by Marie Beattie | Nov 10, 2010 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day. She was awake and alert when we arrived tonight. She had a surprise visitor, her older sister Caitlin came to play! It was such a nice day we took Corey out to the goose pond to get some fresh air and give Caitlin a tour of the...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 9, 2010 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Corey was awake when I arrived today. Unfortunately, she was very uncomfortable. She had casts put on both feet today up to her knees. She has begun “foot drop”. That means that the muscles are losing flexibility and as they do, her foot will straighten...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 8, 2010 | Marie's Blog
Hi Everyone, I didn’t get to see Corey awake today. By the time I arrived she was fast asleep. Looking at her therapy schedule I understand why! She had PT for 2-½ hrs, OT for 1 ½ hrs and Speech for 1 hour. This kid is workin’ hard! I have noticed a few new things as...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 7, 2010 | Archives
Hi Everyone, The nurses have done an amazing job educating us on Corey’s clinical needs, as well as what she will be going through emotionally. Today was evidence of their lessons. Her field trip Friday and busy therapy day yesterday took a toll on her. Thankfully...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 6, 2010 | Marie's Blog
There was no rest for the weary at the Rehab! Corey started her therapy at 8am this morning, finishing up at 2:30. In PT she worked on the tilt table, bolster and large mat. OT tortured her with ice gloves and tried to get her to focus on pictures of the senior girls...
