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Dear Friends,

I wasn't sure where to post this, so I decided to post where it all began right here on the bracing thread. After over 2 years on this forum I have decided to say good-bye for now. ...

Sherie,

Good for you. And for Sheena. As Parents we usually love the milestones. But it is one milestone I have always hated. I still am not used to my two kids driving. The best part about...

Elaine,

That is great advice. Kim's x-ray looks great. I wish her all the best.

Thanks so much.

Renee, I am so sorry. Hopefully it is something minor. Remember that we see things way more critically than the average person. Please keep me posted.

Thank you. Nicole went to dance last night, tap and ballet. It was her first time dancing since the summer. I brought her and her friend, chatted with a few Moms, got into my car and burst into...

Congratulation, Sharsh,

You will be in good hands.

We live in Bucks County, too.

I am so glad it went well. I wish her a speedy recovery.

Thanks everyone. They are definitely doing the Beatles tour, Abbey Road recording studio, changing of the guards, etc. etc. Nicole has been begging me not to go. I am an embarrassment, after all. ...

Yes, welcome back. Take everything slowly. Don't be in a rush to tackle all of your homework. You are still recovering. Good luck.

Mary Lou,

When Jamie changes to the left lane, does she turn her body and check her blind spot?

Laura,

We just found out last night that Nicole is going to England next spring with her Choir!!!! She is so excited!!!! Cheerio!!!

Laura,

I am glad you decided to come back and post some good news about your daughter. It is great to hear she is doing so well with the Spinecor.

Maria,

Just remember that when people stop teasing you, that's when you need to worry. It is very obvious how many people really care about you and feel comfortable with you.

Pam,

Why did you say a radiologist isn't the one who would read the x-rays the most accurate?

Yes, of course we crack a window when we want to get some air. Who doesn't? No, I didn't notice you had an accent, Mary Lou. But I really do appreciate accents and dialects and all the great...

Nicole had a very large rotation by the time we had the surgery. He said that the method that they would use to de-rotate and correct was a good one but that the downside was that it would take long...

Maria,

You know that I am no stranger to the N.Y. accent because my Parents still have theirs. But I can bet when you go to Shriner's in Phila, lots of people say to you, "Oh, you must be from...

Maria,

I guess you are talking about your New York accent!! I am very partial to Austrailian and English accents. Nicole and I love them!!!

Pam,

Are you saying that it is rare to need blood or to not need blood. Dr. Dormans used cell saver and said that Nicole would need two units of blood during recovery. That is exactly what she...

Del,

Everyone here has given you great advice. There is no right or wrong answer. You will decide what you want to do eventually. We only had one bichon when we found out Nicole had scoliosis. ...

I think the appt went very well. How great that there will be little (or no) fusion in the lumbar region. Nicole also went from 0 to 5 risser very quickly. It all sounds great to me. Good luck...

Emma12,

I am so sorry to hear the news about your daughter's curve. Many times our kids have curves that start off as compensatory and end up being a full-blown curve. That is what happened to...

Thanks, Del. I forgot to tell everyone that Nicole has stainless steel rods and screws and did not set off anything at Phila or Ft. Lauderdale airports. I was very happy. Off to pick up pizza.

You women are amazing and you put someone like me to shame. Just wondered what you thought of this. We were in Florida visiting my Parents and I was talking to a woman who had the fusion done about...

Del,

I absolutely loved your story. I have two drama queens at home myself, so I can so relate!!!

Lori,

I love your story about the leg cramps, too.