Getting back to normal

We have been home for a week and in that time we have seen Sebastian make some incredible progress in his recovery.

He is crawling, easily. The boy is fast but not as fast as his sister.
He is pulling up to standing, using anything that is within arm's reach.
He is trying to cruise and walk. Scary for mom and dad who can't stop hovering.
He is using his right arm pretty easily.
He can climb the stairs again. Oiy! What's a Mama and Daddy to do.
We are working on getting him to use his right hand more but he can now grab items with that hand.

We have started the whole Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy gauntlet. We'll be going to the hospital 2-3 times a week. The goal will be to get Sebastian to move his right arm with better control and purpose. We are also hoping to get him back to his very talkative self.

I think that having Rachel and Austin around has been a big part of Sebastian's recovery. They don't slow down for him so he is forced to try and keep up with them while they play. He still gets frustrated when he can't get what he wants fast enough but all in all he is doing much better.

We are now starting the crazy rehabilitation process. I have doctor's appointments set up all over the place to check up on Sebastian and his progress. We have a follow up MRI and a visit with the neurologist for late August to see how Sebastian's brain is recovering and to see what kind of permanent damage he might have. We won't know for years if he will have any kind of learning disability, which is one of the potential side effects of this kind of brain injury. Based on what I'm seeing now with Sebastian and his daily interactions, I don't think we will have any major problems. So we will have to track him as he starts going to school.

All in all, Sebastian is doing great. He improves everyday. His old personality is beginning to shine through and we are working at getting home to be as normal as possible.

Every day is something new. Everyday is another day with our whole family.