Trisomy 13

Posted By Debbie on July 09, 1998 at 01:04:44:







I am 42 and was informed that my baby had died at 17 weeks, 5 days.  I was
induced with labor and an amniocentesis was done.  I just got a call from
the doctor and was told that my son had Trisomy 13.  I'm very confused on
this, trying to find out what I can.  All I basically know is that it is
an extra chromosome 13. What exactly are the characteristics of this disorder
and what causes it? I was fortunate that I was able to spend a few hours with
my son and have been trying to deal with the pain of losing our angel.  I can't
help but feel that somehow, someway, this is my fault.