This week I did something I have not done since before my brain surgery seven weeks ago. I was finally able to pick up Bryce. I had lifting restrictions for weeks.
I have missed holding my little man so much but was able to touch him in his high chair or when he walked over to me and would snuggle against me.
I was able to pick Bryce out of his crib, put him on the changing table and change his diaper and take him in and out of his high chair. It felt like one of the “final” hurdles as I try to return to as close to “normal” as possible.
Bryce moves so well now that if I can do these basic lifts I can now watch him without help like I previously needed. I still have a ways to go, but this was a big step for me this week.
I will be done occupational therapy next week and in home physical therapy. I will be transitioning to more aggressive out patient physical therapy. I am walking around outside and at places without a cane. The improvements are coming and it feels great.
I am continuing to focus on getting stronger each day and finally being able to hold and pick up Bryce this week was such a happy achievement for me. I missed holding my little man who is growing up way too fast.
Some of the steps may not seem like much but this one this week was. The physical achievements have also helped me mentally so much.
While I’ve done what I can without being able to pick up or hold Bryce for weeks now, nothing beats actually having the little guy in my arms.
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