Day 76 – rehab boot camp continues
Hi Everyone, Rehab Boot Camp is keeping our girl busy! She had 2 ½ hrs of PT/OT, Speech and Psych for a ½ hour each. We received a quick report today that PT and the nurses are beginning to see her trunk muscles beginning to contract. The nurses are moving her towards...
Day 75 – developing mantras
Hi Everyone, Corey had a full day including another series of casting. The PT team has created bi-valves which are molded casts that can be put on and removed similar to splints. The casts will help prepare her for the braces that will be arriving soon. Corey seemed...
Day 74 part 2 – my birthday gift
Hi Everyone, Boy oh Boy, see what happens when your kids know the passwords! I’ve said it before, if Photography doesn’t work out for Miss Caitlin, I know she will be successful in “stand up” or as a “Game Show Host”. For those of you who didn’t make it to the Beef...
Day 74 – Hijacked for a birthday wish
Oh no! Caitlin Hijacked the Carepage: A Special Birthday Note Hi Everyone, this is Caitlin. Seeing how I have a special wit to my writing and the administrative password to this Carepage, I thought I would write about my Mom on her birthday. A lot has changed in the...
Day 73 – Back at rehab
Hi Everyone, For those of you who don’t go to sleep until the update is posted, good news...it’s early tonight! Corey had a busy first day back. She spent an hour each with PT/OT/Speech and Psychology! This week will be a new evaluation week. Believe it or not,...
Day 72 – messages for a hard day
To begin, NY was a blast! We had a great time at the Skate for Corey. All we can say is, the greatest joy comes from Friends and Family! We are blessed to receive this from multiple states and even Europe! You all shared in the wonderful posts about Corey’s surgery...
Day 70 – Winkin Blinkin and Nod
Hi Everyone, Caitlin affectionately called Corey’s procedure yesterday her “Humpty Dumpty Surgery” – They put her back together again! Today, Corey was more like Winkin’ Blinkin’ and Nod! We can report that her vitals are strong, her drainage is minimal and she seemed...
Day 69 – Humpty Dumpty surgery
Post 1. Attention Prayer Warriors! Corey was taken back to prep and holding. We expect that her surgery will start promptly at 11:30. It will be a 2 hour surgery, she will go to recovery and then the ICU. Caitlin is calling today "Humpty Dumpty Surgery", they're...
Day 68 – Hope is more than a wish
Hi Everyone, Every parent thinks their child is beautiful. Tonight when I walked into Corey’s room I must admit, she’s never looked more beautiful! Her cervical collar is OFF!! Her neck fracture is healed and she no longer needs the confinement of the brace. Last...
Day 67 – silence between the notes
Hi Everyone, I arrived a bit later than normal this evening to find Corey fast asleep. Her day nurse reported she had a good day. She was alert and comfortable, her vitals have been stable and she’s doing well. The neurosurgeon took an interesting xray today of...