Day 3

Christian had 2 hours of physical therapy today. I thought we'd just start with an hour and see how he handled it but he just kept on going and before we knew it--2 hours had flown by. It's amazing how much more he can do when he's not having big seizures.

I think it's so neat to meet the different people that are here getting hyperbaric treatments. The diagnosis range from autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, Parkinson's, brain injuries (car accidents). . . No one really minds to share their story and the interesting thing is that we (moms of kids with disabilities) have an automatic bond and willingness to share information and help each other. The first day we are talking about doctors, support groups, resources, . . .like we've known each other for years. I also noticed there's no one trying to play the "one up ya game" that some moms play. Ya know "well my kid can. . . " And I think the chamber is sort of like a therapy session-we talk about things that are working or not for our kids, their strengths, and just laugh about things. We really laugh a lot in there. You'd think they were pumping in laughing gas. Two guys even play card games to pass the time while some others take the hour and 30 minutes to just close their eyes and relax. This time is a little more work because Christian does not just sit there. We stand a little, sit a little, bounce, whatever keeps him happy. So far he's only slept for 10 minutes in there.

I put some videos on of him practicing in his walker at the hotel, standing, and sitting at therapy.
We can't wait to see daddy tomorrow!