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[vehve]

Quote: Yeah, I've had similar experiences.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

The carpentry part is mainly chronicled in my coop build article, usually I just offer (un)helpful input on other people's builds, and the occasional shot of something I've put together.

I was quite upset when I found out that a 2x4x96 inch piece of wood was not 2, nor 4, nor 96.

Is Maddy having another surgery?

 

[ronott1]

I was quite upset when I found out that a 2x4x96 inch piece of wood was not 2, nor 4, nor 96.

Is Maddy having another surgery?

The size is smaller--an allowance for the width of the blade use to cut the board.

 

[tnspursfan09]

Yes. On the 27th. Notice the indent on the right side of her temple? They are going to fill that in, and the 3D scans found places where the skull still had not quite fused together that need to be taken care of. They'll be taking bone from one of her ribs. Jeez...I can't even think it without going breathless.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Yes. On the 27th. Notice the indent on the right side of her temple? They are going to fill that in, and the 3D scans found places where the skull still had not quite fused together that need to be taken care of. They'll be taking bone from one of her ribs. Jeez...I can't even think it without going breathless.

She's one brave kid. It's her life, and she accepts it (she hasn't known any different). I guess you're more scared than she?

 

[The Yakima Kid]

We took Maddy to her Fairy Godmothers' house to get her hair cut. They'll shave it at Vandy, I know, but we thought it would be easier if it was already shorter. But...but...

Praying for her. And for you.

Vanderbilt is a very good hospital, if that is any comfort. It is so hard to see a child suffer.

 

[LindaB220]

Yes. On the 27th. Notice the indent on the right side of her temple? They are going to fill that in, and the 3D scans found places where the skull still had not quite fused together that need to be taken care of. They'll be taking bone from one of her ribs. Jeez...I can't even think it without going breathless.

 

[tnspursfan09]

She's one brave kid. It's her life, and she accepts it (she hasn't known any different). I guess you're more scared than she?

Oh yeah. She's all excited that she gets to stay in hotel rooms and the Drs. give her stickers every time they take blood. I'm more scared of how she'll handle when the swelling starts after surgery...the last on was @ 6 months old and the swelling was scary as heck. She'll be in the hospital for a week. She gets a new tablet (computer) to keep her occupied...and lots of board games. We even found Mousetrap.

 

[bamadude]

Praying for her. And for you.  

Vanderbilt is a very good hospital, if that is any comfort. It is so hard to see a child suffer.

x2

 

[tnspursfan09]

Dr. Kelly is the best. He did her original surgery and has become a dear friend. He has to be....we are trusting him with her life. And y'all know I'd throw my whole family over a cliff for that child.