When I became pregnant in March of 2011, I started spotting a week or so after I got a positive pregnancy test. Since I was bleeding, I knew that a miscarriage was more likely and because of that, I tried to not get my hopes up. When a miscarriage was confirmed, it was really tough, [...]
Here’s an update to what I have found out about my new diagnosis – a double copy of the MTHFR mutation (homozygous C677T MTHFR mutation). This link is a great post on the basics of the mutation, what it means for me in general, and how it can impact a pregnancy. This mutation isn’t uncommon, however, [...]
Hey all, So… I had a consult with an obgyn today and was informed I tested positive for two copies of the C677T mutation Methylenetetrahydrofolatereductase (MTHFR). Basically my blood clots too much and I am not good at absorbing folic acid. I guess that explains why I have had three miscarriages and have had bleeding [...]
Lindsey Morrow, along with her readers, rises from maiden to mother – one of the most profound and transformative journeys of life. She hopes to inspire women to be mindful in their experiences, revealing new questions and solutions each step of the way.
