Back in Action

A few weeks prior to Colby's surgery, we had to stop all of his activities, including My Gym. We couldn't risk him getting sick, because he needed to be as healthy as possible going into the Fontan. We haven't been back since then, because Colby has obviously been on post-op restrictions. He has really, really missed going to his class every Wednesday and Friday. He has asked me almost every day, "go hi-hi?" He calls My Gym "hi-hi" because at the beginning of each class they sing the My Gym song, which starts "hi, hi how do you do, welcome to my gym!"

We got the all clear from Dr. Doyle last Tuesday at his follow-up appointment, and we started back to My Gym on Wednesday. I think he was more excited than I have seen him in a long time! It's great to see how happy My Gym makes him and how much he loves his teachers and friends. I couldn't help but get teary eyed several times during the class...just seeing him so active and energetic only 6 weeks after surgery. Plus, it is encouraging to see that he hasn't fallen any more behind on his gross motor skills because of the down time from the surgery. In fact, he has even picked up the skill of jumping in the last couple of weeks! We are so proud of him!

Watching Colby during this My Gym class was the first time that it hit me...he is now post-fontan. He has had all of his repairs done, and now he can just be "normal." We don't have any surgeries hanging over our heads putting our lives on hold and making us crazy. He is done, he is happy, and he is thriving!!!!!

singing the "Hi, Hi" song at the beginning of class

warming up

getting instructions from Ms. Mandy

First gymnastics skill for the day

2nd gymnastics skill: forward rolls (his favorite)

Zip Line (Colby said he flew like Buzz Lightyear)

Playing a game of Hot Potato

Story Time