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My youngest has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
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Tabbytink
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Hi, I'm a mum of two. My youngest has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
She is a pre term baby, born at 31 weeks so not entirely unexpected.
I'm just having a look around for info, I'm sure I'll have tons of questions in the future
TT
She is a pre term baby, born at 31 weeks so not entirely unexpected.
I'm just having a look around for info, I'm sure I'll have tons of questions in the future
TT
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Hi and welcome#
Loads of info for you on here
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Hey @Tabbytink welcome to the community, I have moved your post to the CP category, I hope you get all the information and support you need.
Scope
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Hi @Tabbytink,
How old is your youngest, have the doctors been able to tell you much yet?
CP is a bit of a mixed bag, it affects everyone differently. I was premature and quite tiny (sometime ago now though).
The great thing about children is that they don't care about the labels medicine gives to their disabilities and they can be very resilient. Having an older sibling might be a great encouragement for your youngest and help in lots of ways.
When I was growing up, I knew there were somethings I couldn't do, but most of the time, I was finding my own way of doing things.
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Hi @Tabbytink
A very good afternoon & I do hope that we can assist/help/support you.
Please pop over to our home page where you will find plenty off help & advice.
Please let me know if I can help you further with things ?????
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Thanks all, she is 28 months old. We had her physio assessment yesterday and she did really well.
She has been diagnosed with spastic CP which is affecting her hips/legs more than other things. I guess to start with we just roll with it and take it day by day.
We have been referred to the osteopath and orthopedics as well as community paediatrics and for a hip x ray. I think it hit me yesterday, just how much of a journey she is starting.
TT -
Hi
So I think I'm in a similar boat to Tabby
my little boy has just being diagnosed with spastic CP
he was born at 28 weeks he's now 4
its a lot to deal with x -
It must be a lot to get your head around! I dont have experience of this but I know as an adult being diagnosed with a life long illness, it was a massive shock and getting used to the routines of hospital appointments and treatment was quite overwhelming. When it is your child, that must be really tough.
There is lots of information here about getting a new diagnosis for your child.Scope
Senior online community officer -
Hi @Tabbytink
How are you getting on? I thought you might like to look through some of our recent parenting videos. This one is about processing your child's diagnosis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpkYnOMe8k&feature=youtu.be
Scope
Senior online community officer
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