We had a beautiful and very busy white Christmas. We hope everyone had a safe and painfree Holiday. Caralyn is trying for her drivers license tomorrow (Wednesday) wish her luck. She has been looking forward to it. She has been learning how to take care of a newborn. My 19 yr. old daughter had a baby 6 weeks ago and since she lives with us, it has been a wonderful opportunity for Caralyn to learn how to change diapers, dress and even feed a baby with one hand. It can be terribly frustrating but she is working through it, the baby (and her mom)is very patient and good natured about all the jostling and manuvering to just the right position. Well again, Wish Caralyn luck she is very excited but also very nervous about taking her driving test. We will let you know how she did.
Rene
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alaskanmom
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Mom of daughter with complete right brachial plexus avulsion from a sledding accident
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Karen McClune
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Caralyn,
Wishing you the very best tomorrow, go girl I know you can do it.
Grandma Rene, congratulation on the baby. How very exciting for you. I can tell your house is just jumping.
Let us know how Caralyn does tomorrow.
Love and hugs, Karen
Wishing you the very best tomorrow, go girl I know you can do it.
Grandma Rene, congratulation on the baby. How very exciting for you. I can tell your house is just jumping.
Let us know how Caralyn does tomorrow.
Love and hugs, Karen
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Kath
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
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Rene & Caralyn
Congratulations on the new baby!
This is a wonderful experience for Caralyn.
When I had my first baby I realized I had never held a baby to feed.
I did not know what to do.
At least Caralyn will have experience by the time it's her turn to have a baby...
I will be saying my prayers for her tomorrow and today.
Now you will have some one willing to run all your errands for awhile.
Kath/robpi/adult
Congratulations on the new baby!
This is a wonderful experience for Caralyn.
When I had my first baby I realized I had never held a baby to feed.
I did not know what to do.
At least Caralyn will have experience by the time it's her turn to have a baby...
I will be saying my prayers for her tomorrow and today.
Now you will have some one willing to run all your errands for awhile.
Kath/robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Good luck Carolyn!!! I hope you pass with flying colors!
Babies are tricky! My sister adopted a baby and we got to bring him straight home from the hospital and now my sister finally trusts me alone with him. but for the first month and half I couldnt take the baby out of her sight. He is a great baby to "practice" on for when I have a baby as he is a very calm little boy and takes to my adusting him every which way great. You are lucky ust like I am to have a baby to play with. They are just so cute! Congrats! Now its almost like you cant wait to have your own, but its still nice to be able to give them back. I think I will wait, I like the idea of giving him back, lol. And College is top on my list of things to do.
Again wishing you the best of luck!
Hugs,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
Babies are tricky! My sister adopted a baby and we got to bring him straight home from the hospital and now my sister finally trusts me alone with him. but for the first month and half I couldnt take the baby out of her sight. He is a great baby to "practice" on for when I have a baby as he is a very calm little boy and takes to my adusting him every which way great. You are lucky ust like I am to have a baby to play with. They are just so cute! Congrats! Now its almost like you cant wait to have your own, but its still nice to be able to give them back. I think I will wait, I like the idea of giving him back, lol. And College is top on my list of things to do.
Again wishing you the best of luck!
Hugs,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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jennyb
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: January 1980 Yamaha RD200 vs 16 wheeler truck, result, 1 totally paralysed right arm. I was 21, now 54. I had no surgery, I don't regret this. Decided to totally ignore limitations (easily done aged 21) adapted very quickly to one handed life, got married, had 3 kids, worked- the effect of the injury on my life (once the pain stopped being constant) was minimal and now, aged 54, I very rarely even think of it, unless I bash it or it gets cold, then I wish I'd had it amputated :) Except for a steering knob on my car, I have no adaptations to help with life, mainly because I honestly don't think of myself as disabled and the only thing I can't do is peel potatoes, which is definitely a good thing.
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Good luck Caralyn! I'd hate to have taken my driving test in the snow! Let us know how she gets on :0)
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AK_Cara
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: TRBPI on January 14, 2005 at the age of 14. Complete avulsion of C6-T1 with a very damaged C5, regained shoulder stability and bicep thanks to the team in Minnesota. If there is any fellow Alaskans here let me know! I don't get out of Alaska much.
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Hi Everyone, I just got back from my driving test and I past!! I'm so happy 
Hugs
Caralyn
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Caralyn
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marieke
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no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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CONGRATS!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
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Karen McClune
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Caralyn,
Congrats, this is so exciting. Oh no, I better tell Aaron to watch out if you ever drive down to Anchorage. Only kidding. I am so excited for you.
Wow mom, another driver in the house.
Love and hugs,
Karen
Congrats, this is so exciting. Oh no, I better tell Aaron to watch out if you ever drive down to Anchorage. Only kidding. I am so excited for you.
Wow mom, another driver in the house.
Love and hugs,
Karen
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Way to go Caralyn!!! Congratulations on a job well done.
Sue
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