I'm home!

Hi everyone!

I'm finally home!!!! It is so good to sleep in my own bed and to be back with my hubby and fur baby.  Wow what a trip!

So I am easing into being back with a new hand. I am trying to take it slowly and not push myself too much.

Today we went to Starbucks so I could practice putting the sleeve on my coffee cup...and to get coffee of course! Well my first attempt was almost a disaster as my grip was too strong and I popped the lid of the drink.  Only a little spillage though!  My hubby helped me reposition and try again. He is so patient! I found that if I grip the cup just to stabilize it, then I can pick it up with my left hand and slide on the cardboard sleeve.  The paper cup is just too easy to crush...or maybe I don't realize my new found strength! LOL

I'm pretty sure I had an audience by the time we left the Starbucks.  That is what makes me the most nervous...people staring. I know they will stare, and I hope they think the hand is cool instead of freakish.

Millie Belle is still a little unsure of the hand.  It makes noise so I think she is more afraid of the noise. But she will adjust.  She did lick my fingers today so that pretty much means that she likes it. :)

I'm nervous about going back to work tomorrow but it will be good to see my coworkers. I know I'm being hard on myself but I feel like I should have a better handle on using my new hand...but it will take some time. Step by step...

Stayed tuned for more shenanigans with my new hand... :)