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 […]
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 […]
An Open Letter to the Husbands of Women with Repro-Immuno Issues
Dear Husband, I have never really stopped to say thank you for staying with me despite all the challenges that this married life brought us. When I was younger, I thought that babies would come easy. Had I known that it would be so hard for us to have our little one, I would have […]
Cinco De Mayo 2016
My heart is filled with gratitude as our little bundle, Jose Santiago or Santi, has come to fill our home with his cries and laughter. To all APAS mommies, never give up. x
Choosing Your APAS Doctor
Choosing a doctor who will accompany you in your APAS journey is crucial. Because you have to work with your doctors so often, it is only sensible that you feel comfortable when dealing with them. In the APAS Facebook Support Page, our APAS sisters usually give their own recommendation based on their experience but I really […]