Well friends, we're going on a second adventure. Baby #2 is baking in my baby maker. I am 16 weeks pregnant. Through Kaiser they said I qualified for more prenatal appointments based on my initial phone interview after conceiving. I had a feeling it was in regards to genetics. I was right. I have already had a genetic appointment but since there is no way to formally confirm or deny that Sarah has CPT II, we do not know if we are carriers or if the second child could have CPT II. Basically all the genetic doctor did was add the information about possible CPT II onto my chart because the only mention was in Sarah's medical records. She also requested 3 extra blood tests to be done throughout my pregnancy to check my liver because she said HELP Syndrome is possibly connected with women carrying babies with CPT. I wasn't able to find any proof of this connection during my little Google search but I figured a few extra blood tests won't hurt.
I'm going into this pregnancy way more grounded in the reality that anything can happen. I have no control over what happens with this little life inside me (Ok, I can take vitamins and not eat junk but, ultimately, there is no control). This understanding has made me less fearful. I'm just letting it go and we'll see what happens.
My daughter, Sarah, was born in July of 2008. The Newborn Screening for our state flagged her as possibly having a genetic disorder. Her genetic metabolic doctor diagnosed her with "Presumptive" CPT II, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase II Deficiency. This blog documents some of our experiences with this part of our life journey.
About Me
- Lisa
- I always claimed that having a child and motherhood would be my biggest test of faith. I had no idea. Then we added foster parenting to the mix. If anything, I've learned how selfish I really am.
Disclaimer
You should always consult a medical professional about the care of yourself or a loved one. I am not a medical professional. This blog is just a journal of one family's experience.
The Purpose of This Blog
This blog was set up to document my journey in the hopes that other parents may be encouraged, may feel some sort of peace in knowing that someone else is struggling with similar emotions and hardships, or that they may simply learn something from our experience.
This blog was started when Sarah was 6 months old. I began writing all my memories from her birth until the current time as best as I could remember.
After I began writing these posts, I found that the act of journeling helped me to better accept and understand my emotions and struggles. Please know that these posts are intended to document my experience. I'm writing all that I remember to help myself cope and remember what I have learned along the way.
This blog was started when Sarah was 6 months old. I began writing all my memories from her birth until the current time as best as I could remember.
After I began writing these posts, I found that the act of journeling helped me to better accept and understand my emotions and struggles. Please know that these posts are intended to document my experience. I'm writing all that I remember to help myself cope and remember what I have learned along the way.
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