Josie Updates...Neuro Follow-up

We went back to the neuro this morning for a follow-up. I guess just a formality since we got the "normal" results for the EEG over the phone the week after the testing.

The dr. asked about her hearing test and Early Intervention Eval.

The hearing test - there was mild hearing loss evidence - but she was also getting over croup so they are re-testing her tomorrow to make sure they got accurate results and that the cold was not effecting it.

Early Inter. - she's qualified for the program - and speech therapy will be the course of action - after the hearing re-test.

The neuro dr. said he'd see her again in 5 months to see how she was responding to the speech therapy. If she didn't seem to be progressing, then that would be cause for more testing (MRI, genetic, etc.).

So we're in the wait and see holding pattern.....

Josie Updates...Early Intervention Evalualtion

Today Josie had her Early Intervention Evaluation. Guess it is kinda bittesweet...??? She qualified for the program ...because she has severe speech delay...but now she can start getting the help she needs to overcome this.The team that came today was great!

Timbo was able to take the day off (well work from home) so that he could be part of it too! And of course Miss Josie performed for them! LOL They were all smitten with her by the end of the eval. They were impressed with the amount of sign language she knew...and how well she used it. I was even surprised how well she performed on a few tasks!

So - next week she gets her hearing retested - week before last she showed a mild hearing loss...but that could have been due to the head cold she was getting over so they are retesting to be sure. Then once that is complete, they'll recommend a speech evaluation and more than likely speech therapy.

Hopefully we're well on our way to getting this little one to talk our ears off like the other two do! I know that sounds strange! Because YES - my little talkers can be a challenge sometimes...but when you see your child trying to express herself...and not being able to make any words...it is frustrating...I just want to hear those funny pronuciations and cute ways of explaining things..and "I WUV YOU MOMMY" LOL

On a VERY positive note...she DOES call me 'mama' now! she's babbled that sound for awhile...but she's finally using it to "call" me or get my attention...tells people who I am...that is SUCH a good feeling! I can't wait to hear more!

One funny thing she does - and man can she do it well...is use the "all done" and "stop" signs. She can be very stern when using them...there is NO mistaking when she does NOT want a nap or get in the tub...or when she's had enough of a diaper change! LOL

Rough couple weeks...

So the kitchen has kinda stalled...between stomach bugs, that vicious head cold that is going around..and croup with 2 out of 3 kids..then Timbo gettin a new "used" truck that needed a motor...it was hard to find time to get back on it...but that is gonna happen this week.

In the meantime, I guess I needed something to do...I found an old dresser at Goodwill this morning for $20!! It was white and pink...but Kelley Ann and I thought it would look good if we changed the pink to blue/green like the ocean...and put fish on it...

So in a span of about 45 min, I unload it and "refinish" it. All it needs is the "fish". Haven't fully decided if I'm gonna paint them on or find some "wallies" to stick on there! But it is already in the room and full of Josie's clothes!! (So nice to get rid of the plastic drawers I had in there)