1yr; Day 600 – NO SHOES!
Hi Everyone, Corey had a full exhausting day. We saw Dr. Ruggerio first thing this morning. Unfortunately, we still have 2 weeks before he will remove the casts. Dr. Ruggerio wanted to make sure that Corey’s casts and rigorous PT sessions weren’t damaging her hips,...
1yr; Day 660 – we got through session #1
Hi Everyone, The commute to Bryn Mawr in addition to 3 hours of therapy is very difficult on Corey. We are pushing her to build her stamina and some days it’s a miserable fail! The coaches make every effort to accommodate Corey’s abilities and limitations with great...
1yr; Day 599 – meet Corinne
Hi Everyone, It’s been a volatile few days on the Maple floor. Corey has reached her ceiling for patience. She has her good moments but then her evil twin (we’ve named her Corinne) arrives to say enough is enough. Thank goodness we are here because the staff is used...
1yr; Day 597 – Corey’s evil twin
Hi Everyone, Today was a tough day. Corey’s evil twin checked into Bryn Mawr and she wasn’t happy! There were moments that Corey pushed through her frustration and I’m happy to say that she participated in each of her therapies but it took some fancy dancin’ and...
1yr; Day 596 – You never gave up!
Hi Everyone, It’s hard to believe that we’ve only been at Bryn Mawr for 10 days! In this short amount of time, Corey has made more progress. Her speech therapist is very impressed with her eating! Corey’s casts have added 10lbs to her petite frame but she’s actually...
1yr; Day 626 – meet your “coaches”
Hi Everyone, Day 2 went better than yesterday! The schedule had a late start today enabling Corey to ease into her morning; her first session was 11-12. In addition to some walking, Corey and Ted exercised her upper trunk and arms today. One of Corey’s goals is to...
1yr; Day 594 – Hijacked OK!
HIJACKED! BIA-NJ? OK! LOL J/K Hello people, Finally after two long days of shlepping through New Jersey, Marie and I emerge victorious. More wise, more humble, more tired looking then ever. Yes, we set out to conquer New Jersey, and it was easier then we thought. (I...
1yr; Day 592 – disoriented
Hi Everyone, Corey had a very good day; she only had one meltdown! ST/OT/PT continue their assessments as well as getting to know Corey’s personality. She is still disoriented but for the first time in over a month she has asked questions that are relevant; however,...
1yr; Day 591 – FIM scale
Hi Everyone, Today was Corey’s first team meeting. For those of you following Corey’s Story after we moved home, this meeting is held weekly. PT/OT/ST as well as the Cognitive & Behavioral therapists, nurses, doctors and our case manager discuss Corey’s progress...
1yr; Day 590 Separation Anxiety and learning to swallow
Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day. She is making some positive behavioral changes. In the evening I stay with Corey until she is truly asleep and then head to the dorm. She hasn’t had a night terror in two nights but her anxiety when she first wakes up (4-5am) is...