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Chefzhat
10-30-2007, 02:08 PM
A lot of you have kept up with the medical issues of my youngest ds so I thought I'd share our good new with you. Late summer/early fall is his annual "look under the hood and kick the tires" physical appointment at the local rehab hospital, an appointment he dreads each year. This year was especially difficult because he feels that he's made all the progress that he's going to right now; he just wants to be normal; etc. As a mom I want to take advantage of every option during his high growth years to assure the best possible future for his physical health.

After a the usual battery of test (neurological, occupational, and orthopedic) the consensus is that he is at a slow phase of growth right now and that - if he continues his stretching routine - he will not have to be fitted for an orthopedic brace right now and no physical therapy is needed at this time. The doctors feel that we have done all we can for the time being, and now we wait for the next growth spurt and see what shakes out.

Rob is, of course, thrilled. :) And I'm happy too. So I thought I'd share with you all:) . :) Rob doesn't have to be a "patient" for at least a year.

Thanks everyone!

Debie
Robyn1007
10-30-2007, 02:12 PM
Oh, Debie, I can't tell you how happy that makes me! I'm going to PM you because I'd like to send something from Vicon for Rob. He is the model of what our company is trying to accomplish.
SandyM
10-30-2007, 02:21 PM
Go Rob! I'd send a pair of Underoos your way, but I suspect he's outgrown them. :)

That's awesome news, Debie. Give him a hug from me.
Robyn1007
10-30-2007, 02:24 PM
For those that might be confused, Rob frequently goes through some testing using the systems that the company that Colleency and I work for creates.
Chefzhat
10-30-2007, 02:28 PM
**snort** Sandy - he's boxers only now. :) Bless his heart. He often asks about you though. Which ought to freeze your heart in terror at what he may be plotting. :D

Robyn - I'll PM you back! You don't need to send anything though. He'd probably love the attention - the flirt. How cool Canice works there too!
Deechef
10-30-2007, 02:29 PM
I, too, am happy that you have good news to report. However, being a relatively new member I'm not aware of his medical issues. If you can share in a nutshell I'd appreciate it. He sounds like a great kid!
clairea
10-30-2007, 02:31 PM
Debie, that is great to hear!
Gecko
10-30-2007, 02:33 PM
What wonderful news for both of you :)
Robyn1007
10-30-2007, 02:33 PM
**snort** Sandy - he's boxers only now. :) Bless his heart. He often asks about you though. Which ought to freeze your heart in terror at what he may be plotting. :D

Robyn - I'll PM you back! You don't need to send anything though. He'd probably love the attention - the flirt. How cool Canice works there too!

Colleency, not Canice but cool just the same. ;)
mom2garret
10-30-2007, 02:37 PM
A big congrats to Rob. GREAT news for your family.
Jodi
Laura
10-30-2007, 03:11 PM
Awesome news!
bobmark226
10-30-2007, 03:19 PM
Very happy to hear it, Debie! Is there a celebration night in the works?

Bob
wallycat
10-30-2007, 03:22 PM
YAY!!!!
No one enjoys being a "patient" ...ever!!

May things continue with good news!!
leightx
10-30-2007, 03:38 PM
Such great news! :)
Chefzhat
10-30-2007, 03:39 PM
I, too, am happy that you have good news to report. However, being a relatively new member I'm not aware of his medical issues. If you can share in a nutshell I'd appreciate it. He sounds like a great kid!
Rob had a stroke prior to birth, which led to a cerebral palsy diagnosis. He's 12 now, but he's been involved since age 1 in heavy amounts of physical and occupational therapy, as well as much orthopedic hardware (leg braces) and a couple of surgeries to lengthen heel cords.

YAY!!!!
No one enjoys being a "patient" ...ever!!

May things continue with good news!!
You're so gracious :) Sending good news and non-patient vibes your way as well. Looking forward to celebrating with you!

Oops, Robyn - got the wrong name. Figures, doesn't it??
Chefzhat
10-30-2007, 03:41 PM
Very happy to hear it, Debie! Is there a celebration night in the works?

