Laboratory Costs for APAS and RI Tests
Being diagnosed with APAS, or any other category of repro-immuno disorders for that matter, can be flabbergasting. Most women who are told that they might have APAS would be asked to confirm it with a series of tests. One question that would always linger after this revelation would be the laboratory costs for the APAS […]
Our Awesome Immunologist for our APAS pregnancy – Dr. Carol Gloria
One major factor in an APAS or RI (reproimmuno) pregnancy is having a trusted immunologist who works in tandem with your obstetrician or perinatologist. Having an immunologist is critical because they track your immune system’s activities and how they affect the growing baby inside your tummy. But even before a pregnancy, your immunologist will actually […]
Santi’s DIY Sailor Christening Party
Genesis 30:22-23 Then God remembered Rachel, and God gave heed to her and opened her womb. So she conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” Santi’s baptism was a big thing for my family because we have waited for a very long time for his arrival in our lives. […]
When God Makes You Wait
Being diagnosed with APAS (one of the five categories of repro-immuno fertility or RIF disorders) seemed like a lifetime ago. We thought that we would never surpass the biggest challenge in our lives at that time. But somehow, that painful and seemingly hopeless situation made us hold on to our Creator even more. Husband and I believed that […]
My APAS Timeline
“Pray. Hope. And Don’t Worry.” – Padre Pio I was diagnosed with APAS on October 2013 after I lost my second baby at 10 weeks. Reason: lost heartbeat. Like many of APAS mommies, the husband and I went through a lot – financially, emotionally and psychologically. The miscarriages almost broke us apart but I am thankful […]