Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Wednesday August 19 1998 Concern over baby’s development By Ann Landers Creators Svndteate Ine DEAR ANN LANDERS: My 23 -- year-old ‘kuRhter "Delia" has been living with her male - cousin for several months We thought they were just good pals but recent devel- - opments proved we were wrong The family has been informed that Delia is prcg- Delia has semi an obstetrician but she hasn't told him about her relationship with die baby's father as yet Isn't it important that she mention this7 Our family is fc- -' Ttic problems Could you please tell us what kinds of difficulties this child is likely to have and whether or not it’s possible for Delia to have a normal baby? Thank you Ann — Worried in California DEAR CALIFORNIA: The chances of cousins who are in excellent health having have a normal healthy child are very good If they were both diabetic or severely asthmatic or had heart disease or kidney problems I would be concerned If there is no history of genetic abnormalities there's no need to worry You have said Delia is under a doctor’s care Suggest that she discuss her concerns with her doctor DEAR ANN LANDERS: Yesterday while standing at a customer service counter in a department store a woman had a seizure Although someone called 911 immediately fend help arrived within minutes nobody standing around approached the helpless woman — including me I'm sure most of us simply didn’t know what to da Now I realize there was something any one of us COULD have done Although a person who has a seizure may not be able to communicate he or she can hear it didn't occur to ine to at least try to comfort her and let her know that help was on the way She was lying on a cold hard floor probably frightened and embarrassed and I didn't say one word I am ashamed of myself Please Ann tell your readers that when someone is in physical distress something CAN be done ' can offer their attention is situation again I'll know what to da — North Carolina DEAR NC: There is more you can do when someone has a seizure According to Dr Richard Rovner chairman of the advisory board of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago you should turn the person on his or her side loosen the tie and collar or blouse and call for a doctor at once DEAR ANN LANDERS: I've read several letters in your column about families that fight about inheritances and heirlooms I hope your readers don't think all families are like that Ours certainly is not My grandmother had impeccable taste and was an avid collector She also could afford to buy the best — and she did When Grandma died we all sat in her living room exchanged wonderful warm took turns choosing the objects we wanted ones fsom her lovely home There were no upuments and nobody was grubby It was just a civilized selection of things we had grown up admiring None of us would dream of desecrating Grandma’s memory by fighting over what she had left behind — Lisa P in Minneapolis DEAR LISA: How classy Your grandmother would have been proud iff all of you I’m glad you wrote Your letter is sure to make an impression on those who luww that one day they will be in your shoes — Page 13 FOR BETTER OR WORSE GILBERT CATBEKT: EVIL H R DIRECTOR WE WANT YOU TO BE MOTIVATED BY SOME- VOUVE BEEN A GOOD CONTRACT EMPLOYEE WED LIKE I TO MAKE YOU MEAN YOU THING OTHER THAN WANT TO ME LESS? MONEY PAY 'Y YOU A REGULAR EMPLOYEE I ARLO AND JANIS WIH006HT IT WOULDK SUUSHIUeAMD STEADY wee Does neck injury require surgery? By Peter HGottMD Newspaper Enterprise Association DEAR DR GOTT: My husband fell off his mountain bike two months ago landing straight on the top of Ins ' head Because of extreme and a CT pain he had ' X-ra- ys scan that showed subluxation between CS and 6 Our HMO has refused to allow ' him to see an orthopedist yet we’ve seen a neurologist ' -- who thinks he may have nerve damage Should we to see an orthopedist? Is surgery pay on the agenda? Will the nerves repair themselves in time? DEAR READER: Subluxation of the spine simply means that one vertebral bone is overriding a neighbor — in your husband’s case the fifth and sixth bones in die neck ' This is certainly a possible consequence of his' injury) In such instances spinal nerves paUbe