Minnie&Moose Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Watched my son come in joint 3rd today in the 60m sprint at his Sports Day - very poignant moment because when he was born he had a neonatal stroke that caused significant amounts of damage to his motor cortex. His doctors prepared us for the fact that we might have a very significantly physically handicapped child, perhaps unable to even support his own head in adulthood. Instead, and I still can't believe how incredibly lucky we are, he's turning out to be a keen and skilled tennis player, and quite a nippy runner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 That's fantastic - you must be so proud of him (I even had a wee tear in my eye reading your post!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 What a lovely positive story. Well done him (and you ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well done that man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Lovely - well done, sporting acheivement is for those who try their hardest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well done to your son and how lovely for you Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Brilliant! What a day for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks for your lovely comments. Our son has just had his 10th birthday so it's quite an emotional time for me - this time 10 years ago we didn't even know whether he'd live or not, never mind what kinds of problems he might experience! That period is still so vivid - my partner and I camping out in my hospital room visiting the Special Care Unit at all times of the day and night, not able to hold him but spending our time talking to him, stroking him, making the most of every minute we had together. The staff were so amazing, we would not have coped anywhere near as well without the compassion and support we got from all the midwives and the paediatrics special care unit who looked after us all. So yes, today is certainly very special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Enjoy every minute of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well done your son Really made me smile reading your post, lovely story and just brilliant for you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Fantastic, well done to your son and to you and his Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 What a lovely story! Skilled tennis player? Wimbledon in a few years then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Great stuff Well done indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 What wonderful news, I hope that you made him his favourite meal for supper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 What a lovely story! Your son must be a real fighter and you must be so proud of him! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 It is lovely to be a parent at such times, when the support that you have given to your children pays off. Enjoy the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 what a lovely story, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 That is such a wonderful story, and you must be so proud of your wonderful son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
