I dont even know what to say except it really sucks. I have a child with good recovery and no surgery so I think that really was the deciding factor. Also opposing counsel kept talking about 1% chance of shoulder dystocia and it is not predictable nor preventable. I think that is what stuck out in the jurys mind
Good luck to everyone else out there.
At least I can use my login again
we lost
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I am so sorry. There are no words.
welcome back with your login...
claudia
welcome back with your login...
claudia
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sooooo sorry i wish you the best!!!!!!!!! this is not ok! no matter the recovery there will always be a loss! bless u and ur family my heart goes out to you!
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p/s it is preventable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tanya in NY
- Posts: 935
- Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 10:51 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am Mom to Amber, injured at birth. I serve on the Board of Directors for UBPN, and am a labor/delivery nurse, too.
- Location: NY State
- Contact:
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I'm sorry to hear about your legal loss. Such energy and time spent only to have it shot down must be very hard. I am glad to hear that your child is showing good recovery, and that you are able to log back in now.
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 4 years old
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 4 years old
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
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Terri,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I wanted to thank you though for talking to me after my son was born. I know I sent you many a long email so thanks for listening. The part of it not being preventable is what scares me the most b/c if doctors really think that, then they won't ever learn how to prevent this condition. Sorry again that things didn't go your (our) way this time.
Shari
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I wanted to thank you though for talking to me after my son was born. I know I sent you many a long email so thanks for listening. The part of it not being preventable is what scares me the most b/c if doctors really think that, then they won't ever learn how to prevent this condition. Sorry again that things didn't go your (our) way this time.
Shari
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swhite1
- Posts: 295
- Joined: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:15 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Bad fall in June of 2006
LTBPI - Location: right here in Texas
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I'm sorry I'm just getting started here and I need you folks a great deal. I seem to be way behind and don't have a lot to offer. Like tos of questions. For example What did we lose? I ask very heartfelt because I am sensing a definate 'family' here, and also what is camp? and am I too late for this one or early for the next? My son just asked me how would people like us be able to use a zip line? I simply smiled and told him we'll use or good arms. I am proud to say he has taken an intrest now that I've shown him I am way not alone anymore and we are family far and wide. Peru, India, Australia, New England, wow it just blows my my mind to now know we are out there.
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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:
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"swhite1",
Welcome to ask any question on any of the message boards. UBPN is 'officially' a Network of everyone connected to, or has, a Brachial Plexus injury from a birth trauma or a "traumatic accident of some kind..however,i began calling ya'll a "family" because we are all in this together, we come here for everything be it medical infro/resources, a place to vent and share experiences.In addition, I rediscovered JOY and HOPE. For 65 years I was alone and had no information.
I hope you and your son come to UBPN Camp sometime. It is awesome & hard to discribe the sight of Joy & surprise in a child's eyes in seeing someone like them.
Carolyn J
LOBPI/69
Message was edited by: Carolyn J
Message was edited by: Carolyn J
Welcome to ask any question on any of the message boards. UBPN is 'officially' a Network of everyone connected to, or has, a Brachial Plexus injury from a birth trauma or a "traumatic accident of some kind..however,i began calling ya'll a "family" because we are all in this together, we come here for everything be it medical infro/resources, a place to vent and share experiences.In addition, I rediscovered JOY and HOPE. For 65 years I was alone and had no information.
I hope you and your son come to UBPN Camp sometime. It is awesome & hard to discribe the sight of Joy & surprise in a child's eyes in seeing someone like them.
Carolyn J
LOBPI/69
Message was edited by: Carolyn J
Message was edited by: Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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Camp is for people with BPI and their families. It is in Washington state this year. As I understand it, it is filling fast but you still have time. There is a form on line or if you get the Outreach Magazine that is published. You can request the Outreach by contacting Nancy@ubpn.org I believe. You may not have time to get the Outreach so I would say to try to find the forms on line if you can. Sorry I don't remember where they were listed.
I am so glad to hear that your son is taking more of an interest now. Also, that you have found our family. This site has been such a help and great resource for us with our son.
I would strongly suggest you see a BPI specialist and see if there is any treatment out there for you. Your injury is still new and there are many options.
Sue
I am so glad to hear that your son is taking more of an interest now. Also, that you have found our family. This site has been such a help and great resource for us with our son.
I would strongly suggest you see a BPI specialist and see if there is any treatment out there for you. Your injury is still new and there are many options.
Sue
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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:
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Swhite1 and Sue
Camp forms are linked on our Home page. forms are in the downloadable word pages.
HUGS,
Carolyn J
Camp forms are linked on our Home page. forms are in the downloadable word pages.
HUGS,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI