Cherie, I don't have the right words for your daughter's problems. Our 3 year old grandson has ITP (very low platelets which can cause bleeding ) ITP is also an autoimmune disease. Our daughter is very independent and will barely listen to a word that I or any other medical person has to say. However Ben's illness for over the last 1 1/2 yrs has brought us closer. He's required treatment with IVIG twice in the past two months.

She now asks for advise and support at times. I've finally learned to not offer advise unless requested. I try to help as much as possible, however they live several hours away and that makes it harder. She also has 5 children ranging in ages from 8 - 3 months.

This is going to be a real test of your families strength. We will all be praying for a diagnosis and treatment that is acceptable for a newly pregnant mother.

Take care of yourself. Save all of your wonderful extra energy for your daughter and grandson. They will really need you as this diagnosis develops.

Many prayers and good wishes being sent to you and family. Betty