Re: Introducing you to Drue

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Good luck today. Let us know how everything gos & Thaddeus Sent from my iPhone

I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and sent up prayers this morning. Trust me once this first cast is done you will feel better. Allie is adjusting amazingly well and we are too. I have been thinking of you a lot and know the feelings you are going through. Please let us know how everything goes today. Many blessingsAmy JMom to Allie 6 days in first cast Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: CHRISTINA DUBY <cashawks>

Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:46:25 -0800 (PST)To: <infantile_scoliosis >Subject: Re: Introducing you to Drue

Thanks, I am making myself sick. Still no fever, but still icky nose. We have to call in the a.m. before we head out to let them know how his nose and cough are. He seemed good tonight, occassional cough, with clear drainage. We'll see tomorrow. Thank you to all that have wished us luck, prayers, and talked me through this so far. It's good to know you are here for us.

and JimmyMommy and daddy to Tryston, 4, Drue, 13 monthsDrue's first cast Dec. 22St. Louis Children's Hospital

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Introducing you to DrueTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 8:07 PM

,

I just wanted to say welcome to CAST! I'm sure many others have responded (I"m 2 days behind on posts) so I won't say much until I read the other posts and add anything if needed. I will say that I really can't tell you what an adjustment it will be since your child is so much younger than mine. Some of the younger kids have problems learning to do things again but my daughter was already walking so she wasn't affected too much by the cast. She was a bit top heavy at first. Everyone on here has different stories on how things went but I will say that, for us, things have been pretty easy to adjust to. Our biggest issue was the diapering, but once someone explained the easiest way to do it, there wasn't a problem... it's just annoying. The only other thing is not being able to bathe her but we've gotten used to that too. I wanted to wish you luck on the 22nd and if I can be of any help, let me know.

Just know, we are all here for you!!! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 3rd cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: CHRISTINA SMITH <cashawksyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 15, 2009 11:36:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Introducing you to Drue

Hi, I am , mommy to Tryston, 4, and Drue, 13 months. My husband, Jimmy, and I are new to the group and the whole infantile scoliosis conditions. It went like most of your stories, from "let's watch it" to "We have to cast NOW". At 10 months, Drue's spine was at 36 degrees with ribs at 14. Things looked good for correction. Three months later, he is at 39 with ribs up to 35. We go for our first cast on the 22nd. I know my dr. is wonderful, I've talked to others that have dealt with him. I am just nervous about the casting, how Drue will adjust, diaper changing, more than there is room to mention here. If anyone has any suggestions about anything, pertaining to treatment, care, adjustments Drue will have to make next week, we'd love any feedback. I have learned so much over the weekend that I didn't know by finding ISOP. I have read tons of articles, tips, and stories that have

helped me greatly, but you know the fears that we have even having some knowledge. I know this has to be done now and this is the best thing we can do for baby Drue, a minor bump in the road compared to probably numerous broken bones that two brothers will encounter. I am so happy I am part of this group. I've already spoken with one mom that has given me her time to answer some of my questions. She was a blessing to me last night, answering my contiuous questions. She encouraged me to post as soon as possible, so....here we are!

Thank you in advance for any advice, encouragement you have to offer!

, mommy to Drue, 13 months, 1st brace Dec. 22

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Thinking of you guys! Hope all goes well.

Jane

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 8:16:48 AMSubject: Re: Introducing you to Drue

I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and sent up prayers this morning. Trust me once this first cast is done you will feel better. Allie is adjusting amazingly well and we are too. I have been thinking of you a lot and know the feelings you are going through. Please let us know how everything goes today. Many blessingsAmy JMom to Allie 6 days in first cast Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: CHRISTINA DUBY <cashawksyahoo (DOT) com>

Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:46:25 -0800 (PST)

To: <infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com>

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Thanks, I am making myself sick. Still no fever, but still icky nose. We have to call in the a.m. before we head out to let them know how his nose and cough are. He seemed good tonight, occassional cough, with clear drainage. We'll see tomorrow. Thank you to all that have wished us luck, prayers, and talked me through this so far. It's good to know you are here for us.

and JimmyMommy and daddy to Tryston, 4, Drue, 13 monthsDrue's first cast Dec. 22St. Louis Children's Hospital

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Introducing you to DrueTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 8:07 PM

,

I just wanted to say welcome to CAST! I'm sure many others have responded (I"m 2 days behind on posts) so I won't say much until I read the other posts and add anything if needed. I will say that I really can't tell you what an adjustment it will be since your child is so much younger than mine. Some of the younger kids have problems learning to do things again but my daughter was already walking so she wasn't affected too much by the cast. She was a bit top heavy at first. Everyone on here has different stories on how things went but I will say that, for us, things have been pretty easy to adjust to. Our biggest issue was the diapering, but once someone explained the easiest way to do it, there wasn't a problem... it's just annoying. The only other thing is not being able to bathe her but we've gotten used to that too. I wanted to wish you luck on the 22nd and if I can be of any help, let me know.

Just know, we are all here for you!!! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 3rd cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: CHRISTINA SMITH <cashawksyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 15, 2009 11:36:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Introducing you to Drue

Hi, I am , mommy to Tryston, 4, and Drue, 13 months. My husband, Jimmy, and I are new to the group and the whole infantile scoliosis conditions. It went like most of your stories, from "let's watch it" to "We have to cast NOW". At 10 months, Drue's spine was at 36 degrees with ribs at 14. Things looked good for correction. Three months later, he is at 39 with ribs up to 35. We go for our first cast on the 22nd. I know my dr. is wonderful, I've talked to others that have dealt with him. I am just nervous about the casting, how Drue will adjust, diaper changing, more than there is room to mention here. If anyone has any suggestions about anything, pertaining to treatment, care, adjustments Drue will have to make next week, we'd love any feedback. I have learned so much over the weekend that I didn't know by finding ISOP. I have read tons of articles, tips, and stories that have

helped me greatly, but you know the fears that we have even having some knowledge. I know this has to be done now and this is the best thing we can do for baby Drue, a minor bump in the road compared to probably numerous broken bones that two brothers will encounter. I am so happy I am part of this group. I've already spoken with one mom that has given me her time to answer some of my questions. She was a blessing to me last night, answering my contiuous questions. She encouraged me to post as soon as possible, so....here we are!

Thank you in advance for any advice, encouragement you have to offer!

, mommy to Drue, 13 months, 1st brace Dec. 22

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Thinking of you guys! Hope all goes well.

Jane

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 8:16:48 AMSubject: Re: Introducing you to Drue

I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and sent up prayers this morning. Trust me once this first cast is done you will feel better. Allie is adjusting amazingly well and we are too. I have been thinking of you a lot and know the feelings you are going through. Please let us know how everything goes today. Many blessingsAmy JMom to Allie 6 days in first cast Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: CHRISTINA DUBY <cashawksyahoo (DOT) com>

Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:46:25 -0800 (PST)

To: <infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com>

Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Introducing you to Drue

Thanks, I am making myself sick. Still no fever, but still icky nose. We have to call in the a.m. before we head out to let them know how his nose and cough are. He seemed good tonight, occassional cough, with clear drainage. We'll see tomorrow. Thank you to all that have wished us luck, prayers, and talked me through this so far. It's good to know you are here for us.

and JimmyMommy and daddy to Tryston, 4, Drue, 13 monthsDrue's first cast Dec. 22St. Louis Children's Hospital

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Introducing you to DrueTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 8:07 PM

,

I just wanted to say welcome to CAST! I'm sure many others have responded (I"m 2 days behind on posts) so I won't say much until I read the other posts and add anything if needed. I will say that I really can't tell you what an adjustment it will be since your child is so much younger than mine. Some of the younger kids have problems learning to do things again but my daughter was already walking so she wasn't affected too much by the cast. She was a bit top heavy at first. Everyone on here has different stories on how things went but I will say that, for us, things have been pretty easy to adjust to. Our biggest issue was the diapering, but once someone explained the easiest way to do it, there wasn't a problem... it's just annoying. The only other thing is not being able to bathe her but we've gotten used to that too. I wanted to wish you luck on the 22nd and if I can be of any help, let me know.

Just know, we are all here for you!!! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 3rd cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: CHRISTINA SMITH <cashawksyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 15, 2009 11:36:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Introducing you to Drue

Hi, I am , mommy to Tryston, 4, and Drue, 13 months. My husband, Jimmy, and I are new to the group and the whole infantile scoliosis conditions. It went like most of your stories, from "let's watch it" to "We have to cast NOW". At 10 months, Drue's spine was at 36 degrees with ribs at 14. Things looked good for correction. Three months later, he is at 39 with ribs up to 35. We go for our first cast on the 22nd. I know my dr. is wonderful, I've talked to others that have dealt with him. I am just nervous about the casting, how Drue will adjust, diaper changing, more than there is room to mention here. If anyone has any suggestions about anything, pertaining to treatment, care, adjustments Drue will have to make next week, we'd love any feedback. I have learned so much over the weekend that I didn't know by finding ISOP. I have read tons of articles, tips, and stories that have

helped me greatly, but you know the fears that we have even having some knowledge. I know this has to be done now and this is the best thing we can do for baby Drue, a minor bump in the road compared to probably numerous broken bones that two brothers will encounter. I am so happy I am part of this group. I've already spoken with one mom that has given me her time to answer some of my questions. She was a blessing to me last night, answering my contiuous questions. She encouraged me to post as soon as possible, so....here we are!

Thank you in advance for any advice, encouragement you have to offer!

, mommy to Drue, 13 months, 1st brace Dec. 22