Re: Willing to be adopted grandma in Michigan

[Guest guest]

I wish you lived in San , Texas! :-) My little one is a preemie and we'd

love to have someone watch him during the day so we don't have to put him in

daycare right away. Having a very difficult time. You're wonderful for what

you offer and I'm sure someone will snatch you up. Good for you.

& Aidan (Aug 5th - bilateral cf)

sallyllinton sallyllinton@...> wrote:

Hello all,

Want to offer to be a helping hand to any new parent in the lower

pennisula of Michigan.

I have a grandson with bilateral club foot in California, so know

the experience that you are going through. Can't be there to be " on

hand " help, so willing to " adopt " another little one to help with.

Contact me if you need an extra grandma for your little one.

Sally

(Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

[Guest guest]

Sally,

It's so great what your offering. My mom also watches a little one

with clubfoot as a result of her experice with my son Collin who has

unilateral right clubfoot. I had met a local family who was having a

problem finding proper daycare while their little one was going

though casting and then in the DBB 23 hrs a day, ..so I spoke with my

mom who watches her grandchildren why we work and she takes care of

him too now.

Michle

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

> (Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

How is Aiden doing? I have been thinking of him and your family!

I hope you don't mind me throwing my 2-cents in about something

totally non clubfoot related...please take it at face value and

don't think I am making any judgements

You and your husband will want to be EXTREMELY cautious about what

type of childcare setting Aiden goes too. With him being so

premature he will be at a VERY high risk for RSV (Respiratory

Syncytial Virus). This infection is very serious and can be life

threatening to a preemie. My twins were considered very high risk

despite the fact that I am a SAHM and they were quite sheltered from

the outside world during their first winter. Despite our

precautions and even both of them being treated with Synargis shots

(an RSV preventitive medication), Owen had bronchiolitis twice that

first winter. He came very close to being hospitalized. Then until

he was 4 1/2, he had bronchiolitis at least twice each winter and is

now considered to be at a higher risk for asthma.

Anyway, RSV is very contagious and can be easily spread in a

childcare setting. A regular cold to another infant, child or even

adult can have serious effects on a preemie.

I can understand if you are in a situation where staying home is not

an option -- believe me, it has been difficult for us! -- but if

hiring a nanny is a possiblilty for you (even just for this first

winter), I would highly recommend it Otherwise, just be on top

of your pediatrician about getting Aiden Synargis shots every month

and also make sure your childcare providers are aware of his

highrisk for infection.

Sorry again if I am putting my 2-cents where it doesn't belong.

Hope I have simply been a help.

Marilouise

9/9/03, 3 week cast after 2nd tenotomy

Owen and 3/20/99

> Hello all,

>

> Want to offer to be a helping hand to any new parent in the lower

> pennisula of Michigan.

>

> I have a grandson with bilateral club foot in California, so know

> the experience that you are going through. Can't be there to

be " on

> hand " help, so willing to " adopt " another little one to help with.

>

> Contact me if you need an extra grandma for your little one.

>

> Sally

> (Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is so sweet of you, unfortunately we live in Ky. It must be

hard for you, your son/daughter and grandson going through this so

far away from you. It's so supportive of you to research the

condition with them. And then to volunteer to help/be support to

someone who lives close to you.

Pam and (8-12-01)

> Hello all,

>

> Want to offer to be a helping hand to any new parent in the lower

> pennisula of Michigan.

>

> I have a grandson with bilateral club foot in California, so know

> the experience that you are going through. Can't be there to

be " on

> hand " help, so willing to " adopt " another little one to help with.

>

> Contact me if you need an extra grandma for your little one.

>

> Sally

> (Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry that I cant be there to help you. I know that my daughter is

having a hard time because she is so far from family. She is a stay

at home mom & she supplies child care to other military moms. Her

husband is stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA.

I just want to be helpful. So am hoping that a michigan parent will

contact me.

Good Luck with Aidan - do what the doctor says - continue to look

for support in any way that you can.

Sally

(Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Michle,

Just trying to be as helpful as I can. If you hear of a new parent

in the michigan area, please have them contact me.

