Should bad genes mean no more kids?

[xosder22]

my personal feelings are that the world is completely over populated with humans already. so why would someone even with a 25% chance of creating a child with cf attempt to have a child but for selfish reasons.

a child never makes the decision on whether it wants to be conceived or not. it either happens because 2 poeple decide "they" want a child, or 2 people are irresponsible and conceive a child on accident because they were to lazy or didnt care enough to use the proper protection during sexual intercourse.

why pass on headaches, grief, sadness.

save a dog froma shelter instead.

 

[xosder22]

my personal feelings are that the world is completely over populated with humans already. so why would someone even with a 25% chance of creating a child with cf attempt to have a child but for selfish reasons.

a child never makes the decision on whether it wants to be conceived or not. it either happens because 2 poeple decide "they" want a child, or 2 people are irresponsible and conceive a child on accident because they were to lazy or didnt care enough to use the proper protection during sexual intercourse.

why pass on headaches, grief, sadness.

save a dog froma shelter instead.

 

[xosder22]

my personal feelings are that the world is completely over populated with humans already. so why would someone even with a 25% chance of creating a child with cf attempt to have a child but for selfish reasons.

a child never makes the decision on whether it wants to be conceived or not. it either happens because 2 poeple decide "they" want a child, or 2 people are irresponsible and conceive a child on accident because they were to lazy or didnt care enough to use the proper protection during sexual intercourse.

why pass on headaches, grief, sadness.

save a dog froma shelter instead.

 

[xosder22]

my personal feelings are that the world is completely over populated with humans already. so why would someone even with a 25% chance of creating a child with cf attempt to have a child but for selfish reasons.

a child never makes the decision on whether it wants to be conceived or not. it either happens because 2 poeple decide "they" want a child, or 2 people are irresponsible and conceive a child on accident because they were to lazy or didnt care enough to use the proper protection during sexual intercourse.

why pass on headaches, grief, sadness.

save a dog froma shelter instead.

 

[xosder22]

my personal feelings are that the world is completely over populated with humans already. so why would someone even with a 25% chance of creating a child with cf attempt to have a child but for selfish reasons.
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<br />a child never makes the decision on whether it wants to be conceived or not. it either happens because 2 poeple decide "they" want a child, or 2 people are irresponsible and conceive a child on accident because they were to lazy or didnt care enough to use the proper protection during sexual intercourse.
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<br />why pass on headaches, grief, sadness.
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<br />save a dog froma shelter instead.

 

[Jeana]

I wouldn't risk the odds personally, knowing that there's still a 25% chance of conceiving a child with CF. That's a really big risk and a huge consequence for the child.

Even if you choose not to physically conceive more children, it does not mean that you can't have more children become a part of your life. We adopted Chris when he was two days old and he is such a blessing in our lives. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Jeana]

I wouldn't risk the odds personally, knowing that there's still a 25% chance of conceiving a child with CF. That's a really big risk and a huge consequence for the child.

Even if you choose not to physically conceive more children, it does not mean that you can't have more children become a part of your life. We adopted Chris when he was two days old and he is such a blessing in our lives. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Jeana]

I wouldn't risk the odds personally, knowing that there's still a 25% chance of conceiving a child with CF. That's a really big risk and a huge consequence for the child.

Even if you choose not to physically conceive more children, it does not mean that you can't have more children become a part of your life. We adopted Chris when he was two days old and he is such a blessing in our lives. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Jeana]

I wouldn't risk the odds personally, knowing that there's still a 25% chance of conceiving a child with CF. That's a really big risk and a huge consequence for the child.

Even if you choose not to physically conceive more children, it does not mean that you can't have more children become a part of your life. We adopted Chris when he was two days old and he is such a blessing in our lives. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Jeana]

I wouldn't risk the odds personally, knowing that there's still a 25% chance of conceiving a child with CF. That's a really big risk and a huge consequence for the child.
<br />
<br />Even if you choose not to physically conceive more children, it does not mean that you can't have more children become a part of your life. We adopted Chris when he was two days old and he is such a blessing in our lives. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[babyluke]

Just to maybe offer an opinion about the "why take the chance". I think it is because of the incredible amount of joy our children bring us. I think it can depend on how "severe" your other child's CF has been. Although, that is dangerous because we know that two siblings with the exact same mutation can chart very different courses when it comes to CF. Still I think those who have had to deal with less of the really "bad" stuff of CF maybe can see themselves having another child easier than those who have really gone through the ringer. I think it can be because when we think in terms of life expectancy that we don't really conceive children and think of them as adults--we think of them as babies and children. Maybe that is foolish or selfish, I don't know. I just know that I did not start thinking about what Luke's adulthood would be like until after he was diagnosed. Now I think about it alot. I don't really have an opinion as to whether someone should have more children, because I think that is a decision for a family to make on their own. I just thought I would give you a possible answer for the "why".

