Re: Risk of having a second child with MDS?

January 17, 2010

Some people are at a higher risk than others.

Those with more neurobiological conditions and phenotypical traits of DS in

their families are more at risk than those with lesser combined neurobilogical

conditions and DS traits.

I can honestly say that I am not bothered by an increased risk factor. If the

risk factor was 100%, this would not prevent me from wanting or having another

baby.

Now, I am just smarter and I would do some things in a bit of a different order.

I am content with what I have and who I have.

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> Subject: Re: Risk of having a second child with MDS?

> Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 2:47 PM

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> Hi Leslee,

> I can tell you about our experiences but I'm certainly no expert on the

genetics side of things!

> Our first child Rose (2yrs, 8mnths) has MDS. We met with a Geneticist soon

after Rose was born and he said that we had no greater chance than anyone else

of having another child with DS.

> He did say that there is one type of MDS which can be genetic but the majority

of cases are just down to chance.

> Well, we now have a healthy baby boy (11 months). We did have an amnio done

for peace of mind though so we didn't worry during the pregnancy.

> Best wishes and good luck with expanding your family!

> Sinead (Mum to Rose MDS and Liam)

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