Guest guest Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 An update:Liv went to the Valentine’s Dance on Friday and the mean girls didn’t do a thing! I think they have common sense enough to believe Liv when she says that if it isn’t dropped, it will get bigger than any of them can imagine. Im still on pins and needles, but I think my girl is doing the right thing by standing up for herself. Her doc said that her fusion has heeled. I asked what would happen if she was punched in the face and kicked in the ribs(gasp), and she should just have a black eye and sore ribs. This will not happen though, no worries. She knows not to get violent with anyone, but if she is hit or pushed first she will physically defend herself, as well. I’m keeping close tabs on these girls through other kids in the school and everyone seems to be on Livs side, so Im hoping the show down is over and they have realized that Liv will not be backing down. Im anxious for todays update and will keep you all posted. Mean girls are the worst!HRH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm so sorry you and Liv are having to deal with this! How scary! And how horrible and sad that there are these hurting/mean people in our world. I pray for everyone involved in the situation. ~, 's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Stay strong, Liv!! I reminds me of a story involving my daughter, (now 19). When she was just about Liv's age they used to have dances at her school as well. One Saturday, the morning after one of the school dances, I ran into another mom and she thanked me for what had done the night before for her daughter, . My daughter neglected to mention it, but apparently a group of girls were picking on at the dance. They weren't threatening to be physical so much as making fun of her, etc. So, - who wasn't even particularly close with but who has always had zero tolerance for BS - said to the girls 'hey, nobody is forcing you to be friends with . If you don't like her, why don't you get a life and just leave her alone' - something to that effect. Needless to say I was very proud of . Some girls at that age can be so mean. Makes you wonder whether or not they were ever taught right from wrong.... > > An update: > > Liv went to the Valentine's Dance on Friday and the mean girls didn't do a > thing! I think they have common sense enough to believe Liv when she says > that if it isn't dropped, it will get bigger than any of them can imagine. > Im still on pins and needles, but I think my girl is doing the right thing > by standing up for herself. Her doc said that her fusion has heeled. I > asked what would happen if she was punched in the face and kicked in the > ribs(gasp), and she should just have a black eye and sore ribs. This will > not happen though, no worries. She knows not to get violent with anyone, > but if she is hit or pushed first she will physically defend herself, as > well. I'm keeping close tabs on these girls through other kids in the > school and everyone seems to be on Livs side, so Im hoping the show down is > over and they have realized that Liv will not be backing down. Im anxious > for todays update and will keep you all posted. > > Mean girls are the worst! > > HRH > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks . So far so good on the bully front. She is still holding her ground and doesn’t seem to be as bothered by it, as I am! I think this experience is sure to help her later on in life. Sure hope so anyway....HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of val_and_teresaSent: Monday, February 14, 2011 12:54 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: Challenge Time 4 Liv I'm so sorry you and Liv are having to deal with this! How scary! And how horrible and sad that there are these hurting/mean people in our world. I pray for everyone involved in the situation.~, 's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 sounds awesome! What strong character she has, . I know where she gets it.Thanks friend.HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 4:51 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: Challenge Time 4 Liv Stay strong, Liv!!I reminds me of a story involving my daughter, (now 19). When she was just about Liv's age they used to have dances at her school as well. One Saturday, the morning after one of the school dances, I ran into another mom and she thanked me for what had done the night before for her daughter, . My daughter neglected to mention it, but apparently a group of girls were picking on at the dance. They weren't threatening to be physical so much as making fun of her, etc. So, - who wasn't even particularly close with but who has always had zero tolerance for BS - said to the girls 'hey, nobody is forcing you to be friends with . If you don't like her, why don't you get a life and just leave her alone' - something to that effect.Needless to say I was very proud of . Some girls at that age can be so mean. Makes you wonder whether or not they were ever taught right from wrong....>> An update:> > Liv went to the Valentine's Dance on Friday and the mean girls didn't do a> thing! I think they have common sense enough to believe Liv when she says> that if it isn't dropped, it will get bigger than any of them can imagine.> Im still on pins and needles, but I think my girl is doing the right thing> by standing up for herself. Her doc said that her fusion has heeled. I> asked what would happen if she was punched in the face and kicked in the> ribs(gasp), and she should just have a black eye and sore ribs. This will> not happen though, no worries. She knows not to get violent with anyone,> but if she is hit or pushed first she will physically defend herself, as> well. I'm keeping close tabs on these girls through other kids in the> school and everyone seems to be on Livs side, so Im hoping the show down is> over and they have realized that Liv will not be backing down. Im anxious> for todays update and will keep you all posted. > > Mean girls are the worst!