cast experiences

[Guest guest]

Those last posts reminded me of an issue that pops-up on the group a

few times a year. And, that is the way strangers respond to seeing

our children in plaster casts...

My reaction to the way strangers acted after seeing my toddler in a

cast was so much better, if they respond positively. In the beginning

of Liv's casting experience (age 2.10) I would react horribly, if

someone was staring or pointing…..To the point of confrontation (bad,

I know.....)! After 5 years of serial casting, my response improved a

bit (ha-ha) and I would say something inviting to break the ice, like

" cool cast, huh,? " or " want to touch it? " Even the adults would smile

and want to learn more. I know many of us have gone through this………

Rochelle & Shara (and a few other members over the years) came up with

a good suggestion that would act as an ice breaker and ET/scoliosis

awareness tool. ISOP could provide small cards that would explain the

ET casting process and the importance of it in simple, brief terms.

The info card would include the website addy and would invite the

curious to learn more about it. The info card could also put to

rest any suspicion strangers may have that your child has been hurt.

Honestly, it's happened to us more than once. Some (ignorant) people

have been downright rude and mean and I think it's because they

suspected I was a neglectful mother and hadn't cared for Olivia

properly… Perhaps, she had fallen down the stairs, had a horrible

accident, or worse….(?)

Have any of you experienced anything similar to this? If so, please

share and let me know your recommendations on the info card.

Thanks a lot!

HRH