Sunday, July 29, 2012

The Next Phase~Boots and Bar

On July 9th we had our appointment in Iowa City to have Willem's casts removed for the last time. Yahoo!  He also received his 'boots and bar'. So it's been almost 3 weeks post-casts and it's another whole new experience.

The first few days and even more the nights were not so much fun (for him or me).  He has to learn so much all over again this time with a brace on.  He was frustrated - he didn't know how to roll over and he couldn't get comfortable with his feet braced together. And I'm sure he was in a bit of pain, or at least had a bit of discomfort from another new position of his feet.  His muscles in his lower legs were also very tender and sore for a few days. But in between he was happy.  And by now - almost 3 weeks into the boots and bar - he's pretty much back to his very happy sunshiny self. He really pretty much just gets through everything he's gone through with a happy disposition and a smile on his face. I'm so blessed.

Going from Casts to Boots and Bar
 How Blessed am I!

 Last days in casts!

Poor toes..

Trying to figure out the bed.

Waiting...

Getting ready

Off they come...

...and in the garbage they go!

Driving his car on our way home.

Always a welcome sight on our way home.

A real bath!!
He smiles a lot, but this was by far the biggest smile he's had.
He was beyond excited to be able to get in the bath tub again.

Home again and on to our journey of boots and bar.

3 comments:

Joni said...

Interesting process, hey?! Oh, it's so fun to always hear that he's doing so well! I'm sure you can't imagine life without the sweet little guy as a part of your family!

Darla said...

So fun to read your updates! What a cutie and what a natural addition to your family. He seems to fit in so well!

kristin said...

He really did just fit right into a spot we didn't even know was there. Even the girls will say, "What did we do before he was here." He is our icing!