cookiejar Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Do you remember it? In 1967 I was 6 and contracted the Hong Kong flu as it ripped through s. Calif. I was very ill. My entire family, Mom and Dad and two brothers all got it within a week. Everyone on my block had it within two. The little girl (a play buddy) down the road died of it. My Mom kept a clear head and kept us clean, comfortable and with fluids and we came through okay. My memories of it are very vague, of course. But, it seemed like everybody had it. I dread something like that coming back...
patches Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 In 67 I was 1 Everybody in my family had the flu except my mom and I. She had cancer at the time, and had enough Chemo while she was pregnant with me I never get anything. No chicken pox, colds, flu nothing. I'm hoping my immunity is still intact.
cookiejar Posted August 10, 2006 Author Posted August 10, 2006 That is amazing..... I din't know they did chemo with pregnancy. Wow on the super immunity. You have officially made my jaw drop. cookie
patches Posted August 10, 2006 Posted August 10, 2006 Back in the 60's they did, along with anti seizure meds and a whole slu of other meds. My children on the other hand didn't inherite my immune system, but they were born with all their fingers and toes.
Becca_Anne Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 Well I wasn't born yet LOL. But I will have to ask my parents what they remember. Patches I am astounded they would do chemo during pregnancy! I am glad you survived it!
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