Sally

(Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My name is Courtenay, I am coming into this email a little blind

but I wanted to let you know that I am from Michigan. My Daughter was born on

10-8-03 with bilateral club feet. She is now in the DBB 12 hours on and 12

hours off. I would love to talk to anyone about anything that we have

experienced with our daughter. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care

Courtenay

sallyllinton sallyllinton@...> wrote:

,

Sorry that I cant be there to help you. I know that my daughter is

having a hard time because she is so far from family. She is a stay

at home mom & she supplies child care to other military moms. Her

husband is stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA.

I just want to be helpful. So am hoping that a michigan parent will

contact me.

Good Luck with Aidan - do what the doctor says - continue to look

for support in any way that you can.

Sally

(Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Marilouise for your concern. Believe me, I've read all about it and am

extremely worried. I've called everyone I can think of to try and find someone

to stay at home w/him during the day. I've already talked to the hospital about

how to get these shots started as he'll probably be leaving the hospital in the

middle of RSV season. Thanks again for the information, I appreciate the FYI.

Aidan, is still fighting every day. He has good days and bad, it's been a

rollercoaster. Having to deal with his clubfeet after he's realeased doesn't

make it any easier. However, as I've already waited 2 months for treatment,

I'm thinking I'm going to have to start that as soon as he can leave the

hospital.

Thanks again for thinking of us.

Marilouise Tozier verylittlebrain@...> wrote:

Hi ,

How is Aiden doing? I have been thinking of him and your family!

I hope you don't mind me throwing my 2-cents in about something

totally non clubfoot related...please take it at face value and

don't think I am making any judgements

You and your husband will want to be EXTREMELY cautious about what

type of childcare setting Aiden goes too. With him being so

premature he will be at a VERY high risk for RSV (Respiratory

Syncytial Virus). This infection is very serious and can be life

threatening to a preemie. My twins were considered very high risk

despite the fact that I am a SAHM and they were quite sheltered from

the outside world during their first winter. Despite our

precautions and even both of them being treated with Synargis shots

(an RSV preventitive medication), Owen had bronchiolitis twice that

first winter. He came very close to being hospitalized. Then until

he was 4 1/2, he had bronchiolitis at least twice each winter and is

now considered to be at a higher risk for asthma.

Anyway, RSV is very contagious and can be easily spread in a

childcare setting. A regular cold to another infant, child or even

adult can have serious effects on a preemie.

I can understand if you are in a situation where staying home is not

an option -- believe me, it has been difficult for us! -- but if

hiring a nanny is a possiblilty for you (even just for this first

winter), I would highly recommend it Otherwise, just be on top

of your pediatrician about getting Aiden Synargis shots every month

and also make sure your childcare providers are aware of his

highrisk for infection.

Sorry again if I am putting my 2-cents where it doesn't belong.

Hope I have simply been a help.

Marilouise

9/9/03, 3 week cast after 2nd tenotomy

Owen and 3/20/99

> Hello all,

>

> Want to offer to be a helping hand to any new parent in the lower

> pennisula of Michigan.

>

> I have a grandson with bilateral club foot in California, so know

> the experience that you are going through. Can't be there to

be " on

> hand " help, so willing to " adopt " another little one to help with.

>

> Contact me if you need an extra grandma for your little one.

>

> Sally

> (Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Glad to hear you are on top of it already I know how hard it is

to ride the NICU roller coaster! As others have said, wait until

Aiden comes home to start treating his feet -- you have time.

I will continue to pray for him that his good days outnumber his bad

and he comes home to his mama and daddy and big brother soon

Marilouise

> > Hello all,

> >

> > Want to offer to be a helping hand to any new parent in the

lower

> > pennisula of Michigan.

> >

> > I have a grandson with bilateral club foot in California, so

know

> > the experience that you are going through. Can't be there to

> be " on

> > hand " help, so willing to " adopt " another little one to help

with.

> >

> > Contact me if you need an extra grandma for your little one.

> >

> > Sally

> > (Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hello Courtenay,

Which part of Michigan are you from? I live in the DeWitt area

(north of Lansing). My grandson was born on 06-05-04 with bilateral

club feet. He has had his tendon snipped and is in the " 3 week "

cast. He gets it removed on September 3rd. Then they will be

starting the shoes and brace. He lives in CA, so I can't be there

to help, but would love to help someone close by.

Sally

(Logan's & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )