We’ve seen some fun and interesting places as of late, food tours (like Herr’s Potato Chips, Sturgis Pretzels and Wilbur’s Chocolates), theme tours (like the hershey World of Chocolate – twice!) and educational places (like DC and Gettysburg). \u00a0We’ve celebrated birthdays and had a visit from one set of grandparents. \u00a0We’ve schooled (the middle four) and tested (James). \u00a0Work has happened and advocacy. \u00a0We’ve even made it to the many appointments we have each week. \u00a0Today tops everything we’ve had happen so far.<\/p>\n
Isaiah managed to complete a full 9 hour day at the hospital with only one bout of tears.<\/p>\n
Sound harsh? \u00a0Actually it’s really exciting!<\/p>\n
He made it through his OT appointment where his arm splints were refitted. \u00a0It’s really warm on his skin as the OT presses the hot plastic against his little arms in order to hold it. \u00a0It also stretches his arms into new and aggressive stretches that cause him some discomfort. \u00a0No crying today though!<\/p>\n
He made it through his upper extremities team visit. \u00a0His arms were pried on and his parents kept the team talking for far.too.long. \u00a0No crying today though!<\/p>\n
We waited for many, many hours in a very crowded waiting room with a bajillion other families in order to see his lower extremities doctor. \u00a0No food or drink allowed there and we made him eat super quickly in the cafeteria before dashing back to wait some more. \u00a0No crying today though!<\/p>\n
His name was called when we were the third last in line in order to have his leg casts removed. \u00a0He usually bursts into tears at the mention of his name. \u00a0No crying today though!<\/p>\n
His Physician Assistant spoke gently to him and removed his casts. \u00a0Isaiah called out over the saw noise, “Good job, Mr. B____!” \u00a0Wow! \u00a0He even sat up to watch it happen and smiled at me at one point. \u00a0Let’s just say that the grownups in the room were stunned. \u00a0No crying today though!<\/p>\n
He greeted his care coordinator by name and smiled for her. \u00a0Everyone was enfolded in warm grins and happy moments of glee. \u00a0No crying today though!<\/p>\n
Finally, finally, he dozed off on my shoulder. They ushered us into the cast room. \u00a0And he woke up. \u00a0No crying yet.<\/p>\n
UNTIL…..<\/p>\n
The lower extremities doctor walks in ahhhhhhnd….<\/p>\n
There were sounds of wailing and gnashing of teeth (like, literally, gnashing).<\/p>\n
Ah well. \u00a0It was about time. \u00a0\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
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