Fragile X Syndrome Support Group

I just recently found out that I was a carrier. I have two teenagers and they haven't been tested yet. I am also curious to hear input from other carriers that have teenage children that are carriers. My children have not been tested yet, but they don't seem to show any signs of fragile X.

I'm 17 weeks pregnant and just found out my sister is a carrier and am waiting for my test results to see if I'm a carrier too. After I found out that I could be a carrier I did a lot of research on fragile x. It really matters how many repeats you carry. Since you have 2 X chromosomes your child at the most will have a 50/50 chance of inheriting the gene mutation. It's kind of like playing the lottery with your child in a way. What I have decided to do is see a genetic counselor if I end up being a carrier, and get real ratios and risks. After that I'm getting amniocentesis to check if my son has inherited Fragile X so I can make the best decisions for my family and I.

i am a carrier of the fragile x gene both my son and i have it and we have been both affected by it. my son is 13 with fragile x and my days and nights are not easy. so i hope we can all help each other here

Hi there,

I am a carrier of the Fragile X gene. I have three children two boys and a girl. My first son and daughter (3rd) child are not affected. But my middles son is. He's 4 1/2, he's also under the autism spectrum disorder. i am very HAPPY to FINALLY see some entries in here about Fragile X.
take care,
michelle