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Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Our Mobile Man
We just got back from a family trip to physical therapy. Although it isn't exactly a bonding experience, it is an experience none the less. I think it is such a blessing for Caitlyn and Jack to tag along on Joseph's trips. They are exposed to so many children with varying degrees of disabilities and are learning all about compassion and acceptance at such a young age.
Joseph's physical therapist got to see him crawling for the first time...yes I said CRAWLING! She was very impressed:) He is all over the place, especially if he is trying to get to his brother or sister. He's even starting to pull himself up to stand.
I had prepared myself for Joseph being behind in his physical development, but so far that's not the case. I cried when Joseph crawled across the room the first time to get a bite of Jack's apple. Jack asked why I was crying, and I told him that I was just so happy that Joseph was crawling on time. Now, when Jack tells people that his baby brother can crawl, he always throws in "and he did it on time". He sure is proud of Joseph.
Our next order of business is to take Joseph to a prosthetic company so they can begin fitting him for a prosthetic leg. Joe and I are starting to make plans for another trip to Baltimore to meet with the doctors up there, hopefully over spring break. Other than that, our life goes on as normal...sitting at swim practice as I type:)
Joseph's physical therapist got to see him crawling for the first time...yes I said CRAWLING! She was very impressed:) He is all over the place, especially if he is trying to get to his brother or sister. He's even starting to pull himself up to stand.
I had prepared myself for Joseph being behind in his physical development, but so far that's not the case. I cried when Joseph crawled across the room the first time to get a bite of Jack's apple. Jack asked why I was crying, and I told him that I was just so happy that Joseph was crawling on time. Now, when Jack tells people that his baby brother can crawl, he always throws in "and he did it on time". He sure is proud of Joseph.
Our next order of business is to take Joseph to a prosthetic company so they can begin fitting him for a prosthetic leg. Joe and I are starting to make plans for another trip to Baltimore to meet with the doctors up there, hopefully over spring break. Other than that, our life goes on as normal...sitting at swim practice as I type:)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Our First Blog
After reading other mom's wonderful blogs, I decided to start one of my own. I won't have too much to post now, but I figure this will be a good means of communication as we get further into our adventures with Joseph's leg.
Joseph has Fibular Hemimelia. We found out before he was born that he is missing the fibula in his right leg. His femur is also short, which will result in his right leg being approximately 10 inches shorter than his left leg if we do not lengthen it.
Where are we now? Not sure. We have two very different opinions from doctors on the best treatment for Joseph's leg. We just have to weigh our options. I feel as though we are making big decisions that will affect Joseph for the rest of his life....I've never planned so far in the future for Caitlyn and Jack, it feels funny to be talking about Joseph as a grown up. I wonder if he'll still have his chubby cheeks:)
Even though our path is muddled, I feel blessed with the following:
I know without a doubt that we have the most incredible support system from our family and friends.
God has given us everything we need, we just need to trust in his plan.
Joseph has Fibular Hemimelia. We found out before he was born that he is missing the fibula in his right leg. His femur is also short, which will result in his right leg being approximately 10 inches shorter than his left leg if we do not lengthen it.
Where are we now? Not sure. We have two very different opinions from doctors on the best treatment for Joseph's leg. We just have to weigh our options. I feel as though we are making big decisions that will affect Joseph for the rest of his life....I've never planned so far in the future for Caitlyn and Jack, it feels funny to be talking about Joseph as a grown up. I wonder if he'll still have his chubby cheeks:)
Even though our path is muddled, I feel blessed with the following:
I know without a doubt that we have the most incredible support system from our family and friends.
God has given us everything we need, we just need to trust in his plan.
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