Friday, March 12th , 2010
Erin is 12 years old. She is the twin sister to Jorden. She was born on April 30, 1997. They were originally supposed to be born on August 18th. She was born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing 1 1b and 11 oz. 
Erin was born second and was delivered breech. Like Taylor, Erin also experienced a grade IV bleed on her brain (1 being least severe to 4 being most severe). She experienced difficulty breathing, jaundice, and also was diagnosed with ROP (retinopothy of prematurit) She was on oxygen for nearly 2 months and was jaundice. Erin was in the hospital for nearly 3 months. Overall, Erin did well during this time for a baby who was as small as she was. She required no surgeries, no seizures, or no other complications at this time.
When young, Erin was always the healthiest out of all three of my children. She rarely ever was sick and when others in the home were it would usually skip her. At age 8 Erin developed a cyst in her nose, and it was removed immediately and it was questioned to be cancer and then discovered to be benign. At age 9, Erin suddenly developed seizures. It has been suspected that the seizures are due to her beginning puberity. Erin was put on seizure medicines and has been on them since. It has been a huge challenge finding the right medicine to assist with preventing the seizures.
Erin began to talk at age 3, and uses a walker to walk with. She is able to walk without the walker but risks falling when doing so. She has not yet had any major orthopedic surgeries, however; has had botox treatments into the hamstrings, adductors, and other muscles to prevent future sugeries. However, we are currently discussing the possibility of a surgery to release her adductors and possible hamstrings this summer.
Erin has received Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Hippotherapy, Early Intervention Services, wore DAFOs (leg braces) most of her life, a right hand spint, has worn glasses since 2 years old, and was also fully integrated in school with support until 6th grade. She continues to be included in the General Education curriculum for half of her school day.
She is a very happy girl who can light up a room with her smile. She loves people and wants to be loved in return. Erin is passionate about animals (especially horses) and enjoys collecting different type of sports cards.
Until Next Time,
E
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