Julian is going to be the best baby!
Written By: Chelsea Castonguay Sarah Winner is a mother whose son was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome while she was pregnant. A yoga instructor, Sarah lives with her husband, 12-year-old daughter Rylan, and Julian, who is 22-months-old at the time of this writing, in Naples, Florida. To help raise awareness about 47 XXY and prenatal diagnosis, […]
A Mother’s Intuition Led to Her Son’s Diagnosis
Written By: Chelsea Castonguay A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with Jaime Greene via Zoom, and chat about all things Klinefelter Syndrome. Like many in the Klinefelter Syndrome community, Jaime and her family have faced some challenges when it comes to raising their son, Luke. Jaime was ready to […]
The Voice of Jordan Truax
Written By: Chelsea Castonguay Jordan is a 29-year-old man living in Hughesville, Pennsylvania. While currently experiencing unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan previously worked as an electrician’s helper with his uncle. Jordan is an outgoing man with short blond hair and a quick smile. He is very open about his diagnosis, and ready to […]
The Voice of J.
Written By: Chelsea Castonguay J is a man in his late seventies years who resides in the UK. As an older gentleman with Klinefelter Syndrome, J says “since I’ve begun to understand KS, I’ve wanted to increase awareness.” For J, that means being open about his diagnosis, what it’s like to have been diagnosed in […]
The Voice of Drew Gagnon
Written By: Chelsea Castonguay When he was a young boy, Drew knew what he wanted to do with his life. While most young people may not be sure of their path to a career, Drew knew he wanted to be a pilot in the Navy. With dogged determination, he began to forge his path with […]
The Voice of Alex H.
Written By: Chelsea Castonguay Alex is a 34-year-old man with Klinefelter Syndrome living in Centennial, Colorado. He’s a gregarious, self-described ginger, with a bright smile, and infectious laugh. Having been raised in Colorado, Alex began looking for opportunities to expand his world view after graduating from college. When he joined the Peace Corps, he was […]
I was Googling every chance I got!
Written By: An Australian Mother I had to arrange my 13 weeks scan privately and Sydney UltraSound for Women recommended the NIPT test. I willingly had this due to the greater accuracy for Downs Syndrome… this was my third pregnancy and I was over 40, plus it now only cost a little more than the […]
Struggle to be a father due to an extra X chromosome
A man who only discovered he had Klinefelter syndrome when he and his wife failed to conceive naturally. FRI, 09 OCT, 2020 – 7:46 Written by: Ailin Quinlan THROUGHOUT childhood and adolescence, Luke* was tall compared to his friends, but as he grew older, he did not seem to be producing much body hair. As […]
Fears Are Changing Into a Community of Hope
We asked the community to share the FAQ they receive from outsiders regarding their own/their son’s diagnosis. Klinefelter syndrome is generally misunderstood by the world, often leading to isolation like me. Have you ever felt like no one truly understands what living with XXY means or feels like? Have you ever felt like you can’t […]
