December 3, 2008

Up and moving

They finally moved Taylor to the neurological floor. My mom was excited for this to happen because she just pretty much did nothing too exciting while she was on the pediatrics floor. Now that she is in neuro she is up and hopping. They get her up and dressed every morning which was difficult at first because the clothes she had just fell off of her. She is so skinny so Kristen had to go and buy her some new stuff so she would be descent. They do physical therapy and voice therapy 2 times each day. Yesterday they had her in a wheel chair and she was moving herself up and down the hall using her feet. She also walked a little holding herself up on bars and with someone spotting her of course. So far she is doing well with the physical stuff but is still having a hard time with the vocal. They got her to move her mouth with some of the words but that was about it. She will swallow water but not food. They say that she will have to relearn that food is a good thing and that she likes it because she is not so sure about it right now. By the end of her therapy my mom said she was exhausted and went right to sleep. She seems to want to do that most of the time.
I had a dream last night that when I went to see Taylor that she was walking and talking and I was so overcome with emotion. I hope this is a sign of things to come. I can't wait.

10 comments:

TheShumWAYS said...

Yesssssssss! So excited that there are great impovements! Are they saying what they think is going on... neuro damage or what?

Esther said...

Wow, she sounds like she is doing alot more things. I like reading your blog and getting updated because Shad is a boy and seems to leave out most of the details. :) That's what I want to hear the most.

Mandy said...

It is only uphill from here! Things seem to be moving along quickly! That's so great. I'm happy to hear it.

Lee Anne said...

There is obviously damage they just can't say what the long term effects will be or weather or not it is permanent. Only time will tell but they are pleased with how well she is doing so soon.

Jenn said...

That is so awesoeme! It is so exciting to hear good news when we get updated it sounds like she is moving along great!! Love you guys!

Melis said...

I'm so glad things are going a little better. I pray your dream will be reality soon! Love you all.

Terin said...

Hooray for things getting better! It is good to know that there has been progression. That is encouraging,right? Let me know if you need anything.

Colleen said...

Happened on your post via Mandy and just want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers! Progress is happening, even tho slow, it's still happening! We check with Uncle David every day to get updates! Your kids are darling, what a wonderful family you have! love from the mountains!

Josh and Amber Wilkins said...

Go Taylor!!!! So glad to hear that things are starting to move along! Baby steps is all we can ask! and it sounds like she is doing great! I still haven't ever got to keep you kids, Kristens to, Anytime just let me know!

Tiffany said...

Yay! I'm so glad she is doing better! I can only imagine how hard this must be for your family. It's hard for me to see strangers go through this when I work in the hospital, but to have to see your own sister would be something else! You have such a strong family and I'm proud of your faith. Hang in there, it sounds like she's doing great!
Love ya,
Tiffany