August 23, 2013
Best news of the week is that I'm pretty sure Bella has gained at least 3 pounds! It's hard to be certain because she has her braces on now when we weigh her and the nurse estimated those weigh about 3 pounds. With braces, she's now 75 pounds so she's up to at least 72 without braces. Daily milkshakes and strawberries with Cool Whip in addition to Bella's perked up appetite are really working!
August 25, 2013
At the movies Sunday, Bella refuses to let me hold more than her hand. Kinda freaking me out - in a good way!
August 26, 2013 8:11 AM
Today is Bella's first day of school since April 5th. She was excited and a little nervous. I'm a lot nervous and sad. I pray she makes some new friends, has strength to get through the day and week, and comes home as excited as she left! Happy First Day of 5th Grade, Bella!
August 26, 2013 6:03 PM
First day of school was a success for the most part! Even though I thought I sent a TON of food for Bella - lunch plus several snacks - she finished all of her food long before the day was done. She went to the nurse twice to rest and fell asleep in there once. Because Bella had eaten all of the food I sent, the nurse gave her some Goldfish to help her get through the afternoon. She made two new friends and one of them pushed her wheelchair around all day. Although Bella is able to walk now, she tires very easily. Her school hallways are so long that we wanted to try the wheelchair this week. I'm hoping she can build up to only using her walker once she gets adjusted to the long days.
She was exhausted when I picked her up but once I got some milk and food in her, she perked up and was very happy.
Bella did say that two boys laughed at her today (if I could get my hands on them...). Luckily they were not in any of her classes (they're in the ESL class and laughed at her through an open doorway when she was going down the hall). I'll speak to the administration if it happens again. Bella really didn't seem too phased by it. She's a strong girl, I suppose a couple of rude boys
wouldn't bother her much at all. It sounds like the kids in her class were polite and accepting.
I'm sending her to bed very early tonight.
August 26, 2013 6:45 PM
Bella realized at school today that it's her half birthday! I didn't realize far enough in advance to make her a real half birthday cake so we substituted with a fresh cookie and ice cream and half the birthday song.
August 27, 2013
Bella had an even better second day! She made another friend - one who reminds her of her best friend from her last school. She only went to the nurse once late in the day to rest. She had plenty of food today. She took a good nap right after school and then was in such a great mood that she sang the entire evening. We're so relieved!
Oh and those same 2 boys laughed at her again today - this time in the cafeteria. I'm contacting the school even though Bella says it doesn't bother her.
August 31, 2013
Bella survived the first week of school with flying colors! Friday was her best day and she was in such a good mood Friday afternoon! She had an issue with a different boy teasing her but it was quickly taken care of. I'm very pleased with how the school is handling everything! They are very supportive!
Bella has really enjoyed having school work again. She received spelling words on Monday and was ready for the test Monday night. She's pretty sure she got 100 on it. She has homework this holiday weekend that she is excited to do.
Although Bella has been walking more at home, she was too worried to attempt to walk at school this week. She's planning to bring both her wheelchair and walker next week to get a little more comfortable walking around.
We took the week off of therapy because school is essentially an 8 hour OT session. Her therapist will be out of town next week so Bella will have another free week before she goes back to Dell.
It's a great start to the year! Looking forward to continued improvements!
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