I took this picture Monday after getting him into the wheelchair for school. You can see the blue sling underneath him. After seeing these pictures, it's hard to believe I used to lift him every day into the wheelchair; he seems bigger to me now. It's probably a good idea to use the Hoyer Lift however I will have to start a formal weight training program or I will lose my muscles. It was always a good feeling knowing that I could lift him quickly in case of an emergency and now that's no longer an option. I guess that's part of growing up. I couldn't get him to smile for the picture, although he smiled as soon as I was done. That's a fifteen year old for you!Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Growing Up!
I took this picture Monday after getting him into the wheelchair for school. You can see the blue sling underneath him. After seeing these pictures, it's hard to believe I used to lift him every day into the wheelchair; he seems bigger to me now. It's probably a good idea to use the Hoyer Lift however I will have to start a formal weight training program or I will lose my muscles. It was always a good feeling knowing that I could lift him quickly in case of an emergency and now that's no longer an option. I guess that's part of growing up. I couldn't get him to smile for the picture, although he smiled as soon as I was done. That's a fifteen year old for you!
My gosh! He's grown so much!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is such a handsome young man!
ReplyDeletehe's a handsome boy. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great picture of dear son. I have just recently discovered your blog (right before your surgery) and I am so impressed with your writing and all that you do for dear son. You are truly an inspiration to ther moms of special needs kids. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI was so inspired that I started my own blog about my journey with my son, who is 4.5 and has cerebral palsy. http://momofthomas.blogspot.com
He is a handsome boy. That's funny about him not wanting to smile for the camera. I know what you mean about lifting him quick in case of an emergency - I think about that with Ellie. That's the thing about raising a kid - it's all about adapting to their changes.
ReplyDeleteI hope you got the advice on the Hoyer lift you were looking for. Yet another thing to learn about.
I hope you're doing ok...
ReplyDeleteHi Dream Mom-
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome young man!
You are in my thoughts. I hope all is well.
It has been recommended that we consider a VNS for my own dear son. Very nervous about this. We live in the same area....any thoughts about who/where/etc.?
Deb
Jan-We are doing o.k. I am not getting much sleep with DS at all over the last few days hence no post. He's been up a million times at night and I am dead tired. I'll try to do better once I get a good night's sleep. Thanks for asking.
ReplyDeleteDeb-E-mail me at dreammom90@yahoo.com and I'll fill you in. We had an awesome pediatric neurosurgeon and the VNS made a huge difference.