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by KimW
Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Anxiety issues
Replies: 9
Views: 3097

Re: Anxiety issues

Hi Allison -- We have been dealing with this for a couple of years. My daughter's anxiety only really occurs at test time. She does excellent on regular classroom work and home work but gets awful test grades. Teachers would just say it was test anxiety because she knows the information. I asked her...
by KimW
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Pre existing condition
Replies: 9
Views: 3430

Re: Pre existing condition

I think what Amy stated is key, at least in Ohio where I reside -- once you are covered for the injury on an insurance policy you have a window in which you can move your coverage and the new insurance company must cover that injury/condition. In Ohio I believe it is six months to a year, but I'm no...
by KimW
Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:01 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: what to say when people are insensitive...
Replies: 19
Views: 5046

Re: what to say when people are insensitive...

One thing that I've taught myself to leave out is how big my daughter was at birth, especially when she is around. My daughter just recently said to me, "if I hadn't been so big, this never would have happened." Although, certainly size does play a role, proper delivery techniques and posi...
by KimW
Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Orange Bowl player with OBPI--will be drafted by NFL!
Replies: 9
Views: 2666

Re: Orange Bowl player with OBPI--will be drafted by NFL!

Tracie -- So great to hear from you. Thank you for posting on our boards. Whenever we see a someone move beyond the injury and have great accomplishments, we all feel a sense of pride! You and Adrian are both inspirations to all of us. Thanks for contributing and stopping in to say hello! Hope you w...
by KimW
Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: C-section on Tuesday
Replies: 19
Views: 4034

Re: C-section on Tuesday

Emily -- Although your anxiety is perfectly normal after a traumatic birth experience the chances of another incident occurring with your second birth via c-section is slim. I had a traumatic birth with my daughter (ROBPI) and had my son via c-section six years later with no complications. I was sup...
by KimW
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Mod Quad Surgery not good anymore???
Replies: 3
Views: 2240

Re: Mod Quad Surgery not good anymore???

I have heard this before (just parent discussion, not from a doctor). My daughter had the mod quad and I've decided I'm not sure I would do it again. At the time I was thrilled with the results. Her arm was completely frozen at the side of her body and after the mod quad she had full range. Unfortun...
by KimW
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:11 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: The Everybody to Everest Challenge
Replies: 2
Views: 710

Re: The Everybody to Everest Challenge

Paul was our "cover boy" for the last Outreach. You can view the issue under resources/Outreach and view the most recent issue. We will certainly try to get a follow-up when he returns. He is an amazing guy!
by KimW
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Brachial Plexus Injury Prefiled Bill for Senate
Replies: 11
Views: 2584

Re: Brachial Plexus Injury Prefiled Bill for Senate

This is such wonderful news. Congratulations and great work. Truly a grassroots effort. Keep us up to date. Once the bill passes (fingers crossed) we can reference it for our state officials. I'm so excited!!!
by KimW
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Donations
Replies: 1
Views: 880

Re: Donations

If you go to the home page or the SUPPORT UBPN link above you can make a donation via Pay Pal. That is probably the easiest way. Thanks so much -- it means so much for the organization! :D
by KimW
Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box & Forum Help
Topic: Private Message Boards?
Replies: 8
Views: 13488

Re: Private Message Boards?

The private boards will return. We need to reprogram these boards. We are continuing to work on the boards but wanted to get the basic forums up and going as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.