Alex in NYC to be a daddy!

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But it seems uncommon, Alex--mainly in women who were undiagnosed and the pregnancies were allowed to go on unaltered/treated to the full 40 weeks.

Most of these websites mention that the highest groups to have incidences of this are Swedes, Chileans, and women of all nationalities who are pregnant with twins, so I've emailed my mom. She had to have c-sections with all pregnancies and I really do not know why so I'm going to find out what she knows about various disorders.

Allyzay, Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:29 (twenty years ago) link

(hugs) Alex, that's rough:< I'd say to have a serious talk with the wife's sis ASAP; you have a wealth of possible remedies at your fingertips/doorstep.

After looking this condition up, I found these resources. Have you tried any of these?:

American Liver Foundation

75 Maiden Lane

Suite 603

New York, NY 10038

USA

Tel: 2126681000

Fax: 2124838179

Tel: 8004654837

Email: info@liverfoundation.org

Internet: http://www.liverfoundation.org

NIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Building 31 Rm 9A04

31 Center Dr

Bethesda, MD 20892-2560

Tel: (301)496-3583

Fax: (301)496-7422

Children's Liver Association for Support Services

27033 McBean Parkway

Suite 126

Valencia, CA 91355

Tel: (661)255-0353

Fax: (805)255-0353

Tel: (877)679-8256

Email: SupportSrv@aol.com

Internet: http://www.classkids.org


I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you......


Nichole Graham (Nichole Graham), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:29 (twenty years ago) link

:( Best wishes and sincerest sympathies, Alex.

Curt1s St3ph3ns, Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:31 (twenty years ago) link

Alex, allow me to offer my own well-wishes that everything turns out well. I am amazed that I was able to resist remarking on the whole ICP thing.

Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:35 (twenty years ago) link

Yeah--listen if there is anything I can do, you know where to find me ok? The important thing is not to get overwhelmed right now (easier said than done v. obviously), you've got a doctor's appointment in the morning and you'll find out more tomorrow.

Allyzay, Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:37 (twenty years ago) link

Fingers crossed.

luna (luna.c), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:38 (twenty years ago) link

oh my God alex, i am praying for you and mrs in nyc right now. I'm glad that others can say and provide useful things for you, as I feel so inadequate when bad things happen. I hope it all turns out OK, and try to keep us all posted as to what's happening.

ailsa (ailsa), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:39 (twenty years ago) link

Try to stay calm until you know more. It always seems the worst when you don't know anything... Easy to give advice from 1000 miles away, I know.. but don't get worked up about it ...

We're all thinking about you, though.

dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:50 (twenty years ago) link

Yeep, scary indeed and a half. Many good thoughts for you both, sir -- and baby as well. Take all the good advice upthread to heart.

Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:51 (twenty years ago) link

(by bad things happening, i mean the uncertainty and doubt obviously. i know nothing about this other than what has been linked to above, and i now see plenty of positive things to focus on. i really should engage my brain before posting)

ailsa (ailsa), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:53 (twenty years ago) link

Plus, keep in mind that a lot of the medical information you come across describes the worst case scenarios...

El Diablo Robotico (Nicole), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:54 (twenty years ago) link

[Got the list from WebMD: www.webmd.com. Has a wealth of info on the condition, though:

1) You have to do a free registration first;
2) Some of the articles need a medical dictionary to be understood (though they swear they don't!)]

However, all the messages I've read on Web MD's message boards on it say to hie thee to the doc ASAP (which you've already wisely done). Also that it IS poss to pull through fine, though inducing the pregnancy is also an option. The fact I was able to find relative info here means that tis more likely you'll get honest answers.


Nichole Graham (Nichole Graham), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:57 (twenty years ago) link

allyzay otm, esp in her first post; I can't do anything but add my heartfelt good wishes and feelings. You're a champ and you'll make it through this complication fine.

teeny (teeny), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 23:59 (twenty years ago) link

(Swear I'm not out to scare you in any way. The fact that you have each other means that your little one has the best support/ start possible.)

Nichole Graham (Nichole Graham), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:01 (twenty years ago) link

Hoping for the best, Alex. Take care.

Anthony Miccio (Anthony Miccio), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:05 (twenty years ago) link

Same here. Wish you luck, Alex.

latebloomer (latebloomer), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:14 (twenty years ago) link

Oh Alex. Ed and I send crossed fingers and virtual cakes.

suzy (suzy), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:18 (twenty years ago) link

I'm kind of at a loss for words. Alex, I hope everything works out not for the better, but for the BEST.

Francis Watlington (Francis Watlington), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:32 (twenty years ago) link

[[hugs Alex and wife]]

keep us updated; you're in my thoughts as always

Matos W.K. (M Matos), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:37 (twenty years ago) link

Best wishes Alex.

Matt (Matt), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:42 (twenty years ago) link

Hoping for the best Alex.