> > HRH> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks, . Sometimes that strength of character has gives me a run for my money - but I wouldn't want her any other way :-) > > > > An update: > > > > Liv went to the Valentine's Dance on Friday and the mean girls didn't do a > > thing! I think they have common sense enough to believe Liv when she says > > that if it isn't dropped, it will get bigger than any of them can imagine. > > Im still on pins and needles, but I think my girl is doing the right thing > > by standing up for herself. Her doc said that her fusion has heeled. I > > asked what would happen if she was punched in the face and kicked in the > > ribs(gasp), and she should just have a black eye and sore ribs. This will > > not happen though, no worries. She knows not to get violent with anyone, > > but if she is hit or pushed first she will physically defend herself, as > > well. I'm keeping close tabs on these girls through other kids in the > > school and everyone seems to be on Livs side, so Im hoping the show down > is > > over and they have realized that Liv will not be backing down. Im anxious > > for todays update and will keep you all posted. > > > > Mean girls are the worst! > > > > HRH > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I actually enjoyed it and think I probably need it...The last 13.5 yrs has not been easy and I may need some professional help getting through all of it in a healthy way, myself. For example, last Sun. I was watching 60 Mins (my fav) about the lady that runs The Global Medical Outreach Program (fabulous org, please look her up) and they mentioned how the Shriners in Philly had helped one of her darling constituents and began wheeling him back into the O.R..........I lost it guys. I mean full on blubbering, hands sweating, a bit nauseous, etc...I feel like I am not really over all of the trauma, fear, etc....It went on for over 10 years and my life revolved around it....Now, that Livs not at the hosp. every 3 months for surgery, casting, halos, braces, mri's, ct scans, etc......I feel a bit lost. Anyway, no worries. Im not loosing it or anything...Just trying to decifer what just happened over the last 13 yrs and how to move on with life in a positive, healthy way....blah, blah, blah... HRH > Good for you, Heath! > > Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City > Shriners, > currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story > on > www.GirltoMom.com) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " heather@... " <heather@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 3:46:24 PM > Subject: challenge time 4 Liv > > > Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play > therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was continually > undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy > kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the > bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and last > week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what was > up and the tears began to flow. " I hate my back and I hate living like > this! " I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I > kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental > health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story > short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist > and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv > doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff > is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be w/ > friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just grateful > to have a typical teenager, I guess. > Thanks for listening. > HRH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I actually enjoyed it and think I probably need it...The last 13.5 yrs has not been easy and I may need some professional help getting through all of it in a healthy way, myself. For example, last Sun. I was watching 60 Mins (my fav) about the lady that runs The Global Medical Outreach Program (fabulous org, please look her up) and they mentioned how the Shriners in Philly had helped one of her darling constituents and began wheeling him back into the O.R..........I lost it guys. I mean full on blubbering, hands sweating, a bit nauseous, etc...I feel like I am not really over all of the trauma, fear, etc....It went on for over 10 years and my life revolved around it....Now, that Livs not at the hosp. every 3 months for surgery, casting, halos, braces, mri's, ct scans, etc......I feel a bit lost. Anyway, no worries. Im not loosing it or anything...Just trying to decifer what just happened over the last 13 yrs and how to move on with life in a positive, healthy way....blah, blah, blah... HRH > Good for you, Heath! > > Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City > Shriners, > currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story > on > www.GirltoMom.com) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " heather@... " <heather@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 3:46:24 PM > Subject: challenge time 4 Liv > > > Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play > therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was continually > undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy > kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the > bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and last > week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what was > up and the tears began to flow. " I hate my back and I hate living like > this! " I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I > kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental > health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story > short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist > and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv > doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff > is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be w/ > friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just grateful > to have a typical teenager, I guess. > Thanks for listening. > HRH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks for your kind words, hon. She's a trooper like me, but a lil more soft spoken....(if you can believe that, ha!) Well nevermind, she used to be softspoken, she is not anymore. I agree 100% about the girl teen -vs- boy teen thing. I dont remeber either of my lil brothers being so mouthy. Im grateful for it though. Honestly, when she was 2, I didnt know if I would be able to experience teen years w/ her....Im the luckiest mum ever. HRH > Bless her heart and yours too mama! You and Olivia (the cast kids too as a > whole) have always been in my prayers. I can only imagine how hard it must > be as she goes forward into these teen years. I hope she can form a good > relationship with her therapist to gain that confidence and boldness to > meet life head on! Her bravery and strength, which is a testament to you > also, are an inspiration. >  > I sure am glad I have boys! Rumor has it that teenage boys are easier! >  > (hugs) > > > > > From: heather@... <heather@...