MTHFR

Yeah, one would think this was some kind of curse...

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase or more commonly known as MTHFR

This enzyme plays a role in processing amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase is important for a chemical reaction involving forms of the B-vitamin folate (also called folic acid or vitamin B9). Specifically, this enzyme converts 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.

HUH??

Basically, with this blood mutation, I do not convert folate and B12 correctly which is necessry for the formation of a fetus. Also, it can cause tiny little clots in the uterus and placenta which may increase losses. However, I am told by several docs that MTHFR research does not show a correlation bw the mutation and miscarriage. BULL CRAP!!

Luckily, my favorite high risk OB, Dr.A diagnosed this after a full blood panel. Anyway, now I have to take enormous amounts of B12 Folate and B6 daily in addition to my prenatal vitamin. The upside is I feel as I have way more energy these days. I have also started taking baby aspirin which the jury is still out on whether it can help.

It ain't hurting that's for sure....