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I have what?

Methyltetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHR) gene and Prothrombin gene. Those not-very-easy words flowed out of my OB Dr.’s mouth this afternoon when I went for my test results.

Let me back up a few weeks so you can look with a crinkled nose at those words too. (my nose has been crinkled all day). I had my 6th miscarriage about two weeks ago. Bummer. It had been over a year since my last one, so the symptoms were no surprise. We went through the drill again, got my blood work done, and done again (I think a total 15 vials to be exact). Finally the OB was like “whatchu talkin’ bout willis” (ok more like, “we need to get answers for you). I have been sans medical insurance for about 4 yrs so this was the first time we were able to even think about getting some answers. I am eternally grateful for medical assistance, and will never take it for granted. (love being a poor student family .

Today the test results came back. She had good and bad news. Good news some of the issues I was being tested for, I didn’t have. Bad news is they tests were a little inconclusive and further testing is needed. Should be a good time when this test happens. Depending on the results of that test I might need to have surgery. HELLO, I have never had surgery before!!! Good thing while she was describing this possible surgery to me she never uttered the words invasive or long recovery! I’m not stressing about the possibility though, because that’s all it is, a possibility. Just like the possibility of me becoming the next Mrs. Universe, it could happen!

So getting back to the said mutations of my genes I can’t really expand on them, but I do know they’re not that serious. Still, left unattended to could lead to other things. My OB told me a little about them, so if you really want to know, you can call/email me and we have a mutational good time talking about it!

I’m totally bummed out because let’s be honest, I’d be a super mom. I can’t decide if I’m holding back my emotions or if I really am kleenex’d out from being emotional about this whole process. The only time I almost shed a tear was when my OB said they have a program that will help me be able to afford the tests that need to be done. If it weren’t for my support system that includes but is not limited to: Husband, Family, Friends, Co-workers, Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father – there is no doubt I would be a blubbering mess. I am thankful for the strength I have found in myself during this and my vulnerability as well. For all my friends who are experiencing the same thing as myself in a different way, chin up, you are loved. It’s ok to be sad, but it’s even more ok to be happy too. That’s what I am, a happily sad woman. Everything’s going to workout whether it’s the way I envision it is a different story. I’ll admit I’m finally starting to learn my lesson – patience is a virtue.

P.s. if you can say “Methyltetrahydrofolate Reductase” 10 times fast, I’ll give you a $1.

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