I am taking a break from the HORROR that is the hockey game right now (ok I can hear it but I can't bear to watch) to tell you about Asher's appointment today. We went for another check in with the physiatrist (the doctor who gave us Asher's diagnosis and will likely be the one leading any treatment if that's what's in store for us).
I kind of thought this appointment was pointless. Asher just saw her three months ago and there was no treatment or MRI on the horizon. Turns out that this appointment was just what I needed.
She had nothing but praise for Asher and his progress, especially in commando crawling. She made me realize that all of his little improvements are real achievements, small as they may be. As little as she knows him, she even noticed improvements in some of his reflexes or more importantly lack of them (Asher has been holding on to primitive reflexes - particularly ATNR - for far too long and they have been impeding his movement. In the short time she has spent with him she noticed how much that has changed since she saw him last).
Asher, although still a bit sore, coupled with becoming increasingly shy, behaved - of course - like a champ.
All good things. A good day. If only the Canucks weren't being blown out...AGAIN. Sigh.
Yes!!! All these "inchstones" are huge! The desire to move independently is a HUGE motivator and such a great thing. I am so impressed that he is commando crawling...really I am.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that the appt went well...sorry about the game though...Game 7 is gonna be stressful!
So glad you got this GREAT news!! Yay Asher!!
ReplyDeleteDidn't Jordan tell you before you got married? Holding on to primitive reflexes is a Trousdell trait . . .
ReplyDeleteAsher = champion, Canucks = aaarrrggghhh!
ReplyDeletegreat news about Asher.Send me a pic of the
ReplyDeleteb/room set up with all of you in there for the game.I hope your stomachs are holding up better than mine is today.Just think,it will all be over in less than 7hrs.See you for the parade this weekend :}
coco