Today was a momentous day ... my baby boy is walking on two feet! I guess I should clarify ...
Brandon has been in serial casting for four weeks. For those of you who have met my youngest, you know that due to his cerebral palsy he had a somewhat unique way of walking. His CP affects his right side (right hemiplegia) so although he walked "normally" on his left leg, his right foot caused him to walk with a "CP gait." Basically he toe-walked due to the spasticity and shortened muscles on his right side. Today that all changed!
Brandon was terribly excited to have the final cast come off today. He stood up in the examining room and for the first time in his life set his right foot down flat on the floor! He just beamed! His first few steps were tentative and weak, but by bedtime tonight he had chased his brothers in the backyard, danced to the Wiggles and tried to climb into his crib to be tucked in. To see my son so happy today was priceless. He has overcome so many obstacles and hurdles in his short three years ... and today he overcame the one obvious physical disability that remains from his premature birth. This child is going to do big things someday.
Today also marked a different kind of momentous occasion for me. It occurred on the way to Brandon's doctor appointment this afternoon. As I'm driving down the highway I heard Brandon gasp and then yell, "MOMMY!" I was startled and asked him what was wrong. He replied, "Your hair just fell down!" I kind of guessed what he meant, but it wasn't confirmed until we stepped out of the van in the parking lot, and with a gust of wind went another handful of my hair. Chemo sucks.
Until Tomorrow,
Kathy ... one very proud balding momma
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How exciting to have the cast off!!
The hair loss must be so frustrating...I have not been there, though, so it could be nothing compared to the other troubles of chemo. Gosh, I feel like I can't say the right thing. Sorry!
Kathy,
I remember your mother telling me the same thing, except it was in her backyard on a windy day. When she called me about it she was of course upset that it had happened, but it didn't take her long to see the humor of it all. Gee, sometimes you have to laugh, so you don't cry.
When mine comes out in a couple of months I'll give you a call, so we can laugh about mine, too. And don't forget that after that we're going to get our heads read!
Love,
A. Jeane
Hey Kathy - your hair will come back, right? TEMPORARY was my mantra when I looked in the mirror during my chemo.
Here's how I describe a "MUGA" (from your last post). They want a baseline picture of your heart so that if you have heart troubles after your chemo, they'll know what your heart looked like before. When I received that description, I realized chemo was going to be tougher on my body than I had initially thought. Of course, you already know that.
I'm praying for you!! MollyKate
RK, Aunt Jeane and Kate (aka my childhood all-time fave babysitter!) ~ Thank you all for your support. The whole hair thing is silly to fret about. I just didn't think it would affect me as much as it has. When it's ALL gone, I'm sure it will be easier. In the mean time I look "freaky" according to my kidddos!
Hi Kathy! You are still VERY beautiful!! Don't stress too much about it! Congrats to Brandon! Bryce likes photo and wants to come play with him soon..
Love ya,
Deb, Dan, Logan & Bryce
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