Here's why:
Now, these pictures may not look significant to anyone else: but my Bella is STANDING!!
Yes, her trunk is supported, yes her feet have braces, yes she is using a gait trainer.
Here's what's exciting about these pictures though:
1. Head control-HELLO!!! 6 months ago we could never have put her in the gait trainer.
2. She's happy about being upright!! Any of Bella's therapists will tell you-when the going gets tough, Bella starts grumping. She actually enjoyed this therapy session (and it was a 45 minute session).
3. She's visually attentive. She loved watching the balls move down the track.
4. She's putting weight on her feet!
It's the little things. A year ago, I would have been sad about the fact my little girl needs equipment like braces and gait trainers. Now, more than ever, I'm overjoyed that we are actually at this point.
For this week at least, it makes all the driving, gas mileage, and time worth it.
Good job little rock star!