> > Subject: challenge time 4 Liv > infantile scoliosis treatment > Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 6:46 PM > > >  > > > > Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play > therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was continually > undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy > kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the > bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and last > week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what was > up and the tears began to flow. " I hate my back and I hate living like > this! " I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I > kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental > health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story > short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist > and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv > doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff > is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be w/ > friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just grateful > to have a typical teenager, I guess. > Thanks for listening. > HRH > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks for your kind words, hon. She's a trooper like me, but a lil more soft spoken....(if you can believe that, ha!) Well nevermind, she used to be softspoken, she is not anymore. I agree 100% about the girl teen -vs- boy teen thing. I dont remeber either of my lil brothers being so mouthy. Im grateful for it though. Honestly, when she was 2, I didnt know if I would be able to experience teen years w/ her....Im the luckiest mum ever. HRH > Bless her heart and yours too mama! You and Olivia (the cast kids too as a > whole) have always been in my prayers. I can only imagine how hard it must > be as she goes forward into these teen years. I hope she can form a good > relationship with her therapist to gain that confidence and boldness to > meet life head on! Her bravery and strength, which is a testament to you > also, are an inspiration. >  > I sure am glad I have boys! Rumor has it that teenage boys are easier! >  > (hugs) > > > > > From: heather@... <heather@...> > Subject: challenge time 4 Liv > infantile scoliosis treatment > Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 6:46 PM > > >  > > > > Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play > therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was continually > undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy > kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the > bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and last > week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what was > up and the tears began to flow. " I hate my back and I hate living like > this! " I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I > kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental > health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story > short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist > and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv > doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff > is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be w/ > friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just grateful > to have a typical teenager, I guess. > Thanks for listening. > HRH > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I can't imagine how you wouldn't be affected by it immensely, you've been through so much and of course so has Liv. We're in SLC right now- I'll call you on Monday. Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story on www.GirltoMom.com)From: "heather@..." <heather@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sat, April 2, 2011 9:00:32 AMSubject: Re: challenge time 4 Liv I actually enjoyed it and think I probably need it...The last 13.5 yrs has not been easy and I may need some professional help getting through all of it in a healthy way, myself. For example, last Sun. I was watching 60 Mins (my fav) about the lady that runs The Global Medical Outreach Program (fabulous org, please look her up) and they mentioned how the Shriners in Philly had helped one of her darling constituents and began wheeling him back into the O.R..........I lost it guys. I mean full on blubbering, hands sweating, a bit nauseous, etc...I feel like I am not really over all of the trauma, fear, etc....It went on for over 10 years and my life revolved around it....Now, that Livs not at the hosp. every 3 months for surgery, casting, halos, braces, mri's, ct scans, etc......I feel a bit lost. Anyway, no worries. Im not loosing it or anything...Just trying to decifer what just happened over the last 13 yrs and how to move on with life in a positive, healthy way....blah, blah, blah... HRH > Good for you, Heath! > > Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City > Shriners, > currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story > on > www.GirltoMom.com) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: "heather@..." <heather@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 3:46:24 PM > Subject: challenge time 4 Liv > > > Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play > therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was continually > undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy > kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the > bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and last > week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what was > up and the tears began to flow. "I hate my back and I hate living like > this!" I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I > kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental > health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story > short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist > and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv > doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff > is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be w/ > friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just grateful > to have a typical teenager, I guess. > Thanks for listening. > HRH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I can't imagine how you wouldn't be affected by it immensely, you've been through so much and of course so has Liv. We're in SLC right now- I'll call you on Monday. Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story on www.GirltoMom.com)From: "heather@..." <heather@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sat, April 2, 2011 9:00:32 AMSubject: Re: challenge time 4 Liv I actually enjoyed it and think I probably need it...The last 13.5 yrs has not been easy and I may need some professional help getting through all of it in a healthy way, myself. For example, last Sun. I was watching 60 Mins (my fav) about the lady that runs The Global Medical Outreach Program (fabulous org, please look her up) and they mentioned how the Shriners in Philly had helped one of her darling constituents and began wheeling him back into the O.R..........I lost it guys. I mean full on blubbering, hands sweating, a bit nauseous, etc...I feel like I am not really over all of the trauma, fear, etc....It went on for over 10 years and my life revolved around it....Now, that Livs not at the hosp. every 3 months for surgery, casting, halos, braces, mri's, ct scans, etc......I feel a bit lost. Anyway, no worries. Im not loosing it or anything...Just trying