I usually tell my 3 yr old "why not" yes you can let me help you. I try to encourage him to use his right hand often. I keep telling him God gave you two arms and hands to use. Even though he right arm and hand will never be equal to his left there is no reason why he can't try.

My son is 3 with a right bpi. After reading your message you have lefted my outlook on his future. I really try not to prevent him from trying new things. After reading your story if he wants to do it then so be it. It's always nice to read positive stories.

Thanks

<t>My son is 3 years old with a right arm bpi. It is definetely smaller than his left. His arm and his hand are smaller. Sometimes I really don't notice it, especially when he wears long sleeves. When he has on short sleeves and I really look at him then reality strikes again and it is noticable. I ...

<t>My son just turned 3 on 4/15. He had primary surgery on 11/99. C5, C6 and C7 were really damaged badly. He has not had secondary surgery. He does have use of his hand and fingers but he cannot raise his arm no more than maybe 5 inches from his side. Let alone above his head. I would like to hear ...

Maybe it will be on the March 8th episode. Either way the vcr is programed.