9/17 - Amazing progress By Cheryl Davidson — 6 hours ago Today has been another day full of progress! I spent more time in a regular walker, walking around the unit. My form is getting better, and my legs are getting stronger. I walked fairly smoothly today, in contrast to yesterdays shaky steps which included knee-buckling left and right. Today my physical therapist said I may actually have the fastest recovery shes ever seen in her career. That is quite a statement!! We can see clearly that Gods hands have been in this from the beginning - what a testimony! We want to thank you all again profusely for your prayers and support. We ask that you shift your focus to our baby girl at this point - she looks healthy, but I am nervous about all the meds Ive had to have and their effects on her (though its all been cleared by a high risk OB). I have a little bit less than a week of therapy before I discharge and go home, and Im excited to see what will get accomplished within that week. Who knows, maybe Ill get very used to the walker, and depend less on the chair! I do know, however, the wheelchair will be (or at least is set to be) my main mode of transportation when I go home. Im excited to get home and see our new house, and Im especially excited to see Kevin and Sean. I cant believe over a month has gone by since my hospitalization. We thank God for getting me through this; otherwise I cant imagine how I wouldve gotten through a month without seeing my family. Part of me feels like this is the end to a difficult chapter in my life, but really - this is the beginning of a long journey. Ive made a ton of progress here in this isolated, sterile environment, but things wont be the same once I re-enter the real world. Here Im surrounded by others with spinal cord and brain injuries, many of whom are in power chairs and body slings because their arms have been seriously affected by their conditions. Out there, I will be in the minority. Ill be on the lookout for ramps and power doors. I responded to an invitation today and then realized I cant go because it takes place during my husbands work hours and I cant drive yet. I believe its only a matter of time before I normalize, but I do have to admit Im still a long way from there. I also cant wait to be off my medication, but I still desperately need every one of these meds - Im harshly reminded of that every time a nurse is late or forgets them. Again, in case you havent read some of my recent posts, please pray for our sweet Ava, that she remain healthy and unharmed. We would love a smooth delivery and healthy beginning to Avas life.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:12:16 +0000
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