Cerebral Pirates & Princesses: I've Got It On Video!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

I've Got It On Video!

Oh, girls. I've been so very horrible with posting and responding to your posts. I HAVE been reading, and cheering with you, and crying with you... I'm actually really missing our BBC board. The format just seemed so much easier. And it's REALLY HARD for me to get onto blogs at work, which is where I spied on y'all most often.

At any rate, I just wanted to share this video that my DH took at Ellie's therapy session yesterday. She's walking so much better these days! It's like the light bulb FINALLY went off! She still needs some help with the criss-crossing of her legs (which is what the therapist is doing---putting her hand in between Ellie's legs to keep them from crossing over one another), and some hip support, but the actual rhythm of steps is really coming along. YAY!

Love y'all!
Chrystie

8 comments:

Anonymous said...: Chrystie, that is so great, she is working so hard, and it shows! We are trying to get Addie to walk with a walker too, but she can't hold on very well with her left hand so that makes it hard for her. I'm so glad it is working out for Ellie and that it is helping her, she is an inspiration.
P.S. I still go back and look at your picture of her standing by the railing, and to what you bloged about it on here. It just really hits home and I know exactly what you are saying. So thanks for sharing.; September 24, 2008 at 6:13 PM
momtoablessing said...: That is awesome. I would post on here but I have no idea how :(; September 24, 2008 at 6:34 PM
Sheila said...: Oh Chrystie! I'm cheering and crying with you right now (tears of joy, of course). Way to go, Ellie! You are such an inspiration and such a cutie too!; September 24, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Anonymous said...: I just wanted to say awesome job!!!! She is doing great!; September 26, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Amy said...: Oh Chrystie, I am so excited for you guys and little Ellie. She looks awesome!! I know how proud you must be. WOW!! She is growing so fast. Her walking looks very good and strong. Before you know it, she will take off solo!! I am so excited to see this. Thanks for sharing.; September 28, 2008 at 5:06 PM
mandy said...: Hey i have some questions for you ladies who have a little more experience with CP...1)my son drools is that normal 2)how many of your kids have had recurring seizures 3)when were they diagnosed? thanks! you can email me too at acchadwick1@yahoo.com; September 29, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Anonymous said...: How exciting! I always thought Ellie would would walk. I can never figure out why the doctors and therapists she sees are so pessimistic about her future mobility. She is doing great!
Niki; September 30, 2008 at 1:52 PM
ellen :) said...: AAHHH! Go Ellie!! :) What a fabulous video!! I am so proud of her! Thanks for sharing, Chrystie!

I missed you! Love ya!
Ellen :); October 1, 2008 at 10:53 PM