 9 is about as common as downs syndrome, although babies don't generally make it past three months with trisomy 9. Now I wonder if I will need the heparin when pergnant, well if I get pregnant that is. I guess that doesn't change the fact that I have a blood disorder and homosystein.
I just don't know what to think -- this is really getting to be more than I can handle and what I really need at this point is a good cry. Ugh.
Oh well, that's the latest. I hope this note finds you well.
Barb
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Hi Barbi,
Well it may not seem like it but this is actually good news...another answer. Heparin and baby aspirin would most likely not have saved this pregnancy but until all your tests are in and you've had your follow-up visit with Dr. Bick, you can't be sure that this would not help a future pregnancy.
These genetically related miscarriages happen more often than you may think. They usually happen so early that the woman doesn't even know she's pregnant.
Hang in there honey, the answers are coming slowly but they are coming, and just think of all the moms you're helping by sharing your story.
Fondly,
Lenore Goldfarb, Ph.D.,CCC,IBCLC
Wife to Rob, Mom to Adam aged 13, and Ethan aged 9, both born via GS and breastfed via Regular Newman-Goldfarb Protocol.
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