On Saturday we went on a five mile hike. We brought the double jogger because we figured the boys would ride the majority of the time. Wrong. Josh walked probably close to 3 miles of our hike. I use the term 'walk' loosely, because he was like a hound dog darting from one point to the next, checking everything out along the way!
When I think back to pre-Fontan, I am filled with gratitude that he's doing so well now. He couldn't walk more than 20 yards without losing his breath, climbing the stairs was a challenge & though he liked independence, he preferred riding in a stroller to walking because he didn't have the strength. It's a miracle that his heart can keep up with his legs finally!
Today he is 6 weeks post-op. He's officially hit the recovery mark - and he's a new man!
9 comments:
That's so great! I'm so happy to hear it! We're having the same energy happenings over here to- bedtime has been extended at least an hour every night since we got home. :)
That is so cool! I'm so happy that he's doing so well. How wonderful for a little boy to have more energy. Watch out mom!
Hooray!
I like that all the kids are wearing cargo shorts. Too cute!
That is so amazing!!! I can only PRAY that Owen will feel close to that great post Fontan! Way to go Josh!
I love reading this! I'm so glad he's doing so well!
I've been waiting for THIS post!! So amazing!! :) Congratulations Joshie...you sure have earned it! xoxo
Great news!! So glad he is just going all over the place =)
That's so wonderful!! It gives me lots of hope for our little man (...although I can't IMAGINE more energy! :) The lack of breathlessness will be a welcome change though. Yay for Joshua and being able to R~U~N!!
I LOVE this post!!! Gives me such hope for our little guy! :-)
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