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My 23andme results came back. I always thought my sister and I were most likely fraternal twins, but we’re actually identical twins! That’s so neat! Our kids are cousins and genetically half-siblings. Mind-blowing!

I also found out some interesting things too, like I’m predisposed to weigh more than average (but I’ve always been petite), and I have a variant for having lots of freckles (but I actually have none). Weird how things can be expressed so differently. I love genetics, it’s so fascinating.

I also saw that I’m not a carrier for cystic fibrosis; I wasn’t sure if I was or not. When Lorelei was a baby she had markers for it when her newborn screening came back, so I had to get her tested for it. It turns out she doesn’t have it, but she could be a carrier. Since I’m not a carrier, her dad very well may be. She’ll need to get genetic testing with her partner if she decides to have children someday. I told her dad that he should probably get genetic testing with his partner too if they decide to have kids.

I uploaded my data into Promethease too and saw that I have a higher predisposition to autism, ADHD, and suicidal ideation with depression. I already knew this stuff though, but it’s interesting to see it laid out like that. I also have a higher chance of getting both types of diabetes. It’s a good thing that I’ve made more of an effort to control my sugar intake recently, and I really had no idea.

I’m glad I was able to do this! I am now addicted and want to get a kit for my husband.