Boys,
This is the boss that I am having complications with of my own, but fortunately for you it is mostly a nuisance.
You already know von Willebrand's disease prolongs bleeding. You've heard about my 10-12 hour nosebleeds growing up that only ended after a couple ER visits and medicine driven down from the Hemophillia Foundation in PDX and you have unfortunately heard about more of my 'girl problems' than any parent wants their kids to know.
Basically, your blood will clot but that clot doesn't stick to the blood vessel.
We believe all three of you have it due to a combination of circumstantial evidence and blood work, but eventually genetic testing can be done to confirm Dx.
For males, having vWd means nosebleeds and Stimate in the fridge most of the time, but it becomes top priority if there is trauma.
You are big enough to use two squirts nowadays and make sure you clean the part that goes in your nose before putting it back! Also, if the Stimate is left out it goes bad much quicker than insulin so please make sure to put it away. It doesn't cost as much as it used to, but it still isn't cheap.
Please keep in mind that blood is labelled a bio-hazard for a reason. We deal with it a lot, but it makes people uncomfortable for good cause.
Be conscientious!
Enjoy this boss being on "farm status" as much as you can!
GAMBATTE!
-mom
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