Testing for Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome is not something that was given to Oaklynn from us. It is completely random. There was a less than 1% chance that our younger daughter, Kynslee, would get Rett syndrome as well. We had the option to do blood work once she was born and specifically test that chromosome to see if Kynslee has Rett syndrome. We decided to go ahead and do the test. We wanted to enjoy her and not constantly be worrying that she is not doing things that she did the day before a wondering if that meant she has Rett syndrome. We just wanted to know so we didn't have to wonder and worry.

 Oaklynn's geneticist (the one who did the testing) called us two weeks ago and left me a message telling us that Kynslee does NOT have Rett Syndrome, the test was negative.

We were really excited (I may have cried a little).

We love seeing Oaklynn interact with Kynslee. She thinks she is SO funny. We'll put Kynslee on her highchair to say hi to Oaklynn while she is eating and Oaklynn looks at Kynslee and starts cracking up. She loves having a little sister and thinks that she is just the funniest little thing ever.

It's hard for me to believe that I have a child that will develop normally. I keep thinking that something must be wrong. I haven't had a child that was independent.

Austin and I are Oaklynn's hands, feet, voice... we do EVERYTHING for her and I am having a hard time imagining a child of mine being independent. We are very excited about this news and wanted to share it with everyone. YAY!!!