Puddle Ducks helped me to walk - Ena's story
Our daughter, Ena, was born with a problem with her heart and has already undergone 3 open-heart operations all before her 2nd birthday. Weeks at a time in hospital meant Ena lost a lot of weight and her muscle tone deteriorated a lot; she was so poorly on her first birthday that she couldn’t even sit up. Ena’s physiotherapist recommended swimming lessons to help strengthen her muscles.
We were keen for her to love the water and be safe in it! Plus we really wanted her to walk like her little friends. Ena loved ‘Kickers’ from the start - the warm pool meant that she didn’t get cold after 10 minutes like she did in public pools and the friendly staff and children her age really helped her settle in.
I wanted her to walk but didn’t actually realise how swimming would help her - after just six weeks she took her first steps! Now I find her singing the theme tunes to her teddies and teaching them the swimming signals.
I can’t believe that she can already hold onto the side, hold her breath underwater and jump in - last week she even held onto woggles by herself.
Thank you Puddle Ducks for helping Ena settle into swimming which in turn has helped her gain confidence and strength! She loves it!
Kim
Do any of you have an amazing story to tell us like Ena? We'd love to hear from you.
Now Ena can walk - thanks to her swimming classes!
