[tri-wings] Pg mentioned Again!

Nope!  It's NOT ME!!
However, my baby brother (who is 40) and his wife are expecting THEIR FIRST 
baby in September (what's been in the water lately, huh?) and we just found 
out.  His name is Mark, and his wife's name is April.

Here's my thoughts on this - and you'll soon see why I'm sharing them with you 
- ; after Jordan gained his wings, and as most of you already know - it was 
discovered that I am actually a carrier of the Robertsonian Translocation which 
caused Jordan to have Trisomy 13.  Through genetic testing this was confirmed.  
However, the 'testing' stopped there.  No one (my mom, dad, etc) went on to 
have any testing to see exactly where the translocation I carry began.  It's 
just been assumed that it occurred when I was conceived.  To be honest?  I 
don't believe they want to be tested so they don't feel as if they are to 
'blame'.  I understand, but - here we are with a new baby on the way with my 
brother, and no one knows if my brother is a carrier or not.  I'm sure (or I 
hope) that his wife will mention this to their OB/GYN; but now I find myself 
wanting to sit them down and say something to them - just to make sure they do 
mention it.  

What's everyones thought on this?  I know they are aware of everything that 
occurred (even if it has been almost 19 years); should I just not mention it 
unless I am approached?  All I want to do is bring their "awareness" level up - 
not scare them silly.  

Could use your advice...
Blessed be!

Teri  - Dallas, Garland, Texas, US of Great A
Mom to John (21), Jordan Nicholas (04/01-04/13/85 ^i^ T13), Chris (17), Tori 
(9), and Artemus the Black Tom Cat >'.'<
Jordan's memorial:   http://www.geocities.com/prattyates.
Our family pages:  http://www.geocities.com/prattyates/Family
Lean about Trisomy & SOFT:  http://www.trisomy.org/
Learn about Trisomy 13 & Rainbows down under:  
http://homepages.tig.com.au/~karens/t13.html
                  Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows
                       www.trisomyonline.org
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