Caitlin had a hematologist visit for her blood disorder MTHFR (homozygous C677t). She visited this hematologist about two years ago when she found out about her disorder (Caitlin's sister has MTHFR heterozygous- A , with 4 miscarriages and one healthy pregnancy on 40 mg. lovenox shots daily). The hematologist then stated he was not going to treat Caitlin as high risk until she experienced a loss! But he did say that she should be on low dose aspirin and extra folic acid.
Knowing this going into today's visit, Caitlin was ready to ask him to be proactive rather than reactive with this pregnancy. As soon as he started talking about how she hasn't experienced a loss, she cut him off and asked him to at least monitor her homocysteine levels and blood clotting time (using medical terminology).....as well as a little crying! He was quiet for a moment and then asked if she was in the medical field. After she told him she was an RN, he decided that it was best to send her on to a higher risk hematologist for her MTHFR issues during pregnancy.
Pretty sad! What if she wasn't an RN? Should that make a difference in the type of patient care given? SAD, SAD, SAD! She wasn't asking for the shots (honestly I think the low dose aspirin is enough since she seriously bruises with simple blood draws)....she simply wanted her blood monitored on a regular basis for clotting issues and thickness. You may be wondering why she doesn't go to the same hematologist that her sister did with the successful pregnancy.....well because, her sister lived in a different state during the time of that pregnancy!
As for the pregnancy....Caitlin's symptoms are in full swing! She has vomited about 4 times these past couple of days....and nauseous throughout the day (on and off)....especially when certain smells get to her! Still extremely tired and gassy! Her breast and nipples still hurt and the nipple area is getting darker.....All great signs that even with some previous spotting, the pregnancy seems to be on track! We are praying to see a heartbeat at next week's ultrasound!
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