Crabgrass

I apologize for not writing. It was difficult to come up with witty ways to say, "Yep, still just watching the grass grow." Today I saw the Neurologist for the first time since leaving the hospital ten weeks ago. The grass isn't growing as I would like. The first indicator will be my reflexes (who knew that hammer told so much?)

A reflex is a simple nerve circuit. The hammer causes sensory neurons (nerve cells) to send signals to the spinal cord. There, the signals are conveyed both to the brain and to nerves that control muscles affected by the stimulus. The muscles may respond to an appropriate stimulus by contracting. In so doing, they help to assess the integrity of the nerve circuits involved. I've got nothing! Zippo. Nada. No reflexes in my arms or legs. I was really hoping today we would find some today, but no. Maybe if I had planted crabgrass I would have better luck. 

So now we are adding physical therapy twice a week because even though nothing can be done to grow my nerves, my muscles are shriveling up while waiting to connect to their long lost nerve endings. This will not stop me from attending the most amazing Taiko concert at the Ordway tonight. If you haven't gone, get your tickets - this is the last weekend!