Day 4

Today was 100x times better than yesterday. K just seemed very off yesterday and I thought it was just exhaustion, but come to find out he had an upset stomach. Poor thing was probably miserable all day yesterday. After some rest and hydration he was a totally different person today.

We are still taking caution on the wound on his foot, but it seems to be healing and not progressing so that is good. Today we were back to at least some upright weight bearing which was nice.

Today I finally convinced our PT to try K in his KAFO’s (knee ankle foot orthotics…or as we call them his “big braces”). We have been trying to get him to walk and weight bear with just his AFO’s. I had a feeling deep down that as nice as just being able to walk in AFO’s would be for him, that he really is much better wearing he taller more supportive braces.

Low and behold as soon as but those babies on our PT was convinced it was the right choice too. It took her all of 5 minutes to realize how much more stable he was upright in them. In fact he made some huge strides today in them. He was able to almost stand up without any support or assistance (no bars, walker or anything to hold on to and no one supporting him)!!!

I can’t believe the changes in only 4 days and my excitement has returned after yesterday’s minor setbacks. Sorry there are no photos today, I left my phone back in the hotel by accident. Don’t worry there will be more to come.