Tuesday - Physical Therapy

Gracie had a great night last night. I ended up having to wake her up this morning and it took her a bit to decide she was ready for the day. Gracie loves the rain and thought it was pretty cool when it rained on us on our way into daycare today.

Jeff picked Gracie up at daycare and headed back to the clinic for Gracie's physical therapy appointment. I joined them a little late as they had already started the session. Leslie, our physical therapist at the clinic, was in agreement with Sandy, our physical therapist through the Birth-to-Three program, that Gracie's new orthotic braces for her feet fit very nicely. YAY!!!

Gracie looked so tired when I arrived, and although she was distracted very easily, she had some huge successes today. Her muscles in her legs are getting stronger and stronger. She is standing up so much straighter these days and she doesn't seem to have the tightness in them that she did. All of our daily stretching is paying off. Gracie talked a whole lot more today at PT. Her big success was walking up the four steps to the big slide at physical therapy ALL BY HER BIG GIRL SELF. She used hands on the railings and walked up on her own. Jeff and I were so proud. When we started with the steps, Gracie didn't have the concept of how to use her hands with the railing. We have used repetitioin to teach her how, but it was a tough concept for her to get, so this success was SWEET!!!!!

Gracie also pedaled a tricycle for three turns. Leslie was trying to teach her to use her feet to pull herself forward on the tricycle. Instead, Gracie put her feet on the pedals and began to use them. She also did some running at PT today and the exercise gym was filled with all her favorite kiddos, who tend to frequent the late in the day appointments.

On the way home, Gracie rode with daddy as I ran to Target to pick up diapers and few other supplies. I think I've mentioned she has this new thing where she likes to stick her fingers down her throat and gag herself so she throws up. If you tell her to stop, she thinks it is hilarious and since you are driving, you can't do a thing about it. Needless to say she threw up all over again. I'm pretty sure it is an attention getting action, but I think I will check in with her pediatrician to see if she has any ideas.

When I got home Gracie and I read alot of books and then it was time for bed. It didn't take her long at all to fall asleep. Sweet dreams to all of you.

Love,
Lisa, Jeff, and Gracie