May I ask about chromosone 18?

debi · 12-16-2005, 03:13 PM

Hi:

My best friends sister is over 40 and just told that there was a problem with chromosone 18 from the amnio. She is to see a specialist next week. Could you please give me some insight as to what this might mean?

Thank you!

thavel · 12-17-2005, 10:31 AM

I saw your post yesterday and have been hesitant to anwser because I don't want to give any false info. Are you asking about Trisomy 18? If so, I am trying to remember what my genetic counselor stated about this disorder. I seem to recall that it is very serious. I hope I am not speaking out of context.... if it is Trisomy 18 do a Google search for more accurate info. Sorry I couldn't help.

Tami H

debi · 12-17-2005, 07:33 PM

Thank you Tami:

She was only told she needed to see a specialist, something about chromosone 18. The DR said it may or may not be a problem. I am thinking it will most likely be a problem. I did a search for chromosone 18 and only came up with Trisomy 18 which is heart breaking. Is there ever any hope for babies with this? Could there be something other than Trisomy 18 that has to do with chromosone 18?

Thank you again for answering. The lady is 19 weeks btw.

**BC-GoMom** · 12-17-2005, 07:53 PM

It may not be trisomy 18 (3 copies of the 18th chromosome) but maybe a deletion or a translocation or missing part of one of the chromosomes. There is a lady bc-beckyc that has knowledge of genetic issues. You can find her on the genetic issues bb under infertility. You are a sweet friend to be so caring.
JenC

thavel · 12-17-2005, 09:35 PM

Debi,
Yes, please check out the the other bulletin board.... I really didn't want to scare you, please let us know how it turns out.

Tami H

**BC-GoMom** · 12-22-2005, 07:40 AM

Debi
Let us know when you find out something... ok?
JenC

debi · 12-25-2005, 06:45 PM

I just heard from my friend, her 6 month old grandson is terribly sick and has been in the hospital the last week +. She said her sister's baby is fine, that everything was okay. I didn't ask for details as she was upset and couldn't really talk. So, I guess prayers worked for the baby now we are praying very hard for this little one.

Thank you for asking. I hope you are enjoying the holiday.

**BC-GoMom** · 12-28-2005, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the update Debi. Happy New Years!
JenC

12-16-2005, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
debi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 227	May I ask about chromosone 18? Hi: My best friends sister is over 40 and just told that there was a problem with chromosone 18 from the amnio. She is to see a specialist next week. Could you please give me some insight as to what this might mean? Thank you! __________________ Debi 3 year old darling son a precious angel held by grandparents as mommy cannot 12w0d 03-28-05 EDD March 19, 2007

12-17-2005, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
debi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 227	Thank you Tami: She was only told she needed to see a specialist, something about chromosone 18. The DR said it may or may not be a problem. I am thinking it will most likely be a problem. I did a search for chromosone 18 and only came up with Trisomy 18 which is heart breaking. Is there ever any hope for babies with this? Could there be something other than Trisomy 18 that has to do with chromosone 18? Thank you again for answering. The lady is 19 weeks btw. __________________ Debi 3 year old darling son a precious angel held by grandparents as mommy cannot 12w0d 03-28-05 EDD March 19, 2007

12-17-2005, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,915	It may not be trisomy 18 (3 copies of the 18th chromosome) but maybe a deletion or a translocation or missing part of one of the chromosomes. There is a lady bc-beckyc that has knowledge of genetic issues. You can find her on the genetic issues bb under infertility. You are a sweet friend to be so caring. JenC __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

12-22-2005, 07:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,915	Debi Let us know when you find out something... ok? JenC __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

12-25-2005, 06:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
debi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 227	I just heard from my friend, her 6 month old grandson is terribly sick and has been in the hospital the last week +. She said her sister's baby is fine, that everything was okay. I didn't ask for details as she was upset and couldn't really talk. So, I guess prayers worked for the baby now we are praying very hard for this little one. Thank you for asking. I hope you are enjoying the holiday. __________________ Debi 3 year old darling son a precious angel held by grandparents as mommy cannot 12w0d 03-28-05 EDD March 19, 2007

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12-17-2005, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
thavel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 708	I saw your post yesterday and have been hesitant to anwser because I don't want to give any false info. Are you asking about Trisomy 18? If so, I am trying to remember what my genetic counselor stated about this disorder. I seem to recall that it is very serious. I hope I am not speaking out of context.... if it is Trisomy 18 do a Google search for more accurate info. Sorry I couldn't help. Tami H

12-17-2005, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
thavel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 708	Debi, Yes, please check out the the other bulletin board.... I really didn't want to scare you, please let us know how it turns out. Tami H

12-28-2005, 11:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,915	Thanks for the update Debi. Happy New Years! JenC __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

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