Monday, October 20: It's been 6 weeks that I haven't heard MJ's voice. Today, when the teacher was giving Mic a lesson, she taught Mic to say mum. She took MJ's hand and placed it against her throat so that MJ could feel the movement in the teacher's throat. MJ then placed her hand against her own throat and said "Mum"!
We all started to cry. MJ was crying probably at the shock of hearing her voice and also because it must hurt due to the pipes and things being down her throat. I was crying because I was so proud with the effort she puts into things, and the fact that I got to hear her little voice all over again. The teacher was crying because she got so wrapped up in the moment and I think it's an absolute joy for her when the kids achieve something for the first time.
Mic went on to say dad and then dab. Later on, we were playing catch with the ball (yes, in the hospital) and I bent down to fetch the ball and then I heard her call me. I looked up and she then mouthed "I love you". For 6 very long weeks I have wondered if my child would ever say these words to me again and today she filled my heart with joy.
MJ is now pulling herself forward on her wheelchair and supporting her upper body that little bit more. Whilst playing games with Mic, I tried to get her to stretch her right arm as far as possible. It hurts, but I tell her that just a short time back she wasn't even able to get it as far as it is now. She even lifts her left leg a bit now, which she wasn't able to do last week.
Another new achievement is MJ plays on her DS. She doesn't always understand the game unless she is shown, but it'll come back in time. She is also able to use her knife and fork although it is a bit of a struggle.
Hopefully, if Mic gets to drink at least a litre of fluid a day, they will take the tube out of her nose.
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7 comments:
Hi McAyla, Well Done Sweetheart !! Its fantastic to read that the 1st words you spoke were "Mom" & "Dad" !!! Your sheer determination to get better and all your hard work is certainly paying off !!! To Terri, Dave & The Girls - we are thrilled for you all ! Love Di, Steve & Nic B xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well done McAyla, we are reading your blog every day and following your amazing progress - what a star you are! You have real girl power. We are so pleased your great voice is back. Thinking of you lots. Kieran, Dylan, Jon, Nancy and Stefan xxx
How wonderful it must have been to hear you speak again and to say Mom & Dad!!!
McAyla what a little fighter you are. Your hard work,determination and will to go on has proved that miricle's do happen!!!
Mum & Dad you must be so proud of your little girl and the girls must be extatic to be getting there sister back once again.
Loads of love to you all and keep up the fight it just proves that it is worth all the pain!!
Love Cath, Rob & Victoria
Hiya MJ, I love the fact that you have been saying" mum and dad!!!" Your mum and dad must be so proud of you and your fantastic progress!! I really can't wait to come and see you again soon!!!
Keep up the progress MJ, don't let us down!!!
All my love and hugs Vickixxx
hey mcayla
well done!! on your first word keep it up lets hope you will soon be saying ''i wanna play kirby'' lol well done we are really proud of you keep it up lots and lots of love rosie maisie sarah and gary xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
WOw mj u r progressing really well andsaying mum and dad is amazing!!! its so good to see you are learning so quickly!!! I AM SOOOOO looking forward to seein u on SUNDAY!!!!!!!! lots of love<3 Kim xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well done mcayla xx thinking of you xx
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