Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Bee's New Brace

Today was the big day. We picked up Bee's new brace this morning. So far she's done very well with it! Today was also a big day because she got to ride in a booster seat in the car instead of a five-point harness carseat for the first time. The brace officially put her over the 40 pound mark so the orthotics dude and her pedicatrician gave us the okay to move her into the booster. They were both shocked she was still in a five-point harness anyway, since most people tend to either not know about the 40-pound guidline or choose to ignore it and move their kids up to the booster too soon... okay, enough of that soapbox, back to Bee's brace. She was rather uncomfortable in the car for the hour ride home. She seemed to do better once we got home and she could move around in it. Her and I layed down in our bed to watch pbs after lunch. We both took a nap. She seemed to sleep okay in it, which is good, since most of her time in it will be while she's sleeping at nighttime.

Here's pics of Bee modeling her new fashion statement! It has pink, purple, and blue butterflies, purple clouds, and hot-pink straps!



11 comments:

Anonymous said...

She's a lovely model..I love her and her fashion statement. hugs to you guys..I miss ya.

Anonymous said...

How cool is it that they are actually able to make something like that "fun" to a kid? I would have never guessed that they could make a brace have cute little designs on it. Neat!! :)

BK1023

Anonymous said...

Hey Grace and Bee! Bee, you're such a BIG girl!! You've dons so well and I just love your brace! It's much prettier than I could've guessed and you're a super little model!! Hugs & kisses, Grandma & Papa are so proud of you & love you bunches! See you soon!! Love Grandma

FarmWife said...

Very cool! I hope she sleeps well in it! She is such a doll.

Amy Harden said...

Wow... very stylish...

Seriously, it is pretty cool that they made something like a brace to be such a cute item.

Lauren said...

Medical braces, casts, etc... sure have come a long way since we were kids. They actually look fun to wear!

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Anonymous said...

Hey, Grace! Bee's brace is just like our Amanda's was but she was older when they found the curvature. It was plain old white. How far they have come. Amanda detasseled corn one year in it! It was terrible but she made good money! I think she was 12 or 13. Glad you are happy in your new home. I am happy for you. I think about you lots. Love, nlt

happymcfamily said...

It looks great! I dig the hot pink straps :)

Anonymous said...

I miss u..I hope u r ok. come out and play (visit, talk, laugh) when u can.