Angela's Blog

Ang had a big day today so she has delegated the update for today to me....

Ang got introduced to Dragon Naturally Speaking and was able to calibrate the program and "type" her first three paragraphs using a speech recognition program.   It was fun to watch.

We had a new PT today who spent time just on how to stand up safely and how to better position her hip bones so that walking is easier.   We saw much improvement in stability and in Ang's confidence.   Now, we get to worry about her launching herself without any warning!   Ahhhh....  "letting go" is never easy.

OT got cancelled today because of an EMG.   Quite the test to check out if the nerves in her left arm are working both in transmission from the brain as well as in coordination within the arm itself.   It is hard to watch her be in pain but WOW is she a brave person.   She was quite captivated with the sound and recording of the muscle activity but she was quite stoic about just getting the test over with.

No official therapies this weekend but lots of homework from each one.  Writing/typing, exercises, outings, visits, and sleeping are all on the agenda.   

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers and stop by for a visit if you are in the neighborhood.

Mom.