Thursday, July 30, 2009

July in review

So my goal was to make a post every week. Well...that obviously didn't happen! All I can say is life has kept me away from the computer! So here is a summary of July:

6/24 - We went to Rehab to pick up Ali's power chair! WooHoo - new driver! I made cookies for all of Ali's therapists and nurses at rehab - just another little treat and 'thank you' to everyone. We practice using the power chair almost everyday, Ali can control the chair with sensors in a head rest and Shawn & I have a joystick (at almost 300lbs, it is kinda heavy to push in a manual mode). Ali will be able to take this chair to school - it will help her to socialize, participate with her classmates and be somewhat independent. I can't believe she is going to school at the end of August!
7/2 - Ali went to Build a Bear for the first time and loved it! It was for her friend Lili's 4th Birthday!
7/4 - We went over Mammie & Dia's house for a cookout! Took Ali's power chair and she drove it all over the back driveway!
7/5 - They Darmour's from the Cinci area were in town and came over for a cookout! We had a blast! Uncle Charlie, Aunt Sharon, John, Dominic also came over!
7/8 - Gavin's last swim lesson - he had a great time and even earned a certificate!
7/11 - Charlie Massi's wedding in Fremont - it was a very hot day and Ali was not holding up so Ali and Shawn drove back home and Gavin and I stayed for the reception then went home with my parents! It was so great to see all of our out of town family! Congrats Charlie & Mary!
7/12-19 - My mom stayed in town to visit and help with a garage sale! Thanks Aunt Diane for all your help too! (Thanks Dad for dropping off and picking up Mom!)
7/20-24 - Another week full of therapies. Ali is getting so strong! She is even starting to crawl again! We are also starting to wean her from the vent - slowly!
7/27-31 - A full week of therapies and doctor appointments. I'll be happy when the weekend comes!
7/28 - Gavin and I went to the Splash Pad at the Park - Hayden and Parker were there too! The boys had fun in the water!

Looking ahead, Ali is scheduled to have a surgery for tubes for her ears on Monday August 3rd. If you remember, this was scheduled for the beginning of June, but Ali spiked a temp when we checked into the hospital so we cancelled the surgery and went home! I hope this doesn't this time - although I do think that Ali gets PICU induced fevers, she just doesn't want to be there! (Can't blame her, neither do we!) We are planning on a Wed. discharge - I will keep everyone updated - I promise! :)

Click HERE to see pictures from the July!

Thanks for all the continued thoughts and prayers! We are so happy that Ali is getting stronger everyday!