I question the doctor making that decision also. Recently I was making inquiries on carrier testing for DH's cousin, who is planning to have more children. I got a response from a grandparent of a CFer who indicated that prior to a family reunion, about 40 of them uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins went to the local clinic and all had testing done, so they could inform other family members of the possibility. I'd be looking for a different doctor.
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I question the doctor making that decision also. Recently I was making inquiries on carrier testing for DH's cousin, who is planning to have more children. I got a response from a grandparent of a CFer who indicated that prior to a family reunion, about 40 of them uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins went to the local clinic and all had testing done, so they could inform other family members of the possibility. I'd be looking for a different doctor.
I question the doctor making that decision also. Recently I was making inquiries on carrier testing for DH's cousin, who is planning to have more children. I got a response from a grandparent of a CFer who indicated that prior to a family reunion, about 40 of them uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins went to the local clinic and all had testing done, so they could inform other family members of the possibility. I'd be looking for a different doctor.
I question the doctor making that decision also. Recently I was making inquiries on carrier testing for DH's cousin, who is planning to have more children. I got a response from a grandparent of a CFer who indicated that prior to a family reunion, about 40 of them uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins went to the local clinic and all had testing done, so they could inform other family members of the possibility. I'd be looking for a different doctor.
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I would imagine any couple planning on marrying (or mating) could go seek genetic counseling to test for any number of genetic diseases. This doctor is doing a great disservice in suggesting otherwise. A good doctor would encourage a man with the knowledge of his fiance's carrier status to have himself tested. Honestly, if I knew then, what I know now about my carrier status and my husbands, I would have adopted children. I only have one that has CF, and I wouldn't trade her for the world, but I would not have chosen to personally take the risk of inflicting this disease on anyone.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
M
Mommafirst
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I would imagine any couple planning on marrying (or mating) could go seek genetic counseling to test for any number of genetic diseases. This doctor is doing a great disservice in suggesting otherwise. A good doctor would encourage a man with the knowledge of his fiance's carrier status to have himself tested. Honestly, if I knew then, what I know now about my carrier status and my husbands, I would have adopted children. I only have one that has CF, and I wouldn't trade her for the world, but I would not have chosen to personally take the risk of inflicting this disease on anyone.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
M
Mommafirst
Guest
I would imagine any couple planning on marrying (or mating) could go seek genetic counseling to test for any number of genetic diseases. This doctor is doing a great disservice in suggesting otherwise. A good doctor would encourage a man with the knowledge of his fiance's carrier status to have himself tested. Honestly, if I knew then, what I know now about my carrier status and my husbands, I would have adopted children. I only have one that has CF, and I wouldn't trade her for the world, but I would not have chosen to personally take the risk of inflicting this disease on anyone.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
M
Mommafirst
Guest
I would imagine any couple planning on marrying (or mating) could go seek genetic counseling to test for any number of genetic diseases. This doctor is doing a great disservice in suggesting otherwise. A good doctor would encourage a man with the knowledge of his fiance's carrier status to have himself tested. Honestly, if I knew then, what I know now about my carrier status and my husbands, I would have adopted children. I only have one that has CF, and I wouldn't trade her for the world, but I would not have chosen to personally take the risk of inflicting this disease on anyone.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
M
Mommafirst
Guest
I would imagine any couple planning on marrying (or mating) could go seek genetic counseling to test for any number of genetic diseases. This doctor is doing a great disservice in suggesting otherwise. A good doctor would encourage a man with the knowledge of his fiance's carrier status to have himself tested. Honestly, if I knew then, what I know now about my carrier status and my husbands, I would have adopted children. I only have one that has CF, and I wouldn't trade her for the world, but I would not have chosen to personally take the risk of inflicting this disease on anyone.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
M
Mommafirst
Guest
I would imagine any couple planning on marrying (or mating) could go seek genetic counseling to test for any number of genetic diseases. This doctor is doing a great disservice in suggesting otherwise. A good doctor would encourage a man with the knowledge of his fiance's carrier status to have himself tested. Honestly, if I knew then, what I know now about my carrier status and my husbands, I would have adopted children. I only have one that has CF, and I wouldn't trade her for the world, but I would not have chosen to personally take the risk of inflicting this disease on anyone.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
Another note, carrier testing that only checks for the most common DF508 mutation could provide your daughter's fiance with false information. While it is the most common, there are nearly 1500 mutations. Neither I nor my husband would have come up on that testing, and yet we still have a daughter with CF. So if he is going to carrier test, it is best to test for ALL the mutations.
Good luck. I hope your daughter and her guy make a good decision and not one they will later regret.
That is just plain crazy for a doctor to say wait until she is pregnant -- I would thing that any genetic councilor would agree, it is far better to find out ahead of time then you can make your decisions before you are pregnant.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
That is just plain crazy for a doctor to say wait until she is pregnant -- I would thing that any genetic councilor would agree, it is far better to find out ahead of time then you can make your decisions before you are pregnant.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
That is just plain crazy for a doctor to say wait until she is pregnant -- I would thing that any genetic councilor would agree, it is far better to find out ahead of time then you can make your decisions before you are pregnant.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
That is just plain crazy for a doctor to say wait until she is pregnant -- I would thing that any genetic councilor would agree, it is far better to find out ahead of time then you can make your decisions before you are pregnant.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
That is just plain crazy for a doctor to say wait until she is pregnant -- I would thing that any genetic councilor would agree, it is far better to find out ahead of time then you can make your decisions before you are pregnant.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
That is just plain crazy for a doctor to say wait until she is pregnant -- I would thing that any genetic councilor would agree, it is far better to find out ahead of time then you can make your decisions before you are pregnant.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.
I have to wonder if the doctor really said that or if the guy is just shared she will not marry or become pregnant if he is a carrier. Sorry if that sound offensive to anyone, but it just crossed my mind that way -- of course we hear an awful lot of stupid doctor comments on here so maybe I'm wrong.