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RE: Where things stand (baby news update from the geneticist)
December 9, 2016 at 4:18 pm
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C_L, I sincerely hope everything goes perfectly this time.
It sounds like this was a rare fluky thing that happened with Joseph, and hopefully the next baby will be healthy and happy with two loving parents.
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RE: Where things stand (baby news update from the geneticist)
December 9, 2016 at 4:27 pm
Oh sweetie *hugs*
I know there is nothing we can say that will bring you full comfort or less anxiety over this and it is understandable for you to feel this way but honestly this sounds like you just happened to get the raw end of a strange rare occurrence. The dominant genes will win out almost every time while the recessive lurks for its one shining moment. The chances of your next baby getting any deformed traits either of you or your husband carry is next to nil and the chance of it deforming by itself is just as unlikely.
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RE: Where things stand (baby news update from the geneticist)
December 9, 2016 at 5:16 pm
Best of luck, CL. We're all pulling for you.
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RE: Where things stand (baby news update from the geneticist)
December 10, 2016 at 6:15 pm
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Catholic Lady, I suggest you and your husband get a 23 And Me kit. It's grand fun for the ethnicity map and has a whole suite of common genetic defect checks. I highly recommend it for both fun and peace of mind.
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RE: Where things stand (baby news update from the geneticist)
December 10, 2016 at 9:47 pm
I am pulling for you guys, CL. You are a strong and resilient woman, and I admire you tremendously on a personal level. All those non-answers must be terrifying; I can't even imagine. You guys are young, and though I'm not basing this on any scientific evidence, I have all the confidence in the world that you and hubby will get your turn bringing a healthy little bean into this world to love...and fuck-up forever in the manner you both see fit. ?
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