Re: going back to work..

[Guest guest]

Londynn was 14 months when she got her first cast and returned to daycare. I

went the first day - spent a couple of hours teaching them how to diaper and

following her around - that is the most challenging thing - as they are so top

heavy and unbalanced at first that they fall HARD - she did come home with

several bumps - but soon it did get easier for them - now her teacher even

babysits in the evenings sometimes - really nice. She now kind of uses her cast

to bully her way onto her teachers lap. She will be getting her 3rd cast on

Thursday.

>

>

>  

> >With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both

> >nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little

active

> >girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no one

> >would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call several

> >times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work, will

she

> >be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has to

> >offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the youngest

of

> >5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She loves to

> >dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she

grows

> >up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course I

want

> >to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best possible

> >life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I don't

> >want her sitting on the bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't fo

> >those things.

> >We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly

> >recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us

being

> >lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to proceed

> >here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..

> >I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting together, I

> >must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my

husband

> >works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first

> >casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a

thing

> >we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could have

> >that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.

> >Thanks for listening

> >Tammy

> >Amaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July 16th

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Londynn was 14 months when she got her first cast and returned to daycare. I

went the first day - spent a couple of hours teaching them how to diaper and

following her around - that is the most challenging thing - as they are so top

heavy and unbalanced at first that they fall HARD - she did come home with

several bumps - but soon it did get easier for them - now her teacher even

babysits in the evenings sometimes - really nice. She now kind of uses her cast

to bully her way onto her teachers lap. She will be getting her 3rd cast on

Thursday.

>

>

>  

> >With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both

> >nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little

active

> >girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no one

> >would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call several

> >times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work, will

she

> >be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has to

> >offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the youngest

of

> >5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She loves to

> >dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she

grows

> >up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course I

want

> >to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best possible

> >life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I don't

> >want her sitting on the bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't fo

> >those things.

> >We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly

> >recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us

being

> >lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to proceed

> >here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..

> >I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting together, I

> >must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my

husband

> >works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first

> >casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a

thing

> >we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could have

> >that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.

> >Thanks for listening

> >Tammy

> >Amaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July 16th

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

is in daycare and has not had any problems. I purchased an extra bumkins toddler bib and took it with him to school. He sleeps with a pillow on his cot and they plan water day for the day he is out, Friday. I have asked they call me if he has a poo blow out rather than try to clean it up themselves. I have left work twice in 8 months for this. He does have falls, but they happen at home to. It is the top heavy burden of casts. They do ice and call us. We did a quick tutorial for diapering and they really seemed interested in taking great care of him. Leaving him is hard. We take a week out of school with each new cast. I just want to give him time to adjust before forcing him back to school. The routine is good for him and he does great keeping up with the other kids. Other than his bib and water restrictions he is a

regular toddler. The kids don't see any difference. Let us know how the back to school goes! Catie,Cody(9) & 's(18mo)mom (in 4th cast 36*out of cast) proudly at Chicago Shriners

From: Leary <sleary7676@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 7:20:50 PMSubject: going back to work..

We have survived the first week of 's first casting..wheww. She is doing so well!!! However, its been so hot we could not leave the house. I never thought going to the grocery store alone could be so exciting .. So,just wondering if any moms ( or dads) felt anxiety over sending their child back to daycare. I go back on the 18th and is in private daycare. Did the kiddos adjust quickly?? Did you give the daycare folks a list of things to watch out for and or do differently? Just some feedback would be helpful..Oh and my best friend commented last week during a lunch playdate that "her daughter has plenty of other friends with disabilities, this is no big deal." I almost choked on my chicken salad...Ughhh

mom to , 16 mo, 53 curve, first cast down to 30

From: Chad And Catie <chadandcatie>"infantile_scoliosi sgroups (DOT) com" <infantile scoliosis treatment @groups. com>Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 11:46:35 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Amaya's 1st casting Rochester July 16th

