tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812758382043105066.post4103180960740150296..comments2023-07-02T07:20:02.479-04:00Comments on Cheryl R E A V I S, Writing Life...: Blackberry WinterCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13184172304725808379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812758382043105066.post-27359746082316380332009-05-15T11:06:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:06:00.000-04:00Hi, Aoife. He has something called "pectus carina...Hi, Aoife. He has something called "pectus carinatum," where the rib cartilage overgrows and causes a bulging of the breast bone area. He's been told that the bracing will "probably" last a year, and we're hoping that's the case.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the tip re: the Jockey brand undershirts. I hadn't tried those, but will go looking today. I know something sleeveless will be welcome as our warm weather progresses. <br /><br />~CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184172304725808379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812758382043105066.post-5953290765943832232009-05-14T20:40:00.000-04:002009-05-14T20:40:00.000-04:00It sounds as though your grandson is in a brace fo...It sounds as though your grandson is in a brace for scoliosis. My younger daughter wore one of those (well, several, actually) for over 5 years, and finding the right undershirts/camisoles was an ongoing problem. Once her skin toughened up a little, we found the Jockey brand sleeveless T's that come in a package worked well because they were one of the few brands that were long enough without being too wide.<br /><br />The good news is that eventually the skin does get tougher, but it's always a challenge during the summer. I'm sorry that your grandson is having to deal with this. It is no fun at all, as my daughter would attest.Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402299624077180100noreply@blogger.com