I was just wondering what happened to everyone.
I bet there are a few lurkers out there waiting for someone else to post...
Or everyone is out getting ready for the Holidays.
Just wondering???
Kath (robpi/adult)
Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- 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
Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
Here it is pretty busy. Christmas is always so busy, especially with 5 kids (6 different concerts!!)
Additionally, DH was laid off as of Friday and is looking for work. He has been using the computer alot, which usually leaves me with little time to get in here. He is studying for an interview tomorrow, so the computer is mine for a couple of min before the kids need it for school work.
Holidays are always hard, though. I know I overdo it, my arm has told me more than once and I know I will hear from it again before it is all over. Just wrapping presents last week left me in pain for two days!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!!
Additionally, DH was laid off as of Friday and is looking for work. He has been using the computer alot, which usually leaves me with little time to get in here. He is studying for an interview tomorrow, so the computer is mine for a couple of min before the kids need it for school work.
Holidays are always hard, though. I know I overdo it, my arm has told me more than once and I know I will hear from it again before it is all over. Just wrapping presents last week left me in pain for two days!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!!
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patpxc
- Posts: 315
- Joined: Sat Nov 03, 2001 1:06 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: C-5 and C-6. Unable to supinate. Contracture elbow. Wrist bone underdeveloped.
Can raise forearm to mouth level. shoulder is limited in movement. Unable to put arm behind back. Secondary- early arthritis, carpal tunnel, pronator syndrome,scoliosis - Location: Ohio
Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
Hi Kath,
working 2 jobs, Christmas shopping, babysitting, taking care of my mom who is in assisted living. I type all day and most of the evening. I read the posts but unless I have a comment,just hate to do any more typing than I have to. Hands hurt, arm is tired, back hurts, arms are barely holding out through a shower---hands are getting uglier ever day--I think the word is gnarled--just tired!!!! Other than that everything is great. Took my mom Christmas shopping on Sunday. spent the next 2 days with sore hands and a stiff back from pushing her around--house is a mess--can I get anyone to help me clean for christmas?????????????
Please send chocolate!!!!!
Merry Christmas
Pat
working 2 jobs, Christmas shopping, babysitting, taking care of my mom who is in assisted living. I type all day and most of the evening. I read the posts but unless I have a comment,just hate to do any more typing than I have to. Hands hurt, arm is tired, back hurts, arms are barely holding out through a shower---hands are getting uglier ever day--I think the word is gnarled--just tired!!!! Other than that everything is great. Took my mom Christmas shopping on Sunday. spent the next 2 days with sore hands and a stiff back from pushing her around--house is a mess--can I get anyone to help me clean for christmas?????????????
Please send chocolate!!!!!
Merry Christmas
Pat
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- 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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Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
hehe, yes, shopping.. groceries! And sleeping in FINALLY!
Marieke
Marieke
Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
Sleeping, and getting ready to move/start new job.
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rachelcasa
- Posts: 729
- Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:45 pm
Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
Kath,
Yes, I am here!!! I've been busy with work,kids, and basketball games. *L* Today is my last day before Christmas break and I am so ready for it. How are you doing? Are you ready for Christmas yet? I am not quiet yet but will finish up in time I hope. My part time job has turned into almost full time so I'm running.
Everyone at UBPN is always on my mind!! Have a great Christmas and I hope to pop in more on my break.
*HUGS*
Miss ya
Yes, I am here!!! I've been busy with work,kids, and basketball games. *L* Today is my last day before Christmas break and I am so ready for it. How are you doing? Are you ready for Christmas yet? I am not quiet yet but will finish up in time I hope. My part time job has turned into almost full time so I'm running.
Everyone at UBPN is always on my mind!! Have a great Christmas and I hope to pop in more on my break.
*HUGS*
Miss ya
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- 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
- Contact:
Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
Mornin' Everyone,
Yep, just what I've thought.You Super-Fantastic Moms are going full tilt toward a big Christmas for your family. OKAY now, what are you doing for yourselves??,HUH?? Pleasedo mot feel it all has to be Purrfect. Please take care.
Blessings for everyone with a B-I-G HUG!
Kath, where & what are you doing?? tee hee...
Carolyn
Yep, just what I've thought.You Super-Fantastic Moms are going full tilt toward a big Christmas for your family. OKAY now, what are you doing for yourselves??,HUH?? Pleasedo mot feel it all has to be Purrfect. Please take care.
Blessings for everyone with a B-I-G HUG!
Kath, where & what are you doing?? tee hee...
Carolyn
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- 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
Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
I am trying to finish up for Christmas.
Christmas Eve is and all day eating feast in our home.
My husband is Italian so we celebrate Christmas Eve Italian style. Yes, Irish girls can cook Italian foods.
We will eat from 1 pm until 5... then all twelve of us will go to Church (my oldest granddaughter is singing at the 6 pm Mass.
