FAS GUESTBOOK ARCHIVES 2002


Notes posted to FAS-CRC Guestbook in 2002:
(Most recent post is at top)

Wednesday 12/18/2002 7:36:12pm

Name: Rolanda

Where you live: BC Canada

Interest in FAS: student

Child's age and Dx: n/a

 

Comments: Your website helped me find enough information to write my psychology term paper on FAS and it's effects on behavior. THANX

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Saturday 11/30/2002 7:17:01pm

Name: J.B

Where you live: Southern AZ

E-Mail: mjbiddi@yahoo.com

Interest in FAS: parent

Child's age and Dx: 3 yrs. FAS

 

Comments:  Very nice site with lots of Links and articles I need. Thanks

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Friday 11/15/2002 5:10:36pm 
Name: Carol Dugen 
Where you live: Indiana 
E-Mail: cdugen@seidata. com 
Interest in FAS: grandparent 
Child's age and Dx: 19 months Dx:???? 

Comments: This site is wonderful and has a vast amount of info. for those of us who know so little. My granddaughter at this young age is defiant, hyper and not afraid of anything. Are these symptoms of ARND? The child's mother consumed a lot of alcohol while pregnant. Can a child this young be tested? Thanks,,,,Carol 

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Wednesday 11/13/2002 7:43:12pm 
Name: Brenda Harrison 
Where you live: Chanute, KS 
E-Mail: melting_in_oz@mailcity.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 16 FAS & ADD 

Comments: I adopted my daughter when she was 2. I'm looking for any help I can get. Your site has been a great resource. THANKS!!!!!!! 


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Sunday 11/10/2002 10:34:32pm 
Name: Bev Eastcott 
Where you live: Winnipeg Canada 
E-Mail: gbkeastcott@shaw.ca 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 11 pFAS 

Comments: Teresa....your web pages never stop amazing me......new stuff every time I look. Bev 


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Monday 10/21/2002 6:43:06pm 
Name: myrna 
Where you live: moberly lake 
E-Mail: myrnarose@uniserve.com 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I am currently taking Early Childhood
Education and we have to make a presention on FAS to community members.
I found your website to be both valuable and helpful. Thank-You so much! 


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Thursday 10/03/2002 10:39:51am 
Name: Karen Sapp 
Where you live: Grand Rapids, MI 
E-Mail: ksapp05@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 15 

Comments: My son has just gone through extensive testing and was found to have fetal alcohol effects. He was adopted at the age of 2 days and by all appearences was a normal healthy baby. His first year in high school has been a nightmare, not only with his grades but now with the Law. I am just starting to research fetal alcohol effect. 


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Wednesday 10/02/2002 3:07:44pm 
Name: Tammi 
Where you live: Tennessee 
E-Mail: hiwasseetam@yahoo.com 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I learned about FAS in my child psychology class. I decided to give a speech on FAS before I knew much about it. Your web site has helped me greatly. I hope more women read this site and learn the dangers of drinking while they are pregnant. Thanks for this site. 


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Wednesday 08/21/2002 9:01:51am 
Name: Michael A. Tidball 
Where you live: 800 E. 41st, Hays, KS 67601 
E-Mail: Salinervmike@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: other 
Child's age and Dx: 21yrs old with Fetal Alcohol Effects 

Comments: He is my friend, in trouble because he didn't tell anyone he has FAE. Learned about it from mother after arrest. Court system here very closed minded and not accepting even though we finally got documentation (Mike is from Idaho) won't accept diagnosis but used very same effects of disability to railroad into 3 yr sentence for minor infraction! 


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Wednesday 08/21/2002 1:31:33am 
Name: Lynda Ritchie 
Where you live: Revelstoke, B.C. Canada 
E-Mail: ld7ritchie@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 21 FAS 

Comments: Going through many serious struggles right now with our son and don't really know what to do. 


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Thursday 08/08/2002 5:32:34pm 
Name: Beth Finnerty 
Where you live: Burbank, CA 
E-Mail: finnerty@ucla.edu 
Interest in FAS: professional 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: Your website is excellent!!! I thought it was very comprehensive and informative. Keep up the good work. 


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Thursday 08/08/2002 0:20:36am 
Name: Coranne Swift Arrow 
Where you live: Winterhaven, CA 
E-Mail: coranne7s@aol.com 
Interest in FAS: teacher/instructor 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I found your website through Yahoo. I have recently started work as a Youth Substance Abuse Counselor and I have found your website very informative. 


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Friday 08/02/2002 2:17:53pm 
Name: Kim Blentlinger 
Where you live: Marcellus, Mi. 
E-Mail: kimblentlinger@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 6years old FAE,RAD, ADHD. 

