Now we know what’s wrong with baby Knox. His DNA results came back and he has Cockayne Syndrome (Type II). It is a premature aging condition. It’s degenerative and terminal; currently, there are no treatment options available. I knew it was going to be something serious, but deep down, I had still hoped we […]
Tag: genetic disorder
“Variations”
Genetic Mutations
Genetic Mutations. Ugly sounding words, but they are very much on my mind these days as we await our son’t DNA test results. What are they? I’ve been reading a lot about genetics lately, as you can imagine. I don’t understand everything, but I’ve learned this much: A hereditary mutation, which seems […]
Rare Disorder II
Yep, still in the hospital with baby boy. I had to bow out of the “A to Z” challenge for obvious reasons. This is one of those times when art is the only way I can express what’s on my heart.
“Rare Disorder”
I’ve been in the hospital with my baby son for 5 days. He stopped eating and they suspect he has a very rare genetic disorder…. And I don’t know what else to say.