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Rebecca is near the middle between the elf and the snowman. She is the one with tubes in both nose holes - poor baby. It may sound horrible, but I am thankful that she doesn't have to suffer anymore. She fought so hard those 4 weeks of her life!
Oh, Stephanie. I am sorry that Shelby is so scared of doctors. My oldest has the same problem. She had a bad experience as a toddler and she screamed for years. She still tenses up even now that she is 12. I hope that doesn't scare you. Maybe you could make an appointment with your doctor just to give Shelby a positive experience, let the doctor play with her or maybe even meet outside of the office. Many doctors would be willing to do that if it would make their job easier in the long run.
Hugs from Germany,
Crista
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Adam freaks out when he sees a doctor, except for his surgeon. He gets all giggly when he sees him. The rest of them, all they have to do is walk in the room and he screams. He's pretty ok with nurses, though. Which is weird cause I think they're the bad guys cause they're the ones that start IV's, give shots, take temperatures, etc.
You know what really makes Adam stormin mad. . . . . . . touching his face. Ever since he had those tubes down his throat and up his nose he will not let anyone touch is face without a fight. Even if its to wipe cereal off his chin.
As far as me, I make Chuck go into the testing rooms so I don't have to deal with watching Adam's pain. It's tough sitting on the outside, but not as tough as being on the inside.
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Is that your husband next to her???
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The guy next to Rebecca is an 18-yr-old CDH survivor, Ross Vosburg.
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He would be a little young to be my husband, considering we have been married for almost 14 years :D
An 18 year old survivor! I would love to hear his story!
Hugs from Germany,
Crista
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oops, sorry :-) didn't realize he was so young!!!
I agree, what's his story.
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I think his story is under the stories section. He's in NC so hopefully he'll be at the conference. I met his mom, she's a doll. Gotta get her active on the site here!
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I would love to hear Ross Vosburg's story also. That is wonderful!!!!!
Crista - great idea about taking Shelby to a doc and having him just play with her. I know our ped doc here would have no problem doing this.
I'm calling him Monday.
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I will be keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed for Shelby!!
Hugs from Germany,
Crista
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Stephanie, wonderful news about Shelby.
Ladies, Liam isn't too bad about going to see his doctors BUT his big sister Chelsea-Rose - 8 1/2 is so frightened by the whole medical profession that we call them prior to the appointment with a scream warning.
She freaks out whenever anyone is sick... something Liam can do quite often.
I'm wondering how other Cherubs siblings have gone on??
Liam also dislikes his face being touched and goes mental if you touch his feet, clipping his toes is 2 man job!
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My four year old has become very intrigued with CDH and things that Adam has been through. He's my dramatic play child and so he LOVES playing doctor and surgeon. He turns his bedroom into an operating room and his dolls are the patients. They all get either a DH repair or have a G-tube placed. So ridiculously cute. Over the summer I found a nursing anatomy book at a garage sale for a quarter and bought it. Dr. Aaron always pulls that book out to diagnose his dolls. I also use it a ton to show Aaron what a normal persons inside looks like and then I describe how Adam's insides look.
As far as going to the doctor, Aaron does just fine and loves it. He also likes going with Adam to the doctor so he can try and calm him down. There is quite the bond building between the boys. It's great to see.
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My other three girls LOVE going to our doctor. No problems there.
What a great brother Aaron is. Isn't it sweet to see how siblings protect each other??
I hope to see Ross at the conference. That would be a great story to hear. I am going to look at his story now. But to meet him....priceless.
Dawn-do you know who will be speaking at the conference? any luck on hotels? How about babysitting? you know me...gotta plan in advance.
If I start to repeat myself....feel free to tell me to shut it :)
Bless your heart Sharon. Trying to cut Liam's toe nails is a struggle. Hope as time goes by that gets easier.
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Real sweet . . . . . real sweet he is . . . . . ka thud . . . . take that foot kick to the abdomen little brother! It's been one of those days. What is it with boys and this natural instinct to beat each other up. Poor Adam doesn't have a fighting chance cause he is too weak in the torso. :evil:
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Stephanie, working on all that. Kinda got bogged down with Christmas stuff and client stuff the past 2 weeks but am still working on it. 1st of the year I will be on it full-time lining things up and I have 4 volunteers here who will be helping to line things up too. As soon as I book things, I'll post them. :)
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Christmas stuff and client stuff.....understand. Just wanted to keep you on your toes. :P
Enjoy the Holiday season.
You do so much for CHERUBS. I am happy you have 4 volunteers to help with all the planning. Takes away a lot of stress from you.
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A new header is up (refresh/reload your browser to see it - you might have to press the shift button and refresh/reload).
