IVF/PGD Kell pregnancy?

[Anonymous]

My husband and I just lost our baby 3 weeks ago at 24 weeks due to preterm labor. She was our 4th child, first preterm baby, and the first time I tested positive for the anti-kell antibodies. We learned that DH is positive for the Kell antigen, as was our baby (determined by amnio). We have a 50/50 chances of having another Kell+ baby. Kell is linked to miscarriages, but now I am wondering if it was also the cause of my preterm labor. *sigh*

DH and I miss our baby so much and still want so badly to complete our family. We do not have any fertility issues. I was wondering if anyone else has ever been in a situation like this? We are thinking about using IVF/PGD to avoid another Kell+ pregnancy... I feel like this is an extreme step, but I am also terrified by the thought of going through another high-risk pregnancy and loss.

Do you think an RE would turn us away?

Thanks for the help!

[Anonymous]

I don't have any experience with Kell, but I did just go through the loss of a baby at 26 weeks so wanted to reach out and say I am so sorry for your loss. *hugs*

[Anonymous]

I am sorry for your loss.

An RE would not turn you away.

I hope that there are better days ahead for you.

[Anonymous]

We did IVF / PGD for cystic fibrosis since we are both carriers, it makes sense when you have an identified issue. A loss like the one you suffered is so hard, talk to an RE and they can help you.

[Anonymous]

I am a carrier for a skeletal issue--have you been working with a genetics counselor? You may want to start there. Personally we were not able to afford IVF/PGD so we opted to roll the dice and do early testing via CVS. I'm so sorry about your baby.

[Anonymous]

Yes, we have a meeting set up with the genetics team at GIVF, they did our amnio for this past pregnancy to determine the baby's Kell status. I hope to get some answers to our questions then, I just didn't want to ask about IVF/PGD and have them look at me like I had 3 heads. We have Anthem BCBS right now, I have no idea what/if they cover any IVF/PGD expenses... Guess I better start saving some cash. I see my OB in 2-3 weeks as well, and I want to ask him about the premature dilating. I hope that in addition to the Kell stuff we don't also have to worry about an incomp. cervix.

Thank you for your support and taking time to reply. I am so sorry 11:13 that you lost a child too. It's is truly the most painful experiencel, ever. (((BIG HUGS))) to you.