Guest guest Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hola !! I put Santi in a ski class last winter in Sweden and I didn't hesitate to mention my concerns to the instructor. Surprisingly he was more excited to have Santi in class then any other. It appears they actually have instructors qualified to work with physically less abled kids and adults. I would mention beforehand about Olivia and see if they have an instructor who has more experience with special conditions. Although physically Olivia can do everything, sometimes just having an instructor who is more alert might make all the difference. I would also do all this questioning without Olivia knowing, I too have a teenager and know how embarrassing it might be for her. You will be surprised at how well she will do and her falls should just be on her side. As for those fast skiers, we have never had any problems with them and like I mentioned having an alert instructor will make all the difference. Good luck and let us know how it turns out... Besos desde Alicante Enviado desde mi iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 , I would let her go. I know its hard.to do but she will be give. I just tried skiing for the first time on the weekend and didn't fall once, and didn't take a lesson. If she wanted to snowboard i would be more reluctant to let her because you fall so much harder on a snowboard. Sent from Samsung Mobile heather@... wrote: Liv has an opportunity to take a one day ski lesson on Jan 25th and Im scared to let her go. Her doc says she has no restrictions and she wants to do it...Am I just having a hard time letting go? Its hard ~not~ to be hyper vigilant all the time as she been through so much...But, I know I must stop hovering over her or she'll begin to resent it...Especially, now that she is a full-on teenager. My fear is that someone will run into her going full speed and she'll take a hard fall. Although, she will be on the bunny slope with less chance of being hit by the crazies...If I tell the instructor to be super careful, Im sure she wont have this opportunity. Ive been honest before and people just get scared to take her on. What do you all think? Please be honest..I wont be offended. I appreciate all points of view and value the experienced opinions I get here from my CAST/scoli family. Thanks everyone. Hope the New Year is started out brilliant for everyone! xxoo HRH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I know you live in Denver - where us she skiing? My good friend works in fraser and teaches lessons. I thik she would be okay. My son has a syndrome plus scoli. If it was scoli I wouldn't hesitate. If it was scoli and other issues I would let him try w my friend as an intructor. Let her go. She is a teen:). If it is winter park/Fraser my friend is trained In sped kids. Tame Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:37 PM, heather@... wrote: Liv has an opportunity to take a one day ski lesson on Jan 25th and Im scared to let her go. Her doc says she has no restrictions and she wants to do it...Am I just having a hard time letting go? Its hard ~not~ to be hyper vigilant all the time as she been through so much...But, I know I must stop hovering over her or she'll begin to resent it...Especially, now that she is a full-on teenager. My fear is that someone will run into her going full speed and she'll take a hard fall. Although, she will be on the bunny slope with less chance of being hit by the crazies...If I tell the instructor to be super careful, Im sure she wont have this opportunity. Ive been honest before and people just get scared to take her on. What do you all think? Please be honest..I wont be offended. I appreciate all points of view and value the experienced opinions I get here from my CAST/scoli family. Thanks everyone. Hope the New Year is started out brilliant for everyone! xxoo HRH ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi, I vote for her to go skiing too That would be very exciting and I think she will surprise!! Have you you ever been skiing before? I haven't but I've heard it's really fun I agree on not letting her know about talking to the instructers if you do, my oldest son that is 19 now would of been upset. But that's the good thing about parents, they are sneaking when they want to be!!!! Oh please let us know how everything turns out. P.S My mom and dad lives in pueblo colorado!! > > Liv has an opportunity to take a one day ski lesson on Jan 25th and Im > scared to let her go. Her doc says she has no restrictions and she wants > to do it...Am I just having a hard time letting go? Its hard ~not~ to be > hyper vigilant all the time as she been through so much...But, I know I > must stop hovering over her or she'll begin to resent it...Especially, now > that she is a full-on teenager. My fear is that someone will run into her > going full speed and she'll take a hard fall. Although, she will be on > the bunny slope with less chance of being hit by the crazies...If I tell > the instructor to be super careful, Im sure she wont have this > opportunity. Ive been honest before and people just get scared to take > her on. > What do you all think? Please be honest..I wont be offended. I > appreciate all points of view and value the experienced opinions I get > here from my CAST/scoli family. > Thanks everyone. Hope the New Year is started out brilliant for everyone! > xxoo > HRH > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Whew...Im going to have to sleep on this before I commit. Half my family says yes, half say no. Half of you say yes, half say no way. Im stumped. I just want my girl to have fun and we are a family of snow boarding/skiing....My brother is a world class boarder (Marc Montoya, check him out online!) and I would love so much if we could all be on the mountain together! But, what I want and whats best for my girl are 2 different things, most of the time. I spoke to her doc again for reassurance and always feel better after I get the go ahead from him, as I trust him 100%...But, if anything did happen, I couldnt live with myself. This is so hard as Liv deserves to have fun and not sit on the sidelines of life/physical activity anymore. I appreciate all of your feedback so much. Please dont hesitate to throw out all of your ideas on this as your input is gold to me. Remember, she does have fusion and a dual rod construct. She is super strong and has great balance. Thanks guys, HRH > Hi , >  > Sorry, but I say, " No way! " It isn't worth it. Besides your first day > learning how to ski sucks anyways. >  > Love ya, > > > > > > From: heather@... <heather@...