Cherubs in our February 2008 header are (from left to right):
Judy Keona Wells
Shannon Elizabeth Crawford
Jeremiah Isaac Deskins
Jacob Aaron Matulevich
Marshall James McLennan
Ariana Kjaersgaard
Eleanor Grace "Gracie" Weldy
Zachary Max Schultz
Alyssa Noel Niedziela
Payton Rose Shoemaker
William James Kowalski
Chase Daniel Steiner
Noah Wayne Morano
Khyreik Ezra'el Hamlin
Gracie Elizabeth Bell
Rhiane Robin Debnath
Gabriel Reza Kia
This header is also saved at http://www.cdhsupport.org/graphics/2008-feb.jpg
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Dawn-it looks GREAT!!!!
I love the red tint with the pictures. I love the hearts...I love the CHERUBS in their Valentine's outfits and they flying CHERUBS.
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Dawn-as always it looks great! I love how festive it is!
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When I saw Jeremiah is on the header, I called my mom to the computer and said "Do you see anyhting familiar?" she studies it for a second then her whole face lights and and she squeals "our baby's on the internet!!!" I said hes been on the internet for awhile, but hes a Cherubs celebrity for Valentines day. You made her day, Dawn!
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I LOVE THE HEADER! I am goint to print it out so I can show everyone Shannon! Thanks Dawn!
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Sarah and Kate....how cute!!!!
I love the header Dawn! It looks so wonderful
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When I saw Gabriel's little face on the header I was so excited, was a great surprise - I told everyone to go look at it! It looks so nice, I am going to put it in Gabriel's keepsafe box.
Thank you
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Latest banner cherubs:
(top row, left to right)
Graham Russell
Marco Pena
Landon Boothe
Kayden May
Ayda Browand
Sofia Fiorillo
Clodagh Dunne Byrne
Emma Watkins
Kelly Jones
Cole Campsey
Christa Thovson
(bottom row, left to right)
Anna-Christine Hyland
Toni Jacob
Elijah Harkins-Galli
Braydon Ross
John Clinton Hollingsworth
Sofia Carman
Addison Ryan
Jack Jensen
Aileen Adame
Jacob Ogilvie
Marco Hopea
Jack Gillham
This header is also saved at http://www.cdhsupport.org/graphics/2008-mar.jpg
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ACK!!! I just about jumped out of my seat when I saw Graham's face up there!!! Thanks!!!!
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Oh-its so cute! I love all the little bunny cherubs :)
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It looks great!!!!
I love the CHERUBS in the bunny outfits.
Next year, you have to put the darling Easter theme on Cafepress. I'm begging you. It would be the cutest Easter Shirt I have ever seen!
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Thanks Dawn for having Jacob on there, i'm sure i will be on more often just to look at him :-)
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It was nice to see Marco up there :) (Though his last name is Vellutini...)
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I cant believe im just after seeing toni's little face on the page
Thanks
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I Just saw COLE'S face up there!! THANK YOU DAWN!!!
That tickels me :) This is a sure fire way to get people who have been dragging their feet to look at the site to "hunt" for cole's face at the top LOL!
THANK YOU for including him..i really appreciate that !!
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Finally updated the banner!
Top Row:
Carly Cribben and husband
Gabriel Kia and sister
Lila-May Brooks
Brianna Mills
Berlyn Renee Schipp
Alex Easley
Rachel Lauryn Johnson
Seth Bright
Michael Jayden Robert Valasek
Gunner Alan Grubbs Kelley
Aiden Bostwick
Baer Brogdon
Daniel Pearson
Kevin Russell Morgan Jr.
Bottom Row:
Jordan Xavier Bertolozzi
Laila Baker
Nicole Tennyson
Brooke Sunderland and husband
Eleanor "Gracie" Weldy
Ryan Matthew Mudderman
Dakota Cawvey
Laney Kate Daniels
Samantha Hudson
Olivianna Grace Grover
Ian Meats
Brady Douglas Good
Ethan James Moloney
Michael Warren
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We had a lot of new photos and I couldn't fit everyone in. We'll get new photos up around the end of August and I'll make sure everyone who wants their cherub's photo featured is happy! :)
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Looks great--love it! Thanks for including Ian! I love all the new photos of our precious CHERUBS and all ages--you all make me SMILE!! As Ian would say, "HUGS, HUGS, HUGS!!!"
Tracy
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Do you just add photos to the gallery???
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Yes. I pull all the photos for the header from the 2 main albums (Survivors & Non-Survivors). :)
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Dawn,
Thank you so much for adding Alex. I just saw the header after being gone for a week and what a wonderful surprise.
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