Namine
Namine Olivia Eiche was born on July 15, 2008 with a double-inlet left ventricle heart defect; Pierre Robin sequence, a condition that resulted in a regressed jaw and a partial (U-shaped) cleft palate; caudal regression syndrome (also known as sacral agenesis), which damages the growth of the tailbone and legs, also giving her clubfoot; and scoliosis.
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ASL Theater
Namine has concluded seven weeks of theater and music camp!
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Rube Goldberg machine
Namine built a Rube Goldberg machine for science class. It was not as easy as she expected.
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Therapy changes
Namine’s therapy hours have been reduced, but this time it’s not a bad thing.
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Good bye braces, hello retainer
After a shorter timeline than expected, Namine’s braces have been removed!
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Good bye, floor sink
We have gotten rid of Namine’s sink outside the bathroom.
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Halloween party
We headed up to my sister-in-law’s house for a Halloween party and trick or treating! 🎃
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Virtual speech at the medical college
Jessica, Namine, and I were asked back to the Medical College of Wisconsin to give our annual talk on equipment and accessibility.
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A windy hay ride
The blustery day didn’t stop us from going on a hay ride.
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Stein’s trick or treat
Trick or treat was a little different this year, but still fun!
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Dental appointments
Namine’s dentist predicts that she will get rid of her braces soon!
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Namine’s new cape
Namine has outgrown her cape. Tiny Superheroes sent her a new one!
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Eye appointment
Namine got her eyes dilated for a vision test.