A New Beginning

It's a new year. I'm calling it a new beginning. 2009 pretty much sucked. Yes, there were many good points and accomplishments in 2009 as well that we are SO so grateful for, but nothing ruins a year more than what you all know I am referring to. I heard this quote today, and it s soooo true. It shouldn't (and doesn't) matter what age the child is, a child is a child...

"A wife who loses a husband is called a widow, A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan, yet there are no words for a parent who loses a child, that's how awful the loss is." -Ronald Regan

You know what happened yesterday though? I saw a new doctor. A doctor who wants to prescribe me Lovenox the next time we get pregnant. I was absolutely SHOCKED, and the even more shocking part is I didn't even have to ask him for it. My reason for wanting to be on Lovenox (a blood thinner) is because of the two MTHFR mutations I have. I posted about it back in September. Well, I've seen 4 other Dr's since then and all have told me it's "nothing to worry about" and "extra folic acid is all you need". Everything I've read online says otherwise. Well, this Dr. also told me the extra folic acid should "completely fix" the MTHFR issue. BUT he wants me on Lovenox prophylactically because I've had 2 miscarriages. Not because of the MTHFR. Whatever, I'm just thrilled that someone wants to be agressive with treatment, no matter the reasoning. Now the battle will be getting our insurance to pay for it when the time comes. It is not covered, unless I get "pre-approval" or something like that. I *think* I can get it covered, the Dr. just has to do something with the insurance company to convince them. If not, we won't be doing it (it would be about $1000/month out of pocket).

So, that is a huge weight off my shoulders. I had literally given up on finding anyone who would prescribe me Lovenox. I've seen my OB, a Perinatologist (high-risk OB), hematologist and another RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist) and they've all told me no. This RE said yes. I'm still shocked!! (And I didn't even have to ask!!)

With this new accomplishment (because that's what it feels like!), I am ready to start the new year! 2010 just HAS to be better than 2009!

The very first song I heard today, January 1st, 2010, was this one I posted about a few months back. I'm taking it as a sign. I do believe sometimes you hear or see or come across things at certain moments on purpose--for a reason. This has been one of my favorite songs since I first heard it (and I got the CD for Christmas!!). It's going to be my 2010 "motto". It's time for a "new beginning" (line 3). Bring it on 2010!!

And the verse I'm claiming this year is John 14:13:
"And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so the Son may bring glory to the Father."

~Abigail~