Growth

Well, still trying to catch up with life, here. Between school, therapy, Daisy scouts, traveling, soccer, ballet, friends--oh, and the work/home/life juggle, I've barely had any time or energy to update.

E is growing. Currently, she six years old (closing in on seven), about 35 pounds and 41(?) inches tall with her shoes on (she's a 5th percentile girl). She'd graduating to a new pair of Kiddiegaits (coming soon) and she's ecstatic about her new shoes--they're extra lightweight, and are black with pink accents. This is a big change, as she's had the exact same model for three years. She's happy about having new choices.

She's also graduating to a new pair of crutches. These are Easy Walks--she'll get the same model, only one size up.

I don't have to tell some of you that spasticity and growth spurts don't mix.

I dug out her knee immobilizers (from 2 years ago)--she wasn't excited, but tolerates them (a little)


But you know what? I feel like this hasn't been that bad. Elena is very mobile, and has a pretty good attitude most of the time when it comes to stretching or trying something new. We still struggle with the same old stuff--standing tall, putting her heels down, trying not to crouch--but in all honesty--for all the changes going on (physical as well as social and academic), things are going very well. I can say this was not the case in previous years. Either we're doing a good job of keeping on top of things, and/or SDR (?)/lengthening procedures (?) have really made all the difference when it comes to growth and spasticity.

Here's E at PT last week--great walking outside! Stopping is still a huge issue, but with any luck, we'll get there!