OHbaby! Forums : My poor step-brother https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:43:04 +0000 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:33:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5985 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Thanks for all your support guys,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=116563&title=my-poor-stepbrother#116563 Author: Gracielou
Subject: 5985
Posted: 07 March 2007 at 5:33pm

Thanks for all your support guys, its so nice to be able to come here and talk about things.

Latest news is that Ben is doing better, mentaly anyway. Someone is always with him through the night as this is when he gets down He is going to have a operation on Monday that will allow him to sit up (I think they fuse the spine together) then he'll be more comfortable and be able to do things and start his recovery.

He's staying at Auckland hospital until a place is available at the Spinal Unit in Otara. Then he'll stay there for about 6 months, all the facilities there sound great, they even have accommodation for relatives to stay in which is brilliant. I know NZs health system takes a lot of critism but I think they're doing a great job looking after Ben.

Once again, thanks everyone for all the hugs and support. ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:33:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=116563&title=my-poor-stepbrother#116563 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Oh Debbie Things like that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115876&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115876 Author: ginger
Subject: 5985
Posted: 06 March 2007 at 4:10pm

Oh Debbie

Things like that are the sorts of things that happen to *other* people, so I can imagine your shock and disbelief.

We're always here if you want/need to talk, and we're all hoping that your (step)brother recovers well.

Thinking of you and your family.]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:10:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115876&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115876 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : I agree with Aimee, it seems people...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115647&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115647 Author: meow
Subject: 5985
Posted: 06 March 2007 at 9:06am

I agree with Aimee, it seems people who become disabled lead amazing lives, they manage to accomplish so much. Sounds like he will have lots of support from his family, and he is lucky to have you to care for him too ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:06:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115647&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115647 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : So sorry to hear about your Brother...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115643&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115643 Author: hailstones
Subject: 5985
Posted: 06 March 2007 at 8:52am

So sorry to hear about your Brother Debbie , news like that is just so hard to deal with, especially for him. I hope that you are getting lots of hugs and support from everyone around you, and you can get in to see him soon ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:52:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115643&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115643 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Debbie Im so sorry to hear your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115633&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115633 Author: SuziE
Subject: 5985
Posted: 06 March 2007 at 8:40am

Debbie Im so sorry to hear your news .. big coming your way. ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:40:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115633&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115633 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Man what horrible news. Like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115627&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115627 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 5985
Posted: 06 March 2007 at 8:26am

Man what horrible news. Like everyone else has said the spinal units are amazing. ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:26:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115627&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115627 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : wow! what a shock that must&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115608&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115608 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 11:22pm

wow! what a shock that must've been! i'm glad you've had a good cry, it does wonders eh
what a rough road ahead for your brother and all your family. people in wheelchairs amaze me with the things they can do these days! ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:22:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115608&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115608 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : What hospital is he in now? Do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115579&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115579 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 9:53pm

What hospital is he in now? Do you know what spinal level it is - as that makes a huge difference to what he will be able to do independently and affects breathing. I have met a lot of people with spinal injuries and they all lead the most amazing lives when it happens to them young, it just takes a long time to grieve for the "normal" life they are missing. In fact some of them have even said its the best thing that happened to them as it opened up a whole new world to them. If that makes sense.

Big hugs Deb, to you and your family. Glad you are feeling a bit better now.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:53:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115579&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115579 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Thanks ladies, I&#039;m feeling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115408&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115408 Author: Gracielou
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 2:45pm

Thanks ladies, I'm feeling a bit better, DH is home and I've had a good cry.

Ben is 23, he just returned from living in Japan a few weeks ago. We were close growing up but over the last few years haven't seen much of each other as we traveled around. His family is quite large so he is bound to be swamped with visiters so I might leave it a bit till I go see him, but will talk to dad to keep up with his progress. Looks like he'll be in hospital for about a month, and then begin the process to adjusting to his new life, theres no reason he can't achieve the life he wants, he will just have a few more challenges than the rest of us.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:45:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115408&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115408 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Hugs Debbie! That&#039;s awful...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115405&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115405 Author: Maya
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 2:38pm

Hugs Debbie! That's awful - I don't even know what else to say Thinking of you guys.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:38:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115405&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115405 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Man... I don&#039;t know what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115401&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115401 Author: Andie
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 2:37pm

Man... I don't know what to say, Debbie.  That's really rough for you all, especially for your bro.  I hope he's being beautifully being taken care of in hospital.   for you... hope you get to see him soon. 

]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:37:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115401&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115401 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : I am really sorry. Hope you are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115398&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115398 Author: SMoody
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 2:33pm

I am really sorry. Hope you are able to get to see him soon. Is he in NZ?]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:33:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115398&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115398 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : thats so sad. how old is he? Sounds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115396&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115396 Author: my2angels
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 2:17pm

thats so sad. how old is he? Sounds like its going to be a rough road ahead for your family. Remember we are all here if you need to 'talk']]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:17:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115396&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115396 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : oh my hunn big hugs to you and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115392&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115392 Author: james
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 2:07pm

oh my hunn big hugs to you and your family but it des make you appertice life a little more i felt that way when my rother got meggenits ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:07:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115392&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115392 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Awww thats awful news, sending...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115361&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115361 Author: Deez
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 12:33pm

Awww thats awful news, sending big hugs to you and your family.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:33:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115361&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115361 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : OMG that is awful....What shocking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115352&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115352 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 11:49am

OMG that is awful....What shocking news to get. How old is he - and is he in NZ? Are you able to get to see him at some point soon?

THe spinal units are amazing places, awe inspiring actually, but may take him a while to get there even.

I send you a big HUG....and hope he does ok.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:49:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115352&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115352 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Big hugs for you and all your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115351&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115351 Author: Myamy
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 11:48am

Big hugs for you and all your family! ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:48:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115351&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115351 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : Oh no Big hugs to you and your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115345&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115345 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 11:28am

Oh no Big hugs to you and your family Debbie thinking of you and your family.

Edited by Danni-chick]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:28:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115345&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115345 <![CDATA[My poor step-brother : I&#039;m sitting here in a state...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115344&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115344 Author: Gracielou
Subject: 5985
Posted: 05 March 2007 at 11:24am

I'm sitting here in a state of shock and have no one to talk too, so here I am. I got a phone call from my father thismorning to say that my step-brother is in hospital, he fell down a cliff and has broken his back, he will spend the rest of his life in a wheel chair! Sounds like he is very lucky to be alive but he doesn't think so at the moment. Its just so sad, it makes me want to cuddle my girls and never let them go. ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:24:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5985&PID=115344&title=my-poor-stepbrother#115344