checked out

It is official Cosima checked out today and is now at Thelma's house. The next stage has truly begun.

3 months might seem like a long time but when we were aware of the full extent of her injuries we couldn't have imagined she would be at her mom's house for Christmas. Her progress so far has surpassed our expectations and hopes.

She and Thelma ran some errands to get a few items they still needed. When Sam spoke with her this evening she was laying in her bed watching a movie.

They were even able to pick up a small Christmas tree to help get in the holiday spirit though with her out of the nursing center I don't think they need much help. Thelma had put up a few decorations but she hasn't been home much since she has been staying close to Cosima.

Her legs are still pretty swollen and she can definitely feel it when she has been doing the physical therapy or walking quite a bit like she did today. Hopefully the swelling will start to subside but it is to be expected at this point. She is still pretty sore and stiff but is getting around very well with her walker.

Her digestive problems have improved quite a bit in the last 5 days. Now that she is at Thelma's and eating all of her own food she is hoping this will continue.

She is very happy to be checked out. Because of all the activity today her appt at UNMH was postponed as it was scheduled for tomorrow.

One of the things that made her the happiest was being able to cut off her hospital wrist bracelet today. That truly makes it official when you no longer have that on your wrist and after over three months she was ready for it to be gone.