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Gack (kid related)
DD started 2nd grade today. It amazes me how fast she is growing up.
I also had an appt. this morning with my new OB. It was awesome; got to hear the heartbeat and scheduled an u/s next week to see the new little bean. In and out of the office in an hour (whereas with my old OB it probably would've taken 3 hrs. start to finish, no joke.)
So, YAY!! Happiness abounds.
I get back to work to have a VM from DD's pediatrician regarding her spinal x-ray from last week. She definitely has scoliosis. Booo!! And now my brain has yet to settle down as I keep running in my head all the different scenarios of how this will impact her life - the social spectrum and on her self-confidence which is already wavering between strong and low-low.
If I could I would sit down and have a nasty cry right about now. But that will have to wait until tonight after she's gone to bed.
Thanks for reading.
Re: Gack (kid related)
Oh, poor lil booger. I think a lot of what her future is like will depend on the attitude of you, your family and her. If you all keep a positive attitude about it, she will turn out far happier than if y'all start to feel sorry for her. There is a 10th grader at the school my kids go to. She was never able to be involved in sports, but her mom never let that get her down. Teachers always allowed her to explain her condition to her classmates. She was always encouraged to do what she can. She is involved in drama, school politics, and is an amazing violinist.
Her family never allowed anyone to feel sorry for her and she was never allowed to feel sorry for herself. Her family also got involved with support groups in the area. She grew up with other kids with scoliosis and saw them grow up "normal." You can do this and so can she. GL
I guess I'm mostly stressed because she's already worried about her spine and asking questions that I don't have answers for. Just hoping we can get some straight-forward answers tomorrow from the doctor. One of the perks of having family that work with specialists at the children's hospital; was able to get seen sooner than later. And hopefully answers will soon follow that will allow for to me to be better able to put forth a positive attitude.
Thanks for the reminder about my own attitude - it's so true. Kids will repeat what they see. I'm just such a hormonal ball of emotions right now.
I remember being in 6th grade and there was a girl my age who has scoliosis. Bless her heart; I think I was the only one that didn't treat her any differently than any other normal kid. I'm going to have to find the Babysitter's Club book that had a story line involving scoliosis. She has gotten into reading those books lately. DD is such an inquisitive soul and the more answers she has, the better able she is to handle anything.
First of all, YAY to the good OB appt!
Regarding DD and the scoliosis dx, both my DH and his sister have it. DH you can barely tell, just looks like he slouches a bit. His sister had to wear a brace when she was a teenager, but is A-OK now. I understand your concerns, but in the long run its good they are catching this now. Plus, I know she's got good roots at home...she'll come out fine thru all this!
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Oh hunny. Take a deep breath. I know you must be so worried. B has scoliosis (33 degree curvature I think?) and you wouldn't know it. He will get back pain after carrying something heavy or sitting up in a hardback chair for a while but that's really about it. L is going to be ok. Just take it one step at a time. Get a good doctor, one who will listen to your concerns. Do no be afraid to ask any questions you've got. You and L are both so strong. Y'all can get through this, I know you can. ::hugs:: and prayers.
On the great news front yay for getting to hear Bean's heartbeat and having a good OB appointment!
Thanks ladies.
L has a nearly 30 degree curve; which she hides exceedingly well and the dr. gave big props to the pediatrician for catching it at all. Typically spines curve to the right and hers is curved to the left; which apparentely is an increase in odds for spinal nerve problems - so that means an MRI just to make sure she doesn't need to see a neuro specialist. He doesn't seem to think that that will happen; but better safe than sorry.
After the results come back from the MR; she'll be fitted for a brace. She will have to wear that until approx. 6 mos. after she begins her menses. Which he also thinks she'll get early as her bone density matches that of an 11 year old (she'll be 8 in November).
The good news is: she'll be able to participate in sports as she so chooses. She wants to swim? Fine; just put the brace back on immediately following. She wants to play basketball? Fine; she can choose whether she is more comfortable playing with or without the brace. I'm soooo relieved that this will not restrict her from doing normal activities even though I'm sure the brace itself will take some getting use to.