Mara, thanks for your uplift and your honesty. And your made-up words ;) I was also a third child (not CAH, just ornery); my parents had planned to have two children, then for some reason relented and had me. I personally think I was there, pounding on the "veil" until I got my chance to come. Incidentally, my daughter Karen (age 7) really wants an e-mail pal-would you be willing to write to her? She thinks it would be cool to talk to somebody else with CAH, just about stuff... our email is eirual_s@hotmail.com if you (or any other kids) would like to email... thanks again for giving us all a break from worry. laurie