I got a phone call from a geneticist a week or two ago. She said she was calling because of my family history and my miscarriages. I wound up being on the phone with her for a few hours answering numerous questions about my entire family.

Well, I just got something in the mail today saying that they need me to come in for bloodwork for a chromosome analysis. Apparently, they can tell if they aren't fused together properly and/or are unbalanced. I called them and asked them what the point was of me knowing. They said they often correct the chromosomes if they are not right. They sent me my "genetic screening pedigree" which is pretty much a map. If I wanted to, they can tell me the baby's eye color, hair color, etc... I don't want to know though.

For one I am kind of concerned that they are concerned enough to be doing this. Also, I feel really clueless because I don't think I payed much attention to this chromosome stuff in school. Does anyone know what they are talking about? Do you know anyone who has had these tests? Is this something to be alarmed about?