Genetic counselor just called...

MLOVER<3 · April 2009

I am a carrier for Gaucher Disease- if my BF is also a carrier my baby might be affected..

I am holding back tears and trying to fight the shaking...I know we don't have it confirmed but I am still scared as hell....

JennlovesAustin · April 2009

I am so sorry sweetie.. try not to worry too much - I know, easier said than done.

smilelari · April 2009

The chances of BF also being a carrier are quite low. Don't panic already!

AMYfromKY · April 2009

Don't worry yet. The chance of both of you being carriers is slim and if you both are your baby can still be born perfectly healthy!

MLOVER<3 · April 2009

I know, I feel dumb for being so upset and feeling so scared, because the changes are slim

Just the fact that there's a chance really freaks me out...the reasearch I did after finding out didn't help either

AMYfromKY · April 2009

Holljade:
I know, I feel dumb for being so upset and feeling so scared, because the changes are slim

Just the fact that there's a chance really freaks me out...the reasearch I did after finding out didn't help either

I totally understand why you are freaking out. But since I am on the outside looking in I can think logically about the situation. Does your BF have to go in to get a bloodtest?

ladysingstheblues · April 2009

Holljade:

I know, I feel dumb for being so upset and feeling so scared, because the changes are slim

Just the fact that there's a chance really freaks me out...the reasearch I did after finding out didn't help either

Don't feel dumb. It's totally understandable to be upset.

MLOVER<3 · April 2009

Yep and of course the lady calls me a 1/2 hour before the Dr. office closes so I can't make an appt. for tomorrow. Sucks.. I hope I don't have to wait another couple of weeks to get the results back. I called the week I got my U/S done and they said that the test results were back and everything was great... why didn't they mention some of the test results weren't back?!

LiebeMama · April 2009

Reading in this forum, there are so many things that Ive never heard of before! I had to look up Gauchers to figure out what it meant. Good luck, stay strong.

boomom · April 2009

Just wanted to send you some reassurance that its rare that your bf will also carry the mutation causing the disease. I work in genetic research, so I am familiar with the testing procedures.?Try to relax, its not good for you to be stressed out either. Try to think positive too, its unlikely he's a carrier as well, and if he is, there's only a 25% chance the baby will have the disease, inheriting both mutations. I'm sure the genetic counsellor told you that, or will tell you that if needed.?I'll be thinking of you.?