June 18th

Hello everyone! Today was another good day for Megan. As I have done the past couple days, I put up a bunch of pictures for you to see of Megan. This first one is my personal favorite thus far. 

 This is Megan pictured supporting La Salle University....much better look than the Bentley gear she is constantly wearing! ;)

This is Megan and her PT doing some exercises while waiting to get her braced fitted. They were working on staying in a mini squat and swaying from side to side. The therapist braced Megan's right leg as she put all her weight on it. I have to say I have seen over the past couple days how much stronger Megan's leg has become. I have been taking a day off from going in to rehab here and there, and when I come back she has made so much progress. 

 As I mentioned above, Megan got fitted for a brace this morning. They are skipping the completely fixed brace that wouldn't allow movement in the ankle and are moving straight to the hinged brace. Her physical therapist said that this was very good. So, that white material around her leg started out as a wrap that he wrapped around like an ace bandage. It hardened quickly into a mold and he cut it off once it was completely hardened. The man came back after he took the mold with patterns that Megan could have on her brace. She flipped through and went right to the Bruins logo. Not surprising at all, but Megan still loves her Bruins. The brace should be in next week. They are hoping that the brace will help Megan as she continues to get strength back in her right leg. This will allow her to walk with us, and her nurses rather than just walking twice a day during her therapies. They want her to get away from relying on the wheel chair, and begin to walk on her own.

 Sorry this picture is a little blurry, but I just wanted to show you all how hands on the Spaulding staff is for families. I got to get in on some of Megan's occupational therapy. Today, her goal was to move her right arm. I believe in this exercise she was supposed to push her hand out towards me. It was really cool because I could feel her muscles contract and move rather than just guess if her OT was just moving her arm to stretch her out. She moved her arm a lot today with these types of exercises. Small movements, but she was able to do them multiple times which she had struggled with last week. We even saw very slight movements in the wrist and fingers. Every little bit counts! We all have to keep that in mind.

 And finally, Daddy with his girls. Gotta love it! I am so lucky to have such an amazing family. So strong, and will always stick together no matter what is thrown at us. I cannot wait to see what the coming days have in store for us! MeganSTRONG <3