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non disclosure fertilization

Posted by heather 
non disclosure fertilization
April 06, 2001 09:42PM
Does anyone know where I can have a non-disclosure fertilization done, and if there is any funding available? I would be willing to assist with research for the opportunity to have a healthy child my husband and I so desperately want.

Thank you!
RE: non disclosure fertilization
April 10, 2001 12:47PM
Heather,
I know nothng about non disclosure fertilization. I just wanted to share my thoughts. Backgound: I lost my mother, my uncle, my great grandfather, and several great aunts to this disease.
I have 2 sons ages 13 and 11. I had them not knowing my own positive or negative status - and still do not. Whether or not you have a "heathly" child is a matter of opinion. They could be negative for HD and have other problems - my youngest son is ADHD. No it is no a debilatating (sp?) disease, but is an everyday stuggle. I would not trade my sons for anything. They have given me so much joy and pleasure watching them grow.
My mother made an impact on this world even though her life was cut short.
She taught ghetto chidren to read in a poverty stricken high school in Brooklyn, NY. Her life had an immeasurable value. Whether I die from HD or not I like to think that
there is value in every life. Much of mine has to do with the impact I have upon my sons.
There are just no guaranties when it comes to having babies and living out your life. I hope you have one, and enjoy every minute of parenthood.
I believe an Hd. specialist could direct you
where to go. Our doctor was very knowledgable in this area.
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