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« on: December 18, 2018, 10:37:02 AM »
Well, in true the show must go on style, I need suggestions for what to sew for my "broken" dancer, DD1. My initial plans were to make up several pieces - shorts, pants, leotards, tops - out of several lovely coordinating lycras. Back in October, she and another dancer collided in rehearsal - head to head - and knocked themselves out. Both girls had to withdraw from classes at university and DD1 won't be returning for the spring semester (I don't think the other girl will be returning either). She has compression of the cervical spine, constant nausea & motion sickness (her balance is off), noise sensitivity and minor vision issues. She is supposed to exercise but not raise her heart rate above 100 bpm & they're concerned about her low blood pressure (which we've known about for a decade). Today's visit to the concussion clinic brought the recognition of cognitive issues as well. She looks fine but she can't really do much - she's too sick to go to the club or bar with her friends - the lights & noise make her symptoms worse. Truth be told, I really have no idea when she will be able to return to her life or dance. I don't want to make her feel worse by gifting her something that she can't use and will only remind her of what she is missing.
Christmas pajamas are already underway. But honestly, I'm confused as to what else to make for her.