Friday, March 13, 2009

Our New Braces!

Wednesday was our trip to Shriner's Hospital in Tampa...mission...get DAFOs and evaluation for wheelchair and walker. The trip went as well as the last one...some screaming, some sleeping, and as always, lots of eating (little piggies). Today is our second day with the braces and so far so good. Bree was having some trouble with her muscles tightening, but she's learning to relax and has had them on for almost an hour now. Paige adapted well, but still makes attempts to rip the velcro off. Here are some picture I took of the girls and the Gait Trainer.




Paige taking Big Girl steps!
I know, I know! Get rid of the stinkin' binky!
Bree was a little scared at first.
Well looky there...I'm standing all by myself!




So now we have to wait for all the red tape to get sorted out before we get Bree's wheelchair and Paige's walker.

This is Bree's wheelchair. It will look a little different because they are adding a seating system as well.


This is Paige's exact walker!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

It's flu season!

Fever and runny noses and body aches, oh my! It all started with me last week. I spent 4 days in bed with a 102 temp. and the worst body aches ever. It took a lot out of me and taking care of twins all day was very difficult. Luckily, my mom and Pete's mom came by to help out. Pete was amazing...he would come home after work and take care of the girls and house work. I'm so lucky to have him. I finally started to feel better on Monday; just in time for the girls to get sick. They spent two days in bed with diarrhea and vomiting. Bree had it first, then Paige. Bree is getting better, Paige is getting there. Hopefully tomorrow we'll all be back to our old selves. Connor and Peter got lucky this year. Connor spent most of his time with his dad and grandmother, who was visiting from MA. Pete had a flu shot last year, so the girls and I will definately get one this year.