Well, after 2 long years my husband and I finally saw our daughter Lucy's thumb and fingers move on her injured hand for the first time in her life. And she did it when we asked her to do it! I say it has been the longest and shortest 2 years of our lives because I cannot believe that she is already 2 but waiting for her to recover from this injury seems like it has been 10 years (She had a global injury and primary surgery with only 2 nerve roots to graft to).
Her movement came 2 weeks after we had seen her BPI doctor and the doctor saying that she had hoped to see more in the way of recovery at this point but was happy to see the progress she had made.
I guess that I'm feeling some disbelief because I had just started to come to terms that we were never going to see her hand move. I just wanted to share our joyful news and to thank all of you for the hope that you have shared through your experiences. Will keep you all posted on Lucy's further recovery.
Carol, mom to Lucy, 2yrs, LOBPI
The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives
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Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives
Carol, thats awesome news!!! The little things that are so exciting to us! I cant wait to hear more on Lucy's recovery! I am so excited to hear that she can move her thumb, how cool!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives- yea movement finally!
I just wanted to edit the subject so that everyone knew what I was posting about! Carol
> Well, after 2 long years my husband and I finally saw
> our daughter Lucy's thumb and fingers move on her
> injured hand for the first time in her life. And she
> did it when we asked her to do it! I say it has been
> the longest and shortest 2 years of our lives because
> I cannot believe that she is already 2 but waiting
> for her to recover from this injury seems like it has
> been 10 years (She had a global injury and primary
> surgery with only 2 nerve roots to graft to).
>
> Her movement came 2 weeks after we had seen her BPI
> doctor and the doctor saying that she had hoped to
> see more in the way of recovery at this point but was
> happy to see the progress she had made.
>
> I guess that I'm feeling some disbelief because I had
> just started to come to terms that we were never
> going to see her hand move. I just wanted to share
> our joyful news and to thank all of you for the hope
> that you have shared through your experiences. Will
> keep you all posted on Lucy's further recovery.
>
> Carol, mom to Lucy, 2yrs, LOBPI
Edited by: ccorkra
> Well, after 2 long years my husband and I finally saw
> our daughter Lucy's thumb and fingers move on her
> injured hand for the first time in her life. And she
> did it when we asked her to do it! I say it has been
> the longest and shortest 2 years of our lives because
> I cannot believe that she is already 2 but waiting
> for her to recover from this injury seems like it has
> been 10 years (She had a global injury and primary
> surgery with only 2 nerve roots to graft to).
>
> Her movement came 2 weeks after we had seen her BPI
> doctor and the doctor saying that she had hoped to
> see more in the way of recovery at this point but was
> happy to see the progress she had made.
>
> I guess that I'm feeling some disbelief because I had
> just started to come to terms that we were never
> going to see her hand move. I just wanted to share
> our joyful news and to thank all of you for the hope
> that you have shared through your experiences. Will
> keep you all posted on Lucy's further recovery.
>
> Carol, mom to Lucy, 2yrs, LOBPI
Edited by: ccorkra
Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives- yea movement finally!
Carol,
Congratulations - to your entire family!
Congratulations - to your entire family!
Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives- yea movement finally!
Carol,
Yay! What a great event!!!!
Yay! What a great event!!!!
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Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives- yea movement finally!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you all...
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Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives- yea movement finally!
Carol
That is great I look forward to hear more progress.
My hand took a very long time to move because I had no surgery.
I seemed to gain more movement as I aged.
I am sure you are all very excited about this news.
Kath robpi/adult
That is great I look forward to hear more progress.
My hand took a very long time to move because I had no surgery.
I seemed to gain more movement as I aged.
I am sure you are all very excited about this news.
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
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Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives
Congratulations on the movement she has. It does seem like a long road ahead but she is making progress. The more time passes the more progress she will continue to make. You seem like such great parents and she will benefit a great deal from you both.
Keep your chin up!!
Rachel from MT
Keep your chin up!!
Rachel from MT
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Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives
Carol
that is so amazing! I'm so happy and encouraged to hear your wonderful news!!
Dawn mommy to Cassidy 16 months
ROBPI
that is so amazing! I'm so happy and encouraged to hear your wonderful news!!
Dawn mommy to Cassidy 16 months
ROBPI
Re: The longest and shortest 2 years of our lives
Carol
This is Melinda, Brendan's mom, we met at Jill's. CONGRATULATIONS!! Way to go little LUCY!!! I'm so excited for her and for you and your husband. What a blessing. These kids never cease to amaze us! What great news!! Hope to see you guys in October!
This is Melinda, Brendan's mom, we met at Jill's. CONGRATULATIONS!! Way to go little LUCY!!! I'm so excited for her and for you and your husband. What a blessing. These kids never cease to amaze us! What great news!! Hope to see you guys in October!