This morning I met very, very briefly with the Orthopaedic Surgeon and a nurse practitioner. They have a long list of things they would like for him to accomplish....TODAY. I'll admit I was concerned and a bit overwhelmed by it all but I see how much he is improving already and I'm feeling a little more settled.
As of right now he can sit on the edge of the bed, sit for an extended time in the wheel chair, he has eaten some bland foods (oatmeal, mashed potatoes), and walked a few steps using a walker!
The hospital really goes out of their way to make the kids here feel comfortable. He has been able to check out movies he likes, play the Wii at his bedside (it's adapted for kids who are unable to play the normal Wii on a normal tv...it's awesome) and tonight we are hoping to try and get him out of his room in the wheelchair to play some games at "game night."
Brinton continues to amaze me. He is so strong and determined. Gosh I love that boy!
4 comments:
Way to go Brinton! You're such a trooper! :)
Having worked as a nurse with children and also being a Grandma to a very ill grandchild who was in the PICU at Primary Children's hospital; I find that children are very resilient. It is awesome that he is doing so well. I love that you are posting about his days.
He is amazing and you are too! I can't wait to hear how he's doing today.
What a strong little boy! I finally got caught up on everything and can't believe what a huge ordeal this has been! I would've tossed my cookies too waiting during the surgery. I can't imagine how anxious you must've felt! You are so amazing, wish I was closer and could come help out in some way. Hospitals are no fun ; (
p.s. loved your family pics you took before the surgery. You are a rich woman to be surrounded with such an incredibly beautiful family. ; )
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