Ang APAS o antiphospholipid syndrome, ay isang “disorder of the immune system that is characterized by excessive clotting of blood and/or certain complications of pregnancy” according to a medical website.
“I inject heparin 2x a day. Is it painful? A little. Is it worth it? Definitely. I had several miscarriages and even though I tested negative for APAS my OB, Dr. Eileen Manalo (who in my book is the best ob/gyne in the country), treated me as an APAS patient and that is why I have Isabella,” unang pahayag ni Mariel.
Bukod sa APAS, meron din siyang polycystic ovarian syndrome o PCOS ibig sabihin may cysts ang kanyang ovaries have cysts, pero sa kabila nga nito, nabuntis pa rin siya at ipina-nganak si Isabella.
“I have no fertility issues but aside from APAS I also have PCOS, I had cysts in my ovaries, I even had gestational diabetes with my other pregnancy wherein I needed to inject insulin as well.
“These are the reasons why Robin doesn’t want me pregnant because I go through so much. But for me it is a small price to pay because in exchange I get to mother one of God’s greatest creation,” aniya.
“So this is a message for all the women who are trying… don’t give up. One day God will bless you with His greatest gift. Believe.
“It may be a difficult painful journey but it will happen. Remember nothing worth having comes easy. Sending lots of baby dust your way,” payo pa niya sa mga babaeng may problema sa pagbubuntis.
