Liam, Ace, Zoe, and I met with the physical therapist today for an
observation. Since this is a new model of therapy (coaching), we’re all
trying to figure out how it works. Mark and I love being “trailblazers”
or “guinea pigs!”

Anyways, this physical therapist was really nice and worked really well
with our family. Meaning, she involved Zoe and Ace in her observation.
We discussed what I wanted to see Liam doing (i.e. sitting up without
support, rolling from belly to back consistently, using his left side
more, being able to carry him on my left hip without him flopping
forward or leaning forward). She also stated that she didn’t feel any of
the stiffness in his hips that the other pt felt.

Up next, the team (meaning the service coordinator, early intervention
specialist, and physical therapist) will have a meeting on Monday at 8
and then they should be contacting me to set up a time for all of them
to come out and do an assessment and hopefully complete the IFSP
(Invidual Family Service Plan…the stuff that says what we’re going to
do) at the same time so we can get services started. This physical
therapist seemed to really want to advocate for Liam…that makes me
feel good that there are people on our team working to get services
started soon.

I’ve been a little frustrated because I can tell even more with each
week that he’s getting behind developmentally but we haven’t been able
to get steady help to get him where he needs to be (our friend who’s
been helping has been really busy with family, work, etc). I know we’ll
get him there soon though so I’m trying to hold tight and pray for a
speedy process.

Here are some fun pictures of the kids!

Zoe and Ace are learning new chores. This is one of them. They get to wash the breakfast dishes in the morning. They both enjoy it. Zoe washes, Ace rinses, and we all get wet!

Zoe had her first sleepover with her friend, Nicole. Lots of fun and to answer the question…yes, they slept and they slept good! Here they are practicing to be ballet stars. I think they look a lot alike with their haircuts.

Ace loves giving Liam lovin! Lots of kisses and hugs all day. We have to watch to make sure Ace doesn’t squish him though.