Cast Removal

After being away for three weeks, Kelli and I returned home on Thursday.  She was thrilled to be reunited with all of her toys and stuffed animals.  In fact, she's been in such a good mood that she has not had one temper tantrum since we've returned!  I'm so proud of her for making good choices and for being cooperative the last few days.

Her cast will be removed tomorrow at 2:30.  She is so excited to finally have it taken off.  She is looking forward to being able to play at the park and to dance again.

Nothing's Going To Stop Me

Climbing

Once she starts, she doesn't stop.  Standing and walking yesterday, climbing today.

Walking

Tonight Kelli decided she wanted to try standing up by herself...

It ended with her wanting to try walking...

 

 



So proud of my little one for overcoming her fears!

Incentives

Kelli has has three - almost four - very good days in a row.  We're working really hard with her on using words to express her feelings instead of screaming, hitting, and being uncooperative.  While we have tried incentive charts and rewards before, this time it is working better.  I think part of it has to do with the fact that she can earn rewards faster than in the past.  I'm planning to increase the time it takes to earn rewards each week.  Hopefully this will help Kelli learn how to deal with uncomfortable situations and frustrations.

writing in her journal

using mommy's laptop

finally sitting up

enjoying a cupcake

   

Grouch Bug

Yesterday was a rather difficult day for Kelli. She had not had a bowel movement in awhile, so I had to give her a suppository.  It was not a pleasant experience for her or for me.  She screamed and shook for quite awhile.  It terrified and hurt her.  As a parent, the last thing I want to do is hurt my child or see her in pain. However, I had to do something to help her have a bowel movement.  Unfortunately, when I changed her diaper, I realized that it had fallen out.  So, we tried again in the evening.  This time it was worse.  Screaming, shaking, and a look of sheer terror in her eyes lasted for a good half and hour afterwards. (Thankfully she did go about two hours later.) Not to mention all the other fits she threw throughout the day. I was exhausted. She seems to be doing better this morning.  While she is in a better mood, she is not moving around much today.  I guess yesterday wore her out too.

Trying New Things

I've figured out how to sit up.  It only lasts awhile because the cast squishes my belly.

I can do push-ups and lift my left leg.

I'm terrified to stand up, but I'll at least kneel!