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Infant Mortality Rate
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on September 1, 2011
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OK. For those of you who watch the news. The numbers are in. The US's infant mortality rate is skyrocketing. We're ranked 41st in the developed world for delivering b...
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- I wasn't able to pull the video, so I'm not sure exactly what they said, but...Infant mortality rate takes into account all babies who die within the first year of lif...
- I remember talking about this with my husband. Yes some of this is our broken and terrible health care system and lack of accessible and affordable medical care. Some ...
- So, looking at the link sent by poster 1, the marked increase in late preterm births is the main cause of the widening gap. We have more late preterm births than other...
How Do You Tell Your Kids Their Grandmother Has Serious Cancer?
Asked by K.D. from Boston
on January 25, 2011
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My kids (and our family) have been through so much sickness and death the last few years. My dad passed away after 1 1/2 year battle with bile duct cancer in 2009. My ...
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- Hi KD, It is so hard to have to explain this to kids. I think it is harder on us as parents. I would make a few suggestions. I would tell them small amounts of inf...
- I know firsthand what your girls are going through. I lost one grandma when I was seven, the other when I was ten right before Christmas, Aunt Barbara a year later rig...
- i told my kids who were signifiagantly older 20 at the time that grandpa has cancer it doesnt mean a death sentence but there is a strong possibility that it will take...
Stage 2 Breast Cancer
Asked by K.F. from Portland
on November 6, 2006
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I am very scared about this whole thing,I go in for a double mastectomy on the 16th of Nov. and my problem is my 22 yr old daughter that is in college my husband told ...
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- I would recommend writing her a letter about everything that you would like to say to her. I know that a letter, to some, may be inpersonal, but if she changes the su...
- What I think is that your daughter is hesitant to talk to you about how she feels because she knows that you are scared. I believe that she's trying to be strong for y...
- I think she is scared of talking about it because she thinks it's gonna make you upset and she does not want to hurt you anymore then you already are. I think maybe yo...
Emotions
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on September 13, 2010
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Ever since my second child was born I've been having a really hard time dealing with my mortality. It happened a little when my daughter was born "the baby blues" I g...
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- I strongly urge you to get help. My symptoms didn't look like a typical depression, either--like you, I could function in my life, but had intrusive thoughts. Post-p...
- I completely understand your resistance to referring to your feelings as "depression". However, I believe that you may benefit simply from "talk therapy" -- sorting o...
- B.- I am so sad to hear you're having these issues. However, I am SO GLAD I'm not the only one! I've struggled with panic disorder since I was 11. I've been taking ...
Stage 3 Melanoma
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on October 25, 2010
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Can anyone share their experience with a stage 3 melanoma? A family member has been diagnosed and I would love to hear any personal experiences to help shed light on t...
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- Theres a series on Showtime right now called "the big c", it's about a gal that has just been diagnosed... it's an interesting take on what life starts meaning to you ...
- I worked with an experimental drug that was for melanoma patients. I'm not sure if they are still allowing people onto the study but look up "ipilimumab". I can't sa...
- My DIL has many moles on her legs which are at risk for melanoma. Approx every 2-3 months, she has 2-3 removed, outpatient process, local anesthesia. If borders ar...
Just Need Some Support
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on November 25, 2010
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hey mamas,
i have always been very lucky. i have had very few health problems and/or deaths in my family. the couple times someone was seriously ill, UNfortunately, i...
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- find and attend a "grief support" group. Ask the hospital if they know any or do a Google search for your area. I went through something similar, with my Dad.. who ...
- Enjoy your time with him and don't give up hope yet. Ask the doctor if the new drug Pradexa would work better than the coumadin for a blood thinner. Lots of people hav...
- Doesn't matter the age of the ones you love, just that they are special to you and therefore will be missed becasue you love them and also because they have been in yo...
Fear of Dying and Not Seeing My Children Grow Up
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on July 2, 2007
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I need some help. I felt awesome until I had my first daughter then I had to have my gallbladder removed and after my second I am having problems as well. Because of t...
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- You mentioned praying to God, so I am going to assume you believe in Him. That is a wonderful start! Your prayer to Him needs to change though, and change how often yo...
- Hi B.: First, B., you have had several things go wrong medically which makes all moms anxious. Then what I hear you say is that you have little back up support in cas...
- B., Quit focusing on dying! Talk to God and thank him for healing your body! Think of the many blessings in your life! Speak out loud the positive!! I have a neighbor...
Explaining Death to a Toddler
Asked by A.G. from Jackson
on April 21, 2010
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My stepfather has terminal cancer and is in his last days. My son who is 3 became very close with him as soon as he layer eyes on him. When the time comes I don't know...
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- There was recently a program showing Elmo coping with the loss of his Uncle Jack. It is a part of the series When Famlies Grive. A link to more information is here: ...
- my grandmother died in december and when i told the kids (4 & 2) they knew i was said and i told them that great grandma went to live in heaven and that we would not s...
- Everyone has given you very good advice. The only thing I will add, and this comes from my own experience of having a 3 yo DS who lost his Grandpa last year, your DS n...
Seeking Advice on Possible Lupus Diagnosis :(
Asked by V.J. from Washington DC
on September 15, 2009
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I'm 34 and after I had the baby, I started having severe joint pain. Then my hair started to fall out, fatigue like i didn't even feel when i had mono and fevers that ...
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- V., I know you said you don't have insurance but you do need to see a good doctor and, if necessary, get referrals to specialists to get a real diagnosis. You may want...
- V., Here is the link to the Lupus Foundation of Greater Washington: http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/gwashington_home.aspx N.
- I'm sorry you haven't been feeling the love here. I don't know how much help I can be as I don't have Lupus, but I can tell you that you can rule out fibromyalgia and ...
Terminal Illness
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on September 19, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My father-in-law is terminal with cancer. My adult children and my 15 year old know the details and circumstances of his illness and realize that he is dy...
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- Hi T., I feel for you, my dad passed away in May from cancer and it was devestating. I didn't even know how to tell my 15 and 10 year old about it, but I knew I ha...
- I believe in raising my children to self thinking and self reliant ( be your own counsel) this requires to always tell them the truth about the common taboo subjects l...
- Dear T., It seems with your wisdom and sensitivity everything will be all right ...and I think you have the right idea by giving information as things ...
