03-8-2009 - Genetic Testing Day

My mood while writing this blog: concerned

Tomorrow is genetic testing day.... how do I feel about this. Well to be honest right now Im not sure. Neither my hubby nor I have any genetic disorders in our family lines that we are aware of. I find myself wondering how I would react if I received the news we had a good chance of having a child with a disorder... my answer, I just dont know. Last year very close friends of ours had a little girl, Madalin, she lived only 6 days. She had Edwards Disease. This is genetic disorder that can be screened for but they had no reason to. And what would they have done, had they had the screening... this is the question... Little Madalin was able to be held and know the love her family had for her before she left them. Most babys with this disorder do not make it to birth... wow what a profound thought... the pain and sorrow that her parents and family has endured, however the joy they experienced... some say that gentic testing is a moral responsibility, others just want to know to be prepared, but how can you really prepare... It leaves me in wonder and very open minded. The next ten days or so(until results come in) will be somewhat currious.... We will think and hope for the best and wait,,,, Regardless this baby will be loved, there are always struggles, after all it is how we choose to, and or learn to cope and deal with them that creates our reality. I hope my thoughts have not hindered on anyone or caused any pain.