Here's that video of Maia playing xylophone at the Harlem Globetrotters

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Here's that video of Maia playing xylophone at the Harlem Globetrotters

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http://www.injurednewborn.com/maia8/ima ... on%201.wmv

or you can go to http://www.youtube.com and search for FranLitz and you'll find it there

it's 3 chunks smooshed together - Maia is on the left with the tie dye shirt - check out how straight her arm is - right out of her serial cast :)
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Francine,

That is SO exciting to hear how well the serial casting is working! Did it bother Maia at all? Is the cast on all the time or...? Is it heavy? I'm sure I'm not the only one curious about your experiences with it!

Kate
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Re: Here's that video of Maia playing xylophone at the Harlem Globetrotters

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Very nice! Good job!!
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Re: Here's that video of Maia playing xylophone at the Harlem Globetrotters

Post by Carolyn J »

WAY TO GO,MAIA!!!! You GO, Girl!!

Mom, keep us informed and share future accomplishments too,okay?! Maia's going to have many!

HUGS to you both,
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Re: Here's that video of Maia playing xylophone at the Harlem Globetrotters

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Kate - I'm going to write up the whole thing and post it on Maia's site. The very short answer is that it was fabulous and fast. You'll have to be patient for the long answer but it'll be in the day or two.
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Terrific, you'll be getting alot of hits, I know that!

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How cool is that!! Way to go Maia!!
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Your daughter is so wonderful!!! You must be very proud!!
I know I would be, i just love your site you have of her.
Thanks for the inspiration :)
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Re: Here's that video of Maia playing xylophone at the Harlem Globetrotters

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Kate a draft version of the serial casting journal is online at http://www.injurednewborn.com/maia8/mylifeplan.html
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Re: Here's that video of Maia playing xylophone at the Harlem Globetrotters

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Francine

What a wonderful website!! The serial casting is very interesting. How long will she have to wear it? My son is 2 years old (in two weeks)ROBPI. He is in therapy 3X a week, with E-stim and has a problematic splint. In two weeks he is going to get botox injections into his contracted bicep. My neurologist seems to think that the brace will work better when the arm is not so contracted. My only problem is that the brace is so heavy and I am scared for him to go to bed with it at night. What material is it made out of?? thanks for all of the resources on your site, and your words of encouragement.

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