charlie4dancin Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi balletco Thought I would post as we are struggling to keep dd positive through illness she has been unwell now since nov and has been unable to attend school and obviously dancing... She has had lots of admissions to hospital including most of this wk and she is getting really frustrated and very down... Her ballet teacher has been amazing sending her ballet DVD's to watch and the physio has now got her up and about on crutches as she has been unable to walk unsupported!!! Any ideas to keep her motivated and give her a glimmer of hope would be appreciated as its proving to very frustrating! Thanks for reading and lastly a thank you to justballet.co.uk for sending a lovely gift for dd she loves it Cxxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Sorry to hear she is so poorly. Is she well enough to get to a theatre to see a performance? If you contacted them and explained your situation, then maybe a backstage invite or similar treat might be offered. Hope she feels better soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that she is struggling. What about books - a biography of a dancer who has overcome adversity of some kind perhaps? Get well hugs from me and DD - hope she's back to full strength soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Your poor dd :-( Does she have the book "The Ballet Companion" by Eliza Gaynor Minden? As well as being a beautiful book with lots of interesting info (and pictures), there is a section on staying positive whilst ill or injured. It might be a nice book for your dd to dip into while she's off dance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 aww, your poor dd!! Couldn't she try something totally non-dance related, to take her mind off the fact that she can't dance? What about drawing, or (i know it sounds so old-fashioned, but I quite like it,) embroidery? You can make some lovely things with a piece of fabric, some thread and a needle, and it will keep her busy for quite a while! hope she is better soon xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Huge hugs to her- you know I am thinking of you. I will be in touch soon x x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 These are all lovely ideas. I am so sorry to hear how ill your daughter has been. I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel. It is so miserable being ill for even a short time, so this must be really tough. Let us know how things go. You can probably get hold of back copies of Dancing Times magazines if you contacted them. Maybe she could make a scrapbook of all the articles and pictures she loves. You can buy really lovely scrapbooks with stickers and other ways to decorate them. Hugs to you both xxx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 so sorry to hear how poorly she has been and I hope your DD is on the mend. I would echo the idea of craft for keeping her busy. At DD's ballet summer school they always do some ballet themed craft work - little bags for hair accessories, shoes, paintings of ballerinas etc. There must be a few things out there that she can pick up and put down depending on how she is feeling. It sounds like your DD has a fantastic ballet teacher. Get well hugs to DD from my DDs and myself and a big hug to you too as I imagine you need one just as much. xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Like every one else on this forum,I am so sorry to hear of your DD`s continued health problems. When I`m on this forum I sometimes think of you and your DD and wonder how things are,so I bet I`m not the only one.!! Big hugs to you and your DD and hope she fully recovers soon.xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Would your DD be interested in getting an old pair of her pointe shoes and decorating them? You can colour them in with Sharpies pens and the colours don`t run.Or sewing on nice [non ballet] ribbons of different colours.Using sequins and glitter, and sticking on coloured diamantes. Etc. If she doesn`t want to "mess up" her old pointe shoes,there is a company on the internet,I think called Discount Pointe or something like that.They sell pointe shoes at £5 a pair and they would be ideal for doing something craft related . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELee Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) So sorry to hear that you dancer is so poorly. I have tried to pm you but it says you can not receive any more messages. Apart from keepingyour daughter’s spirits up, it is a very worrying and stressful time for you too I am sure and I send my best wishes and thoughts to you and your family.I think Jack Widdowson is also a truly inspiring person. There are I am sure lots you can do,such as the little things that all help with dance. Many people on here are much better informed than I am and could perhaps offer some ‘little steps’ you could take. I am thinking about things like strengthening feet with flexibands, watching the grade dvd's so you know the music, exercises and the terminology really well ready for returning. Have a look at the Prix de Lausanne finals, they are short solo's. Choose a favourite solo or variation that you particularly like and learn it in your head. Watch it so you can imagine yourself dancing the part. Learn some basis music theory. Look at costume designs/stage design and design some of your own. Some gentle swimming and later on start thinking of cardiovascular activities, use of a cross trainer, static bike, I imagine a physio could advise with these. Even if it is only for 30seconds initially! Small steps and above all make a mental note or even write on the calendar that day’s achievements; however small. My advice would be for your daughter listen to her body.Today I got up. Today I got up and I had a shower. Today I read a page of a book. So hard I know, but try to look for the positives you achieve and then you will find it easier to stay more positive. Look after you, where you are now and build from there. I wonder whether timetabling 'dance