to decifer what just happened over the last 13 yrs and how to move on with life in a positive, healthy way....blah, blah, blah... HRH > Good for you, Heath! > > Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City > Shriners, > currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story > on > www.GirltoMom.com) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: "heather@..." <heather@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 3:46:24 PM > Subject: challenge time 4 Liv > > > Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play > therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was continually > undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy > kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the > bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and last > week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what was > up and the tears began to flow. "I hate my back and I hate living like > this!" I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I > kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental > health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story > short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist > and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv > doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff > is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be w/ > friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just grateful > to have a typical teenager, I guess. > Thanks for listening. > HRH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hang in there, momma ! I am a huge advocate of therapy. As far as I'm concerned, every person in the world can/would benefit greatly from having some measure of professional counseling. Not only would our mental/emotional/spiritual/social lives benefit, but our physical health would benefit greatly! The world needs to wake up, grow up, and remove the negative stigma from mental health needs! I think it's about time. Ok, off my soap box now. ; ) I'll keep you and Liv in my prayers. ~ & #9829; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hang in there, momma ! I am a huge advocate of therapy. As far as I'm concerned, every person in the world can/would benefit greatly from having some measure of professional counseling. Not only would our mental/emotional/spiritual/social lives benefit, but our physical health would benefit greatly! The world needs to wake up, grow up, and remove the negative stigma from mental health needs! I think it's about time. Ok, off my soap box now. ; ) I'll keep you and Liv in my prayers. ~ & #9829; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Me too! I was suprised that we were able to find someone in Kaiser that really seemed receptive & understanding to what our goals are in going to therapy. The therapist we saw was great! I've noticed over the last 4/5 yrs that Liv doesnt do a thing to help me around the house...She wont feed her dogs unless told, she wont pick up dishes, she wont do a thing, unless Im nagging at her. I am so sick of hearing my own voice!! I have tried everything.....Asking calmly, pleading, informing her there will be consequesnces ie: no more cell phone, etc., and she still forgets and wont do it. Obviously, yelling doesnt work either...But, Im so frustrated with this. She is 13.5 yrs old and needs to pitch in a bit. Anyway, I know its my fault as I never made her do anything because of her medical issues and the therapist is going to help us with this. My task until the next appt. is to only ask Liv nicely once.....If she doesnt comply then simply take the phone....And, if I feel myself raising my voice, I must whisper. Its actually funny to hear me whispering all day. Im quite hoarse at the moment. HRH > BTW , I am totally pro therapy and it's all about the person you > are > working with- my current one has helped me so much in the last 3 months. > I'm > lucky as my current health ins. covers most of it- (Writer's Guild > coverage)- > because writers always need therapy : ) > > Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City > Shriners, > currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story > on > www.GirltoMom.com) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " heather@... " <heather@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Sat, April 2, 2011 8:47:35 AM > Subject: Re: challenge time 4 Liv Tasha > > > Thanks Tasha. Liv handled therapy a lot better than me, thats for sure. > I cried a bit but atleast our goals are the same and Im not sitting aroud > doing nothing while her extraordinary health circumstance tosses her self > esteem in the trash. I feel like I need to jump on this now, ya know? > I'll keep you posted on how the next one goes. Its in 3 wks and I am > super impressed w/ the therapist, so far. A good sign... > Hug those handsome, fearless boys for me plzzz.. > HRH > >> WOW you handled that situation SO well!  I am not >> looking >> forward to >> those teenage years. >> I am happy the therapy went well. >> Thinking about you and Liv. >>  >> Tasha >> Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and >> Fort Worth, Texas >> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas. >> After >> being >> treated in a series of 6 casts for 14 months he is now in a brace >> and >> has been >> since September 2007. >> >> EARLY Treatment does work if done properly. >> You can read 's story at.... >> http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html >> Or follow our family one day at a >> time......http://thefontenotslife.blogspot.com/ >> >> >> >> >>  >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: " heather@... " <heather@...> >> infantile scoliosis treatment >> Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 5:46:24 PM >> Subject: challenge time 4 Liv >> >>  >> Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play >> therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was >> continually >> undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy >> kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the >> bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and >> last >> week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what was >> up and the tears began to flow. " I hate my back and I hate living like >> this! " I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I >> kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental >> health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story >> short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist >> and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv >> doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff >> is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be >> w/ >> friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just >> grateful >> to have a typical teenager, I guess. >> Thanks for listening. >> HRH >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I agree Heidi. I counted how many times Liv has been under anesthesia yesterday and stopped counting at 30. We are so used to hospital life that we actually miss living there, sometimes....Weird, I know. HRH > I can't imagine how you wouldn't be affected by it immensely, you've been > through so much and of course so has Liv. We're in SLC right now- I'll > call you > on Monday. > > Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City > Shriners, > currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story > on > www.GirltoMom.com) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " heather@... " <heather@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Sat, April 2, 2011 9:00:32 AM > Subject: Re: challenge time 4 Liv > > > I actually enjoyed it and think I probably need it...The last 13.5 yrs has > not been easy and I may need some professional help getting through all of > it in a healthy way, myself. For example, last Sun. I was watching 60 > Mins (my fav) about the lady that runs The Global Medical Outreach > Program (fabulous org, please look her up) and they mentioned how the > Shriners in Philly had helped one of her darling constituents and began > wheeling him back into the O.R..........I lost it guys. I mean full on > blubbering, hands sweating, a bit nauseous, etc...I feel like I am not > really over all of the trauma, fear, etc....It went on for over 10 years > and my life revolved around it....Now, that Livs not at the hosp. every 3 > months for surgery, casting, halos, braces, mri's, ct scans, etc......I > feel a bit lost. Anyway, no worries. Im not loosing it or > anything...Just trying to decifer what just happened over the last 13 yrs > and how to move on with life in a positive, healthy way....blah, blah, > blah... > HRH > >> Good for you, Heath! >> >> Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City >> Shriners, >> currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's >> Story >> on >> www.GirltoMom.com) >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: " heather@... " <heather@...> >> infantile scoliosis treatment >> Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 3:46:24 PM >> Subject: challenge time 4 Liv >> >> >> Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play >> therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was >> continually >> undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy >> kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the >> bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and >> last >> week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what >> was >> up and the tears began to flow. " I hate my back and I hate living like >> this! " I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I >> kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental >> health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story >> short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist >> and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv >> doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff >> is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be >> w/ >> friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just >> grateful >> to have a typical teenager, I guess. >> Thanks for listening. >> HRH >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I agree Heidi. I counted how many times Liv has been under anesthesia yesterday and stopped counting at 30. We are so used to hospital life that we actually miss living there, sometimes....Weird, I know. HRH > I can't imagine how you wouldn't be affected by it immensely, you've been > through so much and of course so has Liv. We're in SLC right now- I'll > call you > on Monday. > > Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City > Shriners, > currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story > on > www.GirltoMom.com) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " heather@... " <heather@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Sat, April 2, 2011 9:00:32 AM > Subject: Re: challenge time 4 Liv > > > I actually enjoyed it and think I probably need it...The last 13.5 yrs has > not been easy and I may need some professional help getting through all of > it in a healthy way, myself. For example, last Sun. I was watching 60 > Mins (my fav) about the lady that runs The Global Medical Outreach > Program (fabulous org, please look her up) and they mentioned how the > Shriners in Philly had helped one of her darling constituents and began > wheeling him back into the O.R..........I lost it guys. I mean full on > blubbering, hands sweating, a bit nauseous, etc...I feel like I am not > really over all of the trauma, fear, etc....It went on for over 10 years > and my life revolved around it....Now, that Livs not at the hosp. every 3 > months for surgery, casting, halos, braces, mri's, ct scans, etc......I > feel a bit lost. Anyway, no worries. Im not loosing it or > anything...Just trying to decifer what just happened over the last 13 yrs > and how to move on with life in a positive, healthy way....blah, blah, > blah... > HRH > >> Good for you, Heath! >> >> Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City >> Shriners, >> currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's >> Story >> on >> www.GirltoMom.com) >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: " heather@... " <heather@...> >> infantile scoliosis treatment >> Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 3:46:24 PM >> Subject: challenge time 4 Liv >> >> >> Well, I took Liv to therapy today..........I used to take her to play >> therapy as a child in a effort to minimize the trauma she was >> continually >> undergoing, but it never seemed to resinate and she semed to be a happy >> kid...considering...Over the last 6 months she's been dealing w/ the >> bullying issue at school (which she is still not backing down to) and >> last >> week I could tell she was really down in the dumps. I asked her what >> was >> up and the tears began to flow. " I hate my back and I hate living like >> this! " I tried not to cry myself as this has always been the worry. I >> kept it together, but decided that a pro active stance on her mental >> health and confidence maintenence would be best. To make a long story >> short, her 1st appt. was today and it went well. I loved the therapist >> and am looking forward to taking this approach in trying to ensure Liv >> doesnt internalize all this negative scoli stuff. Gosh, this teen stuff >> is soooo hard. The make up, tight clothes, talking back, wanting to be >> w/ >> friends 27/7........Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining....Just >> grateful >> to have a typical teenager, I guess. >> Thanks for listening. >> HRH >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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