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Andrea Danielle 11/19/07. Think Good Thoughts. You can call me “Scooter…”. Normal pregnancy…. n ice pants . …my lil ’ pumpkin. February 2008. …before diagnosis. A day I will never forget…. Diagnosis… Infantile Spasms May 1, 2008. “she looks through me…”.
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Andrea Danielle 11/19/07 Think Good Thoughts
Normal pregnancy… nice pants …my lil’ pumpkin
February 2008 …before diagnosis
A day I will never forget… Diagnosis… Infantile SpasmsMay 1, 2008
“she looks through me…” “she holds her thumb between her fingers…” “she isn’t reaching for things…” “she isn’t cooing or smiling…” “hundreds of spasms/seizures daily…”
After two months on steroids… …July 2008
July 2008 Minnesota Epilepsy Group – St. Paul, MN …here for at least two weeks
Therapy begins…Heartland AEA …tri-stander for weight bearing exercise
Helmet to help shape her head… …January 2009
January 2009G-tubeAugust 2009 fundoplication …feeding by mouth was the last ‘typical’ act with my daughter
…trial and error …with a long list of medications… each with their own side effect…
Multiple ER visits Oxygen Suction Pulse Ox Monitor NebulizerTreatments Motrin Respiratory Vest Treatments
“…911 what’s your emergency?” …my daughter isn’t breathing!
Smiles are few and far between… …but cherished!
…ABILITY Awareness …school! …iPad learning!
…ABILITY Awareness …Miracle League! …every child deserves to play!
…ABILITY Awareness …Dance Without Limits!
…ABILITY Awareness …Cheerleading!
…ABILITY Awareness Andrea will be participating in the 2013 Miss Amazing Pageant Council Bluffs, Iowa February 2
My guardian angel… Grandma Hummel 1940-2010
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