Calamity G.

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Tomi (HipOlderMomof2) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:14:53 GMT

I once had a stand-in pediatrician tell me that she was more concerned when she saw a toddler WITHOUT bruises, bumps, and scrapes than she was with a toddler covered in them. She said that that lack of "normal" cuts, scrapes, and bruises indicated that the child was likely not getting enough physical activity and stimulation. I felt MUCH better once she said that as I glanced at my scabby and bruised daughter!

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Joanie — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:41:03 GMT

Not only does my girl fall and hurt herself all the time (she's nearly two), but she hurts me even more! She accidentally headbutted me -- again -- just the other day as she wildly leapt out of my arms to get to some toys.

*sigh*

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CAMamma — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:11:14 GMT

Sounds like my two year old, who can see what's coming and goes for it, too! Currently we have lightly scraped knees, a paper cut on the foot (who knew reading could be such an active activity!), and a bonk right next to the eye. Good luck!

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amanda — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:16:36 GMT

My 22 month old constantly has bruises on her arms and legs. THe other day she fell face-first into the pavement. That didn't look so good. I think it's just the age!

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Megg — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:50:31 GMT

mary jane - I can totally relate to the whole idea of wanting to find someone who understands. The older she gets and the more I learn, the more I realize that she is like most kids in so many other ways. BUT! Yes, theres a but, some things are just so ...specific to the visual impairment. Im glad you're reading and I look forward to your input on my ramblings.

Email me anytime. We can swap resources;)

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mary jane — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:36:29 GMT

Man, or should i say, woman, you are incredible at describing events that no-one (maybe I shouldn't be so sinical), almost no-one can relate to. I have a 15 month old grand-daughter, who is the apple of my eye, she was diagnosed with Optic nerve hypoplasia at age 4months, and talk about getting a ton of bricks dropped on you, wow! I was browsing the internet trying to find, i don't know, anything, something that said, "I understand!" I can read your stories and they touch my heart. I have faith and hope that my grand-daughter, whom, by the way, totally has a mind of her own, will grow to be a well adjusted individual with ONH, Sey la Vi. Thanks for your inspirations, honesty and genuinessness. I look foward to reading more, and who knows, we may learn from each other, i'm definately feeling less reactive and more proactive, with daily living.

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Naomi — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:43:38 GMT

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'm just about as clumsy as they get, always got bruses and cuts, but only had the one broken bone (when I was a kid, broke my collar bone when I fell onto a rocking horse from a bed I was bouncing on!). I think a lot of kids are just accident prone anyway, they're too excited to stop and sense any danger, they just wanna run and run some more!

I hope she gets well soon, sick babes are a worry :-S Give her a big hug from me!

xox