TBI: To Be Inspired

Day 55 – Uniquely valuable

Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day today. We are beginning to see her eyes move to her left. In fact, we’ve even seen her move her head towards what she’s trying to look at! She had a few good sessions with PT/OT today. The team had her on the tilt table to stand up....

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Day 54 – our “thankful’s”

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Corey began her day in the gym. No holiday for her! PT and OT kept her busy on the mat and the bolster. We had a good visit with her. She was dozing in and out most of the day but had some alert time when we skyped our family. We requested...

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Day 53 – Trach is out

Our first Thanksgiving blessing...Corey’s trach was removed today! It was wonderful to come in tonight and see her resting and breathing comfortably. The day of therapy and the trach removal wore her out. She was asleep for the better part of the night. This is not a...

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Day 52 – Little signs

Hi Everyone, We received an encouraging report today from Corey’s team. First of all, she continues tolerating her trach being capped and her vitals overnight were excellent. She will be capped tonight as well and with any luck, the trach will be removed tomorrow! We...

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Day 51 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day. Her casts were changed today. The therapists see that the stretch she’s getting with the casting is definitely helping her feet. The report is continued improvement with her range of motion. Her stomach seems to be a little better....

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Day 50 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, Corey seemed to have a more comfortable day. Her cramping seemed to lessen and her vital signs were stable for the better part of the day. She had Speech and OT today. The OT therapists worked on her trunk and neck control. She attempted to hold her head...

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Day 49 – Keep focused Little Chef

Hi Everyone, Corey began her day with music, a stroll in the lobby to see the current art show display and then to PT. The therapists kept her very active today. We used her picture portfolio; she did some stretching on the mat and worked on the bolster developing...

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Day 48 – Nothing is Impossible

Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day with PT and OT. Her new casts will be changed again on Monday. So far, she’s tolerating the casts and the muscles appear to be more flexible each time the team manipulates her feet and ankles between castings. More good news, the team...

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Day 47 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, What a day for Corey! The ambulance crew picked her up at 7am for her tests. She had an MRI and EEG today. Corey’s VP shunt has a magnet within it. This type of shunt requires her to have two additional x-rays, one before/after to check that the settings...

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Day 46 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day and active evening! She had new casts put on today. The PT staff say that her mural socks are now her trademark! Caitlin came to visit overnight. During visiting hours Caitlin read to Corey. She wrapped up Matilda and began Diary of a...

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