Graz Day One
Day 1 July 5th weight = 9.9 kg
Met whole team today. Dr. Margurite Dunitz-Sheer leads the program. Plan to cut morning feed tomorrow, then go to OT and play picnic.
Met other families, most speak English. Zhara’s (20 month old girl from London) family is staying just across the hall from us.
Today August had OT with Maryanne. He played on the platform swing and LOVED the tub of lentils. He sat and played and stayed focussed for long time. Scoop and dump. Sat up well because supported all around base by lentils. Stood holding on to edge of tub and stomped feet around. Happy and laughing.
Porter so patient and helpful all day. He got to be part of the play picnic (one sibling=two therapists). He also was a good play partner with August in the lentils.August loving the lentils in OT
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July 8th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Go August, Go!!
Glad you are all safe and sound and started the ball rolling. Can’t wait to read your updates, keep them coming hey!! How is the accommodation. We have also booked there too.
July 8th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Glad to hear you guys are settling in - the guest house sounds like my kind of place! We miss you here in Portland and are sending you all lots of love from the Bean household
Thanks for the updates!
July 11th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Jill, accommodation is nice, but not as close as you might think. It’s a tough walk through the forest pushing the stroller. It is very hilly here. I suggest bringing a very rugged pram with big wheels. No a/c there either and it is hot! There is a lovely pool though. Restaurant is a bit of a hike too.
And you will not receive any information on where/when to show up or what to do when you get here. Very frustrating experience for us–couldn’t find anyone who spoke English and none of the signs are in German at the hospital. Bring a German phrase book (Rick Steves has a very good one). On your first morning, go to kinderklinik and register at ambulanz.