Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Extremely blessed

We received the results of David's genetic test today, and we found out that he is NOT a carrier for cystic fibrosis. This is such fantastic news and we are so thrilled!!

Unfortunately, he is a carrier for another disease: Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency which effects the liver and the lungs.  I have to get tested to see if I am a carrier for this now and therefore will be seeing a genetic counselor early December.

We are so blessed and I am so thankful that David is not a CF carrier.  What a wonderful piece of news for our Thanksgiving celebrations! :)

Happy turkey day!!!
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8 comments:

  1. ColleenNovember 24, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    That's fantastic news! :) I think we're going to get Tim tested soon, too. About how long did it take you to get the results back?

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  2. MeganNovember 24, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    It was a simple blood test and took about 3 weeks (we got him EXTENSIVELY tested)! It wasn't bad at all. :)

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  3. Inhaling HopeNovember 24, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Such amazing news as far as no CF for your little one. One less thing to worry about. Is the condition David is a carrier for passed on like CF in that you would need to be a carrier too for baby to have the condition? If so I hope you are carrier free!!

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  4. cindy baldwinNovember 24, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    HOORAY!!! It was SUCH a weight off when we got Mahon's negative test results!

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  5. MeganNovember 25, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Thank you ladies!! I am so very thankful for this news, it's unbelievable!

    Inhaling Hope, From what I have read about it, it seems to be the exact same as CF. I have to have the gene and then if I do, there's a 25% chance of having a child with the deficiency. I'm definitely hoping I'm carrier free!! :)

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  6. Inhaling HopeNovember 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I hope you are carrier free as well!!!!

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  7. KristinNovember 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Yay!! Great news :)

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  8. MeganDecember 3, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you Kristin! It is really great news! :)

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