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Congrats!!!!! What a great milestone!!!

Congrats on moving to L7! You do have a full plate!

NOTE - I am not a doctor.... This sounds just like my brother's kids. Does she bruise easliy by any chance? Both of his kids were diagnosed with Celiac's disease (gluten intolerance). They started lethargic, then pale, then projectile puking, then within an hour , fell into a dead sleep. Once...

Below is an interview with Gabby where she acknowledges she did not intend to make Excalibur look bad, nor the City of VA Beach. Its amazing how different candid interviews look on tape when they aren't pre-scripted.. Video: Full interview with Gabby Douglas | WAVY.com | Virginia Beach, Va.

Congrats!!! So excited for you!

I love ALL of these! They make me smile and bring tears to my eyes at the same time. Proud tears that is because I can totally relate to each example. We are very blessed to have such happy and healthy children.

Thank you Maryn's Mom :o

Everyone has the right to their own opinions. - Mine? - Gabby gave false information during the Oprah interview. Period. The links below can attest to that. There are other african american gymnasts that trained and competed with her along with a list of other Excalibur gymnasts that made...

Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way! :nurse:

My 8.5 yo DD competed prep op this past year and will be L4 this year. She trains 16 hrs per wk (4 hrs per day x 4 days per wk). I believe our L5's and L6's are 20hrs. Still 4 hrs per day but 5 days per wk.:eek: That seems to be much more than the averages I see on this thread.

:oath: THANK YOU BOGWOPPIT !

" Gymnasts aren't the only ones fielding these questions with their friends either - We parents get the same grilling with our non gymnast family and friends too. Things like Why do you let her do so many hours? What do you mean she is there 20 hours a week every week all year long? Why can't...

Yes - I saw it last week. The first time I watched it, I knew 30 sec. into it where it was going. I cant get through it without sobbing!

If any of our team girls start to cry, they are sent to their lockers until they feel like they can return. (all team levels) There is no crying on our floor!

My DD is 8.5 yrs old and currently training L4. She began training last fall at L4 and competed Prep Op for this year. She will train L4 through summer and pick up L5 skills as well. She turns around with a boost every time her confidence level picks up with the mastery of a new skill she has...

Thanks very much for the reply. That's reassuring! Her surgeon said she will probably excel after about 6 months becuase she'll be able to breath so much better. But yes, the thought of her enduring the pain and recovery is tough.

Our DD 8.5yo Level4/Prep Op was evaluated last summer during one of her growth spurts and it was determined that she will have to undergo surgery to correct her funnel chest. They originally expected it would be next summer, however she is now having diffuculty breathing during warm ups. From...

So sorry to hear this. Daily prayers coming for you, his family and all friends and team mates!

Hi 3Stars! - I am SO glad I'm not alone! My DD is the same size as most of the 12 and 13 yr olds. You probably have close to the same thing. Good luck to you. I will post changes my DD goes through as they happen. Hope we can help others when they get ready for the same thing :)

Thanks for the info. Yes, I know there really is no other choice except tampons. I have a thumbnail of her in my above post. I took this of her in October just 6 months ago. She was 7 then... I wasnt expecting changes so fast.... She seams to me, very mature emotionally and socially for her...