Thanks for all of the responses. It is amazing how much we all have in common.
I found it very interesting to "go back" to that time and my feelings then, and convert them to my present frame of mind. Free therapy! : )
Annalise, I found your comments very interesting. I have always thought your posts to be so insightful, and I'm glad you maybe could understand your mom a little more through mine.
I also think your situation with the possibility of someday being a mother of a CAH child is unique and interesting. This is going to sound strange, and maybe even a little "backwood," but I have some thoughts on your concerns. My brother and my husband's sister met through my husband and myself, and married five years ago.
They were tested and found they are both carriers of CAH. They decided they didn't want to have a CAH child, so they have adopted two girls. My daughter questioned why they didn't want a child like her at first, but I think she is understanding the older she gets. Some people just don't want to "deal" with a medical condtion if they feel they can avoid it.
My thoughts: One of their daughters could have another medical condition down the road that they will have to deal with. There are no guarantees. If they are meant to be parents who have that challenge, it will happen with CAH or something else.
My husband and I did decide to have more children, understanding they could have CAH. I think it is a personal choice, and it is great to hear of a young person, like yourself, thinking ahead to your future.
God Bless,
Katrina
