Re: Re: Daycare -- while in casts/braces?

[Guest guest]

,

I was worried about this as well. When we toured daycares, Logan was

already casted so there was no hiding it. I was worried they would say

it was too much or that they would tell me there was an extra fee. I

think when you're dealing with your own child's issues you forget that

there are a lot of babies dealing with one thing or another. When we

were at the daycare we finally chose, there was a little boy in a helmet

and a little girl with club foot. And that was in the fist 5 minutes of

the tour. They told me not to worry about the club foot as they were

not worried about it. We were fortunate that I was able to be home

throughout the casting and the transition into the shoes. For us the

casts were easy, it was the transition into the shoes that made him the

most unhappy. If your able to you may want to plan that transition

around a time you could be home for a few days. But you have some time

to think about it. Good Luck.

Re: Daycare -- while in casts/braces?

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Congratulations on your upcoming son! My son was in daycare(and

still is)-he began at 12 weeks. We didn't know about his clubfoot

condition before we enrolled at daycare so it was as much of a

surprise to us as it was to his teachers. We made it as easy as

possible clothing wise for his teachers-snap onesies that would

cover the casts completely and also were easily removable for diaper

changes. He had a couple " exploding " diapers at school and his

teachers did the best to clean/wipe his casts clean for us. The

shoes were a pretty easy transition. We just explained to his

teachers the importance of them and if he happened to slip off or

have an accident in which he needed his socks changed-to call us and

we would come and take care of it. We have been blessed with the

daycare that our son has received. Let me know if you have any

questions-I would love to help!

hth,

kathleen

mom to david bcf fab 12/7

>

> Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> casts or brace? What was your experience?

>

> I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan,

has

> bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and

put

> Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will

still

> be in casts at that time.

>

> We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous

that

> they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> him into the program.

>

> I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

Virginia

> (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> interested in that as well.

>

> Thanks!

> W.

>

[Guest guest]

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I am very happy to hear you are going to use Dr. Herzenberg. You won't be

disappointed! After the casts, and once he starts the FAB, I think he likes to

see you 2-3 weeks after you first start the FAB to make sure it is working okay.

After that, checkups are every 3 months for probably a year, then every 6

months.

How are your husbands feet today? Did he have surgery on them?

I don't know any daycare providers in the Tysons area. However, you can go to

Fairfax County website and they have a list. That is how I found the wonderful

lady I had. I wanted to move her with me to Charlotte! I really liked the

personal attention of private daycare, because there were only 4 kids. I also

think there is nothing wrong with public daycare, which is where my kids

currently go. Both have pros and cons. It is just a matter of what you are

looking for.

Good luck and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. First one?

kelly_warde wrote:

Hi ,

Thanks for the offer of a daycare provider, but Springfield is a bit

too far for us. We live in McLean, my husband works in Reston & I

work in Arlington -- so, we're looking for something close to home. If

you would recommend any other providers in the Tysons Corner area,

please let me know. I'm due in February & we'll need a provider

starting in mid-April.

Yes, we are planning to go to Dr. Herzenberg in Baltimore. I've heard

he's the best from many different sources, including the orthopedist

who treated my husband's clubfeet 30 years ago! We hope to meet with

him before our little man is due. You mentioned that after the casts

are done we don't need to make the weekly trip. How often do you

think we'll need to go after the casts?

Thanks,

> Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> casts or brace? What was your experience?

>

> I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan, has

> bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and put

> Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will still

> be in casts at that time.

>

> We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous that

> they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> him into the program.

>

> I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No. Virginia

> (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> interested in that as well.

>

> Thanks!

> W.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Do anything and everything so you can be with your baby while he is going

through this trying time (sell everything if need be). He will only want

you and you will be the expert on how to comfort him. This is a special

needs baby which makes him all the more special. I can't imagine asking

anyone else to comfort my son while he went through such an ordeal. The

cast's are just one part the shoes and the braces can be very trying as

well. You are the best person for the job, I was blessed and had my Mother

move in with us for the first year, not much fun for my husband

Good luck and I will be praying that you can figure this out so you can be

home with your baby.

>

>Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>Subject: Re: Daycare -- while in casts/braces?

>Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 15:52:28 -0000

>

>-

>Congratulations on your upcoming son! My son was in daycare(and

>still is)-he began at 12 weeks. We didn't know about his clubfoot

>condition before we enrolled at daycare so it was as much of a

>surprise to us as it was to his teachers. We made it as easy as

>possible clothing wise for his teachers-snap onesies that would

>cover the casts completely and also were easily removable for diaper

>changes. He had a couple " exploding " diapers at school and his

>teachers did the best to clean/wipe his casts clean for us. The

>shoes were a pretty easy transition. We just explained to his

>teachers the importance of them and if he happened to slip off or

>have an accident in which he needed his socks changed-to call us and

>we would come and take care of it. We have been blessed with the

>daycare that our son has received. Let me know if you have any

>questions-I would love to help!

>hth,

>kathleen

>mom to david bcf fab 12/7

>

>

> >

> > Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> > casts or brace? What was your experience?

> >

> > I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan,

>has

> > bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and

>put

> > Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will

>still

> > be in casts at that time.

