In the last couple of weeks two important things have happened:
1) Ellie's gait trainer was adjusted for her to use! I don't know how clearly you can see the photo, but her hands need to be strapped onto the bars, and she is wearing ankle-foot orthotics under her trousers. We have to stand near and work with her at this point, but it won't be long before she will be scooting all over the place by herself.
2) For the first time ever, she has started sucking her thumb! It used to be that she couldn't even get her hand to her face, so this represents progress, though she needs to learn to stop poking herself in the eye with her index finger. :)
Tomorrow, she has an appointment with a doctor who specializes in metabolic issues, and Wednesday she has an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon (because it appears that she is developing scoliosis).
1) Ellie's gait trainer was adjusted for her to use! I don't know how clearly you can see the photo, but her hands need to be strapped onto the bars, and she is wearing ankle-foot orthotics under her trousers. We have to stand near and work with her at this point, but it won't be long before she will be scooting all over the place by herself.
2) For the first time ever, she has started sucking her thumb! It used to be that she couldn't even get her hand to her face, so this represents progress, though she needs to learn to stop poking herself in the eye with her index finger. :)
Tomorrow, she has an appointment with a doctor who specializes in metabolic issues, and Wednesday she has an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon (because it appears that she is developing scoliosis).
1 comment:
We have really enjoyed your blog and your sweet girl Ellie! We just came home in November with twins and one has CP (we think) she reminds me so much of Ellie with her joyful attitude and winning smile. We have learned so much through reading your journey, so thank you for being candid. Just seeing her in her gait trainer, prepares us for our Celia getting one soon.
We will continue to pray for your sweet girl!
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