Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 In a message dated 11/17/2005 8:47:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, jagrindon@... writes: > she should try to just enjoy her time w/ Isabella and not fret over > what other people might think. > That is exactly what I told her. DeeDee California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 In a message dated 11/17/2005 9:15:17 AM Pacific Standard Time, kannhoudek@... writes: > But now, when people stare, I just say, his name > is Aleksander and he's x months old. I will share this with her. DeeDee California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 In a message dated 11/17/2005 9:58:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, kcmsge@... writes: > I say " oh-skiing accident " --that That is a great one ! DeeDee California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 In a message dated 11/17/2005 10:02:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, poohismybb@... writes: > Most people will just ask tho. That would be my preference ! DeeDee California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 While Austin was in casts, we got stared at all of the time. When he was 6 wks old I had to get diapers & the cashier of al peopla asked me how I broke my sons legs. I was still hormonal & bawled! I spoke to her mgr & lets just say she won't make any more comments like that. > > My dil took her shopping with her yesterday, and then came over to visit a > little later. She made the comment she was glad the outfit she had on her had > feet in them, so no one would think she had hurt her someway and that was the > reason she had casts on her little feet. Did any of you feel that way with your > newborns in casts ? > > DeeDee > California > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 My husband used to say, " You should see what he did to his older brother " Or something silly like that.. I often heard, " skiing accident " LOL. Most people will just ask tho. -------------- Original message -------------- I felt the same way, and actually had a much more difficult time with the shoes at first. But now, when people stare, I just say, his name is Aleksander and he's x months old. Usually they'll ask about his feet then, and I explain what the shoes are for. Otherwise, I just smile at them to let them know I saw them staring, and move on. It does get easier, and by the time you get used to it, they no longer have to wear the shoes as long, and you are rarely in public with them on. > > My dil took her shopping with her yesterday, and then came over to visit a > little later. She made the comment she was glad the outfit she had on her had > feet in them, so no one would think she had hurt her someway and that was the > reason she had casts on her little feet. Did any of you feel that way with your > newborns in casts ? > > DeeDee > California > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Of course! When you have young babies going through the process, you can still dress them in outfits that cover the casts, but usually if someone asks about the casts, I tell them and if they stare, I say " oh-skiing accident " --that usually gets a laugh--and then I tell them about her clubfeet. You'd be surprised how many people have already seen a baby with them on. And when was in DBB bar, I got even more comments, but I remember hearing some people say " Oh, remember so and so had that when they were little. " Some babies had to wear a brace because of pigeon toe too. Just tell your dil to enjoy her time with Isabella and don't worry about other people. I know it is easier said then done, she'll get used to it. It is only temporary. Krishna dee15mom@... wrote: My dil took her shopping with her yesterday, and then came over to visit a little later. She made the comment she was glad the outfit she had on her had feet in them, so no one would think she had hurt her someway and that was the reason she had casts on her little feet. Did any of you feel that way with your newborns in casts ? DeeDee California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 --- dee15mom@... wrote: > My dil took her shopping with her yesterday, and then came over to visit a > little later. She made the comment she was glad the outfit she had on her had > > feet in them, so no one would think she had hurt her someway and that was the > > reason she had casts on her little feet. Did any of you feel that way with > your > newborns in casts ? Yes, I do sometimes. Grant has spina bifida, and he has a shunt. Between the visible scars and lump (shunt) on his head, I'm glad it's winter time so his casts aren't visible. They are cute, though, and I'll take his cute lil' casted legs to show anyone who's interested... and even those who aren't! It's just somedays it's nice to go shopping without comment and casts do cause looks and comments now and then. Rose wore her cast in the summer, and we did receive some comments. It wasn't a huge deal, as I really only had one negative comment. And that one was a very snide, " What did YOU do to her? " ouch. i think your DIL is going through a normal process of wanting to " hide " the casts. I imagine once she gets further along in the treatment of Isabella, she'll be proud to show off her baby's little feet and casts. Joy Rose (1-99) http://www.geocities.com/joybelle15/rosesclubfootpage.html Iris (2-01) Spencer (3-03) Grant (9-05) http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/grantphilip __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 -- In nosurgery4clubfoot , Krishna Cauntay <kcmsge@y...> wrote: > > Of course! When you have young babies going through the process, you can still dress them in outfits that cover the casts, but usually if someone asks about the casts, I tell them and if they stare, I say " oh-skiing accident " --that usually gets a laugh--and then I tell them about her clubfeet. You'd be surprised how many people have already seen a baby with them on. And when was in DBB bar, I got even more comments, but I remember hearing some people say " Oh, remember so and so had that when they were little. " DeeDee-- This is the total truth. I think everyone I know, or meet or see out and about has known someone who wore an FAB!! So many people would comment about it. As for the cast, I decorated it like crazy (Ava was a summer baby, so it was much more noticeable in little onesies and short outfits) and people would just laugh and ask what happened. Only 1 time did I really feel uncomfortable, and that's when some guys were staring and pointing. But then I got mad, and I realized I prefer when people ask. Tell your daughter to start learning to throw some big terms around like " talipes " and " equinovarus " ...that'll not only shut people up but make them sooo impressed by this wonderful educated mommy! It's the shoes that get more attention, IMO. But you deal! DH actually had a harder time with it than me, because I was the one out with her all day, I got used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 I imagine once she gets further along in the treatment of Isabella, > she'll be proud to show off her baby's little feet and casts. > > Joy Ain't that the truth??? I turned into the " Clubfoot Bore " :-) People were lucky if they asked about Ava's treatment or feet and escaped in only 15 minutes! Usually you'd get the whole history of CF, treatment options, lectures about the ridiculousness of unnecessary surgery and the greatness of Dr. Ponseti, detailed explanations of castings/tenotomy up to that point, expected prognosis, and brace wear explanations. It's a wonder I didn't draw up charts & diagrams!!! hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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