Big Freaking Deal

For the very first time, Jordan sat up all by herself. She was playing on the floor in the “man cave” when she tried to sit up… Failed and continued to play on the floor. Moments later, she tried again… And DID IT!!!!!

Her Grandma and Poppy were in the room at the time as well… We cheered for her! We gave her big hugs. I called Daddy immediately. I am so very, very excited.

Earlier in the day, Jordan had a wonderful therapy meeting with her occupational therapist. Jordan had been playing on her own in the living room and when our therapist got here, Jordan was trying to climb up the little step from the living room into the entry way. She was playing on her own, she wasn’t clinging to me. She was just ready to move around and work. She didn’t wear her arm again today to give her skin time to heal. But that didn’t matter. I’m wondering if just a little new strength she’s gained from the arm has helped her work on these new developments… She actually climbed over my leg earlier this afternoon. It was a first as well.

I’m just thrilled.

Tomorrow, Jordan will wear her prosthetic for about 2 hours. We’ll stick with that schedule for a while… Maybe a week. Then we’ll increase her time slowly from there. We certainly don’t want to hurt her skin… And slowly build up a callus instead of a blister.