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    Welcome to my blog! My name is Liz ~ first and foremost I am a child of the living God, saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. I am also the wife of an amazing man named Donny. I'm a stay-at-home mom to five little miracles named Logan, Hudson, Madison, Candice and Samantha. Motherhood has always been a part of my vision for the future. Little did I know what God had in store – carrying quintuplets, bringing four babies into the world at once, and raising five. Here is a place we share our challenges, truimphs, joys and sorrows. Meet my family,The Dixon 7.

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    "Being a mother has taught me more about the grace of God and my own shortcomings than any other experience in my life. I see God’s grace every morning as they wake up healthy and strong, as they laugh and giggle, as they run and play, as their minds develop right before my eyes. My biggest lesson learned is to cherish every moment with your children -they grow too fast. God never gives you more than you can handle…and I am going to do all that I can for my little ones -especially when they face challenges." "True, some of the lessons they’ve taught me were not very fun as they were happening, but the good moments mix up with the not-so-good moments in a wonderful curriculum ordained for me by God Himself. And since the lessons my children teach me were lovingly designed for me by my Father in Heaven, I will choose to embrace each moment and study these lessons that I may one day hear from the Teacher, “Well done, good and faithful Mommy.”" -Liz Dixon

    "I honestly can say that being a mother is the most powerful and important feeling in the world. How lucky I am to be blessed with this opportunity to raise five children of God. I feel so deeply in love with each of my beautiful children. I crave their smiles, their smell, their hugs and kisses. They are my every reason for being. They are part of me, and of my husband, and yet each one is their own little person; a person that God created and I carried. They were a part of my body and then our physical bond was separated but that intimate and emotional bond will always be there. A bond between a mother and her children is so complicated and yet so simple at the same time. I love the calling I have been given in life. I love being Mommy to Logan, Hudson, Madison, Candice and Samantha."- Liz Dixon

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    "God gave me strength when I couldn’t go on, life when my body was trying to shut down, encouragement to my broken heart, meals when the refrigerator was empty, a place to live when ends did not meet, peace in the midst of turmoil, and a contentment that went beyond my circumstances. Sure life gets hard now and then. My heart may still become anxious and my mind may begin to assume the worse, but today I know that contentment comes from within. I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances because God is faithful to me. I am so very blessed." – Liz Dixon

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    "My children have taught me the sweetness of cuddles, hugs, kisses, and hearing a little voice say, “I wanna play with my Mommy,” as Logan climbs into my lap. My children have taught me the joys of dancing in the living room, running through the sprinkler, and taking puddle walks barefoot after it rains. My children have taught me to find pleasure in simple things like stickers, lollipops, and balloons. It is entirely possible to “read” your kid’s favorite book to them in the car while driving. They will correct you if you “skip a page”. Popsicles and fruit snacks cure just about all ailments. Mommy makes an awesome superman machine and an equally awesome airplane. Thanks to the Little Einsteins the Eiffel tower is where Logan’s ticket for the musical pet train is found. Walls make especially good canvases for crayon and permanent markers. So do doors and walls. Fortunately, Mr. Clean makes the magic eraser which cleans things up in a snap. My children are teaching me how fleeting life is as each year goes by in a blink already and I know time will move faster the older they get. Being a mother has taught me more about the grace of God and my own shortcomings than any other experience in my life. I see God’s grace every morning as they wake up healthy and strong, as they laugh and giggle, as they run and play, as their minds develop right before my eyes. My biggest lesson learned is to cherish every moment with your children -they grow too fast. God never gives you more than you can handle…and I am going to do all that I can for my little ones -especially when they face challenges. True, some of the lessons they’ve taught me were not very fun as they were happening, but the good moments mix up with the not-so-good moments in a wonderful curriculum ordained for me by God Himself. And since the lessons my children teach me were lovingly designed for me by my Father in Heaven, I will choose to embrace each moment and study these lessons that I may one day hear from the Teacher, “Well done, good and faithful Mommy.”"-Liz Dixon

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Hepatitus C

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Liz

Long story, so let me share the basics. After my last hospital stay, I was released with the diagnosis of acute hepatitis. They did not know what kind or how I got it, and all the tests were not complete yet. So I was to go back and see the so called “liver specialist” that saw me in the hospital, several weeks later. Turns out, he was out on vacation then and I left a message to set an appointment. Now I’m told he will not and cannot treat me, cause…

A) I tested positive for Hepatitus C, which, he does not treat. (Helloooo, news to me, was anyone going to share that info with me?) and B) I cannot see another doctor under his medical umbrella (gastro group) cause I once saw another doctor (who is refuse to do business with) in the group which must consist of the majority of gastro docs in DFW. Needless to say, I’m searching for a liver specialist who treats Hepatitus C and is in a different group.

“Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The infection is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person. Serious for some, but not others, most people who get hepatitis C carry the virus for the rest of their lives. Most have some liver damage but many do not feel sick from the disease.

As a result of the liver damage, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver and liver failure may develop. For a slight majority of patients, the illness begins suddenly as though one had come down with the flu. Except that this “flu” doesn’t seem to completely go away. For many other patients, the onset appears gradually over a long period of time. Infants and young children often have no symptoms at all.

Many other symptoms may also be present, however they will typically be different among different patients. These include: fatigue, low-grade fever, headaches; slight sore throat, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stiff or aching joints, and liver damage. Many people develop a pain in the right side, over the liver area. The urine may become dark brown, and the feces may be pale. In severe acute infections, some people may develop jaundice in which the skin and whites of the eyes become yellowish.

The degree of severity from Hepatitis C can differ widely among patients, and will also vary over time for the same patient. Severity can vary between getting unusually fatigued following stressful events, to being totally bedridden and completely disabled. The hepatitis c symptom has a tendency to wax and wane over time.”

I have had some recent not so wonderful symptoms and had a CT scan done the other day. I will have to go back for another one with IV contrast for a better picture. The radiologist saw something in the films but its so non specific that I won’t use the medical terminology. Does not tell me much at this point, it could mean a number of things. Hopefully I can find a doctor that can make sense of this all, and wheither its related or not, treat me accordinly.

In case you were wondering… “HCV is not spread by sneezing, hugging, coughing, food or water, sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses, or casual contact.”

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3 Responses to “Hepatitus C”

  1. NanaPops, on June 2nd, 2008 at 1:09 am Said:

    We are praying that one of your medical contacts can refer you all to just the right doctor for someone to get you on the riught treatment asap!

  2. Amy, on June 2nd, 2008 at 8:30 pm Said:

    Good grief. What a pain. Why is the medical field so complicated?
    I’m sorry you’re having to go through all this. We’ll be praying that the right doctor and treatment will present themselves.

  3. Amber, on August 16th, 2008 at 2:47 am Said:

    Hello Elizabeth.
    I am a mother of 2 who was diagnosed with Hep C about 6 years ago. They do not know how I contracted it, as I am not in any high risk groups. I read about what you are going through and I can sympathize. You are very brave for sharing so much of your life with strangers. God is going to use you in mighty ways. Your story touched me. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone. I don’t share my condition with many because I am afraid they will treat me differently. Most people are not educated about Hep C so they are quick to put me into the “user” catergory. (Which is not at all true) Again thank you for being so transparent. You and your family will be in my prayers.
    -Amber

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