We decided that our blog needed an update- with Riley now sleeping in a big boy bed and the impending arrival of his brother/sister on Jan 2 2013 it was time for a change. While Chris was here last weekend I asked him to change the header.
This last week has seen some improvements in Jill’s movement both in bed and with the physio. Bec pushes Jill and I just hope that the physios in the hospital have the same work ethic. When she was here on Thursday Jill said it was too hard- I can’t do it and Bec said she doesn’t listen to negative words. Jill tried again and was on her feet. So doing the same procedure Jill rocked forward and stood partially supported by Bec. Twenty times – five more than the first time and then back to bed to do a range of leg lifts and body bridging. It was noticeable that she was improving and getting more strength. later in the day after we did some similar leg exercises she was no where near as tired as the first time.
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- Riley’s BIG BOY bed
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- Jill’s first try to stand after 13 weeks
We have continued to do the bed exercises before getting dresses , after the toilet and shower then during the day do leg and arm exercises 3 to 4 x20 . Trying to achieve about 100 for the day.
Friday was a surprise as no one arrived to assist with the toilet, shower and dressing. I decided to get Jill into the toilet and at 10.30 I rang and was eventually told that because Jill was supposed to be in hospital they had taken her off the list. I proceeded to help Jill shower , dress and do the range of bed exercises. later we received an apology and that Jill was back on the list until next Tuesday – as that is the day Jill is supposed to go back in for intensive rehab.
We are waiting for Pat & Keith to arrive and enjoy their company for a couple of hours followed by Bec for another exercise program which will be repeated on Monday
See you soon on the net