I just wanted to share how amazing Owen is doing just four months post transplant. He has been working SO hard in PT the last few months to regain his strength and do more than ever.
Owen has never been able to jump, run, play for more than 30 minutes without being completely out of breath. His oxygen tubing limited him as well and he had a poorly functioning single right ventricle. It's amazing to think of how great he must feel right now!!
Today at Gymnastics (PT) he showed off his favorite new trick... butt bouncing. This is harder than it looks.
Then he decided to blow us all away and show us some real jumping skills!! The first time he has ever jumped on a tramp with two feet, got air, and didn't need our help. This makes my heart so happy!!
After amazing us on the tramp, we headed to the foam pit where he balanced on a mat and gathered his "cannons".
Then he threw his "cannons" to the "giant pirate ship" to "destroy it".
Then he "crossed the sea" and had to "save the pirate ship". This boy has the best overactive imagination ever!!
We decided we would play catch across the foam pit for a while. The mat he is standing on is super soft and hard to stand on... so he is working a billion muscles and balancing all at once.
At the end of his super fabulous PT session, Michelle gave him a prize. He loves gymnastics so much. It certainly gives him something to look forward to and we just got approval to add another day at the gym!!
So proud of this boy!
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I am so amazed and happy for you that I am literally in tears with joy. I am so amazed buy Owen. I want to thank you for letting me be a part of this journey via this blog and facebook (and share in David's group). You have one amazing boy there.
Hugs to you all!
Amazing. He looks so good and with so much energy! I loved his little happt giggles. Owen Rocks!
Super Owen!
Wow, this brings tears of joy and gratitude!
Thrilled for him; for all of you!
Bat kid Rules now!!!!!!sha
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