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Having a Child with Cerebral Palsy


July 9th, 2018. This date will always be burned into my mind. This is the day my son, at 10 months old, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.

I was at work at the time when I got the call. I excused myself and went into a conference room to speak to the doctor privately. He was calling with the MRI results. As he said those 2 words, my legs got weak. I willed myself not to cry, not here at work in front of my employees and my peers. I excused myself and stumbled out to my car, driving the short distance back to my house.

When I pulled into the drive, my husband came out to greet me. I was home early so he know something was wrong. He looked at me for a moment and then said "He has Cerebral Palsy". It wasn't even a question, my face gave it away. I couldn't hold it in anymore and I burst into tears.

The months that followed were a whirlwind. I researched more then I had ever researched anything before. I read book after book. I reached out to family and friends, grasping for something to "heal" my baby.

I was shocked at the lack of information and resources out there. I spent a crazy amount of time trying to learn more about ways to help him. Not just the traditional Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy they suggest. Alternative things.

That's when I decided to write it all down, maybe help out another family who is learning to adjust to this information.

My son is currently 13 months old. He can sit up, but he doesn't crawl, pull himself up, or walk. I am continously doing research and trying new things with him, and I will write about each thing I try, including the results I may have seen. While I can't promise that I will write consistently, I can promise that they will be complete honest posts that share my struggles, victorys, and what I have learned along the way.

As a last note, if you have any suggestions or comments about what has helped you or your loved one with Cerebral Palsy, please leave it in the comments below. I would love to hear about it!
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