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:) I wanted to pop in and share my news. I have posted a few times here. I had 4 miscarriages due to the mutation and at my last post was 25 weeks pregnant in my 5th pregnancy, taking folic, b12,b6, 81mg aspirin and heparin injections. Well on August 12th we delivered a healthy baby girl at 38 weeks gestation! I never thought we'd get here until the moment we did. For us the journey ends here, my body couldn't take another loss or pregnancy. There is hope for success ladies, hang in there. Gathering all the info I could find and my trust in my Doctor helped us to get here, so read and learn and listen to those who know!! For those still trying I wish you the best of luck. :)

Dru

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HI!

I found this site when I was preg with my daughter, born 8/9/05. I had 3 m/c prior to her birth. I am homo MTHRF, found out when I was preg with my daughter. I was also on the folic acid, B-6, B-12 and also calcuim, prenatals, Lovenox - switched to heparin at 34 weeks.

I think the reason some women had successful earlier pregs is an age issue. I was 36 the first time I conceived. I was 38 when my daughter was born and will be 40 on my next go - if all goes well. I was so relieved to find I was not alone with this problem.

Now I have just found out I am preg. again, 8 weeks, with twins. I already have appointments with my maternal fetal med. dr scheduled and have already had one ultrasound. I am schedule for another ultrasound in three days.

Has anyone had twins successfully with this mutation? Please let me know. It was devestating enough for the three single m/cs - I don't know if I can handle the loss of twins.

I also thank everyone for sharing their troubles and trials with this condition. And for being so supportive.

And am glad so many have had successful pregnacies.

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Hello everybody,
I came across this forum because today I was told that I have a homozygot mutation of MTHFR (C677T) PCR and that I should start to take aspirine cardio all my life. I was quite shocked because being only 37 years old and feeling fit I was not psycologically ready for such a result.
In Nov 03 we decided to build a family and within one month I was pregnant. The pregnancy was really easy and with no problem at all. End of August 04 our daughter was born. She's 2 years old now and healty. In May 05 we wished a second child and in Juni 05 I was pregnant again. Again the pregnancy was with no problems. In March 06 my son was born and he's healty.
I had to take this Bloodtest three weeks ago because since 1993 I've been suffering of migrane almost every month. I was sure that this was due to the change of hormonal level before mens but the doc wanted to make further investigations "just to be sure"! And today I had the new! I had a shock reading that children have also this mutation if one of the parents has it and I feel guilty! I do not know nothing about this mutation and also the doctor was very vague. After reading this forum I've said thank you to God for having given me 2 healty children without difficulties or miscarriages.
Can anybody in my situation tell me, what the best procedure is for people with this mutation and if the children need to be tested so early and why?
I really thank you and feel very sorry for all the people who have lost their babies.

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Hi,
I stumbled across this site while researching MTHFR (2 duplications) and an Elevated Factor VIIIC. My 16 year old daughter was just found to have these issues follwing blood work. Anyone else have both Factor VIII and MTHFR? What does it mean on a day to day basis aside from pregnancy. I was told Factor VIII elevation leads to increase in clotting and MTHFR to an increase in neural tube defects during pregnancy. Thanks for any info you can provide.

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Hello,

I had one miscarriage five years ago and hadn't tried to get pregnant again until November 05. I became pregnant right away, however, at 20 weeks we were heartbroken to find out our little boy had spina bifida.

I came accross this site while researching folic acid and spina bifida. Does anyone out there know if this mutation is also linked to spina bifida?

Any information would be appreciated.

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Dear Heather:

The message I read was from a while back. I hope your pregnancy was a healthy one, and that you have a baby. After having 2 miscarriages I found out that I have this so c677t mutation from both parents. I am 10 weeks pregnant and taking a blood thinning medication called Arixtra, and a vitamin supplement with folic acid + b vitamins. My doctor has not told me about the birth defects that I might have. Do you know what the probablility of having a healthy pregnancy is when you have this mutation? I read up on some of the neural tube birth defects and I am sooooo heart broken. I sometimes calm my anxieties down by telling myself that the odds are on my side. Do you know the odds of having a healthy baby?

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Dear Heather:

The message I read was from a while back. I hope your pregnancy was a healthy one, and that you have a baby. After having 2 miscarriages I found out that I have this so c677t mutation from both parents. I am 10 weeks pregnant and taking a blood thinning medication called Arixtra, and a vitamin supplement with folic acid + b vitamins. My doctor has not told me about the birth defects that I might have. Do you know what the probablility of having a healthy pregnancy is when you have this mutation? I read up on some of the neural tube birth defects and I am sooooo heart broken. I sometimes calm my anxieties down by telling myself that the odds are on my side. Do you know the odds of having a healthy baby?

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Hi, my name is Jennifer. I have one FT son born with no complications three years ago. My DH and I lost our second son at 27 weeks due to pProm, full placental abruption and I recently found out about MTHFR too - I am homozygous for it. I had my homosysteine levels today and they are 10. My doctor's nurse said this was still high for pregnancy - we are not pregnant at this time. Is this accurate?

