Late last year, DNA sequencing revealed that Teddy Blondheim, who turns 3 in July, has a rare genetic disorder. Teddy's parents also learned there is no treatment, and that most affected children have an average life span of three years.
But the Oshkosh parents say they're grateful for the clarity, and for finding a small online community with members from Australia, Poland and other parts of the United States who have children with the same disorder.
DNA sequencing produced no diagnosis for 18-month-old Adair Freund, forcing the New Berlin girl's parents to confront the fact that, for now, her heart problems, hand deformities and hip dysplasia will remain a mystery.
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