Freya is beginning to wake properly after Tuesday’s surgery. This morning she asked for food, watched some TV and listened to me read her a story – engaging in lots of commentary as I read. Unfortunately being awake makes her much more aware of her pain, and it is a balance to keep her comfortable without making her too groggy.
Anthony declared this Father’s Day to be the best yet after he asked Freya to see whether she could move her left leg. She then lifted it clear off the bed! We called the nurse to show her Freya’s “trick” – she was so impressed she called one of the neurosurgeons who was on the ward.
Freya’s brain is already beginning to make the new connections necessary for movement to resume in her left side. If she were an adult these new connections would take months, years or quite possibly never be made.
Hi Freya. You are a star! What a wonderful Father's Day present for your Dad. I can't believe that you are already moving and lifting your leg only 5 days after your surgery. Imagine what you will be doing by the time we see you in a few weeks time.
ReplyDeleteLots of love and best wishes. From Susan, Alan, Hannah and Joel.xxx.
Dear Freya, you are amazing. I cannot believe that you are already lifting your leg. Before we know it you will be running.
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you. Grandma. xxx
Freya fantastic ! Anthony, I agreed, great fathers day!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, between his natty new dressing gown and quite extraordinary progress by his amazing first born, Anthony must have had a Father's Day he'll never forget.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a Spring with much to celebrate.
What wonderful news. Ella was beaming this morning when she told me about the movement in Freya's leg. She demonstrated what Freya could do and was truly so proud of her sister. It was very touching. I am so pleased that she is making such fantastic progress. Thank you again for keeping us informed.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fathers Day Anthony, great progress for Freya and the first seizure free Fathers Day for a few years for you all.
ReplyDeleteFreya, keep those 'tricks' coming! You are amazing.
woohooooo!! you go Freya!!!! What a tremendous effort you have made in a very short time. I have been reading all about you and am amazed at your progress. We miss you soooo much at school and I hope to see you in a couple of weeks. (I promise I will learn some new jokes!) XO
ReplyDeletethats really great to hear, Freya. i really hope that you are back at the end of the year because i would like to wish you goodbye when i am off to highschool. the progress that you are making is fantastic! we all miss you at school, you really complete all the happiness in 5/6S. were not having as much fun as we would like to be without you:( i wish you all the best Freya, rest as much as you possibly can. Get well soon :)
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