Step

Josie turned a corner this week in her walker. She would always just push herself a few steps backwards, but now she is taking steps forward! Her foot positioning might not be there yet, but it doesn't matter right now. Isn't that what 'baby steps' means?
She is wearing her new AFOs (ankle foot orthodics). They were molded to fit her perfectly and then painted with hearts :) She's so fancy.
It's still hard for her to keep her head up while using her leg muscles, but again, she'll get there.
Go Josie Go!


* Step is a song by Vampire Weekend (I've actually mentioned it before).

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  1. ElizabethSeptember 5, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. Your daughter is adorable -- I know much about Rett Syndrome because it was one of the things that we tested our daughter for many years ago in hopes for a diagnosis. I know you're curious about cannabis, and as you know from reading my blog, we are seeing huge success after nearly two decades of seizures and many, many drugs. Please feel free to email me at elsophie@gmail.com.

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