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Support for My Daughter’s Liver Transplant
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My daughter is just 3 months old and has already faced more than most. She was diagnosed with biliary atresia when she was only five days old. I noticed her eyes were yellow, and after several tests, we learned that her liver wasn’t working properly. At just one week old, she underwent her first Kasai procedure, and since then, our lives have been focused on her care and the hope of a liver transplant. Her father is currently in prison, so I am caring for her on my own, doing everything I can to give her the best chance at life.
Biliary atresia is a rare, serious condition in infants where the bile ducts, which carry bile from the liver to the intestine, are blocked or absent. Bile is necessary for digestion and for removing waste from the liver, so when it cannot flow properly, it builds up and damages the liver. This condition usually appears within the first few weeks of life and can cause symptoms such as persistent jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, pale or clay-colored stools, poor weight gain, and a swollen abdomen. Biliary atresia is life-threatening if not treated, because ongoing bile buildup can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and serious infections, which may be fatal in early childhood. Treatment typically involves early surgery (the Kasai procedure) to restore bile flow, and some children may later require a liver transplant. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment greatly improve survival and long-term outcomes.
Because of her condition, I have had to quit my job to stay home and care for her full-time. This has put a financial strain on our family, as we try to manage living expenses and the costs that come with ongoing medical treatments. The journey is overwhelming at times, but my daughter’s strength inspires me to keep going, even on the hardest days.
We are asking for your support to help us through this critical time. My daughter is at high risk, and your generosity will help us provide the stability and care she needs. Thank you for being here for us and for giving our family hope.
Biliary atresia is a rare, serious condition in infants where the bile ducts, which carry bile from the liver to the intestine, are blocked or absent. Bile is necessary for digestion and for removing waste from the liver, so when it cannot flow properly, it builds up and damages the liver. This condition usually appears within the first few weeks of life and can cause symptoms such as persistent jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, pale or clay-colored stools, poor weight gain, and a swollen abdomen. Biliary atresia is life-threatening if not treated, because ongoing bile buildup can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and serious infections, which may be fatal in early childhood. Treatment typically involves early surgery (the Kasai procedure) to restore bile flow, and some children may later require a liver transplant. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment greatly improve survival and long-term outcomes.
Because of her condition, I have had to quit my job to stay home and care for her full-time. This has put a financial strain on our family, as we try to manage living expenses and the costs that come with ongoing medical treatments. The journey is overwhelming at times, but my daughter’s strength inspires me to keep going, even on the hardest days.
We are asking for your support to help us through this critical time. My daughter is at high risk, and your generosity will help us provide the stability and care she needs. Thank you for being here for us and for giving our family hope.
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