Brag Day

typeset

The kid just noticed what I was looking at (!) and asked me if I was thinking about it (!!). Social thinking camp is paying some dividends.

hopecounts

DD is doing great at her new school. We got her first art project yesterday and it was cute 

She had a new ABA therapist (her 1-1) yesterday and totally rolled with it and did great. 

It was also the first day of FIL taking her to school, it's an hour away and he works in the area so he will be doing drop off and pick up.

Not getting to talk to the therapist is weird but they have a daily communication log they send home and it's pretty in depth and I have their cells for any questions after they are done for the day but it's definitely different.

MrsT0514

Im new here, but I'll join in.

The EI therapists have helped us set a goal of providing opportunities for DS to get the sensory input he craves. Well, I just called and inquired about a local gymnastics center that has an open gym program for the little guys and it starts sept 2nd. Its 3 days a week for like an hour and half in the morning and I'm stoked to sign DS up for it! Its only $30/month (or 10 bucks a drop in class), so its affordable too! I know he's gonna love it.

Also, since starting allergy meds 2 weeks ago, I can see DS's language really starting to blossom. Its like the congestion is working its way out and he's able to hear better and therefore respond more easily. His balance has also improved too! I'm hoping we can get more answers from the ENT on the 10th at our next appt, but hey, I'll take any and all victories in any form in the meantime!

Junebug060609

This (lots of eye contact and interest in baby sister)

And I'll throw in this one to show his creativity with his "trains"

funchicken

Two weeks ago we went to see the dentist because DD had a permanent tooth coming in in front of one of her front teeth. The baby tooth was a little loose, but it was getting harder to wiggle it because of the permanent tooth. The dentist said we should make an appt to have the two front ones pulled because she anticipated the same problem with the other one. The x-ray showed the root was gone, but the teeth were really embedded in the gum tissue.  

The dentist did say that if DD was really motivated she might be able to wiggle them out herself.  We made the appt, and they told me it would be $265 OOP (!) to have the teeth pulled. Feeling pretty motivated to avoid the most expensive tooth fairy ever, I told DD if she got the teeth out herself I would get her a present. For the past two weeks she's been wiggling her little heart out, and yesterday she got one out and the other one is almost there! Go DD! She's so pleased with herself--I can't wait to go shopping with her!

lite-bright

funchicken said:

Two weeks ago we went to see the dentist because DD had a permanent tooth coming in in front of one of her front teeth. The baby tooth was a little loose, but it was getting harder to wiggle it because of the permanent tooth. The dentist said we should make an appt to have the two front ones pulled because she anticipated the same problem with the other one. The x-ray showed the root was gone, but the teeth were really embedded in the gum tissue.  

The dentist did say that if DD was really motivated she might be able to wiggle them out herself.  We made the appt, and they told me it would be $265 OOP (!) to have the teeth pulled. Feeling pretty motivated to avoid the most expensive tooth fairy ever, I told DD if she got the teeth out herself I would get her a present. For the past two weeks she's been wiggling her little heart out, and yesterday she got one out and the other one is almost there! Go DD! She's so pleased with herself--I can't wait to go shopping with her!

This is really great, I know how hard that can be. My DD1 had to have her two bottom front teeth pulled because the adult teeth weren't coming in properly. She tried and tried to wiggle but the roots were just too long and the dentist said she wouldn't have been able to get them out. 

It's awesome that your DD was able to avoid the pulling! 

bellapup

My DD is pretty much non verbal and has motor delays.  Well...this week she learned to nod her head as if to say 'yes'.  It's amazing.  For the first time in her 2.5 years of life I actually know what she wants.  It's a huge milestone.

"Sophia, do you want milk?"= head nod

"Sophia, do you want yogurt?" = head nod

It's the cutest little head nod too.  Sometimes her whole upper body moves with her head.  I sometimes find myself asking her questions just so I can see it.  

JoJoGee

DN has been re-evaluated by her psychologist.  The results of the evaluation - PTSD, RAD and ODD.  But, despite all of that, she has been going to and trusting the adults at school for help.  This is a big step for her and I am a very proud aunt.  Yesterday, she even went to her guidance counselor proactively because she had gotten into a confrontation with another student the day before and she didn't want the confrontation to blow up in her face.

