Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 I just wanted to send a post out to new parents, or new converts to the Ponseti Method, or parents considering the Ponseti method over the method they are currently using. I've been on both sides of the fence with this whole bilateral club foot ordeal and every day to see how " Normal " Everett is compared to the agony we were still enduring at this age with , I swear Everett's club foot is about as minor as having a wart removed in comparrison. I know a lot of new parents are thinking what a traumatic experience this is for both them and their baby, but for me, my 2nd time through it here, I keep being amazed at how non-traumatic it actually is.... With our whole life, our whole identity, was defined by his club foot corrections for the first 2 1/2 years of his life. Now with Everett, it's been but a blink in the dark. It is unbelieveable how simple his correction has been compared to what his older brother had to go through. And the quality of the results is beyond comparrison. How sad will always suffer, but how sweet Everett never will. I urge all new parents, or parents not satisfied with their current treatments to follow through with the Ponseti Method. It may seem like a lot right now, but I promise you it's worth the little bit it actually is. In a few months you'll be amazed how little time and effort it really took. When you are in the forrest, you are lost in the trees, I understand that, but there is light around the next turn. I'm so proud of , he's always been my hero for being so brave through so much bad treatment. Such a stoic soldier he was! But I'm so proud of little Everett also, who has learned to use his bar as a defensive weapon and laugh in the face of his so-called birth defect. I just had to share that. This site is so full of brave, remarkable babies. Good night all, shawnee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Thanks ee, I needed to hear that. I'm new to the Ponseti method, having just discovered it in the nick of time before my son had surgery. I'm glad we discovered it when he was nine months, rather than a couple of years. The treatment we've been through really hasn't been bad. It's a variation of the Ponseti method, so we're used to casting, although not whole leg casting, that will be new for us. We're also used to the shoes, although we never used the bar, that will also be new. But we were lucky in that we missed the real trauma-surgery. Thanks to this group and all the wonderful people who responded to my post about surgery and urged me to give the Ponseti method a try. My biggest fear right now is that even though the doctor is listed on Ponseti's website that he won't be practicing the method exactly. I'm going to bring the parent checklist with me to the first visit and ask all those questions, but is there a surefire way to know if he's using it correctly or not? Thanks, > I just wanted to send a post out to new parents, or new converts to the Ponseti Method, or parents considering the Ponseti method over the method they are currently using. > > I've been on both sides of the fence with this whole bilateral club foot ordeal and every day to see how " Normal " Everett is compared to the agony we were still enduring at this age with , I swear Everett's club foot is about as minor as having a wart removed in comparrison. > > I know a lot of new parents are thinking what a traumatic experience this is for both them and their baby, but for me, my 2nd time through it here, I keep being amazed at how non-traumatic it actually is.... > > With our whole life, our whole identity, was defined by his club foot corrections for the first 2 1/2 years of his life. Now with Everett, it's been but a blink in the dark. It is unbelieveable how simple his correction has been compared to what his older brother had to go through. And the quality of the results is beyond comparrison. How sad will always suffer, but how sweet Everett never will. > > I urge all new parents, or parents not satisfied with their current treatments to follow through with the Ponseti Method. It may seem like a lot right now, but I promise you it's worth the little bit it actually is. In a few months you'll be amazed how little time and effort it really took. When you are in the forrest, you are lost in the trees, I understand that, but there is light around the next turn. > > I'm so proud of , he's always been my hero for being so brave through so much bad treatment. Such a stoic soldier he was! But I'm so proud of little Everett also, who has learned to use his bar as a defensive weapon and laugh in the face of his so-called birth defect. > > I just had to share that. This site is so full of brave, remarkable babies. > > Good night all, > shawnee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 . When is your first appointment? I thought you would have had it by now. Shook Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500 Vienna, VA 22182 x374 x374 fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > . > When is your first appointment? I thought you would have had it by now. It's Sept. 29. They tried to get me in sooner, but I would've had to see another doctor and I want the doctor that is on Dr. Ponseti's website because we've wasted too much time with doctors and I don't want to see someone who isn't recommended by Dr. Ponseti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Surefire way? I'm not sure, just follow your gut instinct and stay informed. Come to us and ask your doctor and email Dr. Ponseti when necessary.......just remember there's no " dumb " questions, OK? Best wishes to you. s. t is there a surefire way to know if he's using it correctly or not? Thanks, --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Wow, 2 more weeks! It can't get here fast enough, huh? Shook Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500 Vienna, VA 22182 x374 x374 fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > Wow, 2 more weeks! It can't get here fast enough, huh? Yes, it's kind of frustrating, but there was nothing I could do about it. Since his feet aren't corrected anyway, I guess another two weeks isn't going to hurt anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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