Alex had a followup appointment with the orthopedic surgeon today. Our primary concern, of course, is that the cast has been off for two weeks and he is not walking yet. When he uses his walker or stands up, he holds his leg in the same shape as it was in the cast - bent and all weight on his toes. They were concerned about problems with his leg or maybe his foot so they did x-rays, but everything is fine.
His surgeon said this is pretty normal but that he might need some "incentive" to start walking again. At home he doesn't really need to do anything because everything is in his reach. She suggested we try taking him back to school and see how he does. Being around a bunch of kids his age who are running around everywhere just might get him back up and going. So he is headed back to school tomorrow! I am still working from home for these next few days so that I can be nearby and go get him if there are any problems. Wish us luck!
In other fun, the kids met up with their cousins at the Aquarium this weekend while my grandma was in town to babysit them. The older two are a year apart and the younger two are 5 weeks apart. They don't see each other very often but they had a blast together!
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Keeping our fingers crossed that all goes well at school today!!!! Good luck!
Good luck tomorrow!! Keep us posted!
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