Comments: I love this web site by Teresa Kellerman.It has helped me with my step-son who is a handful. 


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Saturday 07/20/2002 2:25:54pm 
Name: Ralph Wellcome 
Where you live: Sheldon Iowa 
E-Mail: ralph@r-wellcome.com 
Interest in FAS: other 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: This is a good site. 




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Thursday 07/11/2002 2:34:11pm 
Name: Ms Terry McAnally 
Where you live: Poplar, Montana 
E-Mail: terrym@fpcc.cc.mt.us 
Interest in FAS: professional 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: Nice website. Keep up the good work. I really appreciate the articles. 

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Thursday 07/04/2002 9:46:35am 
Name: Bronnie 
Where you live: Amarillo, Texas 
E-Mail: bronnievaughn@cox-internet.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 33 & FAE 

Comments: Hi Teresa. I still need to stop at your site every once in awhile. I think it must be like the recovering alcoholic, who on occasion can be heard to say " I need a meeting". There's always something new and I know you work hard at keeping it up to date. I hope that all is well with you and John and Karie. I'm still in Amarillo and doing ok. Bronnie Paul is 33 now, still in Phoenix, and other than becoming overwhelmed occassionally, is doing very well. He has slipped a couple of times in the past 4 yrs. but compared to all the giant steps he has taken forward, a couple of steps back seem's almost insignificant! Had I been there or at least paying attention, those steps back, could have probably been avoided. 
I'm very sorry that we didn't get to meet face to face while I was in Phoenix. My fault, I know! I do know that you helped me understand what the 'real deal' is with FAS/E more than any other one person and I won't forget that you did! I felt, and still feel, like I had found a good friend!
Theresa, (I do know your e-mail address, but I'm already here) something that I haven't really seen addressed is the post diagnosis (of a FAS/E adult) mental and emotional health of the parents/parent. You know when Dr. Carl told me "Win or lose the big one, the diagnosis and final court battle for Bronnie Paul, get you! some counseling lined up, now!. You'll need it." Who me? I wish that I hadn't been smarter than my MD and friend! It's been a really long healing process. I'm wondering it this is a viable issue or is it just me? 


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Saturday 06/22/2002 9:05:30am 
Name: Spring Finney 
Where you live: Tye, Texas 
E-Mail: travis_springfinney@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: age 4 1/2 

Comments: I adopted a child from child protective services, and we found out right before the adoption was final that she has FAS with no fascal deformities. I am also doing a report for college on this subject. This web site has helped me so much in understanding and in helping me with my report. Thanks so much. 


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Friday 06/21/2002 2:03:42pm 
Name: Donna Wells 
Where you live: Waycross, Georgia 
E-Mail: dwells.waycross@glsp.org 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: THE best website on the topic of FAS! Thank you for sharing! 


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Sunday 06/16/2002 8:34:58am 
Name: K.Thomason 
Where you live: NC 
E-Mail: 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: This was the most informative site I came across. I have learned alot! 


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Saturday 05/18/2002 4:47:26pm 
Name: Matt Grosdidier 
Where you live: Charlotte,NC 
E-Mail: sggyfrggy@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: teacher/instructor 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I really appreciate your web-site on FAS.As a vocational trainer for a person with FAS ,this site has taught me a lot about one of my consumers.I now understand his impulsivity a little more. Thanks !! 


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Wednesday 05/08/2002 11:31:26am 
Name: Amber Holmes 
Where you live: Chehalis, Wa 
E-Mail: baby00_98531@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I worked for Dr. Ann Streisguth at FADU and I am College now and doing research on FAS in Native Americans, I love your website and I got a lot of info about FAS in General. Thanks 


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Monday 04/29/2002 3:50:29pm 
Name: cathy bush 
Where you live: wellston ,ohio 
E-Mail: cbush@ohiohills.com 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: i had to do a term paper on FAS and i really understand it a lot more ....thank you 

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Tuesday 04/23/2002 8:46:12pm 
Name: LeeAnn 
Where you live: Windsor Ontario 
E-Mail: 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I am doing a research project and I found your website extremely helpful. I had no idea about some of this stuff, although it was mentioned a bit in parenting class. I was very surprised by some of the things I have read here. Thank you for the wonderful help. 


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Wednesday 04/17/2002 4:51:45pm 
Name: crystal wick 
Where you live: alberta, canada 
E-Mail: 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: doing a research project on FAS 


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Thursday 04/04/2002 12:25:07am 
Name: Renee Springston 
Where you live: Eldora, Iowa 
E-Mail: Iowamedic203@aol.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: Foster parent trying to get enough information to care for infants. Have three bio girls, 2 foster girls and want to foster/adopt a baby boy. 


