<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Solo</b></i>
For instance you might have a very mild case of CF, with great PFTS-now, but what about 5 or 6 years down the road. CF can creep up in a moments notice if you neglect your care and treatment regimes. My point is that it's a slippery slope; and one you might not want to venture on if you have an unremitting illness.</end quote></div>
I completely agree...it would be even more selfish of me to fulfull my own desires to have a child...and then come to find that THEY have CF...and possibly not be around when they need a mother most.
Troy's never been tested to see if he's a carrier, but if he was, it would SEAL the deal that we would not attempt to have children. We've already made the decision not to regardless.
For instance you might have a very mild case of CF, with great PFTS-now, but what about 5 or 6 years down the road. CF can creep up in a moments notice if you neglect your care and treatment regimes. My point is that it's a slippery slope; and one you might not want to venture on if you have an unremitting illness.</end quote></div>
I completely agree...it would be even more selfish of me to fulfull my own desires to have a child...and then come to find that THEY have CF...and possibly not be around when they need a mother most.
Troy's never been tested to see if he's a carrier, but if he was, it would SEAL the deal that we would not attempt to have children. We've already made the decision not to regardless.