Firsts

relaxing after her first bubble bath

The last 24 hours has seen a lot of firsts for Kelli.  Yesterday morning Kelli had her first visit to our local physical therapist.  Everyone there was very nice and did a great job with her.  However, Kelli had a different opinion. She screamed through most of the hour long session.  I think it was more out of fear than actual pain, though.  When it was time to leave, she did give the therapist a high-five and a smile.  Kelli will have therapy every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for six weeks.

first high top shoes

Next we went to her orthodist to have a new shoe lift made.  While this wasn't a first for her, it will be the first time she will have high top shoes.  We're hoping this higher shoe will add some stability to her ankles.  When we picked out the shoes at the store on Tuesday, she pitched a fit and said she didn't like them.  Hopefully, her mood and opinion will change when the shoes are finished and she gets to wear them.  I'm also hoping they are a good fit because she was unable to stand and walk around in them.

Our next stop was at a medical supply company to get a walker for her.  In order to make sure it would be the proper size, Kelli had to stand up - a first since this cast was removed.  Again, she screamed through this process, but at least she now has a walker to use at home when she overcomes her fear of standing up.

Another first happened at dinner.  While she was in the cast, Kelli ate all of her meals propped up on the couch or toddler bed.  Last night, she sat in her booster seat at the dining room table.  Yes, this did cause some fussing as she was afraid it would hurt.  It must not have been too uncomfortable for her because she ate all of her dinner and dessert as well!

This morning she used the potty for the first time since her surgery.  It was not easy for her because she feared having to stand up to wipe.  As a reward for using the potty, I made cinnamon rolls for breakfast (her favorite!).  She's now back to using "big girl panties" instead of diapers, and I'm hoping that potty times will become easier and less traumatic for her.