I tried to Google Cradle kits to see if that body was available but didn’t see it on their site. Or on the dolls by Sandie site, their US distributor. Good luck and happy hunting! Hope someone can make one!
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I bought one with the Tami kit back when she came out years ago…It was the only one I have ever seen…When Helen and Linda split to do separate businesses that may be why we’re not seeing them anymore…Linda went off to do her sculpts and Helen and her hubby kept the Cradle kits and revamped it…(Helen and Linda are related I believe - SIster in laws if I remember correct…something like that…someone can correct me if I’m wrong…)
I think they are twins. 
Aww sorry to hear that she has the neck trouble…not very fun…I understand that completely though…it is amazing that she has done it for so long with neck problems… 
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I want to try making one of these bodies. I sew all my own and I don’t think it sounds like this would be too hard to do. This weekend is going to be pretty busy but I can work on it on Monday.
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Awe. I’m so sorry. I bet she really misses it. 
my mom loves to sew and play the piano but sometimes early arthritis in her hands and wrists wreaks havoc. Unfortunately runs on both sides of my family early. My sis already has it early in her hands and shes in her early 30s.
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@DDDolly Debra, believe her when she says it hurts too much. I have a hard time reborning lately as I hold my head down a bit.
I’m only 47 but I’ve had arthritis (confirmed by x-rays) since at least my mid 20’s in my spine, knees, jaw, neck, and feet. I suspect it is in my hands, elbows, shoulders and hips too but haven’t bothered getting pics done for those. What’s the point? There is not that much you can do besides anti-inflammatories and changing certain habits (body positions, exercise, rest, etc.). It is really no fun. My mother and sister are both stuck with the same types of problems
My mom, who is 80 now, was just telling me last night on the phone that she can accept that she is not well, as she expects wear and tear at her age, but that she finds it hard to accept that both her kids have poor health. I understand her sentiment as I have a child and I hate to see him unwell but I didn’t know what to say to her except it could be worse. There are women who have no arms to hug their children. My back, neck, elbows and shoulders may hurt when I hug my boy but at least I can hug him. Gently.
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What a lovely attitude you have! I have lots of pain too and sometimes it’s hard to just keep going despite it, but what else can you do but smile and carry on and be grateful for the people who love you and the “parts” that don’t hurt!
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Thank you, Helen, but I don’t feel like I deserve any compliments for it. If I sit on my pity pot (which I’ll admit sometimes it’s hard not to) I just feel worse.
It’s hard seeing women my age doing so many things I’d love to do (especially when it comes to my child) but I can’t. I mean, I’m happy for the women who can live life in a “normal” fashion, I’d just like to be able to join them. I was the mom who played “soccer” with her boy while on crutches. We would kick the ball back and forth to each other with his dad. I’d wait for the ball to arrive. balance on one crutch and wack the ball with other crutch. You’d be surprised how far you can make that thing fly. 
Or I used a long handles grabber to pick frisbees off the ground so I could toss it with him. But lately I’ve been hurting too much to do it. Thank goodness my husband is a little boy at heart and likes to play with him, but I’d love to join them.
I used to love to walk and dance. I really miss it. 
But hey, all I can do is:
KEEP CALM AND KEEP REBORNING! 
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@DDDolly
My goodness, I’m so sorry. That is a lot to deal with and please know I wish you the best. Gentle hugs.
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