2 CF Carriers

Hi everyone,

This is my first post, I am trying to remain anonymous for now. In February during a routine visit, I told my OB/GYN that had been actively TTC for #1 for 2 months. She drew bloodwork right in the office and sent for genetic testing. She said it couldn't hurt to do the testing then, since we would have to do it once we became pregnant anyway.

A few days later, I got the results of my bloodwork and found out that I am a carrier for CF. On this phonecall, the doctor told me to use protection until DH was tested and until we were certain that he was not a carrier as well. However about a day or two later, I found out that we were pregnant. In the midst of all this, DH went for his bloodwork and about a week later we found out he is also a carrier. Obviously we are devastated, confused, scared, and overwhelmed.

We have an appointment with a genetic counselor scheduled to go over everything. In the meantime we are educating ourselves as much as possible. Some questions I want to ask the genetic counselor are what type of mutation we have, if we should be retested, etc.

Has anyone come out positive as 2 carriers for anything? I could really just use some insight while we embark on this journey and figure out what we have to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Re: 2 CF Carriers

I'm a carrier but hubby is not...just wanted to send lots of to you!

Try not to worry, you can work yourself up over all of the possibilities. Until you find out more enjoy your pregnancy

2 CF Carriers

Thank you!! I really appreciate it.

Re: 2 CF Carriers

Don't freak out just yet... when you both test positive as carriers, it means there's a 50% chance the baby will be a carrier, a 25% chance they will have CF, and a 25% chance the baby will inherit nothing at all (75% chance the baby will not have the disease).

My best friend has CF, he is turning 30 years old and is in very good health. He has a wife, two kids, dog, beautiful house, great job... And most people have no idea he has it. He has had a very full and happy life and no serious concerns right now regarding the CF because its been well controlled with his medication regimen. He is one of 3 kids, and the other 2 do not have CF. I know another family of 3 kids, 1 has CF and the other 2 don't.

I know it's scary - being so aware of CF it was one of my big worries during my prenatal testing. But remember, you have a 75% chance of being in the clear! And even if the worst case scenario happened and your baby has it, there have been SO many amazing advances in treatment that there are many more positive outcomes for patients than there used to be, and your baby would have an excellent chance at having a long and happy life.