I forgot to mention one of the Chicago moms is a gymnastics coach and her sweet girl Makenna still participates. Hopefully Amy will Chime in on her experience. She is a wonderful advocate for her daughter. Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:43 AM, "Tammy-" <johnnyc1966> wrote:

With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little active girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no one would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call several times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work, will she be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has to offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the youngest of 5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She loves to dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she grows up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course I want to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best possible life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I don't want her sitting on the

bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't fo those things.We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us being lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to proceed here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting together, I must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my husband works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a thing we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could have that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.Thanks for listeningTammyAmaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July

16th

[Guest guest]

I also have in day care and she does great. Her teachers are wonderful and take care of us. She does not go outside with the other kids when they go out twice a day, they just put her in another class. I had to get a doctors note but only b/c in Alabama all kids are required to go outside. I asked them to make sure she wears a bib anytime she eats, even snacks. I went there the first day after cast and showed all teachers that would deal with her how to change her diaper and wrote out directions just in case. will do great. AlyssaSent from my iPhone 4On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Chad And Catie Diefenbaugh <chadandcatie@...> wrote:

is in daycare and has not had any problems. I purchased an extra bumkins toddler bib and took it with him to school. He sleeps with a pillow on his cot and they plan water day for the day he is out, Friday. I have asked they call me if he has a poo blow out rather than try to clean it up themselves. I have left work twice in 8 months for this. He does have falls, but they happen at home to. It is the top heavy burden of casts. They do ice and call us. We did a quick tutorial for diapering and they really seemed interested in taking great care of him. Leaving him is hard. We take a week out of school with each new cast. I just want to give him time to adjust before forcing him back to school. The routine is good for him and he does great keeping up with the other kids. Other than his bib and water restrictions he is a

regular toddler. The kids don't see any difference. Let us know how the back to school goes! Catie,Cody(9) & 's(18mo)mom (in 4th cast 36*out of cast) proudly at Chicago Shriners

From: Leary <sleary7676 >infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 7:20:50 PMSubject: going back to work..

We have survived the first week of 's first casting..wheww. She is doing so well!!! However, its been so hot we could not leave the house. I never thought going to the grocery store alone could be so exciting .. So,just wondering if any moms ( or dads) felt anxiety over sending their child back to daycare. I go back on the 18th and is in private daycare. Did the kiddos adjust quickly?? Did you give the daycare folks a list of things to watch out for and or do differently? Just some feedback would be helpful..Oh and my best friend commented last week during a lunch playdate that "her daughter has plenty of other friends with disabilities, this is no big deal." I almost choked on my chicken salad...Ughhh

mom to , 16 mo, 53 curve, first cast down to 30

From: Chad And Catie <chadandcatie>"infantile_scoliosi sgroups (DOT) com" <infantile scoliosis treatment @groups. com>Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 11:46:35 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Amaya's 1st casting Rochester July 16th

I forgot to mention one of the Chicago moms is a gymnastics coach and her sweet girl Makenna still participates. Hopefully Amy will Chime in on her experience. She is a wonderful advocate for her daughter. Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:43 AM, "Tammy-" <johnnyc1966> wrote:

With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little active girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no one would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call several times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work, will she be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has to offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the youngest of 5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She loves to dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she grows up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course I want to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best possible life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I don't want her sitting on the

bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't fo those things.We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us being lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to proceed here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting together, I must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my husband works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a thing we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could have that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.Thanks for listeningTammyAmaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July

16th

[Guest guest]

I also have in day care and she does great. Her teachers are wonderful and take care of us. She does not go outside with the other kids when they go out twice a day, they just put her in another class. I had to get a doctors note but only b/c in Alabama all kids are required to go outside. I asked them to make sure she wears a bib anytime she eats, even snacks. I went there the first day after cast and showed all teachers that would deal with her how to change her diaper and wrote out directions just in case. will do great. AlyssaSent from my iPhone 4On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Chad And Catie Diefenbaugh <chadandcatie@...> wrote:

