Some of you mothers and fathers know what I am talking about when I make this post...
6 therapies a week, full time private special needs school, lots of fancy custom expensive equipment, but seeing your 3.5 year old stand by himself for the first time...PRICELESS!
These beauties cost north of $7,000.
Thankfully our private insurance pays a portion for new every 6 months, while Medicaid picks up the tab. Say what you want about government entitlement programs, for us Medicaid has been a God send.
We would not be able to afford most of what it takes to help give Hayden the chance at a full life. We are so thankful to all of you paying your taxes so that we can afford to provide for him. Here is some of what your tax $ in Texas goes to.
OK, I'll get off my soap box now. I feel better about that PSA.
How cute is that diaper tushy?!
Second time got a little scared but here is how he looks.
Hayden has had his new wheelchair for over a month now. You don't even want to know what this cost. It took 8 months before we got it in. I am learning patience as everything of value is worth it.
Hayden for the first time is learning independent mobility.
Hayden playing serious with catch. We continue to work on co-ordination.
WOW! Does the full orthotic suit bend enough for him to pull himself up in it? Awesome. Does he like to use it? I love his big smile and beautiful voice. Give him a kiss from Auntie Kara. So glad I got to see him when I was there.
ReplyDeleteWe are so blessed we got to see you Kara. His braces do bend but are very heavy. He is not strong enough yet to pull himself up without the orthotics.
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