Fighting Joey: 1st Day in Costa Rica

Saturday, April 10, 2010

1st Day in Costa Rica

Today was our first full day in Costa Rica. Joey slept crappy during the night (I knew he would, we are in a strange place for him). We took our time and got up and dressed. Joey and I hit the continental breakfast, runny eggs, I love um.

Then around noon we went with our friends, Pam and Makenzie, Jennifer, Scott and Gracie, to subway for lunch then arcoss the street to the park. We had a great time at the park.

We then spent the rest of the afternoon in Gracie's room discussing, Farkle and Bejeweled and our kids funny habits and strollers and wheelchairs. Joey was a wreck by this time. He was

so fussy. He finally fell asleep listening to me playing bejeweled (he loves the noise the game makes), as Scott and I discussed stem cells, waiting for Pam and Jennifer to get back from the market. I thought the nap would help, but not so much.

We then got ready and went to an adjacent hotel for dinner. Joey was not a happy camper, however he did eat a ton. Then the challenges of changing a childs diaper who is too big for a changing table in a bathroom with no counter. WOW, that was a fun experience.

Then back to the room. Joey finally was calm and is almost ready to go to sleep.

I have taken tons of pictures and I am unable to post them all on thi blog, so if you want to see more pic, go to www.dropshots.com/fightingjoey

1 comment:

Mrs. Dan said...: Way cool! I loved the park pics! :); April 11, 2010 at 1:17 AM

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NeuroSuit Therapy

NeuroSuit Therapy is an intensive therapy program. You can read more about them by clicking the link above.

Accomplishments: Joey has gained his head and trunk control, learned to sit, crawl, bare weight on his arms and legs. He began talking during NeuroSuit Therapy. He has made more progress during this therapy then any other Physical or Occupational therapy he has done.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

I take Joey to the NAPA Center in Los Angeles 2x/wk, 2 hrs each time. The NAPA Center is also where Joey does his NeuroSuit Therapy. The therapist here are the best. They keep him stretched, loosened and continue teaching him how to work his body.

Tomatis Therapy

This therapy is a listening therapy. Classical music is played at different decipels to train his ear muscles to contract and expand with different sounds.

Accomplisments: He became more grounded, more centered. His eyes focus more and he is much more relaxed. His fime motor skills have also improved.

This is a home program specifically designed for Joey. You can click on the click above to read more about them. This program allows me to work with Joey at home. It compliments the therapy done at the NAPA Center.

Equestrian Therapy

Horse Back Riding. Accomplishments: He has gained incredible trunk control. Click the link for more information.

HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)

This is an hour session where Joey is put in a chamber that supplies him 100% oxygen under pressure. The oxygen penetrates deep into his major organs which increases blood supply. The link will give you more information on the center I take him to.

Accomplishments: Lessen his tone. He has regained his eyesight somewhat. He also has improved cognitively.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on the therapies.

Cranial Sacral Therapy

This is appro. a 20-45 minute therapy. The best way for me to describe it is it is like chiropractic, nothing is being cracked. The doctor is adjusting your body to get the spinal fluid moving freely through the spinal cord to the brain and to unclog any blocks due to the injury.

Stem Cell Therapy

Joey underwent stem cell therapy in China in August 2009. He received 6 injections. 2 IV and 4 Spinal. You can read all about the therapy on Joey's blog or click the title link for information on the company we went through.

Accupressure

Electric Wave Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Massage Therapy