I had my last OS appointment yesterday. He has given me the ok to resume all activities and I am able to start high impact strength training. Based on my progress, I should be able to return to the firehouse in 2-4 weeks. He has left my return date up to me and my PT. The PT thinks I should be good in that timeframe as well.

I think these next couple weeks will drag along, but if I have gone 4 months without working I can wait a couple more weeks. I feel stronger, able to walk on the tips of my toes, do shuffles and grape vines, and run at about a 6.0 on the treadmill. Still working on the single heel lift, but am getting very close. Just need to make sure I am able to do some jumping and change of directions at a decent pace before I feel I will be comfortable going back to work.

I know over the next 4-5 months my strength will get back to normal but being able to go back to work is my milestone and I cannot wait for that day!

My little peanut, Mckenna Nicole Bride, arrived on Wednesday evening 10/2/13 at 7:33pm, at 6lbs 6oz and 18″!!! We came home on Friday afternoon and both mommy and baby are doing great!

10 hours of labor, although fairly stress free, did a number on my ankle. The labor nurses noticed who swollen my leg was before I did and made kick back with some ice and I got to hold the little one for a few hrs. Definitely have not been able to keep up on my exercises as well as I have been, but was able to get them all in today before football.

Looking forward to getting back with the PT tomorrow, definitely have some catching up to do!!!