Re: Sydney got braces... I need help!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I remember those days with Elijah. Partially b/c he's screamed all

morning with his *see above post for his relapse*

I remember there being an adjustment period where they just cry

until they resolve that the shoes arent coming off and they get used

to them. Thats no comfort to the mommy thats listening to a

screaming baby tho'.

The only thing I could suggest is maybe a quick 10 minute bath to

brighten her mood and then get her back into the shoes.

After Elijah adjusted to his shoes, he'd only scream when they hurt

and more times than not... especially lately, that was when he was

trying to pull his feet out and he'd get the heel partially up but

couldnt get his foot the rest of the way out. You might check to

see if her heel is all the way down.

My heart goes out to you....

Lori

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I remember those days with Elijah. Partially b/c he's screamed all

morning with his *see above post for his relapse*

I remember there being an adjustment period where they just cry

until they resolve that the shoes arent coming off and they get used

to them. Thats no comfort to the mommy thats listening to a

screaming baby tho'.

The only thing I could suggest is maybe a quick 10 minute bath to

brighten her mood and then get her back into the shoes.

After Elijah adjusted to his shoes, he'd only scream when they hurt

and more times than not... especially lately, that was when he was

trying to pull his feet out and he'd get the heel partially up but

couldnt get his foot the rest of the way out. You might check to

see if her heel is all the way down.

My heart goes out to you....

Lori

[Guest guest]

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Is she in Dr. Dobbs articulating brace with the AFO's or a standard bar and

Markell shoes? Or the articulating brace with the Markells?

If she's in the Markells, I can send you a tips file that should help. I'm

sorry she's so upset but it might just be getting used to the

brace. Exactly *how* upset is she? Is she screaming like she's dying and

kicking her feet like she's trying to get the brace off or is it less than

that? Let us know how it's going and what shoes she's got so we can help

you through this.

Hang in there, it WILL get better. Promise!

Hugs,

Kori

At 09:26 AM 8/4/2005, you wrote:

>My daughter Sydney got her Dobbs brace yesterday and she did fine

>until last night. She would NOT sleep last night, she seems so

>uncomfortable and like she is hurting. She is not slipping and she has

>no redness. I have given her Tylenol and rocked her and held her...but

>she wont stop crying. Please if anyone has any ideas of what to do

>please let me know!!

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[Guest guest]

,

Is she in Dr. Dobbs articulating brace with the AFO's or a standard bar and

Markell shoes? Or the articulating brace with the Markells?

If she's in the Markells, I can send you a tips file that should help. I'm

sorry she's so upset but it might just be getting used to the

brace. Exactly *how* upset is she? Is she screaming like she's dying and

kicking her feet like she's trying to get the brace off or is it less than

that? Let us know how it's going and what shoes she's got so we can help

you through this.

Hang in there, it WILL get better. Promise!

Hugs,

Kori

At 09:26 AM 8/4/2005, you wrote:

>My daughter Sydney got her Dobbs brace yesterday and she did fine

>until last night. She would NOT sleep last night, she seems so

>uncomfortable and like she is hurting. She is not slipping and she has

>no redness. I have given her Tylenol and rocked her and held her...but

>she wont stop crying. Please if anyone has any ideas of what to do

>please let me know!!

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

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This could just be adjustment time for her, this is often the case

when any of the babies first start in any of the braces. They just

have to figure out that it is not going to go away. If she is still

not adjusting after tonight, I would definitely call Dr. Dobbs office

or email him mattdobbs@... . The one thing you should check

is the bar width, if the bar is too narrow or wide it can cause them

to be uncomfortable or even be painful. Hope this helps, if you need

anything please feel free to email me as well at jagrindon@... .

I talk to Dr. Dobbs regularly so let me know if you'd like me to

touch base with him for you.

Thanks,

> My daughter Sydney got her Dobbs brace yesterday and she did fine

> until last night. She would NOT sleep last night, she seems so

> uncomfortable and like she is hurting. She is not slipping and she has

> no redness. I have given her Tylenol and rocked her and held her...but

> she wont stop crying. Please if anyone has any ideas of what to do

> please let me know!!

>

[Guest guest]

,

This could just be adjustment time for her, this is often the case

when any of the babies first start in any of the braces. They just

have to figure out that it is not going to go away. If she is still

not adjusting after tonight, I would definitely call Dr. Dobbs office

or email him mattdobbs@... . The one thing you should check

is the bar width, if the bar is too narrow or wide it can cause them

to be uncomfortable or even be painful. Hope this helps, if you need

anything please feel free to email me as well at jagrindon@... .

I talk to Dr. Dobbs regularly so let me know if you'd like me to

touch base with him for you.

Thanks,

> My daughter Sydney got her Dobbs brace yesterday and she did fine

> until last night. She would NOT sleep last night, she seems so

> uncomfortable and like she is hurting. She is not slipping and she has

> no redness. I have given her Tylenol and rocked her and held her...but

> she wont stop crying. Please if anyone has any ideas of what to do

> please let me know!!

>