what are the problems of growing up with bpp
Re: what are the problems of growing up with bpp
Hey,
I'm 16 and have left obpi. We attempted to file a lawsuit, but were told we didn't have a case. Not that I care too much...see, I got stuck during the birth process, and the doctor, still being in his residence and not knowing how to break the collarbone (which supposedly heals just fine), he reached in and pulled me out by my arm. So given the choice between this or being brain damaged or possibly even dead, I'm quite happy with this.
Anywayz, my arm has never held me back yet. I've played softball (though catching was hard), done dance, gymnastics, tae kwan do, and play three instruments (clarinet, oboe, and xylophone). But while I can say my arm hasn't held me back, it has put a damper on some things...like swimming. I can't stretch my arm out far enough to do a proper stroke, and therefore am not a very strong swimmer. Also, it bothers me from a cosmetic point of view. It's my dream to become an actress, but watching videos from plays I've been in, I can see that I hold my left arm differently than my right. I don't know if anyone else notices it, but I do, and how am I supposed to be confident as the center of attention if I'm worrying about that? ::sighs:: Ah well...hope everything goes well, and no matter what happens, don't let Alex believe she's different just because of her arm. She can do anything she wants. She may have to do it differently, but still. Hope I've helped on some level...
Lindsey
I'm 16 and have left obpi. We attempted to file a lawsuit, but were told we didn't have a case. Not that I care too much...see, I got stuck during the birth process, and the doctor, still being in his residence and not knowing how to break the collarbone (which supposedly heals just fine), he reached in and pulled me out by my arm. So given the choice between this or being brain damaged or possibly even dead, I'm quite happy with this.
Anywayz, my arm has never held me back yet. I've played softball (though catching was hard), done dance, gymnastics, tae kwan do, and play three instruments (clarinet, oboe, and xylophone). But while I can say my arm hasn't held me back, it has put a damper on some things...like swimming. I can't stretch my arm out far enough to do a proper stroke, and therefore am not a very strong swimmer. Also, it bothers me from a cosmetic point of view. It's my dream to become an actress, but watching videos from plays I've been in, I can see that I hold my left arm differently than my right. I don't know if anyone else notices it, but I do, and how am I supposed to be confident as the center of attention if I'm worrying about that? ::sighs:: Ah well...hope everything goes well, and no matter what happens, don't let Alex believe she's different just because of her arm. She can do anything she wants. She may have to do it differently, but still. Hope I've helped on some level...
Lindsey
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Re: what are the problems of growing up with bpp
Lindsey Thank you so much for writing. I hope Alex has your attitude and ambition when she is your age. You have brightened my day considerably. I bet you will be a very successful actress if you continue to want to. I am waiting to see if Alex decides to become a horsewoman-her mom grew up showing hunter-jumpers and now teaches riding. So far Alex is more inclined toward music and dance than her pony.(She didn't like him at all until a couple months ago) I wish you the best and would love to her more about and all the others that have been kind enough to respond.Oh yes, Alex saw the dr today and he was pleased with her responses-she can lift her arm and can now bend it with assistance-it was rigid at her side before her last surgery in Dec. It is somewhat smaller than her left but we are workiing hard at ot. thanks again barb