> > Subject: skiing for Liv? > infantile scoliosis treatment > Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 3:37 PM > > > >  > > > > Liv has an opportunity to take a one day ski lesson on Jan 25th and Im > scared to let her go. Her doc says she has no restrictions and she wants > to do it...Am I just having a hard time letting go? Its hard ~not~ to be > hyper vigilant all the time as she been through so much...But, I know I > must stop hovering over her or she'll begin to resent it...Especially, now > that she is a full-on teenager. My fear is that someone will run into her > going full speed and she'll take a hard fall. Although, she will be on > the bunny slope with less chance of being hit by the crazies...If I tell > the instructor to be super careful, Im sure she wont have this > opportunity. Ive been honest before and people just get scared to take > her on. > What do you all think? Please be honest..I wont be offended. I > appreciate all points of view and value the experienced opinions I get > here from my CAST/scoli family. > Thanks everyone. Hope the New Year is started out brilliant for everyone! > xxoo > HRH > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks ! (and everyone who posted on this) HRH > Hi , >  > As long as your doctor is giving you the " green light " on this, and you > really trust his opinion, then I would encourage you to let her go. I've > been skiing since I was 9 and the bunny slopes are the safest conditions > you're going to find on the slopes (especially if you touch base with her > instructor before hand, when she's not around). Besides, as you probably > already well know, snow and winter clothing provide lots of soft > cushioning in the event of any falls. ;-) >  > I understand your need to protect her -- and I applaud that -- but in this > case, I would also keep in mind her need to feel normal and > included. Healthy self-esteem can really go a long way in keeping her out > of danger in other situations. In any event, this might just be a great > chance for her to get the curiosity of skiing out of her system in a safe, > protected environment. >  > In my opinion, skiing is such a hassle anyway -- you have to prepare all > your gear, drive all the way up there and then tote home a bunch of wet > clothes and gear at the end of the day -- not to mention the costs. You > never know, she might not ever feel the need to go skiing again after > this. But living in Denver, I'm sure she's around a lot of people who do > ski, so it would be really nice for her to be able to share in that > experience, for a change. >  > But those are just my thoughts. You know the situation much better than I > do. And props to your famous, snowboarding relative! Very cool! >  > All the best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Just got her some ski pants! HRH > I second what Jenn says..have you asked her what she thinks about it? > > >> >> OK so my take on this whole thing , coming from the parent who says that >> she is NEVER letting her boys play contact sports after the >> scoliosis(!). >> My rational side says, it has to be a mutual decision. If you put your >> foot down now, and she really wants to do it she will. Maybe not this >> year >> or next but she will. Or she will try skate boarding or rollerblading >> or >> something else. I think it is hard to control a teenager. I would tell >> her your concerns, maybe offer an alternative that she would like more, >> but >> at the end of the day, she is getting close to being an adult, and will >> likely rebel more if you put your foot down. At some point in the next >> few >> years, she will be making these decisions by herself. I would empower >> her >> with the information and facts as you see them and then give her the >> wings >> to grow! >> >> Good Luck. >> Jenn >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 How wonderful! I am sure she will have a great time. Life is about living and that is what she is doing. I know if I were in your shoes right now, Harrington rods + teenager+ first time skier, I would be a wreck. Shauna Leamy mother of Kelsey, Kieran, and > >> > >> OK so my take on this whole thing , coming from the parent who says that > >> she is NEVER letting her boys play contact sports after the > >> scoliosis(!). > >> My rational side says, it has to be a mutual decision. If you put your > >> foot down now, and she really wants to do it she will. Maybe not this > >> year > >> or next but she will. Or she will try skate boarding or rollerblading > >> or > >> something else. I think it is hard to control a teenager. I would tell > >> her your concerns, maybe offer an alternative that she would like more, > >> but > >> at the end of the day, she is getting close to being an adult, and will > >> likely rebel more if you put your foot down. At some point in the next > >> few > >> years, she will be making these decisions by herself. I would empower > >> her > >> with the information and facts as you see them and then give her the > >> wings > >> to grow! > >> > >> Good Luck. > >> Jenn > >> > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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