Up until this point, Gracie has always found comfort in the fact that we could carry her anywhere she wanted/needed to go. The other night she asked me a question that shocked me and excited me. She asked, "When will I walk by myself?" I made a big deal of it and told Doug. We were excited that she was thinking about it and hopeful that her mind would become focused on this goal. Since this conversation, she has been eager to practice walking without assistance. Something she enjoys doing right now is walking between two people, back-n-forth. Her steps are more slow and accurate. In the past, it was more like a lunge or forward stumble.
School is going well. Gracie is happy there and enjoys all of the people she encounters during the day. She still goes to therapy 4 days a week before school. She enjoys her time with Laura, her PT. We do get resistance from her some mornings though because Laura wants her to wear her theratog under her clothes. Gracie complains about it itching her and being tight. I believe her. It would drive me crazy. However, it helps her legs remain in a forward position rather than turned in. We will both be happy when she gets permission to stop wearing it.
Gracie still uses the electric stimulation machine at night and some during therapy. This promotes muscle activity. She doesn't mind it at all anymore.
This is going to be a great year for Gracie! This new interest in walking is so exciting!
