more test results

So I got some more test results in. It turns out I have a rare (go figure) clotting disorder. I make a lot of tiny clots, esp. during pregnancy, that prevents blood and nutrients to get to the placenta. the doctor said that is the reason Ava had IUGR (small baby that didn't grow) and was lucky to even carry her. Now I have to take aspirin and extra folic acid everyday. I'm at greater risk for strokes (great!) and have to make sure I tell the doctor if I have any procedure done in the future. If/when I would get pregnant again, I would continue the aspirin and also start blood thinner injections twice a day as soon as a heart beat can be seen. Then at 12 weeks(can't forget my incomp. cervix), I would have a cerclage. I would have to be followed by a specialist once or twice every week during my pregnancy-small price to pay, huh :) My OB, who is fantastic, was actually pretty happy to find a reason why everything keeps happening. I'm still pretty cautious because I feel like whenever something happens, they find something else that plays a part in causing it. What makes her think it won't happen again and find yet another reason why I lost a baby. I keep reminding myself that it is all up to God and I pray that we will have a healthy baby someday.