introduction
John Grice (johng@blueridge.cc.nc.us)
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 11:39:25 -0500
Hello to all. I have been reading the list for a few days and thought I
would introduce myself.
My grandaughter Karlie was born at less than 25 weeks. She weighed 1 pound
11 ounces.
She spent 3 months and 9 days in the hospital.
She will be 2 on April 26. (Corrected age about 21 months.)
Karlie is doing very well for all she has been through. She is crawling
everywhere and pulling up on everything. She will not sit up but in the last
few weeks she has learned to balance on her knees and legs.
Her communicating skills seem normal and she is saying words and starting to
put words together like "I love you".
She isn't walking yet due to her left leg being turned in slightly and when
she stands she usually tippy toes on her left foot. She will be fitted for
braces in the next few weeks and they are telling my son and daughter-in-law
that she may have to wear them for a long time.
Since reading the list I have seen one letter concerning tippy toes but none
concerning a preemie who needed braces or with a problem like Karlie's. Her
muscle structure in her legs looks normal and she can stand on them fine
while holding on to something.
They also are saying that this may be a control problem from her brain.
(Maybe the neonatologist could comment on this)
Karlie is a very happy child and we love her very much.
This list is great...Thanks for listening.
Any information would be welcome.
John Grice
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John W. Grice e-mail: johng@blueridge.cc.nc.us
Data Systems Specialist
Blue Ridge Community College Telephone: (704)692-3572 x246
College Drive Fax: (704)692-2441
Flat Rock, NC 28731-9624
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