> >

> > We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> > " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> > any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> > about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous

>that

> > they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> > him into the program.

> >

> > I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

>Virginia

> > (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> > daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> > interested in that as well.

> >

> > Thanks!

> > W.

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You know I can't totally agree with the " Sell Everything " philosophy because

while you make a few vaild points, the reality is that after the initial casting

and adjustmetn to the FAB, club foot is no big deal. I wouldn't consider either

of mine to be " Special Needs " whatsoever. Done right the casting isn't painful,

maybe a little irritating but nothing you have to sell the farm to accomplish as

far as your baby's comfort goes. Same with the FAB. At most use your Family

Leave Time if you got it, but my point is that after the initial casting adn Fab

goes in to effect you still have a baby you have to support and if you've lost

yoru job and have yoru house in foreclosure what the heck good are you to your

kid then? I guess you could spend a lot of quality time living in yoru car or

the homeless shelter.

I'm a stay at home Mom, not a working MOm but I've had to work when my oldest

was little and you just do what you gotta do to keep a roof over their head so

don't let anyone guilt you in to quitting your job and stuff for what amounts to

a couple months of treatments and adjustment periods. And don't buy in to that

whole Specail Needs thing! What special needs? They don't have a feeding tube

inserted in to their belly for cripes sake!

s.

Re: Daycare -- while in casts/braces?

Many Mom's and Dad's would love to stay home with their children but

can't find a way to do so. Unfortunately, for many - even " selling

everything " won't do the trick.

So, if your child has to attend day care, don't beat yourself up over

it - it's something many of us HAVE to do. My first attended day care

and he is one awesome little dude. He was born with clubfoot - and I

would hardly consider him a " special needs " child. Yes, he needed a

little extra attention when it came to taking off and putting on the

DBB - but really, you'll find that it's nothing more than putting on a

pair of shoes (that, of course your child care provider will have to

understand it's importance and practice diligence)

I guess for some, the experience is quite an " ordeal " - but I have to

reassure you, that it isn't always. Our situation was " ideal " in

terms of treatment and his response to the treatment. Once we " got

the hang of things " everything was done with ease. So, I would hate

for you to worry and think that this has to be an ordeal.

In short, don't feel that your child can't receive wonderful care from

a child care provider. There are many out there that will " love " your

child dearly and will take the best of care - and will practice

diligence with the DBB.

Hugs to you - and know that everything will be just fine for your " day

care baby " .

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right C/F

Treated By Dr. Ponseti

DBB Nights Only

> > >

> > > Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> > > casts or brace? What was your experience?

> > >

> > > I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan,

> >has

> > > bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and

> >put

> > > Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will

> >still

> > > be in casts at that time.

> > >

> > > We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> > > " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> > > any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> > > about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous

> >that

> > > they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> > > him into the program.

> > >

> > > I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

> >Virginia

> > > (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> > > daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> > > interested in that as well.

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > > W.

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

This " Special Needs " My son has that written in his medical folders and

everyone I have talked to back home about my son would say. " So he is a special

needs child. " To me every child is special no matter what problems they are

facein in life. Just some need more care than others. And that is how we explain

it in our home. Yes Noah was born with some problems that we have to adjust

with, but his needs are then same as any other child. He just needs alittle

more. And for the 4 years of his little life he is the one that has taught us

that he is just a normal child like all the others in this world and that even

though he has to work alittle harder to do things most other kids take for

granted, he is still human full of love and laughter and has taught us that even

though you are different you still give out the same amount of love!!

Bri

number23 wrote:

You're right, it's a hard balance to strike when a parent stays home. Imagine

when both parents stay home! LOL! My dh literally works ten feet out my back

door in his own shop. Yes it has advantages but it has draw backs too. And as

for me being the primary care taker who doesn't get a break, there are indeed

times when dh " comes home " in the evening and I just dread having one more body

in the hosue to look after and give attention to when I've had my attention

drained from me all day.

All in all I like our arrangment - but there are days!

s.

Re: Daycare -- while in casts/braces?

My husband ended up staying home with our son, partially due to the

clubfeet, but mostly because he made less than full time daycare

would cost us in San Francisco. We've moved to Sacramento, our son

is doing just fine, but I can't get my husband to start looking for

work. I kind of wish we had gone the daycare route because now it

seems so scary to send him to a center. If we have another child and

that child also has clubfeet, I won't let him stay home. It's great

for the baby to have a parent at home, but the relationship between

the grownups doesn't benefit from it.

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> > > > Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was

still in the

> > > > casts or brace? What was your experience?

> > > >

> > > > I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man,

Declan,

> > >has

> > > > bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to

work and

> > >put

> > > > Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he

will

> > >still

> > > > be in casts at that time.

> > > >

> > > > We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> > > > " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's

clubfeet to

> > > > any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to

tell them

> > > > about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit

nervous

> > >that

> > > > they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and

not accept

> > > > him into the program.

> > > >

> > > > I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

> > >Virginia

> > > > (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for

specific

> > > > daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies

I'd be

> > > > interested in that as well.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks!

> > > > W.

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