Monday, September 21, 2009

That Was Fast

We came home from Manhattan before noon! I'm glad it didn't take all day. The geneticist was wonderful. So warm and funny and he kept loving on Adel. His assistant laughed at every coo and giggle Adel produced. She was quite thrilled with all that attention!

They think it's Cohen syndrome. It's genetic and if Adi has this, there's a 25 percent chance for each of our future kids to have it. :(

I was under control until now, but having a possible diagnosis is making me shaky and lightheaded.
They did a blood test. Adel did better than I do with blood tests, my brave little girl.
I'm a mother to a child with special needs. What a new reality.
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3 comments:

  1. CRSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Is the blood test to find out definitively? Hang in there, the listening ear is open & available if needed.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Blood test is to rule out chromosomal disorders. Cohen genetic test is $$$ and has to be cleared with insurance first. After we get these results we will do Cohen syndrome test.

    I have no idea how I'm typing when my hands are so weak and shaking.

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  3. Proud TanteSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    HUGS! I am so sorry for you! It must be really hard. My eyes are filled with tears as I write this. You know you have a listening audience when you need...

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