Most of you reading this blog know that Down syndrome is caused by an extra 21st chromosome. If you didn't know that, it's true! This is why you may also hear Down syndrome referred to as Trisomy 21.
When Kennedy was born and they told us they thought she had Down syndrome, they told us they would have to do a Karyotype to confirm. After pointing out all her characteristics though, this was just a formality to us. We already knew it our hearts it would come back saying she did indeed have Down syndrome. We were right.
Here is a picture of a karyotype. This is not HER karyotype. I have hers somewhere, but I don't really want to dig for it right now. See the extra 21st chromosome? Crazy how that one little line can cause so much ruckus! :) More on Down syndrome throughout the month!
When Kennedy was born and they told us they thought she had Down syndrome, they told us they would have to do a Karyotype to confirm. After pointing out all her characteristics though, this was just a formality to us. We already knew it our hearts it would come back saying she did indeed have Down syndrome. We were right.
Here is a picture of a karyotype. This is not HER karyotype. I have hers somewhere, but I don't really want to dig for it right now. See the extra 21st chromosome?