Sooo...my now 12-yr-old dtr with now under 40 degrees AND my 14 1/2 yr old son with around 20-something degrees are celebrating their second week away from home with all of their friends, activities, and freedom!
Only one problem: they are also attempting to celebrate freedom from diligently wearing their braces.
My son has defiantly announced to me that he only plans to wear it at night, to sleep... rather than 19-23 hours recommended by his dr. He's growing like a sunflower, still, and, I fear, his curves may be increasing with this rapid growth.
My daughter has a more serious curve... and she is avoiding the brace, as well as discussion about it. I know she wears it, but not all day.
The camp nurse has spoken to them both, but she cannot run after them with the braces. The counsellors are not parents.
It is frustrating to know that they face 8 weeks of growth and backwards process. The good thing is that they're both very physically active! But I am worried.
Are any of you out there also dealing with scoliosis kids in sleepaway camp?
Only one problem: they are also attempting to celebrate freedom from diligently wearing their braces.
My son has defiantly announced to me that he only plans to wear it at night, to sleep... rather than 19-23 hours recommended by his dr. He's growing like a sunflower, still, and, I fear, his curves may be increasing with this rapid growth.
My daughter has a more serious curve... and she is avoiding the brace, as well as discussion about it. I know she wears it, but not all day.
The camp nurse has spoken to them both, but she cannot run after them with the braces. The counsellors are not parents.
It is frustrating to know that they face 8 weeks of growth and backwards process. The good thing is that they're both very physically active! But I am worried.
Are any of you out there also dealing with scoliosis kids in sleepaway camp?
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