Just found out our baby has Turner Syndrome

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: simms
Cute kid.

 

[JDrake]

Hmm we learned about that in Bio class, watched a movie on it, pretty sad :/

Did your wife get an amniocentesis prior to birth?

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
look at those eyes...

i wish i had something that would help, nonetheless good luck. that face is gonna stick wtih me...

i had the same thought, she has very beautiful eyes.

hope all the best.

 

[Forsythe]

Sorry about this dude. She looks cute. And if it's not too much i'd compliment your wife aswell.

 

[ValkyrieofHouston]

I have never heard of this condition, but do know that there are many different types of growth hormones you can buy affordably online, talk with your baby's doc about this option. You can get a prescription from the doctor and then buy online with the prescrips which could save you money in the long run. My family has done this with their medications and it has saved them thousands of dollars.

Your baby is just precious! You have a beautiful family and I wish you nothing but the best for you and your family.

Hugs,
Val

 

[aidanjm]

Good luck with your daughter. She is an absolutely beautiful, cute little child. Even if she doesn't achive full health (whatever that might be) you can still take delight in her personality and presence in the family.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: o9z

Originally posted by: newParadigm
I was thinking the same thing, her eyes are stunningly beautiful. She's going to grow into a very pretty woman, despite her disability, I'm shure of it. Besides, all guys have only one X Chromo...it can't be that bad...(from what I know, it is serious, but there's far less problems than a child say with Down's will face...).

That's right newParadigm, boys only have one 'X' chromosome...because their other is a "Y" chromosome. That is where the problems lies. Boys are made boys by having one of each. Girls are made girls by have 2 X's. When one chromosome is absent is when problems occur. That is why the ovarian failure takes place. That is why puperty does not start without the estrogen therapy. The estrogen will be to speed up the maturing process since the missing X contributes to less estrogen.

Downs and any other syndrome are serious stuff. Both can be life threatening. Many people with Turner Syndrome live a healthy and full life. Many others might have a heart problem and they won't see 2 years old. I am hoping for the best in the years to come. She doesn't have a heart murmur, which is a good sign. But there could still be some valve problem. The cardiologist will be able to tell soon enough.

I forgot to mention earlier about the inverted chromosome #3 also. We found that my wife is a carrier of an inverted 3rd chromosome which can cause other serious problems. I guess it's better to have the chromosome inverted due to a parent carrier than the invert happening without a carrier. They say it is less serious when it's passed down through the generations. So ultimately zero symptoms could result from the invert. Not the case for Turner's though.

Just glad we have the peace of mind now with it being diagnosed. A lot lies ahead in terms of preperation and treatment, but I consider it a blessing since it can always be much worse.

It's just hard to think it can happen to you when we have a perfectly healthy 5 year old and then we are hit with this. And it's not even so much my worries that I have for her health. I think the majority of the worries lie on her social development handling other people. NLD is an additional social effect associated with it I guess.

Refrencing the heart valves, tere are many types of artificial and replacement heart valves available now that, while it would be a very frightening situation, the chances of her pulling through that kind of procdure are significantly higher than they were even five years ago.

 

[Lola]

i am so sorry to hear about this, but i just wanted to say, your daughter is so beautiful as is your wife.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: o9z

Originally posted by: sadffffff


wish you the best, can we get a pic of mom and dad?

Added 2 pics of mommy and daddy and the big sister

Family Pic
Wedding Pic

Yes, Mikayla, our oldest was born out of wedlock haha. We were engaged for 3 years prior to marriage Been together 7 years.

Dude, you gotta smile more in your pictures! Ask your daughter for help, she seems to have it figured out

 

[Feldenak]

I don't have any info for you but I wish you and your family all the best. You have a beautiful family.

 

[tarheelmm]

There is an Iowa support chapter from the link referenced above. Good luck with everything.

 

[James3shin]

so sorry to hear. But like everyone said, you have a great looking family and hope that you guys will be alright.

 

[Gunslinger08]

One of my girlfriend's college roommates has Turner Syndrome. I'm not sure how she was treated when she was younger, but she looks fairly normal, she's in a sorority, and she's doing well at a good college, with many friends. I don't think it's something that you need to worry about constantly and ruin your life over. It's definitely not the worst thing that could happen. Good luck!

 

[Stojakapimp]

What a beautiful looking family. You're a very fortunate man

 

[Synth3t1c]

I forgot to mention earlier about the inverted chromosome #3 also. We found that my wife is a carrier of an inverted 3rd chromosome which can cause other serious problems. I guess it's better to have the chromosome inverted due to a parent carrier than the invert happening without a carrier. They say it is less serious when it's passed down through the generations. So ultimately zero symptoms could result from the invert. Not the case for Turner's though.

both my dad and myself have an inverted chromosome (actually the gene flips during translation, making a chunk of my genetic code backwards) and we both display no symptoms. My grandfather didnt have it, my dad was never tested for it, and when I was the doctors hadn't really ever seen it. They tested my dad, and he had the same thing. that part shouldnt be a problem

<3

 

[Mill]

I can't help you with info, but I wish you and your family the best. I'm sorry that such a thing has befallen your family.

 

[paulney]

Good luck to you and your beautiful little girl!

 

[mrrman]

all the best...I am glad that my boys are family are all healthy. We really dont realize how good we have it sometimes until you hear of other stories.

 

[SSP]

What a cute kid! Wishing you all the best.