But, our very favorite thing about coming here every week was to see Yuba the therapy dog. Ailyn took her first steps to Yuba. Yuba had just started here at the hospital. Ailyn would do anything for Yuba.
They even made the news together! And, a YouTube video for the hospital.
We stopped private therapy to focus on school. But, we have followed Yuba's journey very closely on their FB page.
I bribed Ailyn into coming inpatient by telling her we will see Yuba again everyday. Well, little did I know Yuba was on a weeks vacation the first week we were here.
But! Yesterday the two reunited again. I will let the pictures write the rest.
We love you Yuba!
Ailyn's day starts bright and early. Today was 7:30 until 6:00! She did have a 2 hour break in there.
Check her out!!!! Standing on her own!!!!! Huge!
She's walking a lot farther. She still won't put much weight on her right foot but I can tell she's getting stronger.
You should have seen her ride this bike! It's on my snapchat and FB 😉 It was nice to get outside!
It has been tough watching Ailyn have to relearn milestones that she worked so hard to master already. She amazes me with her strength. She will push herself to complete exhaustion before giving up.
We had a meeting late last week about possibly going home on Friday. But, just like in the NICU, you can't say the words "go home" out loud. Something always happens to delay it. Their biggest question is if I feel comfortable taking over her care after we are back home. To be honest, I don't know the answer yet. I really want to be back home but I also want Ailyn to be ready. This week she has shown so much progress so it's reassuring to me that she's going to do well at home. But! The hospital is trying to find us outpatient PT that isn't $100 copay each time. So far the places are too far away to travel 2x a week. I am hoping for good news soon.
Yeah..... Just our luck. I guess I ran over a screw. Good thing we are stuck here anyway!
After our very long day we sat outside. We FaceTimed our cousins and practiced new tricks.
We have an 8am start tomorrow. I have been waiting to go to bed since 2pm. Have a good night everyone! And, thank you for checking in on us!
