Re: Education begins early

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That is GREAT Gail! I can't agree more about educating them early.And sharing with friends, teachers, etc.And I love visualizing that class when you explained the VEPTR. It really says a lot for you that is so open and proud to share. Good job Mom!Thanks for sharing that with us.TashaMommy of twin boys- and 3 years oldFort Worth, Texas is 7.5 degrees and brace free during the day!!!Casting 14 months and bracing 10 monthsSubject: Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosisSupport >,

infantile_scoliosis , nov98moms Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

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I think that's fantastic.... The earlier children understand, the better they seem to adjust and interact as they grow up. She seems like a very strong child with a great sense of self... Kudos on instilling her with such positivity and strength!!!! Steph

Subject: Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosisSupport >, infantile_scoliosis , nov98moms Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 6:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

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Gail,

Have I mentioned how much I love your !! She is priceless. I'm so proud of her, and proud of you for teaching her to share this all with others boldly and confidently.

shellie

Subject: Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosisSupport >, infantile_scoliosis , nov98moms Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

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I just know that if , Moriah and Olivia ever got together they would be a force to be reckoned with! Hurricanes would have NOTHING on those three together!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

********************************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

Subject: Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosisSupport >, infantile_scoliosis , nov98moms Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

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I just know that if , Moriah and Olivia ever got together they would be a force to be reckoned with! Hurricanes would have NOTHING on those three together!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

********************************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

Subject: Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosisSupport >, infantile_scoliosis , nov98moms Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

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I agree! Today Moriah is 12!!! It's taken some getting used to! Were making BBQ chicken for dinner! Her favorite.

shellie

From: Gail <patsmum2000@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosis Support@yahoogro ups.com>, infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com, nov98moms@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

[Guest guest]

I agree! Today Moriah is 12!!! It's taken some getting used to! Were making BBQ chicken for dinner! Her favorite.

shellie

From: Gail <patsmum2000@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosis Support@yahoogro ups.com>, infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com, nov98moms@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

[Guest guest]

Happy, Happy Birthday Moriah!! I hope you had a wonderful day!!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

********************************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

From: Gail <patsmum2000@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosis Support@yahoogro ups.com>, infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com, nov98moms@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

[Guest guest]

Happy, Happy Birthday Moriah!! I hope you had a wonderful day!!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

********************************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

From: Gail <patsmum2000@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosis Support@yahoogro ups.com>, infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com, nov98moms@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08

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I hope it was a terrrific bday! WOW she is almost a teen!

Jill

From: Gail <patsmum2000@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Education begins earlyTo: "Congenital" <CongenitalScoliosis Support@yahoogro ups.com>, infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com, nov98moms@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:28 PM

found a copy of her July xray on my desk. I hadn't put it in her binder yet. So she asked if she could bring it to school. I said she might want to ask her teacher first. She replied "Well, I will bring it, then ask if I can show it."

I was parent helper today, so I was there when she asked if she could show her friends. Mrs. McCabe said she could, and she could take 3 questions. #1: Why do you have that in your back? Answer: Because my surgery is helping my back to grow stronger and straighter. I have skoweeohsis. #2: Can you still play? A: Yeah, just not things like football or other "contract: (her pronunciation, should be contact) sports. I can play golf! #3: Did it hurt? A: Yes! A lot!

I filled in a bit more for them - like the name of instumentation: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib and OMG you should have seen their eyes! LOL they got so big as I rattled it off. It was so cute! Some of these kids have known since Preschool or Kindergarten, and we have always shared with her class, but now they understand more.

All I can say is never be afraid to share with your child's teacher and friends!

Gail

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association (vertebral and renal anomalies), Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, First VEPTR Recipient at Cincinnati Children's Hospital 3/21/05, VEPTR Expansions: 11/05, 04/20/06 & 6/12/08; Mole (Spitz Nevus) removal: 11/26/07 & 2/11/08