We have had a very good couple of weeks and each day gets better. Her language skills are improving each day. She can repeat alot of words in English but cannot ask for or answer simple questions in English yet, but we are working on it.
We have mastered the bath although she is still standing up. I have been working with her the last couple of nights to learn to enjoy the water, as we hope to have a pool put in this summer and want her to enjoy swimming. Tonight was the first night that she really enjoyed getting in the water and splashing around. She still did not sit down but did let go of the side of the tub and bent down close to the water. This week I am taking her to the pool at SPAR and see how she does.
Today we had a Doctor visit for a "well baby" check up. I wanted our family Pediatrician to look her over and make sure she didn't have any issues. I more importantly wanted to make sure she did not have any evidence of an ear infection, as CL/CP children are really prone to suffer with them and some even require tubes. She had a great check up. Her ears looked clear, lungs sounded clear. She weighs 24 pounds - which the Dr. said is a little slim for her age but is 35 inches tall, which is quite tall for her age. Now the true test will be how she fares at her next appointment with Texas Children's Craniofacial Team. We will see that comprehensive team on March 29th. I am really looking forward to talking with that team and determining what is next in Maddie's plan of care.
We took Maddie to the park for the first time this weekend. On our first visit she was a little apprehensive about getting on the playground equipment without her sister close by her side. The second visit she had a blast! She mastered the slide and had a great time sliding down time after time. She didn't like the swings but loved the climbing equipment. She also liked the ice cream that she got after our visit to the park. Cold Stone Creamery - YUM!
I am trying to keep her on a pretty strict schedule, especially with nap time. It doesn't always work with the kids schedules and after school activities but for the most part we have been pretty successful. It definitely makes for a happier little girl. Christopher's high school basketball team has made it to the State Tournament, so we will have an out of town game in Baton Rouge this Friday. This will make for a long day and will require a bit more planning on my part for Maddie. We are all excited and can't wait to go and see him. She is so good during the games and loves to point out her Bubba on the basketball court!
She is continuing to have a STRONG bond with both her brother and sister. Each of them are very caring and sweet when dealing with her. Christopher is sharing his pudding cup with her as I type this entry into our blog. I love watching her interact with them!
Enjoy the pictures!
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