Teenage Klinefelter diagnosis
The Voice of Kristin Lindsay Brisebois By Chelsea Castonguay Kristin Lindsay resides in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She is the mother of 15-year-old Cassiel, who received a teenage Klinefelter diagnosis two years ago. Kristin described their path to a diagnosis as “a long journey with a lot of question marks.” This is her story of […]
Living With Fear “And” XXY
Living With Fear “And” XXY By Tyler Deur Fear is a funny thing. Oftentimes, it can bring out the worst in people. I remember this moment like it was yesterday; my wife Courtney called me in a panic, saying “Something is wrong.” She had received a call from her doctor, letting her know something was […]
A doctor’s son with Klinefelter syndrome
A doctor’s son with Klinefelter syndrome: Dr. Emily’s story. Dr. Emily was 26 years old when she found out her unborn son may have Klinefelter syndrome (KS), or 47, XXY. As a medical student, she knew a bit about 47, XXY, but shared more about what her experience was like learning about the diagnosis, and […]
47XXY Adoption Story: George Tomkin’s
A ready-made family: ’ story of adoption. By Kimberly Walker 47XXY Adoption: The story of George Tompkins In 2015, George was told he would be unable to have children. He never imagined his journey would include 47XXY adoption. The news sent his first marriage into a spiral. For years, his first wife wanted children. It […]
Klinefelter Teen Diagnosis
Klinefelter teen diagnosis: The Voice of Danyelle Keller By Chelsea Castonguay Klinefelter teen diagnosis: As a mom of many children, Danyelle Keller isn’t afraid to advocate for her family. However, the family was surprised by a Klinefelter teen diagnosis when her son was diagnosed at age 17. This is their story about Matthew, his diagnosis, […]
Prenatal Diagnosis Klinefelter Baby
Prenatal Diagnosis Klinefelter Baby: The Voice of Ali Garruto By Kimberly Walker Prenatal diagnosis Klinefelter baby: When Ali and her husband decided to get pregnant with her son, Matteo, it was easy. He was the third of three children. Though there was a five-year gap and she was a bit older, they had no problems […]
Klinefelter Pregnancy Termination Story
The Voice of Devra Strauss: Klinefelter pregnancy termination By Chelsea Castonguay Devra Strauss lives with her family in New Jersey. Together with her husband Pete, they’re raising two sons, Cooper and Declan. One of her sons has an extra X chromosome. Devra shared her story of learning about Declan’s diagnosis of 47, XXY, and how […]
Klinefelter Syndrome Male: Joey Schiffman
Klinefelter Syndrome Male: Joey Schiffman By Kimberly Walker As a child, Joey Schiffman was fascinated by cars; from the way, they looked, to taking them apart and finding out how they ran. Today, this 29-year-old man is working with the cars he dreamt of, while living as a Klinefelter syndrome male. Early life and school […]
An XXY Diagnosis: The Voice of Luke Breard
Luke Breard is a 29-year-old man living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When he and his wife were unable to conceive, they discovered he had an unknown diagnosis. Luke has been living his entire life with Klinefelter syndrome. This is the story of Luke’s XXY diagnosis, and how he became an adoptive father to two boys. […]
