This video has nothing to do with therapy, it just shows a really cute and happy baby.
Brenna did meet with both her therapists for the first time this week. The occupational therapist came on Monday to do her evaluation. Brenna wasn't in a particularly good mood, but she made it through the poking and prodding and checking. The OT gave me a series of 8 stretches to do with her each day, 10 reps each. The stretches work her shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, fingers, and thumb. Two of the shoulder stretches are pretty uncomfortable for her, but she tolerates everything else really well.
The physical therapist came on Wednesday and did her evaluation. She was very positive about Brenna's prospects for improvement as she checked her strength and weight-shifting and "helping" and I don't even know what else. She just gave me one additional stretch for Brenna's leg. It stretches out her calf muscle and is supposed to be held for 20 seconds several times a day (like whenever she gets her diaper changed). She mentioned the possibility of bracing her left leg at night to keep her toes from curling under so much.
Both therapists will be making weekly in-home visits. I am very thankful Brenna's condition was known so early, and that she is able to get as much help and see as many competent specialists as she does. We adore this sweet little girl, and are so thankful to have her in our family!
1 comment:
Isn't that jumper so cute and fun! And isn't it nice that these workers come to your home instead of you having to go into the city or something! My friend has lots of therapists come to her home for her baby and it sure makes life easier. Love you guys!
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