Leee the Whiney (Leee), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:43 (twenty years ago) link

Having had a sister of an ex-roommate go through a rather unpleasant pregnancy herself, I wish you and especially your wife the best. This may sound strange to say, but it could be worse. Think good thoughts about your wife's sister's experience. :)

donut bitch (donut), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:46 (twenty years ago) link

Alex I send you and your wife and your child so much love it hurts. Good luck, man.

Begs2Differ (Begs2Differ), Thursday, 4 March 2004 00:56 (twenty years ago) link

My best wishes for you and your family, Alex.

Barry Bruner (Barry Bruner), Thursday, 4 March 2004 01:01 (twenty years ago) link

I hope all goes well, Alex.

maypang (maypang), Thursday, 4 March 2004 01:10 (twenty years ago) link

I'm sorry Alex. Stay optimistic. Modern medicine is amazing and the fact that your sister-in-law had a healthy baby is a good reassurance.

Viva La Sam (thatgirl), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:18 (twenty years ago) link

Congratulations Alex!

roger adultery (roger adultery), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:22 (twenty years ago) link

Er, Roger, reread the last few messages first, yeah?

Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:26 (twenty years ago) link

Alex, I hope that all goes well.

Sam, yes modern medicine can be quite amazing at times, but it can also kill.

Let's hope the little one doesn't need to be put on medication as soon as he or she comes into this world.

Aja (aja), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:30 (twenty years ago) link

Fuck off Aja.

El Diablo Robotico (Nicole), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:30 (twenty years ago) link

way to be encouraging aja.

Viva La Sam (thatgirl), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:31 (twenty years ago) link

I hope things go well, Alex. I have no expertise or advice to offer, but you have my best wishes.

Ian Johnson (orion), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:33 (twenty years ago) link

way to be encouraging aja.

Look, I know that's not "good news" but it is a reality, isn't it?

Any way, praying, hoping and wishing the best for the baby.

Fuck off Aja.

Now, what the hell is your problem?

Go f**** yourself if the best thing you have to do is curse at someone who wasn't even talking to you?

Aja (aja), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:41 (twenty years ago) link

the problem is that there is a time and a place - this was neither. no one wants bad news or even the threat of it at times like this... if you want to be treated like an adult, you have to learn to act like one.

luna (luna.c), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:44 (twenty years ago) link

are you gonna tell me to fuck off now because you weren't talking to me?

luna (luna.c), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:44 (twenty years ago) link

aja do you visit people in the hospital and say "hey I hear you'll probably die. boy, i heard about this other guy who had your condition and the doctors fucked him up so bad he can't even talk now"?

oops (Oops), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:47 (twenty years ago) link

WHY ARE YOU GUYS TALKING TO HER, ESP. ON THIS THREAD?

Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:48 (twenty years ago) link

um, perhaps people should drop it and move on already (this def. includes you aja)

cinniblount (James Blount), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:48 (twenty years ago) link

xpost

cinniblount (James Blount), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:48 (twenty years ago) link

good luck and god bless alex.

cinniblount (James Blount), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:49 (twenty years ago) link

I won't say that to you, luna.

I know no one want's bad news. I haven't had a good day today, and I'm sorry. I guess I was just passing my bad energy to Alex, in a way you could say, just like I have to just about everyone else today.

I got so pissed off at a girl that just asked to borrow my eraser! Please forgive.

I really hope the best for Alex's baby, really!

I don't really know what to do. This is big news and I wasn't really sure of how to handle it "appropriatly." I'm just wanting something good to happen to me today.

How selfish!!! I'm ashamed of myself. Hope you all have better luck than me.

Aja (aja), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:52 (twenty years ago) link

aja do you visit people in the hospital and say "hey I hear you'll probably die. boy, i heard about this other guy who had your condition and the doctors fucked him up so bad he can't even talk now"?

No, not at all. I can't even talk to the person I'm visiting. I feel so bad because of how sickly they look and I can only try to imagine the pain they are going through.

Aja (aja), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:54 (twenty years ago) link

DROP IT

cinniblount (James Blount), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:56 (twenty years ago) link

Fine, fine!

ON YOU'RE HEAD!!

sorry. I didn't mean that, seriously.

Aja (aja), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:59 (twenty years ago) link

Best wishes, Alex. I'm glad people have been able to get some useful information for you.

Tep (ktepi), Thursday, 4 March 2004 04:12 (twenty years ago) link

best wishes, alex. i wish that i could do more, but you, your wife and future child are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eisbär (llamasfur), Thursday, 4 March 2004 04:22 (twenty years ago) link

Alex, I hope it's all ok! Post back when you know more, we'll all be thinking about you!

lyra (lyra), Thursday, 4 March 2004 04:28 (twenty years ago) link

There's a lot of people pulling for you and yours, Alex. Count me among them.

jim wentworth (wench), Thursday, 4 March 2004 04:42 (twenty years ago) link

good luck man if you are still reading this, my wife and I are going to have our second baby in April as well.

Peace

hector (hector), Thursday, 4 March 2004 05:25 (twenty years ago) link

Alex

Wishing all of you the best.

Jay Vee (Manon_70), Thursday, 4 March 2004 06:12 (twenty years ago) link


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