Hi everyone,
I hope this finds everyone well!! I haven't posted for a while....sadly I was pretty discouraged with my daughter Cassidy's recovery from her nerve graph surgery....
That is up until two weeks ago when Cassidy spontaneously brought her affected hand to her mouth!!!! this is a movement I have waited over two years to see her do and finally my prayers have paid off...within two days of her bringing her hand to her mouth she also raised her affected arm high enough to grab at some rings that dangle from our outdoor play structure and HANG from them!!! I am simply amazed and thankful to see her do these things....Cassidy's nerve graph surgery was a year and half ago and I had given up hope.....I just wanted to post this in hopes for encouraging one of you who may be feeling discouraged at their child's recovery...miracles happen and prayers get answered don't lose hope!!
Dawn, mom to Cassidy 27 months ROBPI
update!!!!
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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:
Re: update!!!!
Woo hoo! Go Cassidy! Yeah for her! It's such an amazing moment the first time you see purposeful movement, isn't it Mom?! Savor the moments...take some pictures. Keep working that arm and body!
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 5 years old
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 5 years old
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
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F-Litz
- Posts: 970
- Joined: Fri May 26, 2006 6:53 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
- Location: Ambler, PA
Re: update!!!!
ahhh the miracles !
this is wonderful, wonderful news!! congratulations!
this is wonderful, wonderful news!! congratulations!
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Tanner's Mom
- Posts: 288
- Joined: Sun Oct 03, 2004 12:29 pm
Re: update!!!!
WAHOO!!!!!! News doesn't get any more exciting or encouraging than this. What a beautiful miracle! Thanks for sharing with us.
ENJOY and keep us posted,
Lisa
ENJOY and keep us posted,
Lisa
Re: update!!!!
congrats!!!! buy her somethin special she deserves it
daniel
daniel
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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: update!!!!
WOOOWHOOOO Cassidy! You Go, Girl!! 
You are going to be surprised many more times, Dawn. Celebrate these milestones as it will keep her encouraged to try more things. She will find her own way of doing stuff, so stand back and enjoy!
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult
You are going to be surprised many more times, Dawn. Celebrate these milestones as it will keep her encouraged to try more things. She will find her own way of doing stuff, so stand back and enjoy!
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
Re: update!!!!
Yeah Cassidy! Can't get a better feeling than that, huh?
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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: update!!!!
This is amazing! It just proves everything takes time and patience in the BPI world. I'm so happy for you all.
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi