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Hi Diane!

What part of Michigan are you from? I have a 3 year old son with right BPI, and we live in Macomb County, MI.


Thanks................Dave

<t>My son Shane's right arm was affected, but he always had good hand and finger movement.The hospital staff told my wife and I that he should get function in about 3 months. Well, two surgeries and three years later he still doesn't have much movement in his bicep or deltoid. Now we are looking at ...

<t>Hi everyone!<br/> It's been along time since I have posted anything. My son Shane who is 20 months old had Primary surgery a year ago this month at TCH. We have found a new neurologist and neurosurgeon in Ann Arbor, MI who keep in contact with TCH. There aren't any real visual signs of improvemen...

Job well done! Keep it up.

Dave

Glade to see you back home safe and sound. I saw that they got alot of rain by Houston yesterday. Keep us posted on Thomas's recovery!

Dave

That is truely good news! I am glad for all of you!

Take care..........Dave

Hi Marnie!

We took Shane to his Dr. and he took them off. It is hard at first, when he turns his head you look at the scare right away. The three on his leg look good, well one looks a little rough.

You and your family take care too.............Dave

<t>Hello everyone!<br/> Well it's been two weeks since Shane had his surgery and the stitches were taken off today. It was the first time since the surgery that my eyes teared up. That is a pretty hefty incision. I know I shouldn't, but I felt a little angry! You just can't help it. So we will start...

<t>Hi Taylor's Mom!<br/> Hope your feeling alittle better now. I'm sure we all ask ourselves these same "what if's ", I know I do. Then I stop and thank God that Shane is here. Things could of gone alot worse in the delivery room. Then I think of all the children that are far worse off than Shane. I...

<t>Our thoughts will be with Thomas and your family! Just remember, that he is in the best hands! That helped me and talking to other people. We meet Marnie and her family in the waiting room, and another nice lady. It helps keep your mind from fearing the worst!<br/> <br/> Good luck!.............Sh...