Brain Injury Support Group
Traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. Outcome can be anything from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. A coma can also affect a child's brain.
I'm looking to chat with other parents of little ones who had to/or by choice be admitted to an assisted living facility. We know it will be inevitable for our little one (born at 29 weeks 9 month old twin girl...suffered from bact. meningitis after 12 weeks in the NICU...now with 10-20% brain function...sadly now, she is non-responsive, but she does cry, experiences pain and will very occasionally track a mobile) at some point in the future, but naturally it is very difficult to cope right now. Anyone else who can empathize?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
my heast goes out to your little girl--- I hope she has a fighting spirit--I do have a younger sister with severe disabilities that lives in a group home,so I kind of understand your concern for your little girl. you and your little girl will ALWAYS be in my prayers!!
Tom B. aka Ihman