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> Hang on, I don't think Linda was calling CP a genetic defect, just that CP
> could be caused by genetic mutations.
>   

I don't think she CALLED it anything, just suggested we read an article 
about it might be..

Jim Fee
> Kat
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: James Fee [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:17:51 -0400
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Genetic Link to CP??
>
>
> I really wish people would get this straight, and I don't know why if 
> urks me SO MUCH that they don't, perhaps its a male virility thing.
>
> There is a genetic defect that causes a lower of calcium in the bones, 
> children born with this defect break bones wille-nillie...in fact some 
> parents have been accused on child abuse because of it.  But the broken 
> bones ARE NOT a genetic defect the lower calcium is.
>
> ITS THE SAME WITH CP, DAMN IT.  CP (simplified to the ridiculous) is 
> broken nerve fibers.  SOMTIMES those broken nerve fibers  ARE CAUSED by 
> a genetic defect in the Mom, BUT CP IS NOT a genetic defect.
>
> Okay, I'll go back to my corner now.
> Jim Fee
>
> Linda Macaulay wrote:
>   
>> Here's something I found on BabyCenter -- take a look!
>>
>> Australian study seeks genetic roots of cerebral palsy
>>
>>
>>     
> http://www.babycenter.com/204_australian-study-seeks-genetic-roots-of-cerebr
> al-palsy_5234805.bc 
>   
>> (If clicking doesn't work, simply cut and paste the link into your Web 
>> browser.)
>>
>>
>> When I first saw the title, I thought "No way!", but then in reading 
>> it, maybe...
>>
>> Heck, my mom and I both have Factor V Leiden which is a genetic 
>> mutation to be more prone to blood clots.  When we learned I had it 
>> and then mom too, we realized that was probably why she had so many 
>> miscarriages and that I came early...placenta bloodclotting...thus why 
>> I must take injections of blood thinner when pregnant and be monitored 
>> closely...
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Linda
>>
>>     
>
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