A Day for Change!

We had an ortho doctor check-up on Friday afternoon. He took more x-rays and decided it was time to move on to a different, less restrictive splint for Samantha to wear. She gave me so snuggles as we were waiting for it to be molded.They took a plastic material, soaked it in scalding hot water to make it pliable, and then molded it to the size and shape of Samantha's arm. She screamed!! It was so hot on her sensitive skin that it almost burned her.
The total time in the office was 2 hours!! They said it took that long because they customize every one's splints so it takes longer. **rolls eyes**. Luckily I had my Mom there to help keep the 2 kids occupied and happy for that length of time. What made it even worse was we were there at nap time. Poor little girl fell asleep in the car on the way home. I laid her down and she slept for about another 2 hours!
After she woke up I was able to get a picture of her new splint.
That night she was so funny...she was completely fascinated by the fingers on her left hand...they have been buried in her old splint for about 3 weeks.
I am so pleasantly surprised to see her actually using her fingers on her left hand today. :)
Doctor says he thinks when we go back in 2 weeks, that we will be all done with splints!!! :) :) :)