Jodi and

[Guest guest]

Jodi,

What great news about ! Congratulations! It is so exciting

to see your child get up and walk. It almost makes it seem like

things are " normal " and progressing so well. Gosh, I remember

meeting you in the hospital in NYC and was so tiny! He has

come so far.

I do think there is a way for you to get off the IV pole and

into a backpack, though. Dr. H. just bought plastic ones from the

dollar store near her. They make them in all sorts of sizes now.

When Max was little, we had to make our own. It was really cute.

We called it a " Max Pack. " Dr. H. loved them so much that she took

them from us when Max was too big and she gave them to people who

could use them. If I had one now I would send it to you.... I

don't even have one for old time's sake. But if you are good with a

sewing machine, I can describe one for you and you can make it

yourself. It's pretty easy and more secure than a backpack,

although I've seen cute ones at kids' clothing stores that seem to

stay on okay. (Did all of that just make sense?) At this point,

you and need some independence.

Let me know. And, again, I am so happy for you!

Jodi Z.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jodi,

Thank you so much for your post. Yeah, I remember you and Max coming

in to see us in NY too. I was so touched that you stopped by to meet

us. You really won't believe when you see him in July. You

will think I switched him for another! LOL! Anyway, no I am NOT

good with a sewing machine. I probably couldn't use one to save my

life if I had to. I would still like for you to try to describe it

though. Do you have any pictures of Max with it on? Maybe you could

email me one if you do. So, Dr. H doesn't have any bags to give

anymore? Hmmm, any suggestions on where I could look for a small one

for him? Just any place??

Thanks again for your post,

Jodi R.

> Jodi,

>

> What great news about ! Congratulations! It is so exciting

> to see your child get up and walk. It almost makes it seem like

> things are " normal " and progressing so well. Gosh, I remember

> meeting you in the hospital in NYC and was so tiny! He has

> come so far.

>

> I do think there is a way for you to get off the IV pole and

> into a backpack, though. Dr. H. just bought plastic ones from the

> dollar store near her. They make them in all sorts of sizes now.

> When Max was little, we had to make our own. It was really cute.

> We called it a " Max Pack. " Dr. H. loved them so much that she took

> them from us when Max was too big and she gave them to people who

> could use them. If I had one now I would send it to you.... I

> don't even have one for old time's sake. But if you are good with

a

> sewing machine, I can describe one for you and you can make it

> yourself. It's pretty easy and more secure than a backpack,

> although I've seen cute ones at kids' clothing stores that seem to

> stay on okay. (Did all of that just make sense?) At this point,

> you and need some independence.

>

> Let me know. And, again, I am so happy for you!

>

> Jodi Z.