LEG UPDATE #2

Today was an exciting day!

BUT

It did NOT go as I planned!!!

I was up nice and early -- 7:20 am -- WOW -- I know that's amazing for me :)

My Darling got to go with Lauren to her ultra-sound appointment.  This is something My Darling has really wanted to do -- she was so excited.  

AND 

after the appointment she was going to spend the day with our friend Patty and her daughter Kayla -- AND let me tell you she had a FABULOUS time!!!  She was royally spoiled and really had a GREAT day -- snack shopping, pool, beading, eating, drawing and entertaining!

BaJabs, Elizabeth, my friend Pam and I left for GR.  The girls had an appointment at the prosthetic office.

NOW let me tell you what I THOUGHT WOULD HAPPEN ---

We arrive at the office, have a fitting for the insert to the legs, set the next appointment, go out for lunch, go to the gluten-free bakery, go home.  

Yes, I thought we would be home around 1 or 2 pm.

I did NOT bring important things -- video camera, fabric or 2 shoes!!!!!!

Well, you can guess -- it didn't go that way :)

So, we arrived at the office.

Mr. T came out and brought us back to the BIG office.

Mr. P came in.

AND there on the workbench/counter was 2 legs WITH feet -- 

they looked GOOD -- not in the rough like BaJabs last couple legs looked like at this point.

GREAT -- I didn't bring the video camera -- Matt is going to SHOOT me!!!

BaJabs went first.

Mr. P did a great job -- as BaJabs has a challenging leg to create.  Her stub is short but it has a HUGE bony point.  BUT that pointy bone makes for a natural suspension -- so no pin or sleeve!!!

She tried it on -- it would not quite go in -- nothing new :)

Mr. P made a quick adjustment and 

TAAAADAAAA

The leg went right on and she could walk!!!!

There wasn't even anything hurting.  AMAZING!

There was some adjustments length wise to be made but other then that -- wow!!

 Next up ........

Elizabeth.

Well, she wasn't thrilled.  

Actually, she was about in tears.

WHY????

The leg was NOT cute.  REALLY -- that's why :)  

We assured her it would not always look like that.  When we bring it home it WILL BE pretty!

So, Mr. T started putting it on.

We start with the sock.

 Next, is the liner.  She loves this!!

 Introducing the leg -- she's so excited there is space between the big toe so she can wear flip-flops.

Trying on the leg.  First attempt .... HURT!!  The top of the prosthetic rubbed next to the knee where the plate was put in.  This is a very tender area.  So, they immediately went and made a modification --

Second attempt .... PERFECT!!!

 AND she stands!!  Well, guess what????  We -- oops I, forgot to bring BOTH of Elizabeth's shoes.  I really didn't think that they would be this far!!!  So, they put on one of BaJabs shoes to help with alignment.  Elizabeth also has to wear a 'sleeve' to help hold the leg in place.  Even that had to be the prettier one :)

And she walks!  Just like that!!  No problems!  She soooo wanted to do this.  Yes, I had tears!  Oh, and it even gives me goosebumps, NOW!

 Happy face!!

 Laughing about walking!!!

 Mr. J and Mr. T checking out her walk.  A few adjustments were still needed with the foot.

 WOW -- Look out!  Look at that pose!  She is so excited!

 They fixed the length AND the foot placement.  And she kept practicing walking.  Actually, she wanted to walk everywhere!

 Even trying out running!

 LOVE this one -- she just keeps watching the leg and smiling!

More walking!

Amazing!!

Really, absolutely amazing.

The legs will be ready next week!

So, they wanted fabric to fire into the molds.

Yes -- I did NOT bring any.

So, we decided to leave and go to lunch -- Paneras.

Next, we found a Field's Fabric and hunted down some favorite fabric.

BaJabs found hers right away.  AND some fabric for a skirt to match.

Elizabeth -- well, she did NOT like the Hello Kitty fabric.  BUT she did love anything that was WILD, BRIGHT and CRAZY!!!!  It took about 45 minutes to finally find something that would work.  It's pretty bright and flowery BUT she LOVES it!!!  AND she wants a dress to match -- so, we found fabric to match.

We will wait to show everyone when the legs are revealed NEXT Wednesday afternoon.  The girls are counting down the days!!

Yes, we still made it to the gluten-free bakery.  AND we had to bring the fabric to the prosthetic office. We got home about 4:30 -- but immediately got on our swimming suits and went to join My Darling at a pool and finally bring her home.  

Unfortunately, when we arrived home, Elizabeth JUMPED out of the van.  Yes, she thinks it's funny to do this -- and it gives me a heart attack!!!  Well, she caught her toe on the side and fell -- her two fingered hand hit first with her knee but then the whole side of her face.  It looks lovely :(

LOTS of tears and crying.  BUT she said nothing hurt.

Until I explained it's ok to hurt -- then she whispered, 'mom, it hurts .. little.' The side of her face, lip, head, knee, wrist and finger are all scrapped and slightly bruised!  Thankfully, nothing broken!

So, she now knows until the leg comes she must NOT jump from the car.

 BUT only 6 more days and she can :)

This was really an exciting and amazing day!

It is amazing that Elizabeth has been here such a short amount of time and adjusting so well!

GOD is so good!!!