Can someone please tell me the benefits of taping. I read an article about taping and it seemed like a really good idea. When I suggested it to the PT, she didn't think it was necessary. How can I convince her, if IIIIIIIIIIIII think it's a good idea.

<t>Hi Michelle, it's me Makai's Mom. I feel and hear your frustration. I thinks it goes along with fighting for what you feel is right and making the right people be held accountable for their wrong doings. Just last week I felt clueless about our situation and everytime I came to this board I walke...

Thanks again!!

<t>Yesterday after a tense 30 minute phone call to our case manager at EI, I felt like I was finally standing up for my beloved Makai. I mentioned how I didn't understand how he didn't qualify and she seemed quite annoyed. She told me HER reason again and then I told her why IIIIIIII objected. I exp...

ChloesMom, you are dead on. Your right about everything, now that I'm pushing hard things seem to be slowly changing.

<t>When Makai was born, the OBGYN told us that Makai had shoulder dystocia. I was in a fog and didn't really comprehend what was happening. The next day the pedi. came to the hospital for the standard visit and printed material at the nurse's station about erbs palsy. It was just kind of assumed.<br...

Makai's pediatrician said she would not diagnose as Erbs Palsy or BPI. She said the BPI specialist or Pediatric Neurologist would have to do that. Is that true? What is this Letter of Medical Necessity I keep hearing about? Who writes the letter and why is it needed?

Michelle

When I say Makai has erbs palsy, EI tells me it has to be very severe, like no movement at all. I was told to try to get him qualified under BPI. Makai has some movement when on his side or on his back. I really would like to qualify. What should I do?

Michelle

I've spent the last 15 minutes trying to reach Dr. Water's office in Boston. I keep getting a prompt that eveually disconnects me from the line. I will e-mail him tonight when I have time. Maki is up and needs some MOMMY LOVE..

Michelle

<t>It seems like when I start asking questions of all the professionals, I get a underlying tone along with a hint of defensiveness from them.<br/> Today I decided that I would NOT allow anyone to blow me off or downplay my son's injury and boy did things get heated. First I called EI and spoke with...