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Originally Posted by tinkerbelll  theres alpha or beta, i only ask because the different types depend on what kind of thalassemia you could pass on to your baby if any...also did they your partner for sickle cell as this is also important if one person is a thalassemia carrier  |
Hey hun, sorry about it taking me a while to reply, pc was broken *me tuts*
I didn't realise they had to test him for sickle cell too, so I didn't inform him of that (when I mentioned to them he may be able to get the tests done over there they didn't tell me to mention that either
), but he told his doctors that I tested positive for being a thalassemia carrier so I hope they will test him for both if that's what's needed? Hopefully will get the results later on today, I've got everything crossed <3
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Originally Posted by greenkat I got a letter a few weeks ago saying I MAY have alpha Thalasaemia trait - which obviously I was very worried about. When I went to the appointment they made me they said it wasn't likely I actually have it as I'm caucasian white British, and so is all my family, and your only likely to carry it if you have mediterranean, black or Asian heritage. I mean I could way back in my blood line but it's not likely - so they tested OH to see if he has it and he's fine so it's nothing to worry about for me.
I wouldn't worry too much - it's unlikely that you and your OH are both carriers of the gene. I hope all is well  . |
Yeah hun when I originally had the blood tests my midwife explained that they test for thalassemia and usually white caucasians have virtually nil chance of being a carrier, so when they told me I was I was like.. um... hmmm you know. He's got completely mixed blood lines really so more of a chance for him, but I can keep everything crossed can't I?
thanks for all the support girls <3
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