In addition, my MFM said all the usual - prenatal, 4mg extra folic acid, B6, B12 and a baby asprin when we are pg. However, I am concerened about the omission of a blood thinner (lovenox or heparin). We are going to schedule another consult with our MFM before we ttc to get a real accuate pregnancy plan - including birthing plans. I have read about complications with blood clots and epidurals/spinals. Is there anything I should be asking?? I don't know if a full blood panel was done, this is something I want to check on.....thank you for any responses and help you are able to give.

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I am 12 wks pregnant and have just found out that I am compound hetero MTHFR, Protein S deficient, w/ elevated homocyteine. This is my 7th pregnancy. My husband and I always wanted a large family. I have had 1 tubal, 2 second trimester fetal demise ( one at 16 wks, the other at 22 wks), 1 son who went FT, a daughter who was PT at 35 wks, and my youngest who was PT at 30wks. We found out about my protein S deficiency with my last pregnancy. We've been very blessed to have a great OB who has been very proactive with my care from the very beginning. It was because of her that we were able to find out that have the MTHFR mutation. I am currently on folic acid, b vit, baby aspirin, vit E, and other meds to control my severe morning sickness. I am scheduled for a cerclage next week for my incompetent cervix, after which I will start the lovenox. I am also being treated by a hematologist and MFM who are working with my OB in planning my care.

It's seems like a lot of work, but I know it's worth it. I'm just glad to say that I had a 12 year old and a 9 year old without any complications BEFORE to learning about the mutation. So the answer is YES, I had everything turn out OK, 3 times, and hopefully, 1 more for the road.

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HI everyone, I thought I would introudce myself. My name is Tracy and after 2 recurrent miscarriages my ob/gyn ordered a panel of bloodwork. Everything came out okay until I got this on my test:
RESULT: POSITIVE FOR ONE COPY OF THE C677T MUTATION
AND ONE COPY OF THE A1298C MUTATION

I dont know what all of this means right and am worried I will never get pregnant again and carry to term

I literally just found out today. I left a message for my ob/gyn to call me back as soon as they can. I found the lab results out online so I got them as soon as they came back.

Can anyone offer any advice on what to do until she calls back? I am really upset now to think I have something really wrong with me

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Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum, but I was researching MTHFR and came across this when I researched on Google. Tracy, I read your concerns, I personally think you dont have anything to worry about, just make sure you get a good OBGYN and she will recommend a perinatologist(high risk pregnancy doctors). I currently have c677t mutation in mthfr and I have love levels of protein S, which is causing me to have a high risk pregnancy. I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and I am on lovenox. Most likely, now the doctors have discovered these mutations in you, they will also put you on some type of medication heparin based. I was really scared when I was diagnosed but with a lot of support from my husband and family I am almost through it. I am also in VA, if you live in northern VA I can tell you about my pernatologist and OBGYN, they are all great. I hope this was some help.

Sarah

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Hi Sarah,

what is dr you recommend? I am actually in Alexandria, VA and have kaiser insurance. I am not sure if they would take kaiser there . I hope they can help. Its hard to find a dr or nurse that can help. It just so happened I got a nurse that is more proactive than any other doc I got and she did a blood panel for me. I can't thank her enough. When you are diagnosed with this do they always tend to refer to specialist? or can you go to your normal ob/gyn?

I really appreciate you replying. My work email is taanderson@hertz.com if you want reply directly. It might easier that way.

Thanks again for your help.

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Hi Sarah,

One nurse called me about my positive test results and said my regular nurse is waiting to call the perintinoligst today to find out what is going on and what I need to do. I hope this is a good thing.

My regular nurse is very proactive and I am very happy with her. I just hope I can get a good pertinologist

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Hi Tracy and Sarah! I am in northern Virginia too! I was just diagnosed with MTHFR homozygous A1298C yesterday and have been researching ever since. I would love to know who your doc is Sarah. I have just started at Washington Fertility and have been VERY disappointed. Finding out that I have this and having the doc say "just keep taking prenates and add baby aspirin" was the last straw. Every other doc seems to be recommending adding 4mg folic acid for at least a month before ttc. Have you seen a hematologist? I would like to make an appt. My history is 4 pg - 1 dd, then m/c @ 5wks, another dd, then m/c @ 5wks (pg while on bcp). TTC for 2 yrs w/ no luck. I feel so fortunate for what I've been given, and finding this out before it affects my health in the many ways it can!

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Hi there, wow small world eh! I am hetero for both both genes and currently have kaiser for my health care provider. I went in yesterday and my hcg level is at 3.4 (which I am happy with!) and my nurse said I can try anytime from my miscarriage on 10/28. Right now I am on baby aspirin 1x/day and have been on that for a week. My nurse
says just to let her know when I get preg and I will be on lovenox daily until 14 weeks. I am hopnig three times is a charm!

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Hi all.. this board has been pretty quiet. Well I ovulated on Sat and since then I have had this constant dull pain
in my tummy. I have been on baby aspirin for 3 weeks now. Can that be the cause of the pain? I don't remember
having this with my last 2 miscarriages, but then again maybe its a good thing since I have never had this before.

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