is in daycare and has not had any problems. I purchased an extra bumkins toddler bib and took it with him to school. He sleeps with a pillow on his cot and they plan water day for the day he is out, Friday. I have asked they call me if he has a poo blow out rather than try to clean it up themselves. I have left work twice in 8 months for this. He does have falls, but they happen at home to. It is the top heavy burden of casts. They do ice and call us. We did a quick tutorial for diapering and they really seemed interested in taking great care of him. Leaving him is hard. We take a week out of school with each new cast. I just want to give him time to adjust before forcing him back to school. The routine is good for him and he does great keeping up with the other kids. Other than his bib and water restrictions he is a

regular toddler. The kids don't see any difference. Let us know how the back to school goes! Catie,Cody(9) & 's(18mo)mom (in 4th cast 36*out of cast) proudly at Chicago Shriners

From: Leary <sleary7676 >infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 7:20:50 PMSubject: going back to work..

We have survived the first week of 's first casting..wheww. She is doing so well!!! However, its been so hot we could not leave the house. I never thought going to the grocery store alone could be so exciting .. So,just wondering if any moms ( or dads) felt anxiety over sending their child back to daycare. I go back on the 18th and is in private daycare. Did the kiddos adjust quickly?? Did you give the daycare folks a list of things to watch out for and or do differently? Just some feedback would be helpful..Oh and my best friend commented last week during a lunch playdate that "her daughter has plenty of other friends with disabilities, this is no big deal." I almost choked on my chicken salad...Ughhh

mom to , 16 mo, 53 curve, first cast down to 30

From: Chad And Catie <chadandcatie>"infantile_scoliosi sgroups (DOT) com" <infantile scoliosis treatment @groups. com>Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 11:46:35 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Amaya's 1st casting Rochester July 16th

I forgot to mention one of the Chicago moms is a gymnastics coach and her sweet girl Makenna still participates. Hopefully Amy will Chime in on her experience. She is a wonderful advocate for her daughter. Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:43 AM, "Tammy-" <johnnyc1966> wrote:

With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little active girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no one would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call several times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work, will she be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has to offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the youngest of 5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She loves to dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she grows up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course I want to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best possible life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I don't want her sitting on the

bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't fo those things.We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us being lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to proceed here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting together, I must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my husband works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a thing we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could have that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.Thanks for listeningTammyAmaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July

16th

[Guest guest]

, I don't know what it's like leaving them at daycare but training family members how to change Nora and such was hard for me. I also get mad when someone refers to Nora's scoliosis as a disability. I don't consider her scoliosis to be a disability by general definition but an ability. Because of Nora's scoliosis she has the ability to be compassionate which is something alot of adults that I've come in contact with haven't learned yet!! I'm sure will do fine in daycare and in a year or so I'll be the one on here worrying about Nora starting elementary school and will need advice. Let us know how things go and God Bless!

Tonya Perkins

Asheboro,NC

mother of ,11 &

Nora,4 scoliosis, acid reflux

bracing for summer

9th cast Oct.13th

Greenville Shriners,SC

From: Leary <sleary7676@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 8:20:50 PMSubject: going back to work..

We have survived the first week of 's first casting..wheww. She is doing so well!!! However, its been so hot we could not leave the house. I never thought going to the grocery store alone could be so exciting .. So,just wondering if any moms ( or dads) felt anxiety over sending their child back to daycare. I go back on the 18th and is in private daycare. Did the kiddos adjust quickly?? Did you give the daycare folks a list of things to watch out for and or do differently? Just some feedback would be helpful..Oh and my best friend commented last week during a lunch playdate that "her daughter has plenty of other friends with disabilities, this is no big deal." I almost choked on my chicken salad...Ughhh

mom to , 16 mo, 53 curve, first cast down to 30

From: Chad And Catie <chadandcatie>"infantile_scoliosi sgroups (DOT) com" <infantile scoliosis treatment @groups. com>Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 11:46:35 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Amaya's 1st casting Rochester July 16th

I forgot to mention one of the Chicago moms is a gymnastics coach and her sweet girl Makenna still participates. Hopefully Amy will Chime in on her experience. She is a wonderful advocate for her daughter. Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:43 AM, "Tammy-" <johnnyc1966> wrote:

