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BABY OLI: March 2009
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Tuesday, March 10, 2009. We got a new posture control walker from Oli's. Physical therapist, Grace. She's doing really well with it and can now actually walk a few feet by herself using it! She's also getting more therapy too. She goes once a week to the hospital I work at and receives. She is doing more sign language too! Donations wi...
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BABY OLI: February 2009
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Thursday, February 12, 2009. Most of you know Seth and I were both swimmers in high school and college. This is a really great and inspirational story I was so excited to read! Seth and I have talked about Oliana. Swimming, but we weren't sure how she would do it, the flip turns, diving, ect. This just proves that she really can do it!
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BABY OLI: Hippotherapy (there are no hippo's involved)
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Hippotherapy (there are no hippo's involved). She rode a total of 40 minutes and didn't want to get off when it was time to go home. Then went around one more time and as soon as they stopped to have her get off I hear Oli yell "GO! Oh that is just so adorable! How often will she be receiving this therapy?
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BABY OLI: Oliana's latest diagnosis
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Friday, April 8, 2011. I know it's been a long time since I've written. A lot has changed since then. I've had my hands full with 3 little kids. Especially with Ginger who cried all the time for the first 5 months of her life and Oli had some adjustment issues dealing with a fussy baby. Her hair is growing it's just so slow. Donations ...
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BABY OLI: May 2009
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Sunday, May 24, 2009. Turned 2 on May 10 th. I look back sometimes and can't remember how we even got here! We made sure this year not to wrap the toys in the boxes, but take them out of their boxes and just wrap the toys. She enjoyed opening them this year. Last year she was so frustrated. For "drink" she says " dri. A two year old...
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BABY OLI: July 2007
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Saturday, July 28, 2007. MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. 1 WILL SHE BE ABLE TO SEE? I don't think that she will be able to see. She is missing her optic chiasm. 2 IS THERE A BLIND SCHOOL IN LAS. 3 WILL SHE READ BRAILLE? Yes, she will. We will all be learning braille. She needs to be exposed to it now just as a sighted baby is ...4 WIL...
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BABY OLI: September 2007
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Saturday, September 15, 2007. Is growing up so quickly. That first year seemed to last a lifetime (not the easiest baby) and now he's almost two. He's talking a ton and is a very opinionated little boy. He sure lets us know what he wants and what he doesn't. I think he's going to be a very knowing and compassionate. I picture him in th...
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BABY OLI: January 2009
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Thursday, January 29, 2009. My new years resolution this year is to be more involved with everyone, Oliana's. Physical therapy, getting her walking, connecting with parents who have children who are blind, and updating this blog more often. When Oli. I recently rejoined the group to reconnect with them and get new ideas for helping Oli.
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BABY OLI: June 2008
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Monday, June 30, 2008. Oliana's first pair of eyes and her first birthday! Oliana finally recieved her first pair of prosthetic eyes in May. Right before her first birthday! She was just so beautiful. Even though I know she doesn't see me with them, it's really nice looking into them. I find that I don't focus on her eyes as mu...Thali...
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BABY OLI: October 2007
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This is the story of my daughter Oliana who was born blind. To read her complete story start with the blog titled Oli's birth. You can email me at shannongardner@live.com. Monday, October 8, 2007. I've recently been involved in a conversation about "fixing" Oliana. Is just more visible. Right now she is telling me to get off the computer because my typing is keeping her up. Even though she is in the other room! She keeps grunting and groaning when I type, so farewell. Sleeping beauty needs her sleep!
