My Hypothetical Family Situation
I am marry with four children from age 2 to 8. I
am pregnant with my fifth child. I carry the Sickle Cell trait and so does my
husband. Two of my children carry the trait. I just been told that my fifth child
has Sickle Cell Anemia disease. “Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia a condition in which
there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout
your body. Normally, your red blood cells are flexible and round, moving easily
through your blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells become
rigid and sticky and are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These
irregularly shaped cells can get stuck in small blood vessels, which can slow
or block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body. There's no cure for most
people with sickle cell anemia. However, treatments can relieve pain and help
prevent further problems associated with sickle cell anemia.”(Mayo Clinic
2014) I work part- time and go to school
and my husband work full-time. We are working poor. English is our first language.
Two of my children attend Head Start and one attend Early Head Start and the
oldest is in the third grade. When the baby is born my mother and mother-law
will help me with daily routine of family.
I know that my child will be in and out of the hospital when sickle cell
crisis occurs. In the future I would need health, early learning and development,
and family leadership and support for my child. The early childhood related
services that would support my entire family Is the relationship with the teachers
and early intervention.
Have I given a complete picture of my family,
or are there details missing that I should include in order to complete the
assignment successfully? If so, what are your suggestions?
Is this situation realistic?
Are there any specific websites I should be reviewing
with regard to learning about quality services and programs for my child and
family in this hypothetical family situation?
Does anyone have any thoughts, based on my
specific family situation that will affect the early childhood system I am creating?
Reference
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions
Good Afternoon,
ReplyDeleteBased on the information you provide, what type of early learning resources are you speaking of? For example, CCRR ( Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies) who assist parents in looking program care programs in all states. As for the preventive health, discuss the plan of action the health(insurance will be involved) due to the fact that the disease can be looked upon as a preexisting condition. When discussion early intervention elaborate more in this area on how sickle cell can/may affect the baby from infancy through adulthood.
Best Wishes to you.
Brittney E.
Reajean,
ReplyDeleteI went through this situation with my middle child, her dad is a trait carrier of sickle cell. I had to go through a class and if my child was born with the trait or disease they would proved therapy through my healthcare. I would like to know what services are available in your local area for health, education and family support for the child with this disease.
Toshiko Pinckney
Your situation is very realistic, and I think you have a clear picture of your family dynamics and your support systems within your family. You made your socioeconomic status of your family. Since you already are involved in the Head Start system I would do research on what services they can refer or offer, I would also suggest some home visitation programs as well since you the mother works part time.
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