http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "how do you make some one understand" Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk mumof10 Hi, my ex husband has hep c and when he found out every one freaked out about it! We went to the special clinic for hep c at a local hospital and were given more info than we ever thought was out there! We were told back then that hep c can only be contracted through blood to blood contact ... Hi, my ex husband has hep c and when he found out every one freaked out about it! We went to the special clinic for hep c at a local hospital and were given more info than we ever thought was out there! We were told back then that hep c can only be contracted through blood to blood contact for eg if your son had a cut on him somewhere and his g/f bled and the blood was to get into his cut then the chances of him contracting hep c are high! I have been tested for hep c every 2 yrs since we found out that my ex has it! To this day and i have had 8 chiuldren to him have and still do not have hep c! If you are concerned for your son get some information about hep c and just casually pass it to him to read this should put you at ease that at least you have given informatiopn to read and hopefully you too will have a better understanding about the virus! We were told that yes hep c is mopre deadlier than aids as since with tattooing etc... and they sterilize the needles etc... this  does not kill the hep c virus! where as with aids apparently it does! This is why when a person goes to have any medical surgery or tattooing etc... they are asked wethere they have hep c or anything like that! Most people are honest and will say that yes they do but there are still people who do not! Do not judge this girl due to her hep c status! The risk to the baby i am not 100% sure about but again get on line and find a site with info about it! All of my children have been tested from time to time only as a precaution as i said i do not have hep c and ther father when has them or visits if he cuts himself he is very quick to get a bandaid or something to cover it up to protect not only him but any one he may come into contact wuth! Hep C is really only a problem for the carrier as it affects and attacks the liver! Ther was i am not sure if there still is a treatment not a cure for this called interferon which people may or may not eligible for depending on how badly affected they are! Hope this has helped a bit! Hugs Michelle Ifd you would like to know a bit more just minti message me and i will be more than happy to help you!! ]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#453641 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#453641 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:58:05 -0700 llmunchkin Well now that you have discussed it with him, it might pay to lend him a helping hand and some support.  He won't go and get checked if you play the heavy, however he may come around if you ease off and make him feel better about the situation. It is a tough one, however he must be rather smitten to ...
It is a tough one, however he must be rather smitten to have taken all of this on, so be there for him and give him a little trust and see what happens.]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#453273 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#453273 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:53:39 -0700 crystalmoon Perhaps you could print out some stats and info on hep C from the web......It is very difficult for all of you and I guess as your Son is an adult all you can do is be there for him and your grandchild.Maybe you could all find out the info needed to deal with this illness together this way you ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#452882 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#452882 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:39:48 -0700 Arna While Hep C is a big problem, and can be sexually transmitted, your son is in a better position. The risk of him contracting Hep C from this girl is highly unlikely.  If it were the other way round then I would be concerned. Your son is old enough to make his own decisions and even if you don't agree with them, ... The risk of him contracting Hep C from this girl is highly unlikely.  If it were the other way round then I would be concerned.

Your son is old enough to make his own decisions and even if you don't agree with them, you need to respect that your baby has made a choice.  Heart wrenching I know, but we can't make decision for them all their lives.

Have you done any research into the subject?  I think you will be surprised at what you find.  You can talk to a family planning advisor as they deal with families in similar situations all the time.

Just trust that he will be careful and that he will do what is right for him, the girl and the baby.

Arna.]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#452880 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/452853/how-do-you-make-some-one-understand//#452880 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:35:58 -0700