Do your children require special equipment?

[Twintastic]

My girls have to use a Stander and a Tadpole. Emily just recently got her AFO's and Audrey got her suresteps. Audrey also has to wear special shorts to keep her legs together. They also have hand splints to keep them from keeping a fist all the time.

I feel like I am running ragged with all the stuff they require. Does anyone else have a bunch of equipment and medical supplies to keep up with?

[Korena]

wow . I never knew you needed braces to keep from making a fist. My girls make fist for a month and the docs never said anything. Can I ask But why do they need all that.

[Moonie]

Gavin is in therapy for his hand b/c he keeps his thumb tucked. If he does not stop in 2 months, he will be getting a brace for his thumb.

[zak frost]

Nope, Toad just takes some extra time and patience.

The patience thing is what kills me. I want everything now.

[Moodyzblu]

Other than a nebulizer .. thankfully no. Just EI and ST three days a week. How are your girls doing in that aspect Kristi ? Are they attempting sounds or words yet ?

[Twintastic]

wow . I never knew you needed braces to keep from making a fist. My girls make fist for a month and the docs never said anything. Can I ask But why do they need all that.

My girls are 26 weekers. They weighed 1 pound and 2 pounds. They show signs of cerebral palsy and that is why they require so much stuff. They were having a hard time keeping their right hand open because they are partial to their left hand.

[Twintastic]

Other than a nebulizer .. thankfully no. Just EI and ST three days a week. How are your girls doing in that aspect Kristi ? Are they attempting sounds or words yet ?

Emily is saying mama and baba and Audrey is saying mama, dada and baba. Audrey is finally eating baby food which is wonderful!! Thanks for asking Michelle.

[chasing_two]

WTG Audrey!!! I'm so proud of them, they such strong little girls and they've come so far!!!!!

[Korena]

oh ok .