Sun Beams: Reaching Inchstones

This week during Rae's PT and OT session we had some wonderful examples of progress! She did such a great job and worked so hard to meet these inchstones that I had to run and grab my camera so I could capture it on film (and video of course).

It was a GREAT week and I want to share those moments with you...

Rae showing off some great head control with Ms. Anna!

Rae sitting pretty while watching Sid the Science Kid.

Rae playing with a ball during OT with Ms. Karen.

This is a BIG development and is the first time she has actually played with a ball!

Rae pulling (not racking) pegs from the board and dropping them in a bucket.
This has taken months of work and she just started doing it without prompting this week during OT!

Sitting without support from Ms. Karen.

Weight bearing on her arms (about 70% her, 30% Ms. Anna) and sitting unsupported!

These exciting developments were just what we needed!

Sun Beams: Standing Proud!

I haven't posted in awhile because...well...I've been busy and maybe a tad lazy. There was so much going on and so much I want to share that I just didn't know where to start. Unfortunately, I am making this a very short, concise post because we're on vacation starting tomorrow and won't have access to a computer for a few days and while we're gone ALL our computers will be having general maintenance done by our computer guys (BNT Enterprises). So, without further delay.....

Here's some of our most recent good news:

Rae stood! She placed weight on her little feet and stood. She has done this twice this week. I ran around the house looking for my camera, propelled by pure joy, and immediately sent out text messages to friends and family! Here's a pic...

Rae's scoliosis has gotten better and the curve reduced by about 15 degrees! Amen!! If it wasn't better they were going to recommend bracing.

Rae has been consistently prop sitting for 30 seconds or more.

We were approved for Occupational Therapy (OT) to come once a week and met Karen for the first time last Wednesday. She is a ball of energy and a welcomed addition to our care team.

When we get back from our vacation, Daddy is going to put up Rae's new swimming pool and I can't wait. She loves being in the water. Thanks Mimi and G-Boss!

I found a bike trailer on clearance at Target and it was marked 50% off! This was a major score for me because every now and then I feel a little trapped in the house, but the weather here is starting to shift into fall and I can taste freedom from these four walls. Super stoked!

There is so much more I want to share, but time is ticking away and I need to get packed. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. I know we will!