Posts Tagged ‘one hand’
Performing Piano for the First Time
I flew home into a snowy St. Louis scene on Saturday after a bit of a flight delay with one goal: Get to the kids to see their holiday piano recital. This was a pretty big deal because Jordan has never performed on the piano in public before. The recital was a holiday show for…
Read More +"But It's So Hard, Mommy"
For almost all eight years I’ve written this blog, I’ve focused on Jordan’s health. Everything I do is focused on making sure she is strong mentally and physically. That’s why we’ve made a glorious return to occupational therapy to prevent periodic shoulder pain. Our recent appointments have shown Jordan’s left shoulder blade is weak and…
Read More +Meeting Kevin Laue and More
I mentioned the power of knowing adults with limb differences who are willing to share stories of their life growing up. Well, that power is extended ten-fold when you have an opportunity to meet him or her in person. Last night, I had a chance to meet two adults who I admire and I have…
Read More +VIDEO: Getting Experimental with a Helper Arm
We’re not quite 48 hours reunited with Jordan’s helper arm, but it’s so fun to see her starting to be more experimental with it. This morning, she put it on before eating breakfast and I walked in as she was trying to hold her spoon with her helper hand. She was pretty proud of that…
Read More +"I want to be a Clickin' Mom!"
Kathryn continues to offer perspective as an adult with a limb difference. You can read any of her past Living Born Just Right posts. -Jen Clickin’ Moms is a group of 14,000 women who love their families, photography, and sharing their creativity with each other through an online forum. My sister Allison has taken a lot of their workshops…
Read More +One-handed finger weaving
Jordan came home from school last week with a long knitted clump. It didn’t have much of a purpose but it was pretty. I asked her where it came from and she told me she did it herself. A friend had shown her how to finger weave. I’ve mentioned in the past how I’m not…
Read More +Born Friends – Watching Friends Grow Closer
This community, the “limb difference” community is special. Not just because children and adults have obvious physical differences. It’s because that difference creates instant friendships. I’ve seen it time and time again with Jordan. She feels almost instantly bonded with so many of the wonderful kids she’s met at meet ups and other limb difference…
Read More +One-Handed Zippers | For Real
I am rarely excited about clothing. But right before I went to sleep last night, I discovered a link from Fast Company that was shared by a Born Just Right mom. It’s quite possibly one of the most tiny, yet remarkable things I’ve seen. For anyone who struggles with zippers (and there are many beyond the…
Read More +5 Posts You May Have Missed
It hit me earlier this week… This website is FULL of stories and experiences. Way more than anyone can just sit and read through. I should try to go through old posts and help newer readers jump in and learn some of the lessons I’ve already learned inside the special needs and limb different world.…
Read More +Headbands and Prosthetics – A Team Effort
I’m a bit obsessed with Jordan’s long term comfort and health. We use prosthetics mainly to give her shorter limb a rest. If you hang out with her, you’ll quickly see how easily she uses her little arm to do any and all things. It is not a passive short arm. When you step back…
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