Re: Re: Sleep (and Blister)

[Guest guest]

Thank you and Rach for your words of encouragement. In being

measured for new shoes, we found that Cole's bar was 2 inches shorter than

the width of this shoulders. This could explain the fussiness. He has

never had a blister before and this one is on his little toe. The

Orthotist said he thought this was odd because the pressure point is on the

inside of the foot. I am wondering if his sock was caught or

something? We will see how tonight goes and we are headed to the

pediatrician today to make sure his toe is not infected.

Thanks for your help! (Mommy is feeling better this afternoon =)

and Cole (bl clubfeet)

At 02:14 PM 5/25/2004 +0000, you wrote:

>,

>I am so sorry that Cole's sleep problems are plaguing you. I know

>you've been reading the posts for a while- have you gone through all

>the steps to ensure that Cole's brace is fitted properly (right

>lengths, right angles of rotation etc.)? Are you sure that Cole's

>feet are corrected?

>Who is his doctor?

>Do you have pictures of Cole's feet in and out of the brace that you

>can share with us?

>I hope we can help you determine if his sleep issues are related to

>his treatment. Here's a big *HUG* to you and kudos for sticking it

>out this long! You're a great MOMMY!!! It took my son, Aidan, a

>long time to sleep through the night too- and he didn't have clubfoot

>or wear a brace. I know how exhausting it is!

>Please keep us posted, and if you feel like sharing some more

>information, maybe we can help you troubleshoot the problem(s)!

> & (3-16-00)

>left clubfoot

>

> > Dear Group:

> > You are a wonderful resource and that is why I am turning to you

>this

> > morning. I listened to your advice regarding the sleep discomfort

>at 7

> > months with open ears...this is why.

> >

> > My son is 6 months old and has never (and I mean never) slept

>through the

> > night. My husband and I are exhausted to say the least but we are

>plugging

> > away. Last night my son slept all night and we had to wake him up

>this

> > morning to go get fitted for new shoes!!!! Why, he didn't have his

>DBB on

> > because of a very bad blister on his little toe. I am headed to

>the

> > Orthitist this morning to get fitted for new shoes and I hope this

> > eliviates some of his discomfort.

> >

> > Do you have any other ideas regarding placing a pillow under this

>feet?

> > etc.? I have the foam blocks in his bed to prop him on his side a

>bit but

> > that has not worked until this point.

> >

> > I am feeling terrible because he has never slept and last night he

> > did...without his shoes. Tonight we start the no sleep again. =(

>Thank you

> > for your help! (I am sure I will feel better later but I am so

>overwhelmed

> > regarding this treatment process if my son never gets to sleep)

> > Thank you for listening.

> > and Cole

> > BL- Clubfeet (33 weeker)

> >

> >