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[Guest guest]

Hello Tina,

I was at the one list files last night and was reading about you all.

Welcome and congratulations on your soon arrival. June right? On Dr,

Ponseti's web sight at

http://www.vh.org/Patients/HB/ortho/Peds/clubfeet/clubfeet.html has s

list of doctors here and abroad that practice the method. How did you

hear of Dr Ponseti?

Where are you all from again?

We found our about our daughters clubfoot from an ultra sound at 24weeks of

gestation.

Welcome again, and have a good pregnancy. Cherish the miracle of a life

growing in you.

Sara

With daughter Ivy with a corrected right clubfoot

8/17/99

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From: FryFamille@...

Hi all-

I am 21 weeks pregnant and found out last week (my 20 week sonogram) that

my

child has clubfoot in both feet. I have a couple of questions:

1. How do I find out if anyone in my area is trained in Dr. Ponseti's

method

(does he train people in the US?)

2. How many of you found out that your babies had clubfoot prior to their

birth?

Thanks,

Tina

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[Guest guest]

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From: FryFamille@...

Hello Tina,

WELCOME

I thought I posted when I first read your message. (Many times I feed and

read mail) I don't see my message so I guess not. It looks as if many

have responded to your first question. This a great place to get

information, many are very through. (, , and Joy good links)

We knew in a sonogram done at 24 weeks that our daughter Ivy had a

clubfoot. The doctor must have saw a the mixture of joy (they were looking

for Down's traits; which none was found) and confussion on our faces. The

title clubfoot is really a misnamed. We pictured in our minds a foot that

was like a stump or like a club. The doctor then showed us that all her

toes, and bones where present. The foot was just turned in. Enjoy your

pregnacy and the awsome mirical of a life growing in you.

Best wishes,

Sara

Hi all-

I am 21 weeks pregnant and found out last week (my 20 week sonogram) that

my child has clubfoot in both feet. I have a couple of questions:

1. How do I find out if anyone in my area is trained in Dr. Ponseti's

method (does he train people in the US?)

2. How many of you found out that your babies had clubfoot prior to their

birth?

Thanks,

Tina

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[Guest guest]

Tina,

Welcome to the list! You have certainly come to the right place for support.

We did not know until birth that our son had clubfeet. When he was born we

were told that it was positional and did stretching exercises for a month

before we were referred to a pediatric orthopedist.

I agree with ...enjoy your pregnancy! It's hard not to worry, but know

that Dr. Ponseti's method is incredible! Your baby's feet will be well taken

care of!

Kim

[Guest guest]

Thank you all so much for your responses to my questions! It's very

reassuring to know the number of people that have gone through what my

husband (Bill) and I will be going through.

It was especially reassuring that many of you did know prior to birth about

the clubfoot - there have been suggestions to me that there is something else

wrong with my child, too - even some suggestions that showing up at 20 weeks

is very early for it to " just " be clubfoot. It's good to see the number of

children who " only " have clubfoot. My doctor mentioned down syndrome (and

offered an amnio, which I won't do for fear something will happen) and I'll

now be worrying about that too for the next four months. I am glad that I

know about the clubfoot now, because educating myself on it has really calmed

me down and prepared me for the numerous doctors appointments I will have to

have in the future.

Anyway, I'm so reassured by reading all of your comments and everything on

your website that assuming clubfoot is the only problem our child will be

healthy and happy. I admire all of you for the great attitudes you have.

I'm praying for each and every one of you, your families, and your little one.

Thanks again!

Tina

[Guest guest]

Oh Tina,

I HAVE BEEN IN YOU EXSACT SAME SHOES! Same with Ivy, Downs, too early

fot " just a clubfoot " , spinabifita, and the few months that SEEMED like

eternity waiting for her arrivail.

Well, now I feed a healthy 6mo baby. So try not to worry, and do put it

in HIS hands. He does take care of all our needs. If you have any

questions feel free to post. Cherish the mirical of life growing in you.

Sara

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From: FryFamille@...

Thank you all so much for your responses to my questions! It's very

reassuring to know the number of people that have gone through what my

husband (Bill) and I will be going through.

It was especially reassuring that many of you did know prior to birth about

the clubfoot - there have been suggestions to me that there is something

else

wrong with my child, too - even some suggestions that showing up at 20

weeks

is very early for it to " just " be clubfoot. It's good to see the number of

children who " only " have clubfoot. My doctor mentioned down syndrome (and

offered an amnio, which I won't do for fear something will happen) and I'll

now be worrying about that too for the next four months. I am glad that I

know about the clubfoot now, because educating myself on it has really

calmed

me down and prepared me for the numerous doctors appointments I will have

to

have in the future.

Anyway, I'm so reassured by reading all of your comments and everything on

your website that assuming clubfoot is the only problem our child will be

healthy and happy. I admire all of you for the great attitudes you have.

I'm praying for each and every one of you, your families, and your little

one.

Thanks again!

Tina

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[Guest guest]

Hello Tina and all,

This is my first post. Wednesday my husband and I took our son to

meet Dr. Colburn in Pleasanton, CA and learn more about the Ponseti method.

had been casted by another orthopedic Dr. from 10 days until he was 2

1/2 months. We were told last week, he is now 4 months old, that he would

need surgery. All I can say is we are so glad that we came across Dr.

Ponseti's website and all of your web sites and very informative links. We

are very pleased with Dr. Colburn and are very confident that 's foot

will be corrected using Dr. Ponseti's method. His first cast using the

Ponseti method and his foot is already at the straight position. I also

want to say thanks to all of you for your support, especially through

this last week.

Tina,

They did not pick up the clubfoot in my many ultrasounds, but they did tell

me that 's right kidney was enlarged at my 20th week ultrasound. After

many ultrasounds and having a catheter put up him at 3 weeks old it turned

out to be ok. I agree with everyone else, try to enjoy these last few

months of pregnancy!!

Joanne, Steve and Dill

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From: FryFamille@...

Thank you all so much for your responses to my questions! It's very

reassuring to know the number of people that have gone through what my

husband (Bill) and I will be going through.

It was especially reassuring that many of you did know prior to birth about

the clubfoot - there have been suggestions to me that there is something

else

wrong with my child, too - even some suggestions that showing up at 20 weeks

is very early for it to " just " be clubfoot. It's good to see the number of

children who " only " have clubfoot. My doctor mentioned down syndrome (and

offered an amnio, which I won't do for fear something will happen) and I'll

now be worrying about that too for the next four months. I am glad that I

know about the clubfoot now, because educating myself on it has really

calmed

me down and prepared me for the numerous doctors appointments I will have to

have in the future.

Anyway, I'm so reassured by reading all of your comments and everything on

your website that assuming clubfoot is the only problem our child will be

healthy and happy. I admire all of you for the great attitudes you have.

I'm praying for each and every one of you, your families, and your little

one.

Thanks again!

Tina

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[Guest guest]

Welcome, Joanne and family!

It's so exciting to have new people joining the list! You will have to

keep us updated on 's treatment. really is a great source

of encouragement and information, isn't he?

Welcome once again!

Joy

http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE