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leeshielou - 12:52pm Apr 14, 2012 EST

I am happy i came across this site...its been more helpful than others. My daughter is 4 mos old and she is very stiff at times. She has GER which im sure contributes some to the arching and stiffness, but im terrified it could be more. She was born on time. normal delivery...actually a fantastic delivery...she hits all of her milestones early..holds her head up straight all the time, holds herself up on her arms and chest, reaches for things, grabs toys with both hands, laughs, smiles, responds to voices, rolls over. all the normal things. but she at times is very rigid and has crazy uncontrolled kicks. she sometimes crosses her ankles, and turns her head from side to side. she usually does this when she is tired or getting changed, when she is excited or frustrated. she also startles easily at times. she seems normal in every other way. i mentioned it at her 2 mos check up, and the doctor said "well its an early sign of CP." just like that. no test, no nothing. just so matter of fact! so i now go to see a new doctor monday, and will ask him then. My gut tells me something is not right. she isnt as cuddly as i would think she should be, but then again she is only 4 mos. ive scared myself senseless doing so much research on CP. I just dont know if this is normal for a still very young tiny baby (she is only 11lbs now. started at 6lbs 7oz) or if maybe it is something more serious. please give any advice. i adore my layla so much and anything i can do to be proactive i will do. in the mean time, im just freaking out....



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Hunter and Randi's Mom - Apr 15, 2012 7:54 pm (#1 Total: 5)  

 

Hi and welcome to share. I don't have any experience with CP, but I hope the doctor you are seeing on Monday will be of some help. If you still have concerns, you can always go for a third or fourth opinion, until you get the help you need for your daughter. I am sure that not knowing is very scary.
Thinking of you,
Marissa

liz loschinskey - Apr 15, 2012 10:03 pm (#2 Total: 5)  

I love my kids!  

Hello and welcome to Share!!!

My advice. Stop doing the research on CP when you don't even know if she has CP. You will drive yourself insane with every possible movement your daughter makes, trying to figure out what or if something is even wrong.

Obviously, be aware, but don't overwhelm yourself with research. 2nd opinion Dr.'s is key, and if you don't like that answer get a third. If you want to be proactive, be your child's main advocate. Be very descriptive, take notes on your daughter, ANYTHING you think is not normal, write it down so you don't forget and take it to your pediatrition, then a specialist if need be.

Please, keep us updated,
Love and Light,
Liz

NathansMom13 - Apr 16, 2012 12:12 am (#3 Total: 5)  

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Hi and welcome to Share. I agree wtih Liz, stop doing research on CP, you aren't sure she has CP and until then there is no need to scare yourself with that. Get a 2nd opinion for the new Dr and see what that Dr says. Good luck and keep us updated!
Laura

KHolley - Apr 16, 2012 10:49 pm (#4 Total: 5)  

 

Welcome to Share. I agree with everyone else, stop researching CP. I would go for a 2nd opinion ASAP. Good luck!

Katie

carolyn72 - Apr 19, 2012 8:22 pm (#5 Total: 5)  

 

My isa a 28 weeker has cp. She did alll those things you mentioned but so do normal babies. You need to see a neurologist. Not the internet. Plus she is still very young to diagnose it...



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