Friday, April 14, 2006 at 09:19 PM EDT



We checked into Cinti Shriner's Wednesday afternoon, and came home early this morning;
the surgery was yesterday morning, and it went fine.
Sam has a pin that will be removed from her finger next Friday,
and a big splint on her left arm that will be downsized next week as well.
The plastic surgeon grafted some skin from her groin to use on her hand,
and it usually heals quickly. After a couple weeks or so, she should be splint-free.

She can't use her walker for a while,
but we hope to help her w/her legs during this recovery period,
mainly so she stays used to the idea of having legs and being "up."
She doesn't seem to be in any pain, but I know she hates dragging that splint around everywhere.

She was happy to come home; she kept saying, "go home, see Daddy."
Her plastic surgeon said her skin was looking pretty good as well.
She received lots of presents and an Easter basket from Shriner's,
and enjoyed their playroom the day before surgery.

I will post a couple of post-op pics of her.

She can return to preschool Monday,
as long as she avoids "rough play and contact sports."
No football and hockey for Sam for a while!

Hope everyone enjoys a nice Easter weekend.

Thanks,
Jessica



Walking - with a little assistance >>>



"She's not happy - but she's Trying!!"



Riding on the Hospital's Cart - a favorite activity!



HAPPY EASTER, Sammy!!