Maggie's News

We continue to have pretty good days at home. When the weather is nice, Maggie enjoys going outside for walks in her stroller and red car. She has hit the golf ball with her Daddy as well. Maggie has had several doctor appointments and therapy evaluations since being home as well. So far, so good. Maggie will not need occupational therapy, as at this time the therapist doesn't see it as a need. The speech therapist also has decided she doesn't need regular therapy. Maggie hasn't been eating well and at times will spit out the little bit of food that she does put in her mouth. At this time, Maggie's lack of eating seems to be from the increased amount of formula she is receiving through her NG tube. By Sunday, Maggie will be at her goal amount of feeds and we will then look at giving her breaks during the day to hopefully see if that will stimulate her appetite.

Maggie continues to not put weight on her legs or feet. The physical therapist thinks that the muscle behind Maggie's leg (connecting the achilles and calf) is tight and is causing pain. We need to stretch it to give her a chance to eventually put some weight on her feet. Maggie's right foot still seems to be bothering her, so I am considering getting an x-ray on her foot/ankle tomorrow when we go to the clinic. I am getting a bit antsy for the day that Maggie can stand and walk again. It feels like it will never happen, but hopefully we'll be able to work out this problem and she will have the strength and confidence to once again do so.

Finally, Maggie has been wanting to share some big news in our household. We took pictures to help her share the news.

"Look what is under my sweatshirt!"

"I'm going to be a big sister!" It comes at a perfect time as Maggie was just watching a Dora episode the other day and Dora became a big sister too. She thinks her shirt says Dora on it, but hopefully by October, she will have adapted to the idea. We aren't exactly sure how we're going to do it with another little one, but the hope is that we will have Maggie walking by then. Here's to Maggie walking by the time she is 3!