The New Crib

It's been a busy day. J.J. was able to stand up by the bed with Physical Therapy a couple of different times for about two minutes each time. The first time he even took a couple of steps. I think he'll be sitting in his chair later today. His speech is also getting better. We've discovered that he has a really hard time repeating things or answering questions when prompted with a specific response (along the lines of "Say my name"--see, told you life resembles a bad Destiny's Child song right now!) but when he gets to come up with his own answer he does quite a bit better. He's stringing together more three/four word phrases now.

We had a visit from the admissions person from the rehabilitation hospital J.J. will probably be admitted to after leaving Hendricks Regional. It's called Rehabilitation Hospital of Indianapolis, conveniently enough. I mean, no beating around the bush there.

Anyway, she gave us the brochures and told us she'd be back tomorrow to talk to us in more detail. She said she'd "give us a moment" to digest the information. I think everyone is a little unnerved that we aren't boohooing all over the place. Who has time for navel gazing? J.J. needs rehab, he goes to the rehab hospital. There you go. Makes sense to me.

Anyway, this place is over near 38th and 465 on the West side, making it easy to get to both from home and work. Actually, it's even close to the kids' day care. And they use very aggressive therapy techniques. We're all in favor of aggressive. We don't want any of that watered-down, it's-okay-if-you-can't-do-it kind of therapy. If Jillian Michaels from the Biggest Loser did PT, that's what we'd want.

So, that's where the digs are going to be very soon. We're not on the medical unit yet, but everyone is saying J.J. will probably only be in the hospital for another couple of days.

Oh, and insurance will cover the costs. Phew!

I'm at home right now (garbage disposal being installed as we speak), but will be heading back in a few. Keep watching for more updates--this man is moving so fast, I can barely keep up. I'm actually going to take my crappy little point-and-shoot camera with me this afternoon so I can show you all how awesome he looks :)