XPOST from Parenting: An 05er's preemie baby needs a blood transfusion

Danielle Posted: Apr 24, 2005 12:46 PM

XPOST from Parenting: An 05er's preemie baby needs a blood transfusion

I figured NWR might get more traffic than Parenting...

Dooodles had her baby three weeks ago, he's very premature and has a lot of problems (infections, breathing, you name it)

CJ needs a blood transfusion... here is a link to the post.

Help CJ (Dooodles preemie)

If anyone is O+ (O positive), please email her.

Thanks!

MrsERod Posted: Apr 24, 2005 12:48 PM

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I saw this this morning...I wish I was that blood type, I'd be on my way right now!!

many many many prayers to donna, chris, and baby cj!!!

janet Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:03 PM

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i am a mom of a preeme and i am o but the only thing i don't remember if neg or pos. or what that cmv is. i posted on the post in hopes she tells me! i will go get tested!. my daughter is now 10 but i still remember how if feels to be in nicu! my prays and hugs go out to them!

wc0143 Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:06 PM

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I just sent her FM, I'm a match according to my donor card.

February05 Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:08 PM

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Posted by janet

i am a mom of a preeme and i am o but the only thing i don't remember if neg or pos. or what that cmv is. i posted on the post in hopes she tells me! i will go get tested!. my daughter is now 10 but i still remember how if feels to be in nicu! my prays and hugs go out to them!

i think he can accept O+ and O-, but i dont know what CMV is

i'm B+ and cant donate again until May 24th even if i did match

mrswask Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:09 PM

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I'm O- which is the universal donor. I don't know what CMV is though...

janet Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:13 PM

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Posted by mrswask

I'm O- which is the universal donor. I don't know what CMV is though...

i had a tranfussion 5 years ago and i am puzzeled by the o neg and pos. but i think you jsut help me ! i too a universal so i guess that makes me o- but i still would like to get tested to be safe and find out what the cmv is!

February05 Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:13 PM

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This describes what CMV is. i think its more or less something that most people wouldnt know they have (b/c it lays dormant) but would greatly affect a premie.

CMV information

Danielle Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:15 PM

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Link to CMV.... From Answers.com

I am going to ask my mother what blood type I am... I have never donated blood (I'm terrified) but I have to help this poor little baby if I can...

I have had chickenpox and shingles, so I don't know if I can donate?

lvdolphins Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:15 PM

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i wish i knew what my blood type was. many for her family

mrswask Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:17 PM

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I was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus a few years back and I will go through 'active' times with it once or twice a year...I wonder if that knocks me out?

janet Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:18 PM

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Are there any risks in receiving a transfusion?

As with any medical procedure, blood transfusions carry some risk. There is a remote chance of receiving blood of the wrong type. In addition, several infectious diseases can be transmitted by blood transfusions. Among the viruses that may be transmitted by blood are: human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS; human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV-I); several hepatitis viruses; cytomegalovirus (CMV), and West Nile virus (WNV). However, the very small risk of acquiring such a virus is outweighed by the benefits of a blood transfusion that is needed.
What is cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

CMV is a common virus that causes a mild to unnoticeable infection in healthy people. About half of the adult population in the United States has been infected with CMV. The virus can be transmitted by blood transfusion. Although it is not a problem for most transfusion recipients, it can cause serious disease in patients whose immune systems function poorly, such as premature infants and patients who have undergone tissue or organ transplantation. These patients frequently are given blood that has been screened or processed in such a way as to reduce the risk of CMV transmission

swags1016 Posted: Apr 24, 2005 03:25 PM

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I am AB- I wish I could help. I will keep CJ in my prayers though, he is a little fighter.

Goldi1021 Posted: Apr 24, 2005 03:32 PM

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I am A+ and pierced my navel last summer. Unfortunately Id have to wait a year even if I matched. I was a regular blood donor before and will start again after August. Good luck and I hope whoever has the blood type donates.

Butterflybride Posted: Apr 24, 2005 03:32 PM

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I can't donate because of my pregnancy. I wish I could though. My prayers are going out to them every day and lots of hugs to any ladies that are donating

Xelindrya Posted: Apr 24, 2005 03:55 PM

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i believe I am o positive but I have to verify.

dandj Posted: Apr 24, 2005 04:01 PM

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I will check with my mom, but I think I'm O negative. In case in doesn't work out, I hope everything works out and CJ and your family will be in my prayers...

Xelindrya Posted: Apr 24, 2005 04:04 PM

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called my dad he thinks Im O positive too.

I got this all done when I enrolled in college. I wish i knew where my paperwork is but ya know how it is when ya move.

I FM'ed her Im willing to go to the hospital and be checked if she wants.

My twin brothers were 3 months premature. It's tough

dm24angel Posted: Apr 24, 2005 04:07 PM

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I'm going to find out too what blood type I am..I know Im 'O' but not sure if + or - , but being where Donna has been, and losing my child, makes me all the more willing to help. Anyone know where you can go to have blood type tested??