With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little active girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no one would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call several times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work, will she be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has to offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the youngest of 5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She loves to dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she grows up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course I want to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best possible life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I don't want her sitting on the

bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't fo those things.We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us being lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to proceed here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting together, I must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my husband works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a thing we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could have that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.Thanks for listeningTammyAmaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July

16th

[Guest guest]

, I don't know what it's like leaving them at daycare but training family members how to change Nora and such was hard for me. I also get mad when someone refers to Nora's scoliosis as a disability. I don't consider her scoliosis to be a disability by general definition but an ability. Because of Nora's scoliosis she has the ability to be compassionate which is something alot of adults that I've come in contact with haven't learned yet!! I'm sure will do fine in daycare and in a year or so I'll be the one on here worrying about Nora starting elementary school and will need advice. Let us know how things go and God Bless!

Tonya Perkins

Asheboro,NC

mother of ,11 &

Nora,4 scoliosis, acid reflux

bracing for summer

9th cast Oct.13th

Greenville Shriners,SC

From: Leary <sleary7676@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 8:20:50 PMSubject: going back to work..

We have survived the first week of 's first casting..wheww. She is doing so well!!! However, its been so hot we could not leave the house. I never thought going to the grocery store alone could be so exciting .. So,just wondering if any moms ( or dads) felt anxiety over sending their child back to daycare. I go back on the 18th and is in private daycare. Did the kiddos adjust quickly?? Did you give the daycare folks a list of things to watch out for and or do differently? Just some feedback would be helpful..Oh and my best friend commented last week during a lunch playdate that "her daughter has plenty of other friends with disabilities, this is no big deal." I almost choked on my chicken salad...Ughhh

mom to , 16 mo, 53 curve, first cast down to 30

From: Chad And Catie <chadandcatie>"infantile_scoliosi sgroups (DOT) com" <infantile scoliosis treatment @groups. com>Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 11:46:35 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Amaya's 1st casting Rochester July 16th

I forgot to mention one of the Chicago moms is a gymnastics coach and her sweet girl Makenna still participates. Hopefully Amy will Chime in on her experience. She is a wonderful advocate for her daughter. Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:43 AM, "Tammy-" <johnnyc1966> wrote:

With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little active girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no one would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call several times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work, will she be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has to offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the youngest of 5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She loves to dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she grows up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course I want to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best possible life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I don't want her sitting on the

bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't fo those things.We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us being lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to proceed here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting together, I must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my husband works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a thing we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could have that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.Thanks for listeningTammyAmaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July

16th

[Guest guest]

LOL! Even best friends need to be educated. That was funny! Congrats on

s quick adaptation to casting and excellent numbers!

HRH

> We have survived the first week of 's first casting..wheww.  She is

> doing

> so well!!! However, its been so hot we could not leave the house.  I

> never

> thought going to the grocery store alone could be so exciting ..  

> So,just

> wondering if any moms ( or dads) felt anxiety over sending their child

> back to

> daycare.  I go back on the 18th and is in private daycare.  Did

> the kiddos

> adjust quickly?? Did you give the daycare folks a list of things to watch

> out

> for and or do differently? Just some feedback would be helpful..Oh and my

> best

> friend commented last week during a lunch playdate that " her daughter has

> plenty

> of other friends with disabilities, this is no big deal. "   I almost

> choked on my

> chicken salad...Ughhh

>

>

> mom to , 16 mo, 53 curve, first cast down to 30

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Chad And Catie <chadandcatie@...>

> " infantile scoliosis treatment "

> <infantile scoliosis treatment >

> Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 11:46:35 AM

> Subject: Re: Amaya's 1st casting Rochester July 16th

>

>  

> I forgot to mention one of the Chicago moms is a gymnastics coach and her

> sweet

> girl Makenna still participates. Hopefully Amy will Chime in on her

> experience.

> She is a wonderful advocate for her daughter. 