Bob

Well, given that he's all done with leg braces for awhile I couldn't leave well enough alone. :) He got his braces on his teeth rearranged and a new appliance installed the very next day. So - he's celebrating with chocolate shakes. :D

I have to torture him somehow.
HejazSunKat
10-30-2007, 04:01 PM
What great news Debie, a reward for all of his hard work and all the TLC from his Mom and Dad. Congratulations!
Lauren
10-30-2007, 04:06 PM
Great news Debie! Having gone through some rough medical issue with my son a couple years back, I know how you feel. It's great when you get good news!!!!
cumulus
10-30-2007, 04:17 PM
Good news? That's GREAT news :). Best of luck to the whole family.
jmarie
10-30-2007, 04:28 PM
I really am happy for your son and the entire family! I hope that all continues to go well!:D
Joyce
breadmama
10-30-2007, 05:55 PM
Debie,
I am glad that Rob can just "be" for a while - that must feel great for all of you.

We've had fun making milkshakes out of leftover homemade ice cream lately - the ice cream tastes best the first night, and then we use the leftovers in great milkshakes. Strawberry...mmm.. Just thought I'd share that idea. (Mom of kids in orthodontia here...)

Laurie
TKay
10-30-2007, 05:56 PM
Hip, hip, hooray! That's great news. :) :) :)
Kiwismommy
10-30-2007, 06:03 PM
Ah! I am so happy for all of you!

It's always so nice to get great updates like this!

Way to go, Rob :)

Danita
Jessica
10-30-2007, 06:19 PM
Oh, I definitely needed some happy news today. Thanks for sharing this good news and enjoy the shakes--chocolate is always the way to celebrate, IMO.
KimK
10-30-2007, 06:44 PM
Excellent news for you all. Hurray!
gertdog
10-30-2007, 07:31 PM
That's great news- I can only imagine how exciting it must be from a preteen's perspective! Very happy for Rob and for you and your family. :)
lindrusso
10-30-2007, 07:33 PM
Great news! It must be such a huge relief.

I had no idea about any of this - where the heck have I been for the last 6 years???

Thanks for sharing your joy. :)
Peweh
10-30-2007, 09:19 PM
I had no idea about any of this - where the heck have I been???

Thanks for sharing your joy. :)

I had no idea either but am really happy you shared the news, that's fantastic! Hope he has a great checkup-free year.
colleency
10-30-2007, 11:49 PM
Debie, That's fabulous!

Robyn called me this afternoon to tell me about the connection (I knew about your son, but I hadn't realized that Vicon was involved in the testing equipment) and your good news, and I hurried over here the first chance I got!

It must be such a relief for him to be away from all that for a while. It's hard enough being a kid without that.

Congratulations to you both!
Chefzhat
10-31-2007, 03:43 AM
Great news! It must be such a huge relief.

I had no idea about any of this - where the heck have I been for the last 6 years???

Thanks for sharing your joy. :)
:) :) Don't sweat it - I probably only talk about it once a year. Easy to miss!

Colleency - what a cool "connection", huh?
Molli526
10-31-2007, 05:49 AM
Great news Debie! :)
VAcooker
10-31-2007, 06:39 AM
What a wonderful bit of good news!! I am so very happy for you and your son and family!!! :) :) :) :) :)
Gracie
10-31-2007, 07:32 AM
Count me in with the rest of the posters who have been clueless for 6 years! :D

Congratulations to Rob - wonderful news, Debie!

Loren
SusanL
10-31-2007, 09:02 AM
Hurrah! So good to hear, you all need a break! As a former teacher, we always said, "Yippee skippee!"
phantomcg
10-31-2007, 09:16 AM
That is great news, Debie. Please give that dear boy a congratulatory hug from me as well!

Boxers, huh? Does the boy think he's growing up or what? ;)

Cheryl
SandyM
10-31-2007, 09:28 AM
Boxers, huh? Does the boy think he's growing up or what? ;)

*snort* The nerve. ;) Hey - at least it's not tighty whities. :D :D :D
LakeMartinGal
11-01-2007, 02:51 PM
Way cool, Debie! Hugs to you and Rob! Great news!:D :D
mbrogier
11-02-2007, 03:09 AM
Yea for Rob!!!