 

[babyluke]

Just to maybe offer an opinion about the "why take the chance". I think it is because of the incredible amount of joy our children bring us. I think it can depend on how "severe" your other child's CF has been. Although, that is dangerous because we know that two siblings with the exact same mutation can chart very different courses when it comes to CF. Still I think those who have had to deal with less of the really "bad" stuff of CF maybe can see themselves having another child easier than those who have really gone through the ringer. I think it can be because when we think in terms of life expectancy that we don't really conceive children and think of them as adults--we think of them as babies and children. Maybe that is foolish or selfish, I don't know. I just know that I did not start thinking about what Luke's adulthood would be like until after he was diagnosed. Now I think about it alot. I don't really have an opinion as to whether someone should have more children, because I think that is a decision for a family to make on their own. I just thought I would give you a possible answer for the "why".

 

[babyluke]

Just to maybe offer an opinion about the "why take the chance". I think it is because of the incredible amount of joy our children bring us. I think it can depend on how "severe" your other child's CF has been. Although, that is dangerous because we know that two siblings with the exact same mutation can chart very different courses when it comes to CF. Still I think those who have had to deal with less of the really "bad" stuff of CF maybe can see themselves having another child easier than those who have really gone through the ringer. I think it can be because when we think in terms of life expectancy that we don't really conceive children and think of them as adults--we think of them as babies and children. Maybe that is foolish or selfish, I don't know. I just know that I did not start thinking about what Luke's adulthood would be like until after he was diagnosed. Now I think about it alot. I don't really have an opinion as to whether someone should have more children, because I think that is a decision for a family to make on their own. I just thought I would give you a possible answer for the "why".

 

[babyluke]

Just to maybe offer an opinion about the "why take the chance". I think it is because of the incredible amount of joy our children bring us. I think it can depend on how "severe" your other child's CF has been. Although, that is dangerous because we know that two siblings with the exact same mutation can chart very different courses when it comes to CF. Still I think those who have had to deal with less of the really "bad" stuff of CF maybe can see themselves having another child easier than those who have really gone through the ringer. I think it can be because when we think in terms of life expectancy that we don't really conceive children and think of them as adults--we think of them as babies and children. Maybe that is foolish or selfish, I don't know. I just know that I did not start thinking about what Luke's adulthood would be like until after he was diagnosed. Now I think about it alot. I don't really have an opinion as to whether someone should have more children, because I think that is a decision for a family to make on their own. I just thought I would give you a possible answer for the "why".

 

[babyluke]

Just to maybe offer an opinion about the "why take the chance". I think it is because of the incredible amount of joy our children bring us. I think it can depend on how "severe" your other child's CF has been. Although, that is dangerous because we know that two siblings with the exact same mutation can chart very different courses when it comes to CF. Still I think those who have had to deal with less of the really "bad" stuff of CF maybe can see themselves having another child easier than those who have really gone through the ringer. I think it can be because when we think in terms of life expectancy that we don't really conceive children and think of them as adults--we think of them as babies and children. Maybe that is foolish or selfish, I don't know. I just know that I did not start thinking about what Luke's adulthood would be like until after he was diagnosed. Now I think about it alot. I don't really have an opinion as to whether someone should have more children, because I think that is a decision for a family to make on their own. I just thought I would give you a possible answer for the "why".

 

[Kristen]

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk at 25%, but I don't feel I can't judge others who do, because, MH and I took the risk at 0.2%. Who makes the decision as to what is the ethical cut-off for risk? It is a personal choice.

 

[Kristen]

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk at 25%, but I don't feel I can't judge others who do, because, MH and I took the risk at 0.2%. Who makes the decision as to what is the ethical cut-off for risk? It is a personal choice.

 

[Kristen]

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk at 25%, but I don't feel I can't judge others who do, because, MH and I took the risk at 0.2%. Who makes the decision as to what is the ethical cut-off for risk? It is a personal choice.

 

[Kristen]

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk at 25%, but I don't feel I can't judge others who do, because, MH and I took the risk at 0.2%. Who makes the decision as to what is the ethical cut-off for risk? It is a personal choice.

 

[Kristen]

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk at 25%, but I don't feel I can't judge others who do, because, MH and I took the risk at 0.2%. Who makes the decision as to what is the ethical cut-off for risk? It is a personal choice.