NO BRACES

Good news!! Yesterday at PT, Anderson's therapist, Marissa decided that she does not think Anderson needs his orthotic braces any longer (leg braces!) We have been "in the process" of getting them for about 1 month. We even went to get measured last week, as they are custom made for him. We had the measurements taken last Tuesday. Last Wed, Marissa had not seen Anderson for 2 weeks (b/c of that stomach bug), I wanted to know if she thought we should still move forward with them, and she said...yes. Yesterday.. IT WAS A NEW STORY! After A's therapy...Marissa came out and said...no leg braces, Anderson made HUGE progress in the last week that she does not want him to wear them at this point. We talked about the "best" shoes and she recommended the Stride Rite high tops, which we already own and currently use. She said they are the best for new walkers as they give the best "overall" support b/c of the high top. (Bummer, can't use those cute brown and white Converse!) He does walk better w/o shoes, but the therapist also wanted to be sure we balance "no shoes" and "shoes" b/c he needs to get adjusted to walking with the additional weight.

We are thrilled....no leg braces!