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Thursday 04/04/2002 6:21:17am 
Name: Lori McLarty 
Where you live: Barnesville, GA 
E-Mail: LMcLarty@msn.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 9 yearrs FAS and secondary 

Comments: Thanks for your great website. You are a true inspiration to us all. I have used some of the information to give to teachers and it has helped? Keep up the great work! 


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Wednesday 03/27/2002 10:47:22am 
Name: Tami Kent 
Where you live: Las Vegas Nevada 
E-Mail: stkent@lvcm.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: Girl 4, PPD/ADHD/FAE Boy 5, ADD/FAE/? 

Comments: Your site is the best I have found on the Internet. We are struggling here with the kids...So much potential and we feel so inadequate at the moment to give them what they need to grow into great adults. 



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Sunday 03/10/2002 8:01:02am 
Name: gene fritsch 
Where you live: alberta canada 
E-Mail: efritsch@incentre.net 
Interest in FAS: professional 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: an excellent site for information. wonderful links. extremely helpful. regards

gf 


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Tuesday 03/05/2002 8:08:22pm 
Name: Jessica Rasmussen 
Where you live: Laramie, WY 
E-Mail: ras1@fiberpipe.com 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I'm a freshman college student at the University of Wyoming. I'm doing a presentation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and I have found this site to be very useful. Also where could i find some pictures of children with severe FAS so that i can use them as visual aids? 


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Tuesday 02/26/2002 10:17:03pm 
Name: Melissa 
Where you live: Calgary 
E-Mail: melissalefebvre@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: As a Rehabilitation Services student I would have to say this is the best web site I have visited. The stories were moving and the links are great. You can tell a lot of hard work has went into this. 


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Thursday 02/14/2002 12:14:32am 
Name: carl douglas 
Where you live: rapid city, sd 
E-Mail: cdouglas@rushmore.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 9,fas/fae 

Comments: i have adopted a young fas/fae two year old daughter. she is nine yrs old now, and she really has come a long way in her own journey. i am glad i did not listen to all the negative talk the so-called professionals around here gave about the future of my daughter. i am so glad she has loving parents and patient parents such as my wife and i. i just wish that there was more positive info on raising healthy fas/fae children and their expected stages of growth patterns. 


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Tuesday 02/12/2002 4:25:41am 
Name: Mona Skjølberg 
Where you live: Trondheim, Norway 
E-Mail: mona.er@online.no 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 
Comments: Hallo & thank you!

I am a student here in Norway, study to help children with problems. I do not know the inglish word for it...
I`m writeing a paper about FAS `cause it`s next to nothing about FAS here in Norway. 
Thank you sooooooo much.

A snowhug from Mona in Norway 


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Monday 02/11/2002 5:44:12pm 
Name: lorraine oliveira 
Where you live: england 
E-Mail: lorraine@oliveiral.fsnet.co.uk 
Interest in FAS: student 
Child's age and Dx: 
Comments: excellant amount of information, quite upsetting reading some articles, and thankful for a healthy non-fas 3 year old. 


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Tuesday 02/05/2002 11:09:14pm 
Name: Jane Wagner 
Where you live: Delta, B.C. Canada 
E-Mail: janekwagner@hotmail.com 
Interest in FAS: parent 

Child's age and Dx: 16 year old twin boys, full blown FAS, 
Comments: What a great website! I have bookmarked it for many future visits. 

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Wednesday 01/30/2002 8:38:15pm 
Name: Marina Peterson 
Where you live: Reno, Nevada 
E-Mail: 
Interest in FAS: parent 
Child's age and Dx: 

Comments: I am a nurse student, I write a paper about FAS, i am so happy having all informations about FAS in your web site. I also do the presentation to the day care providers in our Reno area, i hope I can spread this important news about "DON'T DRINK WHEN YOU PREGNANT". 


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Thursday 01/24/2002 3:58:08pm 
Name: Alynda 
Where you live: Thompson 
E-Mail: alynda.thompson@attbi.com 
Interest in FAS: other 
Child's age and Dx: My husband is 27 with FAS 
Comments: Your website has provided my with valuable information. I would like to see more on adults with FAS. I would also like to know how other married couples have dealt with FAS. 


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Wednesday 01/23/2002 1:21:09am 
Name: Sandie Bruner 
Where you live: Alberta, Canada 
E-Mail: zsbruner@telusplanet.net 
Interest in FAS: other 
Child's age and Dx: 13 and FAS, 5 and FAS 

Comments: I enjoyed this site, it made me laugh and cry as well thank you for taking the time to do this. By the way I'm a foster parent so I'm raising these children by choice and I have never regreted making that choice


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