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by StephP
Sat May 14, 2005 9:58 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: sesame place
Replies: 4
Views: 468

Re: sesame place

Just remembered the name. The Variety Club of the Delaware Valley. Last year it was May 2. I'm wondering if someone knows about this year's event.
by StephP
Sat May 14, 2005 9:56 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Lung tests
Replies: 8
Views: 2017

Re: Lung tests

<t>My son has not had breathing problems/asthma. We found out about his left hemidiaphragm being elevated almost by accident. He was having problems with weight gain, and they went to do some x-ray that checks the rate of how quick your stomach empties (I think it's a gastric emptying test)Anyway, t...
by StephP
Wed May 11, 2005 10:50 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Lung tests
Replies: 8
Views: 2017

Lung tests

<t>Has anyone taken their child for lung function tests? If so, how old were they? My son has lobpi and had c4 damage as well, left hemi-diaphragm remains elevated. He just turned 4 and the pulmonologist we see says he's too young for the tests. Need to wait till about age 7. Wondering what others h...
by StephP
Fri Oct 01, 2004 8:15 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: therapy items at Target
Replies: 4
Views: 502

therapy items at Target

<t>Target has some great therapy items that are normally in therapy catalogs. They must of just gotten them in because I'm at Target weekly:)<br/> 1) Balance Board $15<br/> 2) Pogo bouncer $10 ( has a large base for feet so even little ones 3+ can try)<br/> 3) Scooter board $10<br/> 4) Mini trampoli...
by StephP
Sat Sep 25, 2004 8:57 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Exceptional Parent Magazine
Replies: 0
Views: 271

Exceptional Parent Magazine

<r>Some may know of this very informative magazine, others may not. It is a magazine of information and support for the special needs community (parents, families, doctors, professionals). I ran across it last year at the doctor's office (just kept forgetting to post!). It covers different topics ea...
by StephP
Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:46 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: toy for wrist extension
Replies: 2
Views: 398

toy for wrist extension

<t>I'm always on the lookout for fun items that can help my son's bpi arm (as I'm sure you all are, too!). I recently found one at Kmart. It is a handle you would put on a bike that makes a "vroom, vroom, vroom" noise when the handle is rolled forward and back. It sounds like a motorcycle, sort of. ...
by StephP
Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:58 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: digestive problems
Replies: 6
Views: 914

Re: digestive problems

<t>My son had digestive problems from about 6 months on. He went from 75th percentile in weight to zero, off the scale by the time he was one. It was awful, so I know how you feel. What I'd recommend is getting to a pediatric gastroenterologist. They deal with digestive problems, etc. We also saw a ...
by StephP
Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:09 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: finding an insurance co.
Replies: 7
Views: 1382

Re: finding an insurance co.

We were turned down for coverage due to the pre-existing condition of my son's bpi and the past surgeries, potential future surgeries, current therapy, etc. Does anyone have coverage for their child soley through Medicaid? How has that been for you? Do they cover the therapy, etc?
by StephP
Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:28 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: finding an insurance co.
Replies: 7
Views: 1382

finding an insurance co.

<t>I am in the process of looking for health insurance as my husband may soon become self-employed. Two companies so far have refused to take us on due to our son's bp. Is anyone out there self-insured? Can you tell me the name of the insurance company? Thanks. We are in PA and see docs in DE too.</t>
by StephP
Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:06 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: website for special needs
Replies: 1
Views: 623

website for special needs

<r>Found this website <URL url="http://www.irsc.org">http://www.irsc.org</URL><br/> Internet resources for special children. It has a table of contents page with subjects ranging from assistive devices, to therapy, to special ed laws, etc. Once you click on the subject, then it leads you to a whole ...