Hannah has been working everyday after school with the physical therapists in order to regain movement and develop strength in her hand and arm. Being new at this, we're not quite sure what to look for or really,... how fast progress should move.
One area that has not made much movement is her little finger (which is now casted to help maintain a stretch).
As for her arm, we can definitely see the size difference along with the work that needs to be done on the scar area. As we've been told, NOW is the time to loosen up the tissue and make it soft. This is Hannah's least favorite part of working her arm.
The sensation she sometimes gets as we move over her scar with our fingers sends her squirming in her seat. The rotation of her arm is another area that she will continue to work on. As you can see in the picture to the left, the left arm is turned palm up, while the right is about as far as it will turn right now.
Another development that we DO know about is the hair!
"Dad, you missed my bed head the other day!" Hannah bellows at me as we took pictures this morning. "It was sweeeeeet! This side of my head had the hair doing this whoosh-thing! You should have been here to take a picture of that!"
One area that has not made much movement is her little finger (which is now casted to help maintain a stretch).As for her arm, we can definitely see the size difference along with the work that needs to be done on the scar area. As we've been told, NOW is the time to loosen up the tissue and make it soft. This is Hannah's least favorite part of working her arm.
The sensation she sometimes gets as we move over her scar with our fingers sends her squirming in her seat. The rotation of her arm is another area that she will continue to work on. As you can see in the picture to the left, the left arm is turned palm up, while the right is about as far as it will turn right now.
Another development that we DO know about is the hair!
"Dad, you missed my bed head the other day!" Hannah bellows at me as we took pictures this morning. "It was sweeeeeet! This side of my head had the hair doing this whoosh-thing! You should have been here to take a picture of that!"
6 comments:
Yay, Gold again!!!!
Hannah you're lookin' good!!
Keep it up!!
Annette
Silver medal!!
I'm loving the hair-and the attitude! What a ray of sunshine to be proud of bedhead.
Keep working on those arms: it will get better inch-by-inch and day-by-day.
When is the next time you make your way to Mayo? I'm sure the docs there will inform you of how nicely she's progressing.
Prayers continue to be sent your way!
Melissa R.
Cool points to Photo Dave!
Way cool points to Hannah, cuz hair and rehab rock!
And, cool points to Kim, Max, and Sam, cuz I love you guys!
Love,
Shanna
PS: Bronze! :-)
Hay everyone it's Hannah here. Well someone asked when we go back well I think we'll be going on Feb. 4 so I have heard. Well have to go.
Hannah
Hi Kelly Family,
This is your A. D. at your Mom's house. Just got caught up on the last three blogs and enjoyed each one. Hannah you are really coming along and just think what another few months will bring, just work hard and know the end-results will pay off. I'll be praying for you as you go in February back to Rochester.
Take care and thinking of you.
Love A. D. & U. J.
Hannah,
I love the bed head comment!
Your arm looks to be doing better-from the other photo's I've seen.
Keep up the therapy! :0)
Love & Prayers,
Lisa
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