The Kleinlein Family: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Halloween

The weather begins to turn cooler, and we move into the basement for a family game of "Just Dance."

For Halloween, Meghan goes trick or treating as a BYU Football Player.

Brianna and Andrew, her boyfriend, pose for a photo at the Halloween Dinner

You're on Candid Camera, Andrew!

DECEMBER'S HEALTH RECAP

EYES: Eyes appear to be normal. Thank you

FACE: Her face only showing minor asymmetry. Speech is understandable, although not well defined pitch and rhythm.

LEFT ARM: Physical therapy says that all the muscles in the left arm fire appropriately but the brain will not automatically command the arm to function. Meghan has to consciously ask the arm to move. Time for drastic measures.

LEFT LEG: Balance, stability and speed have improved. Walking is still challenging as it has not yet become involuntary: She has to concentrate on lifting her toe. But she can maneuver where ever she needs to go, and she has independence.

MEMORY: Has improve drastically but Meghan still struggles with remembering days of the week, and where family members are. Educational learning is the biggest challenge: We have modified her school schedule four times already since September but school is difficult for Meghan. We are starting to see other issues arise such as processing and recall issues. This is still the main focus of our prayers. This is the most frustrating part of all for Meghan.

JUNE'S HEALTH RECAP

EYES: Functioning well. She can read again! This is an answer to prayer and we are very grateful.

FACE: Her face is more symmetrical than it has been in 4 months. She can equalize a smile, with minor effort.

LEFT ARM: Not too much improvement here. Shoulder and elbow can lift the arm halfway. Pinky finger and thumb can wiggle just a tiny bit

LEFT LEG: Balance and stability is progressing well. Mean ole' Mom took away her cane while she's wearing the brace. Her endurance is getting longer. No more wheelchairs or cart rides through Wegmans. We walk everywhere, slowly.

MEMORY: Getting better since we have been home. I would call the memory "sporadic". Sometimes she remembers things well, other times....nothing. Recall is much easier now, it only takes 1 hint now.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Halloween

DECEMBER'S HEALTH RECAP

JUNE'S HEALTH RECAP

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Brianna

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