Taking a breath....

After being on the move this past month, Tony and I are both in Tulsa trying to get back into the beat of life. During the craziness we were able to sneak in a visit to my hematologist who went over my lab results with me. First off, she confirmed my diagnosis- which is always good to hear that the treatment that you have been receiving was necessary. She then went on to tell me that even though my APS spikes due to hormones, I still have a very high chance of clotting, so that she would feel more comfortable if I was on some form on anti-clotting medication. After a moment of pouting, I sucked it up and realized that she only wanted to prevent me from getting a clot in my lung and having a stroke. She prescribed 40ml of lovenox and a baby aspirin. I can get on board with that.

She then went on to show me something that was a bit of a puzzler. APS means that I have a abnormal amount of Lupus antibodies (I don't have lupus, but it is what they are called) and the new lab results show that I also have a low factor 8 score, which means I am prone to bleeding. So, I am at risk for bleeding and clotting... which you would think would just cancel each other out. Apparently though, your factor 8 can fluctuate, so she ordered another lab to be done to see if it is a consistent number. This doesn't affect my current treatment, but might mean a different approach if I get pregnant.

I will say, the most amazing thing is that we are in a place that we have been praying face to the ground for. We have a cabinet full of medicine- that was impossible to have in Milwaukee - and we have a team of doctors all giving us the green light to start trying. It's so surreal to see how quickly God can change your circumstances if you surrender to it. I am learning so much about steadfastness in this season.

"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be consistent in prayer." Romans 12:12