Cystic fibrosis carrier

[bobbiejobell]

I just found out that I am a carrier for cystic fibrosis.  I will be 24 weeks tomorrow and they suggested having the father tested to see if he is a carrier also. I have two healthy children (with a different man) already and I don't want to stress my boyfriend out with this if its not necessary.  Has anyone else had this and if so did your husband/boyfriend get the test done? Am I being careless by not having him tested? I just dont want to stress him out for nothing. He had a hard time Getting excited to begin with because I'm over 35 and his sister has issues so he was worried that I would have issues too. We had the panorama test and everything came out great. The only issue is now I found out im a carrier for cystic fibrosis. Any advice would be great, thanks.

[bobbiejobell]

But the thing is, if she is going to have it, testing my boyfriend isnt going to prevent it. Im 6 and a half months pregnant, if hes a carrier I still don't want to have the amniocentesis bc of the risk of miscarriage. I just really don't want to hear that he is also a carrier bc its not going to do anything except make me, and him worry for the next 2 and a half months. I'm still going to have the baby and I dont want to have the amnio so other than being able to prepare if she is born with it I just don't see the point in testing him,  only to make myself and him worry even more if he is a carrier. Its a very hard decision and I thank everyone for their advice.

[A_higbee]

My husband and myself are both carriers of Cystic fibrosis.  We had twin boys and the oldest twin is cystic fibrosis positive, the other one is a carrier. I think it would be a smart move to get your boyfriend tested or you child may come out with it like mine did. I am not sure If this new baby will have it but if he does we are prepared.

[bonitagirl747]

Its probably important to have him tested. You should be prepared if uour baby has a chance of gaving it. And sounds like you might be stressing yourself out a little to save him some stress. Most guys would want to know their baby is okay as much as you do. He probably would want to know also.

[Schmalzy]

I am a carrier for cystic fibrosis.  My Mom's cousin passed away from it when he was 30. My husband got tested and he is not a carrier.  Your husband should get tested then you'll know for sure and if he isn't a carrier it will be a huge weight off your shoulders.  

[bobbiejobell]

Thanks guys. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. Loke I said, I really do not want to stress him out unnecessarily but I know it would be better to know.

[bonitagirl747]

Im a carrier but my husband is not. Its good to know if he is, if the baby were to develop it they will probabky need extra care and attention after birth and you may want to be prepared for that.

[jamie2464]

Am a carrier but not my husband or my kids.

[jamie2464]

Get a sweat test for ur dude

[alid32]

If he isn't a carrier then your child won't have it. He or she will have a fifty percent chance of being a carrier themselves.

[alid32]

I'm a nurse and just went over this in and human bio class. You would both have to be carriers for the child to have a chance of developing cystic fibrosis.  The risk is 25% if you are both carriers. I would say definitely have it done so you know what the risk level is and then you are more prepared. They'll test the baby after he/she is born as well.