New Diagnosis

Well we finally have the results of Stacey’s long awaited chromosome test back. The doctor called Monday and I just had to clairify a few things before I posted it on here. So drumroll please…Stacey has 9p23del. the 23rd band on the top part of her 9th chromosome. There is very little known about it. And The stastistics show that there is 1 in 7,000,000 live births in the USA. There is a syndrome called Alfi’s Syndrome that is associated with that diagnosis but she doesn’t have but maybe 1 or 2 of the symptoms of that syndrome so it’s safe to say she doesn’t have it. She doesn’t have anything else at this time that I am aware of and she shouldn’t have to see any other doctors. There is nothing to say that her life span would be or is shortened in any way. She is still the same Stacey. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Meanwhile…

Stacey has been excessivly tired and lathargic. She has been going to school and coming home and sleeping, waking up around 6-7pm for an hour or so eating and then going back to sleep/bed at 8pm. I am concerned because when she had this sleep pattern in the past she was anemic. So I am taking her to get some labs done to double check her CBC. I will let you all know if there is something wrong. Have a great weekend. Thanks for checking in on Stacey.

God Bless,
Cherice, Stacey and Sunny the most wonderful service dog!