Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Hi , Thanks for your kind words. I'm doing great now, I don't know why it all of a sudden hit me so hard. I figure this is my special time with , especially since we've had her for less than a year. She's such a sweet and fun little that she makes this easy for me. I really enjoy the time I get with her as her mommy. I miss you all and I treasure the friendship we've made. Hope is doing well. Take care! Love, Joyce > > > Hey everyone, We returned home last night from Iowa. Collin is > doing > > > very well! He had his surgery on Friday and we left to drive > home > > > sunday, stayed at a hotel sunday, then arrived home late Monday > > night. > > > Our internet was shut off when we got home, so I'll try to work > that > > > out and figure out bills by the end of the week. We are visiting > my > > > parents right now, so I just wanted to pop in quick, didn't have > time > > > to read my e-mails yet (so many!!). As soon as we get internet > > access > > > at home again, I will catch up on all of the boards and my e- > mails. > > > Talk to everyone soon! I hope all is going well I don't think > I'll > > > have time to read much more tonigh. > > > > > > Michele > > > Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232 > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Alanson: Hi! So good to hear from you. I was wondering how you guys were doing. also gets his cast off next Wednesday. We have the shoes already and yes I am so nervous. At least in cast I know we are in good shape out of the cast, anything could happen. We are set to go back in December on the 28th. I might consider Dr. Dobbs at a later time but as long as Dr. Ponseti is still around I would like to continue with him. Also depends on finances too. I would love to stay in touch with you since our boys are the same age. Feel free to email me directly at amakared@.... Send pics so I can see your little man growing. Alanson Boden wrote: Hi , Good to see your e-mail message. I'm not sure if this I'm doing the yahoo e-mailing thing correctly...I've had a difficult time trying to figure out how to post messages, reply and send e-mails within the Yahoo e-mail address. I've only been going through the group message website. I'm so glad that you and Nicolas didn't have to go through another tendon release. I look forward to hearing about his progress. Chas is due to be out of his casts next week and into the shoes. I'm a bit nervous about receiving them...I hope they fit and he doesn't relapse. We enjoyed meeting you at the Mc House. When do you go back for ' 3 month check-up? We're trying to decide if we should go back to Iowa or see the doctor in St. Louis. Fondly, Alanson M wrote: Joyce: Hang in there! You are doing the right thibg . You are making huge sacrifices and you will be rewarded when it is all said and done. What a great example you are setting for your husband, kids and to other parents. Youv'e earned the right to whine - so just come to me and I will support ya! childrenloveall wrote: Hi , Your picture album is truly remarkable and brings tears to my eyes when I see that extraordinary man looking so sweetly at little . I'm so glad I got to meet you and your family, you are such a dear. Thank you again for inviting us to your place for dinner. That was so nice for both and I. I miss you guys and and Collin. It looks like we are going to be out here a lot longer, another 4 weeks or so. We've been here 2 months now and I'm sooo ready to go home. I miss my son and husband so much. I feel like 2 more weeks I could handle, but the sound of 4 weeks just seems too much. Oh well, I guess we'll make it work. Take care. Sorry to whine about this, we truly are blessed to be here. Sincerely, Joyce > > Hey everyone, We returned home last night from Iowa. Collin is doing > > very well! He had his surgery on Friday and we left to drive home > > sunday, stayed at a hotel sunday, then arrived home late Monday > night. > > Our internet was shut off when we got home, so I'll try to work that > > out and figure out bills by the end of the week. We are visiting my > > parents right now, so I just wanted to pop in quick, didn't have time > > to read my e-mails yet (so many!!). As soon as we get internet > access > > at home again, I will catch up on all of the boards and my e- mails. > > Talk to everyone soon! I hope all is going well I don't think I'll > > have time to read much more tonigh. > > > > Michele > > Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 , you'll be at Ponseti's clinic this Wed. the 12th? Maybe we'll run in to each other s. Re: Re: home from Iowa Alanson: Hi! So good to hear from you. I was wondering how you guys were doing. also gets his cast off next Wednesday. We have the shoes already and yes I am so nervous. At least in cast I know we are in good shape out of the cast, anything could happen. We are set to go back in December on the 28th. I might consider Dr. Dobbs at a later time but as long as Dr. Ponseti is still around I would like to continue with him. Also depends on finances too. I would love to stay in touch with you since our boys are the same age. Feel free to email me directly at amakared@.... Send pics so I can see your little man growing. Alanson Boden wrote: Hi , Good to see your e-mail message. I'm not sure if this I'm doing the yahoo e-mailing thing correctly...I've had a difficult time trying to figure out how to post messages, reply and send e-mails within the Yahoo e-mail address. I've only been going through the group message website. I'm so glad that you and Nicolas didn't have to go through another tendon release. I look forward to hearing about his progress. Chas is due to be out of his casts next week and into the shoes. I'm a bit nervous about receiving them...I hope they fit and he doesn't relapse. We enjoyed meeting you at the Mc House. When do you go back for ' 3 month check-up? We're trying to decide if we should go back to Iowa or see the doctor in St. Louis. Fondly, Alanson M wrote: Joyce: Hang in there! You are doing the right thibg . You are making huge sacrifices and you will be rewarded when it is all said and done. What a great example you are setting for your husband, kids and to other parents. Youv'e earned the right to whine - so just come to me and I will support ya! childrenloveall wrote: Hi , Your picture album is truly remarkable and brings tears to my eyes when I see that extraordinary man looking so sweetly at little . I'm so glad I got to meet you and your family, you are such a dear. Thank you again for inviting us to your place for dinner. That was so nice for both and I. I miss you guys and and Collin. It looks like we are going to be out here a lot longer, another 4 weeks or so. We've been here 2 months now and I'm sooo ready to go home. I miss