After church we will come home and have all sorts of homemade cakes and desserts.
The kids will ALL leave at a good time for the little one's to go to bed and wait for Santa.
Christmas morning we open gifts together and then in our new Christmas PJ's we will head over to my daughters.
It's a PJ party on Christmas Day for us.
We exchange our gifts on Christmas Day and see all the things Santa left for the kids.
My son will have his in-laws over this year,so we will only be 8 for the PJ party.
We even eat dinner in our new PJ's... LOL...
In the meantime, I sold my house and have to pack up and be out of here in 7 weeks... We have been here 19 years,I should be packing we are downsizing.
This house is so big and that means getting my kids to take there stuff out of here.
We have not found a place to move to temporarily because the place we hope to buy is not built yet.
It is a 55+ community and it is in between both daughters houses and about 2 miles from my house.
We can't move far away because the kids moved back here to be near us and their friends.
I have so much work to do so I decided that I will just enjoy Christmas and then worry.
I feel like Scarlet O'Hara in Gone with the Wind.
I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas and does not over work our poor little arms... LOL... that's a joke!
Kath (adult/obpi)
Christmas Eve is and all day eating feast in our home.
My husband is Italian so we celebrate Christmas Eve Italian style. Yes, Irish girls can cook Italian foods.
We will eat from 1 pm until 5... then all twelve of us will go to Church (my oldest granddaughter is singing at the 6 pm Mass.
After church we will come home and have all sorts of homemade cakes and desserts.
The kids will ALL leave at a good time for the little one's to go to bed and wait for Santa.
Christmas morning we open gifts together and then in our new Christmas PJ's we will head over to my daughters.
It's a PJ party on Christmas Day for us.
We exchange our gifts on Christmas Day and see all the things Santa left for the kids.
My son will have his in-laws over this year,so we will only be 8 for the PJ party.
We even eat dinner in our new PJ's... LOL...
In the meantime, I sold my house and have to pack up and be out of here in 7 weeks... We have been here 19 years,I should be packing we are downsizing.
This house is so big and that means getting my kids to take there stuff out of here.
We have not found a place to move to temporarily because the place we hope to buy is not built yet.
It is a 55+ community and it is in between both daughters houses and about 2 miles from my house.
We can't move far away because the kids moved back here to be near us and their friends.
I have so much work to do so I decided that I will just enjoy Christmas and then worry.
I feel like Scarlet O'Hara in Gone with the Wind.
I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas and does not over work our poor little arms... LOL... that's a joke!
Kath (adult/obpi)
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- 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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Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
For me, its finals week. So I have hardly had time to think. I have studied so much that I really dont think one more piece of info will fit in my brain. One more test then I am off for break and I cant wait!
My break will strat out very nice, I see my OT Friday morning and then right after I get to babysit her most adorable little 4 year old who absolutely loves me. Then its not so much fun as I have to go to work. I picked up a couple shift but wasnt very smart in my timing. I work 3-11 pm Friday then 7am - 1 pm Sat. Not vert smart planning. Then its Christmas for me and I cant wait to spend it with my family!!!
I hope every one has a great break!!! I will enjoy mine!
Hugs to all and sorry I havent been around but my finals are much harder this year than last and require a lot more time to study.
Hugs,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
My break will strat out very nice, I see my OT Friday morning and then right after I get to babysit her most adorable little 4 year old who absolutely loves me. Then its not so much fun as I have to go to work. I picked up a couple shift but wasnt very smart in my timing. I work 3-11 pm Friday then 7am - 1 pm Sat. Not vert smart planning. Then its Christmas for me and I cant wait to spend it with my family!!!
I hope every one has a great break!!! I will enjoy mine!
Hugs to all and sorry I havent been around but my finals are much harder this year than last and require a lot more time to study.
Hugs,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Re: Where is everyone? Shopping? Resting? Waiting?
Amy,
Good luck with your finals. You sound well prepared. Have fun on your time off from school. Enjoy being with your family and friends.
Kath,
Sounds like Christmas is really a fun time with your family. This is a special time. I think you are right to enjoy it, while putting your packing and other concerns about moving on the back burner.
Everyone,
Enjoy your holiday season, whatever your holiday is, or holidays are. If you don't celebrate any "end of the year" holidays, I still wish you the best.
Hugs,
Joanie
Good luck with your finals. You sound well prepared. Have fun on your time off from school. Enjoy being with your family and friends.
Kath,
Sounds like Christmas is really a fun time with your family. This is a special time. I think you are right to enjoy it, while putting your packing and other concerns about moving on the back burner.
Everyone,
Enjoy your holiday season, whatever your holiday is, or holidays are. If you don't celebrate any "end of the year" holidays, I still wish you the best.
Hugs,
Joanie