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Block UserI haven't been on site for a while so I thought I would give an update on Braden. Again, thank you to the many people who have been praying and sending cards/gifts. The support here has been great. So, its been only 5 weeks since the accident. Braden had the second cast removed last week and cried/screamed at the sight of his leg for several days. I don't know if a child's acceptance is faster than an adult's, but he was willing to show it to family and let me bathe/massage it within a couple days. Now, he likes to literally inspect it throughout the day, traces the scar with his fingers and announces that its looking really good! Many people think I'm crazy for this, but I also have him attending play therapy to assist with his adjustment. I'm not sure how many of you have experience with amputees this young, but I'd like to hear if people have found this therapy to be helpful. He still does not complain of any pain, does not take any meds, and gets around almost as well as a 3 year old should. It certainly has not slowed him down! Although we're a little overly cautious when he plays, I was thrilled to see him starting to wrestle with his brother the other day. To me, that spoke volumes about acceptance on both of their accounts! We do have some issues at night still (waking with bad dreams, no more night terrors). Even these episodes are becoming less frequent and less intense. Braden also met with another amputee, albeit an adult, who is also a magician. He was able to use some tricks to gain Braden's interest, then showed him his own leg and prosthesis. Next week, we go for the first fitting and then start therapy. Are there any suggestions for this next phase of our adjustment? I look forward to any advice from those of you who have been there. Since I'm not in his body and cannot know his pain/frustration/etc., I'm counting on you to help me out. Thanks again! Jill
Thanks for the encouragement!
I just read a bunch of replies to yesterday's "update" and was brought to tears. I have to say thank you to everyone who responded with such encouragement to let me know that I'm doing ok so far. I have a background as a Rehab Counselor, but this Mommy stuff is really hard, so sometimes I'm living purely on instinct. It means so much to have many of you, who have already been there, tell me such kind things. I'm really moved. Someday, on the other side of this, I hope I can do the same for others. Thanks, Ben, for telling me to sign up on this site!
Also, I took lots of advice to find time for me this week. Got my hair done yesterday and had a massage today. I had to drive past the spot where the ambulance met the helicopter for the first time, so that was a difficult thing... but otherwise, I returned home feeling more energized and refreshed.
Just had to say THANKS!
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Hi Braden's mom,
Abeu have a gorgeous boy there...im sure he'll sweep the ladies off their feet in time. kudos for ur strength. i really dont think i can say anything that u havent already heard b4...so in an attempt to b original i resort to humor...(yikes...its 1am and i can't think of any at this moment, bummer the min i hit he sack...there will b an influx or em)...hope u enjoy them...and i do tend to get loud at time so feel free to knock my senses if i ever cross da line...
peace
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