here we go AGAIN

[spinningmadly]

I don't even know what to type this time other than how can this happen twice???

another late 2nd trimester m/c with a much wanted DD.

I have given up and will be going HT next time. apparently I just cant make healthy babies on my own anymore

[nuthinbutpink]

I hope you get hooked up with a good geneticist for you and DH. I think some testing on each of you is warranted prior to TTC again.

HT can screen for most chromosome issues so that should surely help. Again, I'm so sorry that you are going through this.

[OnlyPraying]

oh no! I'm so sorry hun ....no one should have to go through this.....how are you doing?

[nuthinbutpink]

Translocation trisomy 13 occurs when a child inherits an extra chromosome 13 that is attached to another chromosome.* A parent with*normal chromosomes can have a rearrangement of genetic material between chromosome 13 and another chromosome such that the two chromosome*become attached to each other. These rearrangements are called balanced translocations because there is no extra material from chromosome 13. A person with a balanced translocation involving chromosome 13 has an increased chance of having a child with trisomy 13, because they may pass on the chromosome that*is abnormally attached to chromosome 13, resulting in the child having extra chromosome material.[1]

Most trisomy 13 pregnancies occur by chance.* However, in rare instances, a parent may have an increased chance of having a pregnancy affected by this condition because they have a translocation that involves chromosome 13.* Each parent can have*a blood test called a karyotype*to look at the chromosomes*and determine if there is a*translocation.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'm so sorry

[spinningmadly]

Nbp- thank you for the info, a translocation Is what I'm concerned about too. We did do karotyping after last time and checked our chromosomes. But I did not see a geneticist, I'm wondering if they can look more closely at our chromosomes if that makes sense? hopefully so. I am trying to figure out how to find a good geneticist in NC. Our Peri obviously just uses the one in his office.

[The Anchor]

Oh spinning...I'm so so sorry. I hope you are able to get some answers...

[Dana-Alicia]

I'm so so sorry to hear you lost another precious baby. I have been through this once and the thought of you having gone through this twice in one year is devestating... For this reason and others, we will also go HT in the future, so totally understand why you don't want to try anymore naturally. I hope your dream will come true one day, with your angelgirls in your heart and your boys in your arms.

[Mum23boys]

Oh hunny im so so sorry - I dont know what else to say. Good luck for your future.

[Pangea]

I'm so sorry for your loss.