HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIA!!!

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hope16_05
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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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIA!!!

Post by hope16_05 »

Mica you will have to give Aria our happy birthday wishes! I hope she (and you) had a wonderful time celebrating her first birthday!!!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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marieke
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
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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Happy Birthday baby girl!!!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
Marieke Dufresne RN
34, LOBPI
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Mica
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Awwwww! You guys rock! Really, you make me smile. Thank you so much for thinking of us!!!

We had an AWESOME day! Aria even fed herself for the first time! (Maybe I should have been feeding her strawberry icing all along, eh?)

:)
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claudia
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Mica:
Happy Birthday!

and, um, we used ALOT of chocolate to encourage Juliana to feed herself! It works! She still can't do m&ms with her left, but she sure can do Hershey bars and cookies!heehhehehhe

claudia
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Carolyn J
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Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIA!!!! :)
Great job of eating by yourself! Yes, Yes, put frosting on everything to get her to eat by herself...it's a great motivator...a dab goes a loong way,'ya know!

Mica, I am sooo proud of you too! I think you deserve a massage! Don't forget to take care of yourself too.

Sorry, I'm a day late...

HUGS,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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Joanie
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To the tune of the chorus of The Battle Hymn of the Republic:

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Aria!!

Joanie
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Mica
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You guys rock!!!!!!! :)

What an awesome community of friends this place is!!!

osihjtsd (that part was from Aria, sitting on my lap!)

:)
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Karen McClune
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Happy Birthday Aria

What a wonderful day you had,

osihjtsh right back to you. I am sure you undetstand what you said.

Mom enjoy your little one.

Hugs,

Karen
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Kath
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Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
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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Post by Kath »

Happy First Birthday to Aria

How exciting a first birthday is for the family.

All of my children reached out and put their hands in their cakes...

Hope you enjoy her special day.

Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
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cassidysmom
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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY ARIA!!

Doesn't the time just fly Mica? I'm so happy to hear about Aria feeding herself...thats awesome!
I'm glad you guys had a fun and special day together!

Love Dawn
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