ahd nuriib pinched or compressed leadingto-pfei- n nesfc Your husband may be helped by an intensive rehab program of physical therapy The neurologist can order this If after a few weeks your husband is still in pain he will require more testing such as an MRI scan If there is significant and continuing pressure on the nerves your husband may need spinal suigery Hold off on the orthopedist for now Try die more conservative approach first Should this be unsuccessful you can always scream bloody murder to your insurance company and I hope get the help you need DEAR DR GOTT: My friend is constantly complaining that his eyes bum and he has to use drops to moisten his eyes He works around a lot of dust every day which I’m sure is part of the problem However could the situation be more serious than that? No rme else around him seems to be as affected by the dust yet this has been going on with him for three years DEAR READER: I believe you've answered your own question Your friend works in a dusty environment that could seriously irritate his eyes Short of changing jobs he should be examined by 'fen ophthalmologist wbo will diagnose the problem ' fend su&dfet HCfemettL Sbme people are lesrahktt ed by environmental pollution than their are so your friend’s singularity should not dissuade him from seeking appropriate professional itankAa GRIZZWELLS JRAUTIU OfEMIBWr? — it EEK & MEEK Horoscope: By Bernice Bede Onol SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) To maintain peaceful relationships today keep in mind that discussions with friends aren't the place for unresolv-abl- e topics n CAPRICORN (Dec 19) It’s a sensible reaction to protect what we feel is ours However be careful not to be mote possessive than the situation warrants today 19) If you fail to be AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Fcooperative today others will notice and you'll be treated die same way you treat them The choice is yours PISCES (Feb 20) A temperamental coworker might be more difficult than usual to get along with today If you light hisher fuse you’ll regret it ARIES (March 21 --April 19) It’s best not to mix friends who haven’t gotten along in the past Your interference could provide a recipe for trouble TAURUS (April 20) The world may not treat you kindly today Be careful not to turn mno- cent family members into targets for revenge GEMINI (May 20) Be selective about whom you share your plans with today Don’t dis23-D- ec Newspaper Enterprise Association ' For Thursday Aug 20 1998 GARFIELD 22-Ja- ' Your birthday Your greatest benefits in : the year ahead are likely to be found where you least expect them Synchronize i yourself with the tides Mother Nature and don’t swim against her currents eb ch LEO (July 22) ' Maintaining harmony between you and your mate could be a delicate procedure today If either me of you gets off on the wrong foot it will negatively affect die balance of your alliance 23-A- ug pt VIRGO (Aug 22) You won’t feel free to eqjoy yourself today if you don’t give proper attention to your responsibilities Sweeping them under the rug isn’t the answer tackling them head-o- n is LIBRA (Sept 23) Don’t push yourself to limit physical today What you accomplish your won’t justify tomorrow’s sore muscles SCORPIO (Oct 24-N22) Success is in the offing for you today provided you don’t put more mi yourself than your tasks warrant In this coasting can be a virtue not a penalty 23-Se- 23-O- cL ov 20-M- ALLEY OOP DID YOU NO IT TEU ME THIS ACDY IS A RELATIVE OF UMPS?fP ISNT SICK ITS HER CT DINO AND 21-Ju- ne cuss what you have in mind with an associate whose responses are always negative CANCER (June 22) Uncontrolled material desire could cause you to be disenchanted with your lot in life today Don’t worry about what the other guy’s got — enjoy what you have 21-Ju- ly Crossword FRANK AND ERNEST August 19 1998 ACROSS 24 Small bill 27 That man 30 Certain rnttofindyodSiul or pork Cl-W-C exAt- f Inhabitant of a place 11 34 Siberian tredeaa tract 35 Afterword a01 A tOOf' UJL3UUL3 UUIIWLlLil KHHEWN&Y0U7 7 Provide (with iSSL UUU fWWU -IZJUW UhillSL ® UJUW 9 Me Seeding IIUIILI ? lk'iLUJ lilUFJ llTofTV kJUUUU UUlllil I1UUII1 12 UUIILUkilrlW M JU S'? 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