I didn't post over the weekend since we didn't do any therpy and nothing new was happening. Christian did fine over the weekend though. He even stood up 4 times for me.
Today he started occupational therapy (ot) and physical therapy(pt) at Ranken Jordan. In OT he worked on the swing, putting puzzle pieces in place with a pincer grasp, switch work with the bubble column. In PT, we had to get his back brace adjusted because of the way it was hitting him at his legs and the pump. Besides that he was in the stander for 15 mins and did great. He did not act like he was in pain during any of these activities. The only downside to today is that Christian is allergic to the tape that is used to cover his bandage. He has a rash all over his chest from it. They changed tapes today. The incision is healing nicely, swelling and bruising has gone down too.
One of the volunteers has a service dog and Christian pets him everyday. The minute he touches him he starts verbalizing and gets so excited! It is amazing what animals can do.
Christian Russell
Christian's Story
- Christian
- I've created this site so that friends and family can follow Christian's progress. He had a stroke while in utero causing global brain damage. After birth doctors found that he had a heart defect,brain bleeds, and hypothyroidism. Brain damage has caused Christian to have epilepsy as well little to no vision. God made Christian and has a plan for his future. We are so blessed to be his parents.
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Be careful you might get attached to that dog!!! MAMA
Hmmmmm....is a dog in his future?
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