Next steps and a crown...

Well today we finally get the casts off! Ethan is excited to be free of them but a tad apprehensive about the removal as the saw always scares the witts out of him. I'm excited too as once they are off, my smelly boy is getting a serious bath!
In other news, we got a call earlier this week asking us if Ethan would be interested in being the 2012 prince for the ND Shriner's Bowl in July. Ethan giggled with delight and said yes but with 2 stipulations... 1) that he doesn't have to hold the princess's hand 2) he doesn't have to talk... Give him a crown and immediately he gets demanding...watch out Prince Harry and William...you've got competition!

Let the Fun begin

Physical therapy Tuesday and Friday for the 1st time since surgery...Ethan was a little apprehensive but he did fabulous and by the time PT left on Tuesday, he had rolled over and had tummy crawled a little distance...of course he grumbled about it hurting but he did it with a smile too. Then he did it. For most, it wouldn't be a big deal but for me it was one of those 1st moments for mom...after rolling to his back...in the middle of the floor...without ANY help or support, Ethan sat up-legs extended-hands in his lap... So we fast forward to Thursday...he did some more rolling, tummy crawling but then...we went ups level...4 point crawling stance and hang on everyone...we stood at the couch...only for a moment but he was vertical and with oh so straight legs and so tall. Again he fussed some but all with a big grin so I have a feeling I'm being worked for some sympathy...
Overall we are doing well and very excited about our next steps... Well I better wrap up...
Until later,
Lisa

5 weeks later

Our appointment on Monday went ...I was happy with the report from our doctor...Ethan however was not. We had lots of tears, screams and a bucket full of frustration from Ethan as while they took off his casts...it was only temporary while they took X-rays, did molds for new AFOS (braces) and examination ...Ethan wasn't impressed with the fact that they had to put new casts back on...the good news though is that these are only on for 3 weeks and he can do some weight bearing activities. Overall though, he is healing very well and there were no concerns. By the time we left he stood for a moment in a walker...success.

Until later,
Lisa