related activities' into the day in a few little blocks, a bit like the timings that one attends dance classes, then this way the whole day isn't about dance and those periods are about the positive steps she is doing towards a return to dance and filling gaps in the meantime. Not sure if that makes sense! But, Good luck and very best wishes. Edited February 16, 2013 by ELee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 A swift and complete recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thank you everyone as always we can count on the lovely supportive people on balletco to give us sound support, advice and warm wishes... We will take on board everything that has been suggested and strive to get her well Very warm wishes and thanks again Cxxx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friends Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Sorry to hear your dd is unwell. When my dd was in hospital we started to do jigsaws together. We still have the photos of all the ones we managed to complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I am sorry to read how poorly your dd has been.I don't know how old she is. When my niece's daughter was ill for some time, I sent her modelling clay. There are lots of fairly inexpensive kits for all sorts of crafts, but they are for under tens, I would say. I do hope she recovers very soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thanks fiz... She is 11... Has done lots of crafty things, latch hook, sewing, painting and cross stitch Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 hi hope your DD is on her way to making a recovery something my daughter enjoys doing is pic and pin if you look on amazon she could chosse which ones she likes and they are good value for money she could then display them one her wall . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I hope she makes a full recovery soon, I am aware your DD is very talented at art is she managing to do any at the moment or is there capacity to do some art in hospital? Give her our best wishes. Ax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thanks amber21... She is home now so is able to carry on with her art work at home Cxx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitschqueen_1 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi C4d, so sorry 2 hear your dd is under par. What a rotten time your both having :-(. Still they do say the bad times make us appreciate the good and you're certainly due some of those soon :-) At 11 my dd used to love those puzzle books so they may be useful to keep her brain active whilst her body recovers. Wishing your dd a speedy and full recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Elee is looked at my messages and my mail box was 100% full... Have deleted some of the messages now so I should be able to receive new messages.... Thanks for your post Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just to wish your daughter a speedy recovery Charlie4dancing, onwards and upwards for your daughter I hope. The only suggestion that I would make is that in a few weeks take her to see a ballet performance as that will give her something to look forward to. I would probably just have her ballet friends around her regularly because at least she can keep the social side of dancing going, which is important at this age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hope she's feeling better now she's home Her ladybird rug was adorable! You're a fabulous mum and together this horrible time will soon be a distant memory and no doubt make you stronger as a family xxx 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have just managed to upload a profile pic after a year of trying it is one of dd drawings of her pointe shoes... Cx 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thats lovely and well done as I can't seem to manage it! lol x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Mean't to add, sorry you dd is so poorly, sending her lots of get well vibes along the World Wide Web! Had one suggestion to keep her occupied, how about teaching her to darn her own point shoes or soft blocks and sew on the ribbons (if she doesn't already know) Takes me hours so am thinking of teaching my dd (same age as yours I think) to do her own! xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitschqueen_1 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have just managed to upload a profile pic after a year of trying it is one of dd drawings of her pointe shoes... Cx Wow, wondered if it was one of your dd's pics. :-) Always amazes me how when they're super talented at dancing they can also be super talented in other areas too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4dancers Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 She really is super talented! I wonder if perhaps she is well enough to watch her ballet class and perhaps sketch some of the dancers? Hope she feels better soon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks everyone... I suppose in away she has managed to channel her creativity into her artwork Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 If you go on BRB and then CBRB, there are some lovely online resources /games and ballet colouring sheets that may keep her busy for a while x x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks lil... We will have a look, btw hope everything is going well New Profile pic is a painting dd has done. Cx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Dd made a tutu skirt out of newspaper... If only 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hi ballet co... We are getting ready to go to the theatre to see Birmingham Royal Ballet perform Aladdin DD's first proper look out since becoming unwell last November... I am slightly nervous about it all going smoothly, getting parked and walking with crutches to the theatre and her having a long evening!! I'm sure it will be worth it Cx 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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