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Cord Blood Banking
... ever need a bone marrow transplant--(with 100% and even 1/2 siblings, there is a relatively high rate of matching with stem cells from cord blood). ...
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- WE used CBR as they were better known, been around a long time. I had 2 c-sections and we still have the cord blood. The process is super easy.
- I'm not responding about the cord blood banking but about the artificial route you want to go to have a girl. If you know when you ovulate you have to get together wit...
- Cord blood banking is not something you should be talked into... it is a luxury, and is like a very expensive insurance policy that you will probably never use... much...
Lump in Toddler's Neck
I have a son who had cancer last year lymphoma now he is fine he had his bone marrow transplant in November still recuperating but doing great thanks to ...
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- Hi B., My little boy - two and a half - also had a lump in his neck (it still has not gone down completely after two months) Our paediatrician said it was a swollen...
- get a second opinion immediatetly!!! It could be a lymph node. I could not only feel my son's his entire life but you could also see them. He was a very skinny child...
- Is this lump in his lymph node? The reason I ask is that my nephew who is 4 now had a lump in his neck at 18 months of age. He ran a fever with this too and it t...
10 Year Old W/ Stretch Marks??
I had dark purple lines across the front of my legs when I was 10 and ended up needing a bone marrow transplant. My mother was told, that had I been cut by ...
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- Like most of the other moms have mentioned they come from growth spurts. As in adults when growth happens quicker than average the skin can tear in places and create ...
- My son has horizontal stretch marks on his back (and not just a couple). He also has some on his legs. They are from a growth spurt he had a couple of years ago. Th...
- I am the only person who is going to suggest this, SO I DON"T WANT to alarm you, but please have a blood count done at her Pedi. or PCP just to be certain that her Pla...
Belly Casting Kit Wanted ASAP; Know of Local Retailer/have One to Sell?
I could hire someone to cast me but am trying to save additional expense as we have a very sick 6 year old who begins a bone marrow transplant next month. ...
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- Not sure about Park Ridge but if you don't mind a little drive, Be By Baby in the city has them. They are close to the Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland triangle. I am sorry...
- I think this maybe too late, but Kustum Kribs in Park Ridge carries them. Good luck and sorry that I didn't read this email sooner.
- There is someone in Northbook. You can Google her website called LifeForm. Her name is Joanna Kaplan. Good luck!!
Acid Reflex
It is especially important in cells that are dividing rapidly such as in the bone marrow where red blood cells are formed. Some of the signs and symptoms ...
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- here's my two cents: prevacid, while taking care of the symptoms, only masks the problem. that's what it did for my daughter for months. finally, i decided to do a...
- I am an adult of the damaging affects of acid reflux...needless to say the acid burned by esophagus and at time I am very hoarse. I highly recommend seeing your Dr. a...
- My kids have all been on Zantac. The dosage was never increased. It worked great but my oldest daughter never did stop spitting up. I think she was just a spitter. ...
Things to Do in the Hospital
In the next couple of months, she will be receiving a bone marrow transplant. This last round of hospital stays although was tiring and "old" she had more ...
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- How about getting her to make Christmas cards for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. See how many she can get made before it is time to send them out for the holidays. Or...
- i know shes 27 but theres this great coloring book in Zgalleries in the domain that really works on being creative..its hard to explain but i remember looking at it th...
- Try some good books - some geared towards her interests. Also try getting her to learn a new craft - like knitting or something and she can learn something while she i...
Leukemia
My prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry you have to go through this and fight against this awful disease. I am a registered bone marrow donor. ...
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- I encourage you to contact the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, don't know if you are in WA or OR, but both states have chapters and the website is lls.org (from there you...
- My prayers are with you and your daughter
- Dear K S My name is J. & even being through this more them once all I can say is God has a plan for all of us this just may be his way of testing your strenth & fro...
6 Yr-old May Need Glasses
... who survived for two more years as he fought through 2 bone marrow transplants and eventually left this earth as his body could not beat the disease. ...
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- I took my son to Pearl Vision to get his glasses. You can get your daughter a sturdy pair of glasses that are actually kind of stylish. My son has been wearing glass...
- Check with your School Nurse. She can tell you if your daughter needs glasses and probably recommend a good Doctor. That way you aren't spending any money until you kn...
- I use Dr. Nie at The Optical Clinic in Plano, just north of Collin Creek Mall on thr southbound I75 frontage road. Dr. Nie is so calm and reassuring with kids because ...
Mother-in-law Just Found Out She Has Leukemia
There are people there with advice on medications, transplants (bone marrow and stem cell) what works, what doesn't, where to go for the best treatment ...
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- I am going thru the same thing. My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in Jan. He has never smoked and was perfectly healthy 4 months ago. It has been such a shock! ...
- The Leukemia/Lymphoma ____@____.com has resouces for the patient and their families. There is even financial help for patients. Also, leukemiatexas.org has informatio...
- My dad was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 12 years ago, also a blood cancer. I suggest joining a support group with or without your MIL. The support groups offer em...
2 Year Old Hitting
PS I almost forgotIt most likely has to do with the steroidsif that makes you feel any better My son was on heavy dose steroids after his bone marrow ...
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- When my son was around your child's age he also got into hitting people a lot. You are probably going to think I am crazy, but I taped his hands together (only for a f...
- Hi C. - I can relate entirely, my 2 year old daughter is going through the same thing - but they will move on to bigger and better things to test. My daughter has a...
- Hey C.! It sounds like you are a great mom. You have your hands full taking care of your son and going to school. I think you need to keep up the good work. It is ...
