Comments for Matthew Nicholas Vawter

Comment on What about Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13, or other terminal diagnoses? by raja

raja — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:55:05 +0000

Here is some additional information about the “genetics” of this condition that was written by our Genetic Counselor and other genetic professionals: http://www.accessdna.com/condition/Trisomy_13/375. I hope it helps. Thanks, AccessDNA

Comment on Jesse’s Club Foot: Good News and Bad News by Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:09:28 +0000

I stumbled onto your blog today and wanted to say hello. My oldest son (Matthew) was born with a neuromuscular left club foot. He has nerve damage that has made his clubfoot treatment difficult. He is now 7 yrs old and has been in casts as recently as 8 weeks ago.

I understand the ‘not normal’ clubfoot. We are now seeing Dr Dobbs in St Louis to help with Matthew’s difficult foot.

I wish Jesse (and your family) all the best.

Comment on Brothers by Cheri

Cheri — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:06:54 +0000

You gotta love boys!! So precious!

Comment on Jesse’s Club Foot: Good News and Bad News by carolina chevalier

carolina chevalier — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:55:35 +0000

am 20 weeks pregnant and my baby will have clubbed foot, you make me fell better already

Comment on Brothers by Jen

Jen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:32:32 +0000

Your boys are so beautiful! Miss you guys.

Comment on Brothers by Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:37:13 +0000

ADORABLE!! Three amazing blessings.

Comment on Jesse’s Club Foot: Good News and Bad News by Jen

Jen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:05 +0000

Oh my gosh, HE’S SO BIG!!!!! It’s amazing the difference a few weeks can make! He looks like a totally different baby.

Sorry the news wasn’t TOTALLY good news, but God is good, and Jesse’s tough, so I know things will turn out just fine. You guys are definitely in my prayers. Hang in there.

Comment on Jesse’s Club Foot – the first 4 casts by Dileepa Wijayanayake

Dileepa Wijayanayake — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:09 +0000

my son also had club feet on both legs, was treated by physicians at Children’s hospital in Boston. Now he’s a normal 11 yr old soccer player. Wish you the very best with your little one, he seems to be doing great. My prayers are with you.

Dileepa

Comment on Trying to take the “ouch” out of yearly blood work by Becky Wilson

Becky Wilson — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:33 +0000

I’m with you on this one- I hate when they have to get shots or blood work. With my older kids (even Lillian at age 3)- – I talk about it all day long before the appointment. Things like “You have to get a shot to make sure you won’t get sick- – it is REALLY important, but it does hurt a little. . . . ” stuff like that. I also reasure them over and over that the hurt doesn’t last long, and if they are brave I will take them out for a special treat. I tell them that I am super proud of them and I know they can be brave! It does seem to help- they at least know what is coming and aren’t suprised when they are hurt. I made the mistake when Cynthia was three to hold her in my lap and the nurse told us to distract her. When she felt the poke, she screamed and looked at me with the hugest look of betrayal on her face. She had been a star patient up to that moment- and her confidence that seeing the doctor was a good thing was shattered. She still gets nervous going to the doctor. I vowed not to do it that way again, because I know that if I had warned and prepped her about the shot, promising a reward for being brave, it wouldn’t have been as bad. Anyway, I hope this helps!

Comment on Oh My!! by My Name is Sarah

My Name is Sarah — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:43:13 +0000

Ahhhh very cute.