Re: Re: IVF for cystic fibrosis carriers

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Torsten,

We actually did go through PGD so if you want to write about anything I can

tell you our experiences.

Happy Easter

Re: IVF for cystic fibrosis carriers

> Hi Karolina,

>

> yesterday I watched a report about PID (prenatal implantation

> diagnostic) on german TV. While it is still unlawful to do that in

> Germany, it is done in the surrounding countries like Netherlands,

> Belgium and France.

>

> The costs of an IVF alone are 4000 US-Dollar, plus the amount for the

> PID. And the chance of a successful implantation is 1 in 5. And there

> is a higher chance to have twins or triplets.

>

> Since my wife becomes more and more depressed about the fact, that

> Fiona is an only child, we are discussing the subject here too. I

> really don't know what to think about it at the moment.

>

> -The more mails I read on this list, the more I realize how important

> siblings are for each other. I had personally stopped to think about

> it, but now I wonder what is the best for our family.

>

> -Although I have always disliked the option to abort after a positive

> CVS test, the whole PID procedure doesn't sound less stressful either.

> And we have to go abroad to get it done.

>

> -Having another child with CF is still not acceptable to Silke and me.

>

> -Adopting is still not acceptable to Silke.

>

> Here is hoping that you will come to the right decision. As described

> above it isn't easy (

>

> Bye

> Torsten

>

>

> > Hi,

> >

> > Just made a few enquiries - we live in South Africa - perhaps anyone

> else

> > living in SA can relate to this?

> > Any comments from anyone else? Any other alternatives?

> >

> > Regards

> > Karolina (mum to 18 mo wcf)

>

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