Dawn Kayes -- INFO for young moms

[Guest guest]

There are issues that young parents face that older parents do not

(Brittany and others have talked about how doctors tend to not

listen to you as much, etc). Brittany says for you to email her

anytime, and she would be happy to talk with you. Her email address

is (and I am putting a space after the @ sound so that the whole

address will show in the email)... dbkunz3@ grandecom.net. But

don't type the space when you are actually sending the email.

Good luck!!! Stay in touch.

I must have missed this thread...I have had this problem as well. I am only

24, and I feel like my concerns are dismissed because of my age/appearance

too. (I don't look like your typical " mom " ) It is hard for younger mom's to be

taken seriously when dealing with such serious issues. But, hey, not everyone

acts their age! It can go both ways... It's a hassle, but I know that it's an

issue (sometimes) so I just go in with a strong head and ignore their first

impression of me.

Jen and Lance

Xavier 15months, 16lbs!, 27in RSS, G-tube, Fundoplacation, 27 cal Formula,

Myrilax, ST, OT, PT, FT

Emerald, 5, Non RSS

Wyatt, 4, Non RSS

[Guest guest]

Dawn (Ken, can you make sure she gets this??)

There is another amazing young mother of an RSS daughter, Savannah.

Mom's name is Brittany and she and her husband had their daughter

when Brittany was just 20 years old. These two young parents are so

dedicated to their child, that when I met them I simply was stunned

at how mature they were for their age. I can tell you that there is

no way in heck I could do what they are doing at their age.

There are issues that young parents face that older parents do not

(Brittany and others have talked about how doctors tend to not

listen to you as much, etc). Brittany says for you to email her

anytime, and she would be happy to talk with you. Her email address

is (and I am putting a space after the @ sound so that the whole

address will show in the email)... dbkunz3@ grandecom.net. But

don't type the space when you are actually sending the email.

Good luck!!! Stay in touch.

> Hi Everyone,

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> Below is a message from a new mom who needs some advice.

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> Ken M

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> Message from

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> I am a 20 year old new mom. My daughter was born on Feb. 14 2004

and

> was immediatly diagnosed with the Silver Syndrome. When I

> was pregnant, I was sent to high risk doctor at Childrens Hospital

of

> Buffalo because of IUGR. When I was 37 weeks the baby stopped

> growing completely and they took her at 39. Being a young new mom

> this is all very hard for me. I would appreciate anyone who is

going

> through this to email me and help me understand more of what this

is

> and how to deal with it.

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> Thank you- Crystal Kayes