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

> On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:43 AM, " Tammy- " <johnnyc1966> wrote:

>

>

>  

>>With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both

>>nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little

>> active

>>girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no

>> one

>>would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call

>> several

>>times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work,

>> will she

>>be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has

>> to

>>offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the

>> youngest of

>>5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She

>> loves to

>>dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she

>> grows

>>up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course

>> I want

>>to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best

>> possible

>>life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I

>> don't

>>want her sitting on the bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't

>> fo

>>those things.

>>We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly

>>recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us

>> being

>>lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to

>> proceed

>>here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..

>>I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting

>> together, I

>>must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my

>> husband

>>works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first

>>casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a

>> thing

>>we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could

>> have

>>that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.

>>Thanks for listening

>>Tammy

>>Amaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July 16th

>>

>>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

LOL! Even best friends need to be educated. That was funny! Congrats on

s quick adaptation to casting and excellent numbers!

HRH

> We have survived the first week of 's first casting..wheww.  She is

> doing

> so well!!! However, its been so hot we could not leave the house.  I

> never

> thought going to the grocery store alone could be so exciting ..  

> So,just

> wondering if any moms ( or dads) felt anxiety over sending their child

> back to

> daycare.  I go back on the 18th and is in private daycare.  Did

> the kiddos

> adjust quickly?? Did you give the daycare folks a list of things to watch

> out

> for and or do differently? Just some feedback would be helpful..Oh and my

> best

> friend commented last week during a lunch playdate that " her daughter has

> plenty

> of other friends with disabilities, this is no big deal. "   I almost

> choked on my

> chicken salad...Ughhh

>

>

> mom to , 16 mo, 53 curve, first cast down to 30

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Chad And Catie <chadandcatie@...>

> " infantile scoliosis treatment "

> <infantile scoliosis treatment >

> Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 11:46:35 AM

> Subject: Re: Amaya's 1st casting Rochester July 16th

>

>  

> I forgot to mention one of the Chicago moms is a gymnastics coach and her

> sweet

> girl Makenna still participates. Hopefully Amy will Chime in on her

> experience.

> She is a wonderful advocate for her daughter. 

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

> On Jul 11, 2010, at 8:43 AM, " Tammy- " <johnnyc1966> wrote:

>

>

>  

>>With Amaya's first casting soon approaching I am beginning to become both

>>nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I look at this beautiful little

>> active

>>girl with such a zest for life and all it has to offer. To look at her no

>> one

>>would know anything was wrong (her pediatrician didn't I had to call

>> several

>>times to get her an appt.) I wonder to myself will this casting work,

>> will she

>>be able to dance and do gymnastic and not miss out on anything life has

>> to

>>offer. No one seems to understand how I feel. With Amaya's being the

>> youngest of

>>5 children she seems to love to do what they all participate in. She

>> loves to

>>dance, will she ever be able to.. she loves to tumble, will she when she

>> grows

>>up. Everyone seems to think this is all I care about, it isn't, of course

>> I want

>>to make sure I make the right choices for her and give her the best

>> possible

>>life I can. I want her to grow and experience all life has to offer. I

>> don't

>>want her sitting on the bleachers or in the crowd wondering why she can't

>> fo

>>those things.

>>We met with Dr. Rubery at Strong (does anyone else go here)and he highly

>>recommended this casting. We had contacted Shriner's as well but with us

>> being

>>lucky enough to have this available to us an hour away we decided to

>> proceed

>>here. Maybe I am just thinking to much..

>>I have read where many families are not able to go to the casting

>> together, I

>>must say the Oral Surgeons I work for and the small kitchen company my

>> husband

>>works for are the best. I was called and given the date for Amaya's first

>>casting and not once did they hesitate, I was told ok dont worry about a

>> thing

>>we will make it work. They are amazing. I wish all of you parents could

>> have

>>that type of situation and not have to worry about a thing.

>>Thanks for listening

>>Tammy

>>Amaya's mom, 21 months curve of 45* in May 1st casting July 16th

>>

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