[tri-med] Re: TRISOMY 17

Claire, like most children on this list, was also not expected to make it to
terms based on what the drs read in the text books.  So we prepared a birth
plan to control whatever we could.  We wanted to meet her and prayed for
that opportunity.
Once she seemed to thrive, we basically decided, after reading about other
triers, to "treat the symptoms" of the trisomy, keep Claire comfortable and
surround her with positive attention.  She goes everywhere with us and does
it without a complaint.  She just spend the weekend at the beach.

She just turned 5 and doing well.

You will get excellent advice on this list.

Best wishes for you and your very special little bundle of joy.
Debbie and Claire (T18)


On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 8:33 PM, Lace4Blitz <Lace4Blitz@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello,
>   I am a 36 year old women who is currently 20 weeks pregnant. After
> receiving an amnio I have since found out this baby has full Trisomy 17. The
> lab has tested all available cells they had and each and every cell has the
> extra 17th chromosome. I have been told by this hospital they have never had
> a single case of this. They also said they have not heard of a case where
> the baby has lived to 20 weeks. In addition the level 2 ultrasound showed
> heart problems, club foot, and problems with the back of the brain, and a 2
> vessel cord.
>
> After searching the internet I can not find much information on this
> problem.
>
> I am interested to know if any hospital or research facility has any
> additional information and can any additional research be done to maybe
> learn more about this, possibly to help someone else down the road. I thank
> you in advance for any help you may provide.
>
> Theresa
>                  Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows
>                       www.trisomyonline.org
>                  Families Helping Families On-line
>
>


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