Settling in

We’ve been back at the homestead just over 24 hours now. I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t going to be a difficult road, but we are adjusting, and Hinckley has been a lot more relaxed today.  

Last night we had a slumber party in the living room.  At one point, Hinck was determined he would take his rightful place on the sofa. He pushed himself up to a sitting position and then planted his head on the cushion as if to say, “Well…get me up here.”  I assured him that we would figure out a way soon.  Need to get his bladder operating better first.

We’re doing the PT leg exercises but haven’t gotten conscious response yet (where the legs communicate to his brain). At least, I don’t think. There are times when I am doing something and he groans or looks at me, but it’s hard to tell if it’s because he wants attention, or because he feels what I’m doing.  Definitely hoping for the latter.

As I mentioned, we  have a sling to help support his back-end so we can get him around and about for some exercise. Once he’s on the move, he’s in a hurry to get wherever he’s going.  Problem is, he has no idea where he wants to go!  We’ve done a lot of laps around the family room and kitchen. Somehow, he always ends up in the kitchen. Coincidence? I think not. 

Speaking of, right now he’s giving me ‘the stare’ to subtly remind me it is almost dinner time. He’ll kick it up a notch shortly and add the signature groans and sighs.

Ruff,

Laura & Alex