the effects of inheritence and pregnancy

January 22, 2008

Hi guys! I know that writing this would just bring up something that alot of

people didn't think of anyway. But, I wanted to say that I am very thankful for

this group and the education that it brought me.

Before I had my son my CMT did slow me down but after having surgeries on my

feet I could pretty much do what I wanted except run or wear heals. Anyway, on

the CMT spectrum, I thought that I had it the worst because my mom had the

conduction study and her nerves in her ankles were slow too just not slow enough

to cause any real trouble with running and tripping like it caused me.

So, when I was told that I only had to worry about a 50% chance of my baby

having it. Also, I never belonged to a group like this and never knew anyone

else with CMT. So, I told my husband what I thought that there would only be a

50% chance plus an even way lower chance of him (or her) having it as bad as I

did.

I never knew that it could be worse I was only going on what one dr. had said

and I hadn't seen any other doctors regarding the CMT. So, that was the reason I

decided to go ahead and you know what? I am lucky because my son shows no signs

of CMT and has perfectly formed feet.

Well, I thought I should explain my reasoning. I was shocked when I found this

site (after my son was born) to find out things like it could affect your

breathing, etc. Luckily, it's almost never affecting fuctions that keep you

alive. and luckily I didn't pass it down. I am just finding out I am not at the

worst end of the spectrum with CMT and am pleased to meet new CMTers now.

It seems incredible there are so many online yet you barely would think that

walking around outside. I'm also sorry my post has to be so long but wanted to

let you guys know. Thanks for listening. Thanks again Gretchen for this site.

Dawn

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