tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post4073430798541148347..comments2024-03-28T03:35:52.176-04:00Comments on Love That Max : Those little big-deal accomplishments Ellen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-50180881774955545382014-01-04T12:58:58.458-05:002014-01-04T12:58:58.458-05:00Go Max. I wonder what it is like for Amelia. She h...Go Max. I wonder what it is like for Amelia. She has spastic one limb cerebral palsy aka spastic monoplegia. I dont always pay attention to the tiny achievements, only the huge ones. However this post has encouraged me to focus on the small bits of progress more often. They are just as wonderful. Taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-44087263204185814082013-12-20T01:40:37.614-05:002013-12-20T01:40:37.614-05:00I totally agree. The little accomplishments are a ...I totally agree. The little accomplishments are a big deal. Glad you are a mother that recognizes this and encourages your little man.Out One Ear - Linda Atwellhttp://outoneear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-68199686272529226892013-12-18T00:09:19.068-05:002013-12-18T00:09:19.068-05:00Um, yeah, oops. I shouldn't write this stuff a...Um, yeah, oops. I shouldn't write this stuff at 1 a.m. Fixing that.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-44467981196379342872013-12-17T15:34:08.765-05:002013-12-17T15:34:08.765-05:00I can finally play an A scale fluently! Next up: T...I can finally play an A scale fluently! Next up: The E scale.<br /><br />(Look at the circle of fifths)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-3305689116680667652013-12-17T14:16:05.125-05:002013-12-17T14:16:05.125-05:00Isn't pronation when the palms are facing down...Isn't pronation when the palms are facing down, and supination when palms are facing up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-62197703520182236112013-12-17T12:42:19.061-05:002013-12-17T12:42:19.061-05:00Oh yes, as Nisha stated in her linked post, frustr...Oh yes, as Nisha stated in her linked post, frustration is a common occurrence when it comes to these CP bodies of ours. As I've gotten older, the aches have naturally gotten more noticeable. I've taken to using a heating pad when I go to sleep, as it helps loosen up my stiff muscles after a long day.<br /><br />Massages are awesome. I'm looking forward to going to a fancy spa over the break and getting pampered. Maybe this might be something Max could enjoy either now or when he is older? I don't know how sensitive he is to touch... But those have helped tremendously in the past.<br /><br />When my body is being particularly finicky, I think of the that post you wrote of the little boy calling Max's muscles "rebel muscles". Makes me smile every time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638311012930489475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-37059427983380414572013-12-16T21:58:29.496-05:002013-12-16T21:58:29.496-05:00Yay Max! Congrats mom! :) I get it. I took a video...Yay Max! Congrats mom! :) I get it. I took a video the first time Charlie held a toy. Moments like those are precious. I'm afraid to hope for them in case they never happen. When they do, it's overwhelming for me... to say the least. Hurray!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-86695534123723777392013-12-16T20:56:35.705-05:002013-12-16T20:56:35.705-05:00Max says: wink, winkMax says: wink, winkEllen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-38797304807627896852013-12-16T20:56:24.075-05:002013-12-16T20:56:24.075-05:00You're right—I think his hair does it for him!...You're right—I think his hair does it for him! Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-1353840646929651882013-12-16T20:54:11.140-05:002013-12-16T20:54:11.140-05:00Nisha, your abilities (and spirit) are so encourag...Nisha, your abilities (and spirit) are so encouraging to me.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-208161350408198422013-12-16T20:52:23.300-05:002013-12-16T20:52:23.300-05:00That's cool! Apple? Orange? What? Max has a th...That's cool! Apple? Orange? What? Max has a thing for orange juice.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-53261506994877169772013-12-16T10:43:38.019-05:002013-12-16T10:43:38.019-05:00Max does not need to wink to win over a lady thera...Max does not need to wink to win over a lady therapist or any lady!!!He does that naturally! His inchstones are wonderful and inspiring to know! Go Max!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-30945410822061802102013-12-16T09:39:57.022-05:002013-12-16T09:39:57.022-05:00Good job Max!!Good job Max!!stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15966764582179459848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-63423288520148331912013-12-16T08:25:51.958-05:002013-12-16T08:25:51.958-05:00Yay Max! I wrote about what it's like living w...Yay Max! I wrote about what it's like living with a body that has CP here http://nisha360.com/2013/10/day-1115-world-cerebral-palsy-day-and-life-with-cerebral-palsy/ you might find it interesting Nishahttp://nisha360.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-19663396949374440252013-12-16T07:26:32.630-05:002013-12-16T07:26:32.630-05:00My brother drank juice for the first time today, a...My brother drank juice for the first time today, at fourteen! I know the feeling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com