The day finally arrived and we picked up Daniel's prosthetic from the Limb Fitting Centre!
He is having to adapt his crawling style to cope with the prosthetic which is causing a bit of frustration. But the exciting thing was that Daniel stood for over 5 seconds without holding onto anything...while eating yoghurt coated raisins. This happened within an hour of usin
g the prosthetic.Taking it on and off is a bit more convoluted than slipping into some thongs (if you are Australian) or flip flops (if you are British) but I am sure we
Because kids grow so quickly, we are due back at the Limb Fitting Centre in a month to start the fitting process again!
We don't think it will be long until he starts walking...and running. Then the fun will start!
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It was so exciting seeing Daniel standing on his new leg and to hear that he had balanced on his own for a few seconds so quickly. I know it won't be long now until he walking like a real little man. He has been so clever balancing on one leg and his big toe so there will be no stopping him now. Go Daniel! love from Gran x o
We don't think he will be walking for long ... It looks like he will be running so fast Kristen and Shane won't be able to catch him!
What an outstanding family. We are so glad that we can be a part of all of your lives.
Lots and lots of love and kisses
Aunty Kim,Uncle Val and Draan
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