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Post by mona on Jul 9, 2021 19:44:06 GMT
How are you doing ariella ? Does it feel better?
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Post by ariella on Jul 10, 2021 22:12:33 GMT
How are you doing ariella ? Does it feel better? I’m doing really well, thanks for asking mona. I’m walking normally and finally the bruising has gone. If I’m on my feet for a long time, I start to feel it, which is what I was told would happen, but the recovery has been steady and I’ve been able to see a difference from week to week. I’m careful on the stairs still but nowhere near as slow as I was. I haven’t needed to leave the house yet but have a routine blood test next week and will be walking to that, so it’ll be interesting to see how I feel then. It’s not too far away; just a 5-10 minute walk each way.
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Post by ffiscool on Jul 10, 2021 22:31:09 GMT
That’s really good progress. If you struggle when you do that walk, just stop for a few minutes, so it gets a rest. My toe still not ok after nearly 7 months.
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Post by criswell on Jul 11, 2021 15:46:29 GMT
Great news!
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Post by ariella on Jul 11, 2021 21:33:25 GMT
That’s really good progress. If you struggle when you do that walk, just stop for a few minutes, so it gets a rest. My toe still not ok after nearly 7 months. There’s a bus stop halfway so I can sit there under shelter should I need to. Your toe really has been awful for you. I empathise as we have so many nerves and blood vessels in our toes that the bones bruise as well and can bleed from a fracture. There’s a lot to heal. I’m planning on taking some painkillers half an hour before I go, just to take the edge off any pain in my foot. I’ll let you know how I get on.
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Post by ffiscool on Jul 11, 2021 21:35:13 GMT
I’ve got an elliptical mini cross trainer thing coming Wednesday as I’ll def be able to do that
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Post by ariella on Jul 11, 2021 21:36:42 GMT
Thank you. I think making sure I elevate and rest every afternoon and evening has made all the difference. I’m very fortunate to be at home to do so.
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Post by ariella on Jul 11, 2021 21:39:08 GMT
I’ve got an elliptical mini cross trainer thing coming Wednesday as I’ll def be able to do that My eldest’s girlfriend has one and she loves it. Hope you enjoy it.
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Post by ariella on Jul 12, 2021 15:41:29 GMT
All went well on my first walk today. I took it easy but it’s all on the flat and my foot didn’t cause me much discomfort at all. Very pleased with that. Next week I get to drive for the first time since the fracture as I need to take my teen son for his tetanus/Diptheria/polio booster and Meningitis ACWY jab. He hasn’t had a shot since he was 4, so hoping all goes well. I actually think his hardest challenge will be sitting in the waiting room but the team are aware of his autism and know he might not answer them if they talk to him.
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Jul 12, 2021 16:42:04 GMT
Good news - sounds like your foot is healing up very well.
Hope the trip to get you son's shots goes calmly and without incident.
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Post by willowsmum on Jul 12, 2021 20:00:56 GMT
So glad you are making good progress with your recovery ariella. It can be frustrating at times but as you say, these things take a long time to heal. I too hope the doctors visit goes smoothly.
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Post by ariella on Jul 12, 2021 21:17:57 GMT
Thanks everyone
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Post by mona on Jul 13, 2021 1:38:06 GMT
Glad to hear that you are recovering! 🧡
I really applaud your efforts & outlook towards autism. I know it can be really tough & must have been in the past. You have done so well with your son.. I hope the doctors visit goes well.. 🧡🤗
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Post by ariella on Jul 13, 2021 8:06:44 GMT
Thank you mona . Yes, it has been tough at times but thankfully he has far less meltdowns than he did as a child. He still goes selectively mute occasionally and we know if he’s digging his heels in about not doing something, we pick our battles carefully as some just aren’t worth it, such as evenings when he doesn’t shower. We just let him go to bed and know he’ll shower the following day. He’s very slow to do anything and requires constant reminding, which has required immense levels of patience, so as parents and siblings, our ability to wait and not get het up has multiplied by 100. He finds communication incredibly difficult and has sensory perception difficulties so he hates to be touched, can’t bear certain sounds and smells and he only wears ‘soft’ clothes. We’ve noticed that certain things have worsened as he’s moved into adolescence and his autism is clearly more severe than we’d hoped it would be. The slamming doors, shouting and levels of frustration have lessened and now he stamps his foot loudly when annoyed (usually when gaming) but he won’t ever tell us how he’s feeling. He struggles to communicate his emotions and so we often have no idea what has been going on in his head. He doesn’t tell us if he’s feeling unwell either, so we have to observe him carefully. He never asks for food or drink and this has been ongoing since he was a baby, so we need to ensure he eats and keep him hydrated. His diet is restricted but over the past year he has added chicken curry to it, so every little thing like that is a bonus and his eldest brother bought a takeaway for them a few weeks ago and they sat and watched the Premiership Rugby final together with my hubby. He doesn’t talk or get animated during sport, just sits in silence watching it, but we know he liked having an Indian takeaway and watching it, even though he doesn’t show it. But on the positive side, he’s incredibly clever, very sharp and very witty. He is the master of put-downs! He will share banter with his siblings and the other evening his sister was doing the dishes and rolled her eyes at him and asked what his chore was, to which he immediately responded, “Putting up with you.” He provides us with countless laughs and that’s what we draw from him. It’s always a huge success to see him laughing and there’s nothing we like more than to make him smile and laugh as he’s very poker-faced most of the time. When he’s in a good mood and laughing and not being self-conscious, the whole family gets a high from it. Our daughter is amazing and as we don’t think he’ll be able to live independently as an adult due to the level of care he needs, she has reassured us he’ll always have a home with her. Likewise, his brothers would make sure they do things with him regularly. There’s a lot for us to negotiate over the next few years before he becomes an adult but we take each day as it comes as autism is very unpredictable and mainly we ensure he’s as happy and healthy as he can be.
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Post by mona on Jul 13, 2021 10:29:40 GMT
I understand.. For your son, it's lovely to have a family like yours. I have a friend with a 3 year old autistic kid and he has a lot of meltdowns.. So, I understand the day to day struggle.. I have seen many autistic kids who turn out to be very intelligent with the right support from the family. Your son seems so.. 🧡
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