SDR day #2 & 3

After my last post, neurosurgery came by and Annabelle was allowed to sit up with the head of the bed at about 30deg for a 30min block (24 hours after surgery).  This was awesome for her and she couldn't wait! We sat up and played her Minnie Bingo game. She was pretty good with laying back down flat again after that (with the bribery of more princess movies).

 

 

 

 

She also got a lefty leg cast later in the day in order to stretch out the muscles that had been tight for so long. The application of the cast seemed a bit painful to her but she calmed right down once they were done and left her leg alone. Since then she has tolerated the cast very well.

 

 

Post op day #2 (yesterday) they turned the fentanyl in her epidural catheter off and started her on some IV toradol (Super ibuprofen) and some oxycodone for breakthrough pain.  She of course did fabulous- sat up in bed on her own (like straight up)....

 

 

 

So the epidural catheter got to come out then the urinary catheter came out! Soon after that PT came by to meet Annabelle and help me get her up and out of bed.  Annabelle adored being able to get into a wheelchair and go for rides.  We checked out the therapy room, went to watch the fishies, went to see the play room and then got a special treat of ice cream because she was doing so well! She started to get pretty tired and complaining of a headache so then we went to lay down for a bit (more movies).

 

 

 

 

Daddy came up for dinner last night and we had family movie night. Annabelle then had another rough overnight but seemed ok this morning. We got her up and out to the therapy room today for her first mini-PT and OT sessions.

 

SHE IS AMAZING!

 

PT had a goal of her sitting up at 90deg and torso control and crawling over the next few days- she did both of those then decided to stand up (with help) and take a few steps while holding on to one of us. She surprised all of us (and did it in front of Dr. Mike our rehab doc while we are here).  OT took some warming up to but then she started to have some fun and was reaching up above hear head and going from sitting on a bench to standing pretty well (with some support help).

 

 

 

 

 

Starting Monday we will be transferred to the Rehab service and Annabelle will start 4 45min therapy sessions (2PT/ 2OT), hahahahahahahaha- our regular PT warned them about her but I don't think they know what they are in for, I am hoping Annabelle just gets used to our daily rehab schedule and after a day or so chills out and participates. Right now I forsee the first few days as a lot of meltdown pain in the ass sessions, but she may surprise me (I hope)

Visiting with one of our favorite babies and playing peek-a-boo!