I always knew that Tampa was a long drive, but until you have twin two year olds in the backseat, you'll never understand just how long. When we arrived the girls were evaluated by a nurse practitioner, who went over their lengthy medical history. She told us that Bree may need Botox injections in her legs to improve the high tone. This will help to prevent possible surgery on her tendons in order to lenghten them. We will see her again in six months, and at that time she will determine if Botox will be needed. We then spoke with someone from the seating department. He discussed with us the girls mobility options for school in October. It looks as though Bree will need a wheelchair and Paige may only need a walker. They will have a thorough evaluation in a month. Finally, the girls were casted for their braces. Basically, they take the same material used for casting broken bones and wrap it from their knees to their toes. Then, just before it is completely dry, they cut it off. They then use this mold to create braces that we will later have the girls fitted for. That was it for our visit with Shriner's Hospital and at the end of the day everyone was exhausted. Ten hours is a long day for anyone but we all held up...now we get to do it all over again on March 11.