my son and husband so much. I feel like 2 more weeks I could handle, but the sound of 4 weeks just seems too much. Oh well, I guess we'll make it work. Take care. Sorry to whine about this, we truly are blessed to be here. Sincerely, Joyce > > Hey everyone, We returned home last night from Iowa. Collin is doing > > very well! He had his surgery on Friday and we left to drive home > > sunday, stayed at a hotel sunday, then arrived home late Monday > night. > > Our internet was shut off when we got home, so I'll try to work that > > out and figure out bills by the end of the week. We are visiting my > > parents right now, so I just wanted to pop in quick, didn't have time > > to read my e-mails yet (so many!!). As soon as we get internet > access > > at home again, I will catch up on all of the boards and my e- mails. > > Talk to everyone soon! I hope all is going well I don't think I'll > > have time to read much more tonigh. > > > > Michele > > Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Unfortunatley, I am taking the cast off at home. We won't go back until Dec. 28th. Would love to meet sometime though! number23 wrote:, you'll be at Ponseti's clinic this Wed. the 12th? Maybe we'll run in to each other s. Re: Re: home from Iowa Alanson: Hi! So good to hear from you. I was wondering how you guys were doing. also gets his cast off next Wednesday. We have the shoes already and yes I am so nervous. At least in cast I know we are in good shape out of the cast, anything could happen. We are set to go back in December on the 28th. I might consider Dr. Dobbs at a later time but as long as Dr. Ponseti is still around I would like to continue with him. Also depends on finances too. I would love to stay in touch with you since our boys are the same age. Feel free to email me directly at amakared@.... Send pics so I can see your little man growing. Alanson Boden wrote: Hi , Good to see your e-mail message. I'm not sure if this I'm doing the yahoo e-mailing thing correctly...I've had a difficult time trying to figure out how to post messages, reply and send e-mails within the Yahoo e-mail address. I've only been going through the group message website. I'm so glad that you and Nicolas didn't have to go through another tendon release. I look forward to hearing about his progress. Chas is due to be out of his casts next week and into the shoes. I'm a bit nervous about receiving them...I hope they fit and he doesn't relapse. We enjoyed meeting you at the Mc House. When do you go back for ' 3 month check-up? We're trying to decide if we should go back to Iowa or see the doctor in St. Louis. Fondly, Alanson M wrote: Joyce: Hang in there! You are doing the right thibg . You are making huge sacrifices and you will be rewarded when it is all said and done. What a great example you are setting for your husband, kids and to other parents. Youv'e earned the right to whine - so just come to me and I will support ya! childrenloveall wrote: Hi , Your picture album is truly remarkable and brings tears to my eyes when I see that extraordinary man looking so sweetly at little . I'm so glad I got to meet you and your family, you are such a dear. Thank you again for inviting us to your place for dinner. That was so nice for both and I. I miss you guys and and Collin. It looks like we are going to be out here a lot longer, another 4 weeks or so. We've been here 2 months now and I'm sooo ready to go home. I miss my son and husband so much. I feel like 2 more weeks I could handle, but the sound of 4 weeks just seems too much. Oh well, I guess we'll make it work. Take care. Sorry to whine about this, we truly are blessed to be here. Sincerely, Joyce > > Hey everyone, We returned home last night from Iowa. Collin is doing > > very well! He had his surgery on Friday and we left to drive home > > sunday, stayed at a hotel sunday, then arrived home late Monday > night. > > Our internet was shut off when we got home, so I'll try to work that > > out and figure out bills by the end of the week. We are visiting my > > parents right now, so I just wanted to pop in quick, didn't have time > > to read my e-mails yet (so many!!). As soon as we get internet > access > > at home again, I will catch up on all of the boards and my e- mails. > > Talk to everyone soon! I hope all is going well I don't think I'll > > have time to read much more tonigh. > > > > Michele > > Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 GlacierHi All, We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean towards 4, better safe than sorry. As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy to hear I stay involved on this group. Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 GlacierHi All, We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean towards 4, better safe than sorry. As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy to hear I stay involved on this group. Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Sure I'll try to get some photos to you. I remember your son - and you, you were one of the driving forces that got us to Iowa in the first place. s. Re: Home From Iowa ee, I wish we'd have had a chance to get together while you were here, maybe next time. I'm glad to hear Everrett's feet are looking so good. That's what we all strive for. It is a real disappointment to hear there's not much they think they can do for though. Out of curiosity, do you have some pictures of 's feet that you can email me privately? I know I joined CFPics right after it started, but I have had it on no mail since my pregnancy with since he rules my life and doesn't allow me much internet time - still. I'd like to see what his feet look like compared to Jakob's since they are close to the same age. I wouldn't necessarily disagree with the knock-kneed thing though. I think Jakob looks quite knock-kneed myself. He's got these huge thighs and quite knobby knees, then fairly small calves. it doesn't seem to bother him at all though. number23 wrote: > GlacierHi All, > > We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't > find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. > > Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased > with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd > been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said > yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. > I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean > towards 4, better safe than sorry. > > As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has > ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way > they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he > doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless > of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz > pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared > to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said > being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has > been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm > just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it > figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and > see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think > is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. > Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that > it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone > who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. > > On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. > Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out > of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated > " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy > to hear I stay involved on this group. > > Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. > s. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Sure I'll try to get some photos to you. I remember your son - and you, you were one of the driving forces that got us to Iowa in the first place. s. Re: Home From Iowa ee, I wish we'd have had a chance to get together while you were here, maybe next time. I'm glad to hear Everrett's feet are looking so good. That's what we all strive for. It is a real disappointment to hear there's not much they think they can do for though. Out of curiosity, do you have some pictures of 's feet that you can email me privately? I know I joined CFPics right after it started, but I have had it on no mail since my pregnancy with since he rules my life and doesn't allow me much internet time - still. I'd like to see what his feet look like compared to Jakob's since they are close to the same age. I wouldn't necessarily disagree with the knock-kneed thing though. I think Jakob looks quite knock-kneed myself. He's got these huge thighs and quite knobby knees, then fairly small calves. it doesn't seem to bother him at all though. number23 wrote: > GlacierHi All, > > We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't > find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. > > Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased > with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd > been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said > yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. > I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean > towards 4, better safe than sorry. > > As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has > ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way > they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he > doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless > of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz > pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared > to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said > being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has > been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm > just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it > figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and > see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think > is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. > Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that > it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone > who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. > > On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. > Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out > of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated > " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy > to hear I stay involved on this group. > > Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. > s. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 ee, I wish we'd have had a chance to get together while you were here, maybe next time. I'm glad to hear Everrett's feet are looking so good. That's what we all strive for. It is a real disappointment to hear there's not much they think they can do for though. Out of curiosity, do you have some pictures of 's feet that you can email me privately? I know I joined CFPics right after it started, but I have had it on no mail since my pregnancy with since he rules my life and doesn't allow me much internet time - still. I'd like to see what his feet look like compared to Jakob's since they are close to the same age. I wouldn't necessarily disagree with the knock-kneed thing though. I think Jakob looks quite knock-kneed myself. He's got these huge thighs and quite knobby knees, then fairly small calves. it doesn't seem to bother him at all though. number23 wrote: > GlacierHi All, > > We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't > find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. > > Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased > with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd > been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said > yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. > I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean > towards 4, better safe than sorry. > > As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has > ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way > they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he > doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless > of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz > pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared > to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said > being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has > been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm > just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it > figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and > see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think > is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. > Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that > it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone > who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. > > On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. > Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out > of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated > " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy > to hear I stay involved on this group. > > Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. > s. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 ee, I wish we'd have had a chance to get together while you were here, maybe next time. I'm glad to hear Everrett's feet are looking so good. That's what we all strive for. It is a real disappointment to hear there's not much they think they can do for though. Out of curiosity, do you have some pictures of 's feet that you can email me privately? I know I joined CFPics right after it started, but I have had it on no mail since my pregnancy with since he rules my life and doesn't allow me much internet time - still. I'd like to see what his feet look like compared to Jakob's since they are close to the same age. I wouldn't necessarily disagree with the knock-kneed thing though. I think Jakob looks quite knock-kneed myself. He's got these huge thighs and quite knobby knees, then fairly small calves. it doesn't seem to bother him at all though. number23 wrote: > GlacierHi All, > > We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't > find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. > > Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased > with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd > been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said > yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. > I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean > towards 4, better safe than sorry. > > As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has > ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way > they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he > doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless > of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz > pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared > to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said > being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has > been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm > just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it > figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and > see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think > is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. > Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that > it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone > who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. > > On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. > Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out > of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated > " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy > to hear I stay involved on this group. > > Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. > s. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hey ee, welcome back! Glad to hear that Everett's check was wonderful and I think it is promising if Dr. P thinks that looks good too. As you said, you can't get any better of an opinion. > > GlacierHi All, > > We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. > > Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean towards 4, better safe than sorry. > > As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. > > On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy to hear I stay involved on this group. > > Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. > s. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hey ee, welcome back! Glad to hear that Everett's check was wonderful and I think it is promising if Dr. P thinks that looks good too. As you said, you can't get any better of an opinion. > > GlacierHi All, > > We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. > > Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean towards 4, better safe than sorry. > > As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. > > On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy to hear I stay involved on this group. > > Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. > s. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hey, ee, Just wanted to say that I'm glad you're back safe and sound. I can bet it's hard to be reassured that everything's ok with (even by Dr. P.) when those of you who see him daily disagree. Sending a prayer your way for peace of mind ... Glad to hear that Everett's still getting glowing marks. And hope you & their new sibling-on-the-way are doing well. Kim number23 wrote: GlacierHi All, We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean towards 4, better safe than sorry. As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy to hear I stay involved on this group. Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hey, ee, Just wanted to say that I'm glad you're back safe and sound. I can bet it's hard to be reassured that everything's ok with (even by Dr. P.) when those of you who see him daily disagree. Sending a prayer your way for peace of mind ... Glad to hear that Everett's still getting glowing marks. And hope you & their new sibling-on-the-way are doing well. Kim number23 wrote: GlacierHi All, We made it back from our check ups in Iowa. Joyce, I'm sorry I didn't find you at the RMD house I was looking forward to visiting. Everrett's check up was 5-Star, naturally. Ponseti was very pleased with his progress and said another year in the FAB. I told him I'd been hearing it was prescribed for 4 years more often now and he said yes, but Everett's feet are so good right now he may get away with 3. I said, " We'll discuss it again when he's 3 " , haha. I still lean towards 4, better safe than sorry. As for , Dr. Dietz said 's big toes beat anything he has ever seen and he has no explanation nor suggestion to repair the way they want to flop over towards each other so drastically. He said he doubted the shoe-insert things would be of any help becasue regardless of his toes, he does have good arches. I didn't think so but Dietz pointed it out to me. They say he has 5% flex in his heel (compared to Everett's being a litttle more than average/normal). He said being knock-kneed is also typical of a boy his age - but has been knock-kneed all his life. I just don't get it, but maybe I'm just expecting too much and went with high hopes they'd have it figured out by now how to do something more pro-active than " Wait and see " . I'm just frustrated. Everyone here at home seems to think is getting more worse than better yet the doctors, including Dr. Ponseti all tell me he is normal and fine. The frustration is that it doesn't get any better than Dr. Ponseti, kwim? There's not anyone who would know more than him at this point so I have to belive him. On a brighter note there wre several other dr's there training. Ponseti told them it was parents like me who would make believers out of others - having one child treated " outside " and one treated " inside " with the obvious difference in their out come. He was happy to hear I stay involved on this group. Sorry this is so long, hope everyone is well. s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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