A positive week

So much has happened in the last few days, or so it seems.

We had a discussion with the police about McAyla's case. For obvious reasons I cannot say very much other than they think it was Mic's fault. The course of the investigation depends entirely upon McAyla and how she progresses. Initially, they were treating this case as if McAyla was not going to make it through, but being the tough cookie that we all know and love, she proved them wrong. Let's hope she can do it again!

Saturday 27th, and I cannot believe the change in my little girl from 20 days ago. On the outside, she looks exactly the same as before the accident, except for a few bruises and a bit of her hair that has been shaved. Also, she still hasn't spoken, but, that will come. Oh, how I miss her little voice.

She went for physio on Friday and they laid her on a bed which they could tilt upright. The purpose of this is to help Mic to learn to stand and to put pressure on her feet again. Whilst they were tilting her, she tried so hard to lift her head so she could see what else was going on in the gym. There was another child having physio and he was on a toy that he could push himself around on. Ashley was in Mic's way and she tried to look around Ash to see what was going on. Still as curious as ever. I bet she was wishing she could've had a go! She has these groovy new splints which have a denim design on which help to keep her ankles in the correct position. She will also have a night time pair which have a rainbow design on. I have to say, they look a lot better than the purple plaster casts she had on. We don't know if the splints will need to be on forever, or if they will only be on until McAyla can walk again.

Mic can now lift her bottom up a little bit when asked. I noticed she is pulling at her neck brace which indicates she is very uncomfortable. Both legs move more freely now. I think the casts were just too heavy for her to lift. She is definitely more alert than she was a week ago, although she still doesn't seem to know where she is. It's difficult to explain, but hopefully when you all get to see her, you will understand.

It's been 3 weeks since the accident and every day McAyla gets that little bit stronger and a little more alert. 3 weeks of absolute torture. I can't wait to get up to the hospital every day to see her and I hate it when I have to leave. We saw one of the ICU nurses that looked after Mic. She can't believe the change in McAyla either. Hopefully, looking at the photo's you will see the tremendous difference in her too.