This blog was created to document our experience dealing with Bailey, our 16 year old daughter's stroke. Until September 15th, she was a perfectly healthy, active teenage girl. She is a junior in high school this year. She has a part time job, many friends and a busy social life. She is involved with the marching band, cross country skiing and the school theater group. Her class schedule reads like that of my nightmares - Honors classes, Advanced placement classes and even a "college in school" physics class. She has a smile that shows itself with the slightest of provocation. She is happy, easy going and a bit goofy. Generally, there was no reason to expect any health issues and definitely we would not ever have even thought a stroke was a possibility.

So, this is our story. I am hoping it will help others who experience this sort of misfortune to understand they are not alone. Maybe they are feeling the way we do and will take some comfort our story.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Today was a better day - BAILEY MOVED HER ARM!



I have certainly seen Bailey get excited about things before but nothing was made her more happy then the moment when she realized that she could move her arm. After 2 weeks of nothing suddenly she has the ability to bend it at the elbow. The control of it is still very weak but this is HUGE!

I ran to get her Occupational Therapist so she could come see and when I told her what was going on she teared up. When Dr. Melchert stopped by to see her we showed him too. He said "Holy shit! I am so happy I might wet my pants!"

Today was a VERY good day, a very good day indeed.
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5 comments:

  1. Maki LoveSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    BAILEY!!!! that made me so happy!! seeing you smile and laugh makes my day better :) Keep it up my love! you're doing awesome!

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  2. Laura Fuhr AtolSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:18 PM

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  3. Laura Fuhr AtolSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Way to go...I can't stop watching this. Such an amazing accomplishment. :D

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  4. Samantha OlsonSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    I agree with Laura. This just makes me so happy!! I'm sooooo proud of you Bailey, you have no idea!!!!!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    What a beautiful thing Bailey. Loved seeing this in person and on the video. Paul's cousin Linda

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