<t>DeShawn,<br/> <br/> I am so sorry to hear that Rain is facing another surgery. I wish you would tell me these things!!!<br/> <br/> Of course, no experience with the Ilizarov here, but just know that you'll be in our thoughts and prayers. You have my number, so keep me updated!<br/> <br/> Cherie</t>

Hi there!

I live in Dallas and we have a North Texas support group. Where are you moving to?

Please feel free to send me an email at chohertz@udallas.edu.

I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Cherie

<t>Hey Krista!<br/> <br/> Sarah had her adnoids removed when she was about 14 months. She had the same problems as Ella.. stuffiness all the time, constant sinus infections, etc.<br/> <br/> They took her adnoids out at the same time they put tubes in her ears. After that, I can count on one hand the...

<t>About a year ago, I used my librarian powers and sent an email to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and asked them this very question. They said they do not keep statistics and I should contact the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). I did. Their response was that they don't keep s...

<t>Hi Veronica.<br/> <br/> Welcome to the boards. So sorry you have a need to be here, but I hope that you will find support and encouragement along this journey.<br/> <br/> I'm Cherie, mom to Sarah (ROBPI) who is now 4. We live just outside of Dallas.<br/> <br/> Looking forward to chatting with you...

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... 2A684.html was in yesterday's paper...

<t>Yes, I agree that they're talking about the mothers gaining the weight. But, overweight and/or obese mothers are a risk factor for shoulder dystocia. As is gestational diabetes, which from this article, can be caused by gaining as little as 7 lbs. <br/> <br/> Interesting article..<br/> <br/> Cher...

<t>Hi Amanda.<br/> <br/> Sarah had an MRI when she was about two, and they sedated her for that. It really wasn't too bad!<br/> <br/> They gave her the sedation rectally, and within about 30 seconds, she was completely out. They did the MRI (took about 45 minutes), and by the time she made it to the...

<r>Hi Amy.<br/> <br/> My daughter is 3 and has a pretty severe injury. We've had two surgeries and a third is getting closer and closer.<br/> <br/> Sarah does tap, ballet, and tumbling. These exact questions came up when I was enrolling her... Do I enroll her and set her up to fail, or do I keep her...

<t>Hi there!<br/> <br/> I think this is really a personal choice. I know there are some mothers who have opted for another vaginal birth, with better monitoring so that the baby doesn't become too large, and different birthing techniques used.<br/> <br/> We are expecting our second child in July, an...