Our son, Heston, was born Jan. 23, 2005. It was a hard labor and difficult delivery ending in C-section. My blood pressure went high as well my temperature and the baby's heart rate dropped drastically. Three hours later the c-section was performed. He was the cutest, sweetest, little boy. Approximately 30 minutes after delivery, he began having trouble breathing and was rushed to the NICU, where he remained for 6 days. At 3-4 months, we noticed he kept his right hand in a fist and didn't have much use of his right arm or leg. At his 6 month check-up, his pediatrician assured us he was just going to be predominately left
handed. At his 9 month check-up when we questioned the use of his right arm, our pediatrician told us that he had probably had a stroke!!!!!!!!

The word stroke and baby shouldn't be used in the same sentence! We were referred to a developmental specialist. On Nov. 15, 2005, Heston was evaluated and the diagnosis was that he had most likely had a stroke at birth. The doctor stated in the evaluation that Heston ignored his right hand. It was noted in the evaluation that Heston had an EMPP Cerebral Palsy screening score of 6.5, which put him at risk for a future diagnosis of CP. 

We began therapy with a physical therapist once a week and therapy 3x a day at home. Since I work outside the home it is very difficult to do therapy 3x a day. I manage to do therapy at least one/two times a day during the week and usually 3x on weeked. It is also hard to make a 1 year old lay on his back, sit for stretches and massage therapy, therefore every home session may not be beneficial.

On approximately Dec. 15, 2005, my mother begin giving Heston LIMU in his bottles of formula (1/2 t. per bottle). We realized his progress increased, so we began giving it to him also. He usually gets 2-3 t. of LIMU per day. After 3 months of therapy and one month of continuous LIMU, Heston can pull up and stand on his own.

On. Feb. 13, 2006, he was re-evaluated. The doctor noted that his fingers on his right hand are curled but not fisted. Also Heston does use his right hand to assist his left. The EMPP Cerebral Palsy screening score is now 3.5.  Through our own research on the internet, we found statistics that show 91% of children at age 12 months that score between 3 and 4 on the EMPP screening are diagnosed with CP. 

We BELIEVE that with LIMU, Heston will be in the other 9%. We also believe that with LIMU these statistics can be flipped to show that less than 9% are diagnosed with CP. Share this with everyone you know! Everyone knows someone who has or is at risk to have CP OR they know someone who knows someone. I'm sure you understand what I'm saying.