XIII 2010 World Tour!

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:07 am

Thanks!

As for having the baby at home, it is one stressful business!

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:34 pm

Well, we found out today that baby Simon has a thyroid disorder. We spent the day at the child hospital where they ran a battery of tests on him.
Result : his thyroid is too small and not at the right spot. So it is not working properly, not giving enough hormones. As a newborn, the consequences can be disastrous with his brain and nervous system not developing properly.
This is a disease that affects 1 out of 3000 person and Simon has it.
Luckily for us, it was diagnosed very early so we can treat him properly and he won't have any problems. We have to give him everyday drops of thyroid hormones and he'll be fine. When he grows older, we'll be able to replace the drops with pills.
The downturn is that this is a treatment he'll have ALL HIS LIFE.

This day has made us stronger and we will not let anything happen to our baby boy. Also, Simon went through this hard day like the great boy he is, barely crying through all the tests.

PS : Pls, keep this out of Facebook.

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:06 pm

Krista has had a thyroid issue from birth and she is fine.

I am sure Simon will be ad well.

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:58 pm

I understand thyroid issues and how serious they can be, and I hope you are all doing well with the news. Very glad to hear the disorder was discovered early enough that you can begin treatment. I'm sure the next few days won't be the easiest, but I'm sure you will all pull through. I'll be hoping for the best for all of you.

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:43 am

That really sucks, but at least you got there quick. Taking drops or pills his entire life is not great, of course, but at least it's very treatable. I'm sure everything will be well. ::)

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:51 am

wolf_2099 wrote:Krista has had a thyroid issue from birth and she is fine.

I am sure Simon will be ad well.

She is dating you so something must be wrong somewhere...

Seriously, it means a lot what you just said. We have no doubt that baby will be fine as we'll take very good care of him.

Thank you all for your messages!

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:27 pm

Well, parenting is a 24/7 job. Don't have time for much of anything. I don't think I remember how to use a DVD or check a comics news website...

Life has changed forever. Baby is so cool.

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:23 am

And you realised this only just now?

Stocky Boy · Post by **Stocky Boy** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:04 pm

I'm sorry to hear about the thyroid problem Simon has, but glad this was spotted early. I'm pretty sure my boss's wife has a thyroid problem of a similar nature and that she's on permanent medication for it. She seems fine. She - like my boss - manage a team and are earning obnoxiously more money than me. So by fine, I mean 'great'. They're both on holiday to Mexico next week for a couple of weeks. So, let that demonstrate how a thyroid disorder hasn't curbed her ability to succeed.

Do you know how the thyroid drops and later pills taste?
I don't know about you Arn, but my mum forced me to take bloody cod liver oil capsules and multi-vitamins as a child.

As a kid, I didn't much like the taste of those 'pre-breakfast' pills taken ritualistically, or even 'post-breakfast', when I thought I was going to get away with not taking them. It's funny how as an adult, if I was taking them now, I'd have no problem swallowing them and getting on with breakfast. As a kid, yuck!

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:45 pm

So sorry to hear about Simon's condition, but like the great kid he is he'll get through it with your guys help and support, and will be able to overcome it. You and Malorie have been doing a fantastic job so far in the short amount of time he's been around. I don't think there will be anything you all can't handle.

Btw, are you already planning what comics you'll read to him for his bedtime?

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:21 pm

Hey guys, thanks for the kind words.
Andy, the drops must take pretty disgusting judging from Simon's face when he takes them. The doctor told us it tastes bitter and Simon will get used to it.
Fahran, I think I'll read him Preacher or Scalped.

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:26 pm

Why not Y? Begin with the girl-on-girl action.

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:30 pm

MGM wrote:Why not Y? Begin with the girl-on-girl action.

Do Neonomicon, get him really twisted off the bat.

Stocky Boy · Post by **Stocky Boy** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:38 pm

Do... Rob Liefield comics and make sure he looks at the art!!!

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:11 pm

wolf_2099 wrote:Do Neonomicon, get him really twisted off the bat.

No no. Y, and let Simon read it with a pair of binoculars.

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:33 pm

If you really want to mess him up, read him Geoff Johns books, so he'll be permanently confused on what decade it really is.

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:07 am

Johns might manage to retcon the thyroid problem, who knows??

I do have the Oz books from Marvel by Shanower and Young. This could be a good place to start.

Of course, it's all in English so baby will have to learn quickly!

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:51 am

The Johnny DC titles would be a good place to start getting him into comics, but whatever you do, don't get Simon into anything by Brian Michael Bendis just yet or else Simon will develop an annoying habit for talking for hours on end without actually saying anything of substance.

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:30 pm

Mr Wallstreet wrote:The Johnny DC titles would be a good place to start getting him into comics, but whatever you do, don't get Simon into anything by Brian Michael Bendis just yet or else Simon will develop an annoying habit for talking for hours on end without actually saying anything of substance.

SUPER DINOSAUR!

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:31 pm

In all seriousness, Tiny Titans is amazing. I read it at the shop whenever it comes in and I wish I had started picking it up when it came out. Aww Yeah!