She took her wheelchair to school the first week after her cast removal and was hesitant to walk much (with her orthotic on only), I think still some pain and just weakness. After the first week though we had her at home over the weekend and used the walker only and now she is using the walker still some but also walking a little without. Still slow and steps are challenging but getting stronger everyday…the MN ice/snow is making this extra tricky! We had her orthotic adjusted also a week or so after she got it (was rubbing and giving her red spots) so it’s fitting better and got some new Billy’s shoes and Boots since she has to have the orthotic on at all times to walk for now. We have a follow up apt with her Surgeon in early Jan (4-6 weeks after cast).
She also wanted to try hockey again (MN Special Hockey) last Sunday so after trying on a few pairs of hand me down skates we found a pair that are wide enough to fit over her orthotic and she skated for a short period of time with the trainer but was super frustrated and I think just tired.
Morgan also switched schools two weeks ago so that has been a bit of an adjustment! This situation at her small private school was challenging with her disabilities so this has been an ongoing topic of discussion for a few months and ultimately decided to move back into the public school where she receives SPED services (and received an in district transfer approval to do so). I could probably write for days on the topic of school and children with disabilities and the constant battle this is for parents but will just say its exhausting! So far so good, she seems happy and continues to work one evening per week with her tutor also for reading (dislexyia) so we will pray for continued happiness, progression and that we made the right choice!
We also still celebrate her micro preemie “adjusted” birthday every year with a cupcake on December 8th (her original due date)!
