Adoption and stuff?

Question

I have a genetic condition which is inherited dominantly, meaning my kids would have a %50 chance of getting it. It is called neurofibromatosis, causing benign little tumors to grow on the nevers. It is more of a pain than anything. Not deadly. The tumors though will increase in growth while I am pregnant more than likely. I have two in my brain. Do I chance it and have a baby? Or do I adopt a child from another country? Please give advice.

Answer 1

I have neurofibromatosis. My mother had it and she had 3 children. I was the only one to inherit. I had just one child and she also has it but to a much lesser degree than me. So far neither of her two children show any signs and they are teenagers. It's a decision that only you can make. My tumors did not increase in size much while I was pregnant, but I did get some new ones.
I would be glad to share more with you if you'd care to email me.

Answer 2

If the pregnancy is risky, I don't think it's a good idea. It's always special having your own baby but adoption is a great thing. I'm just wondering though, why adopt outside of this country? I know there are plenty of needy children in other countries but what about the ones that are right here in our country?

Answer 3

If you have to risk your health and your child has a possibility of being born with this disorder I suggest that you adopt. You don't have to adopt a child from another country. There are thousands of children in the United States that are in need of loving permanent adoptive homes. Research both public and private adoption in your state. I listen one resource for you. Good Luck to you.

Answer 4

Adopt, a lot of people have baby's they don't need. How would you feel if you subjected your child to a lifetime of pain and worry?