B continues to be seen by Mary Pat with Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers. She visits us a few times a month to work on his trunk strength, toe curling (why DOES he do that??), and emerging walking skills. She is teaching him to use muscles in his body properly--and it is a hoot to watch her do this. The little guy is ready for a nap when she leaves!
At this point we will begin seeing her a bit more frequently as Mary Pat feels he is on the cusp of walking, but is having some "old habits" come back that are affecting his balance. (see prior posts) He wants to hold his arms out and back, as if balancing himself in an exersaucer, cursed piece of baby gear!
B is a joy each and every day. He eats a lot, smiles a lot, plays a lot, makes us laugh a lot. He celebrated his First Birthday a week ago.
In addition to Mary Pat, we'll also begin seeing our old friend Carole Coleman again (she worked with A four years ago). Carole's specialty is early special education and she'll help us to get him communicating. We've all noticed that he is a particularly quiet baby. At times this is because his older, well-meaning sisters talk for him--at other times it's just because. Regardless--whether it's indicative of a problem or not--we're taking the proactive approach and beginning the therapies. It can't hurt--it can only help. Plus, the visits with Carole and Mary Pat are fun. I can only hope that "one day" when I am back in the working world that I have a job that touches the lives of families and children in the ways these women do.
We continue to be in touch with Sharon from People Magazine. There have certainly been delays in the story, bumps in the road perhaps. She has been keeping in touch via email and phoning occasionally too. We continue to be hopeful that our story will soon reach millions of families and perhaps offer a little hope to a child who is having trouble communicating, or who is on the Autism Spectrum.
Thanks for reading, thanks for asking about us. We appreciate the care & concern!
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