tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post2266164268467236346..comments2024-01-27T07:40:43.662-05:00Comments on Managing the Sweetness Within: Cord Blood ConundrumLyrehcahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14731508321420598343noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-88892289931179567852010-03-19T09:29:03.040-04:002010-03-19T09:29:03.040-04:00We saved our blood for all 3 of our children and t...We saved our blood for all 3 of our children and they were all born in a healthy state. My son contracted type 1 diabetes and we are very fortunate to find the University of Florida study that worked with stem cell infusion in recently diagnosed diabetics. I am proud to say that after infusion, my son is still in "Honeymoon" phase going on 39 months now. Essentially, it appears that we Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-57332838041886286312007-03-30T16:16:00.000-04:002007-03-30T16:16:00.000-04:00Wow, I have to admit, I've never even heard of suc...Wow, I have to admit, I've never even heard of such a thing...LORIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11948860210366856850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-80043278223727234022007-03-30T15:02:00.000-04:002007-03-30T15:02:00.000-04:00Right now, there is no guarantee that banking the ...Right now, there is no guarantee that banking the cord blood or stem cells will do anything. This is especially true for autoimmune diseases (including type 1 diabetes), where the body's immune system turns against the very tissues its supposed to be protecting. However, it <I>could</I> potentially do something, the real question is whether you can afford it. Try not to loose too much sleep ifScott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-86175284145322503902007-03-30T10:03:00.000-04:002007-03-30T10:03:00.000-04:00Financial stability should be your number 1 criter...Financial stability should be your number 1 criterion. If the company goes bankrupt, there goes your cord blood. One of the major companies is associated with the University or Arizona... you'll be able to determine which one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-38028964122048532352007-03-30T08:49:00.000-04:002007-03-30T08:49:00.000-04:00Hi. We did our research about two years ago and de...Hi. We did our research about two years ago and decided to go with www.lifebankUSA.com on a recommendation from a friend. We thought perhaps the baby could help out his big brother Charlie some day. <BR/><BR/>The blood bank folks came quickly to collect the blood and the kit's directions were clear and easy to understand. <BR/><BR/>Took me a little while to find it again, but this website is justCareyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252423353276583308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-51618717092383436742007-03-30T07:29:00.000-04:002007-03-30T07:29:00.000-04:00The public cord blood bank here in CO is full and ...The public cord blood bank here in CO is full and not accepting anymore. People have been generous in donating and they have no uses for it as of yet. When I researched this 3 years ago, it seemed iffy at best that there would be any use for DS' cord blood. Looks like I need to re-open the investigation.Ottoettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642495388582484595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-18199520292851418032007-03-30T03:24:00.000-04:002007-03-30T03:24:00.000-04:00Cord blood has been transplanted over 6000 times w...Cord blood has been transplanted over 6000 times worldwide in the treatment of 45 different blood disorders including leukaemia. It can also be used to repair the bone marrow after high dose chemotherapy.<BR/><BR/>Current research indicates that cord blood is also a possible source of stem cells to use in the treatment of nerve, muscle and connective tissue disorders and some endocrine disorders Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-40759862585685079632007-03-30T00:38:00.000-04:002007-03-30T00:38:00.000-04:00We did it for both of our kids and are glad we did...We did it for both of our kids and are glad we did. We used CBR and they were very helpful with the collection kits and getting the stuff to the lab after the kids were born. We hopefully will never need them but if they save my little guys one bit of pain or discomfort they will be well worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-2520695892506591482007-03-29T21:11:00.000-04:002007-03-29T21:11:00.000-04:00Hi there, just started reading, but also have Type...Hi there, just started reading, but also have Type 1 Diabetes and am 10 weeks pregnant. I am having so many of the concerns you have (are still are having), and am also looking into cord blood preservation. My good friend is studying adult stem cells and has advised the hubby and I that it is a wonderful thing to do. But, it is pricey - we looked into one place that charges $1700 and $125 a Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174632632826098877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20045208.post-41555036040784468972007-03-29T20:44:00.000-04:002007-03-29T20:44:00.000-04:00My brother is a too smart for his own good cardiol...My brother is a too smart for his own good cardiologist at Vanderbilt in Nashville who happens to be dating a radiologist. I asked them what they thought about it and within a second they both said absolutely, it’s worth it. It’s a tough pill to swallow, with the high price, but there are a lot of things we buy as a gamble in life. <BR/><BR/>We plan to look into it when our time comes, but there carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115452161047453575noreply@blogger.com