As for Lily, she is consistently using 3 word sentences - "Thank You, Mommy." "T.V. On, Please." "Patrick, go there."

bkeane619

I'm new, DS spent the day with my ILs yesterday and was a well behaved gentleman. He had no potty accidents and when he got home he only whined for a minute. Normally, when he gets home he has a major meltdown and starts hitting, I think from not being able to process his excitement seeing us.

funchicken

lite-bright said:

funchicken said:

Two weeks ago we went to see the dentist because DD had a permanent tooth coming in in front of one of her front teeth. The baby tooth was a little loose, but it was getting harder to wiggle it because of the permanent tooth. The dentist said we should make an appt to have the two front ones pulled because she anticipated the same problem with the other one. The x-ray showed the root was gone, but the teeth were really embedded in the gum tissue.  

The dentist did say that if DD was really motivated she might be able to wiggle them out herself.  We made the appt, and they told me it would be $265 OOP (!) to have the teeth pulled. Feeling pretty motivated to avoid the most expensive tooth fairy ever, I told DD if she got the teeth out herself I would get her a present. For the past two weeks she's been wiggling her little heart out, and yesterday she got one out and the other one is almost there! Go DD! She's so pleased with herself--I can't wait to go shopping with her!

This is really great, I know how hard that can be. My DD1 had to have her two bottom front teeth pulled because the adult teeth weren't coming in properly. She tried and tried to wiggle but the roots were just too long and the dentist said she wouldn't have been able to get them out. 

It's awesome that your DD was able to avoid the pulling! 

Thanks! I hadn't told DD about the novocaine shot because I was afraid it would send her into an anxiety spiral. I'm so glad we didn't have to do it. It looks like tooth #2 is going to fall out today!

Here's hoping that both of our DDs lose the rest of their baby teeth with no issues!

JoJoGee

-auntie- said:

JoJoGee said:

DN has been re-evaluated by her psychologist.  The results of the evaluation - PTSD, RAD and ODD.  But, despite all of that, she has been going to and trusting the adults at school for help.  This is a big step for her and I am a very proud aunt.  

Very huge indeed. What sort of help is she getting around these dxs?

I have had PTSD, and meds/talk therapy have always been useful for me. 

She receives talk therapy and we have a medication appointment coming up September 2 (she was on a med flush over the summer).  Then, she'll be transferred to a psychiatrist by us to continue monitoring her meds.  Do you think there is anything else we should pursue?

Yesterday, she even went to her guidance counselor proactively because she had gotten into a confrontation with another student the day before and she didn't want the confrontation to blow up in her face.

Huge.

As for Lily, she is consistently using 3 word sentences - "Thank You, Mommy." "T.V. On, Please." "Patrick, go there."

Cute. Who's Patrick?

Lily's home care nurse - they were on a walk yesterday and she was telling him which way she would like to go.

My brag?

DS bought 2 textbooks on Amazon last night and paid with his debit card. He was a little bummed at the cost and tried to tweedle me into feeling sorry for him and pick up the tab, but he has to learn that time=money and how to manage both. His auto insurance premium came in the mail yesterday, he's not going to be happy about that either.

JoJoGee

fredalina said:

DN has been re-evaluated by her psychologist.  The results of the evaluation - PTSD, RAD and ODD.  But, despite all of that, she has been going to and trusting the adults at school for help.  This is a big step for her and I am a very proud aunt.  Yesterday, she even went to her guidance counselor proactively because she had gotten into a confrontation with another student the day before and she didn't want the confrontation to blow up in her face.

As for Lily, she is consistently using 3 word sentences - "Thank You, Mommy." "T.V. On, Please." "Patrick, go there."

Wow, not one of those diagnoses would I wish on an enemy . It sounds like she is really making some progress though given that she is proactively seeking help. How is the bonding going with you guys? I read a lot about RAD when I was becoming a foster mom but it was mostly about younger kids. I did mentor a 12 year old though.

It's push and pull.  I think it helps that we had a relationship before she moved in (she spent a lot of time at our over the past 3 years).  But, I also wouldn't be surprised if we're still in the honeymoon stage.

cooperme2871

DS has managed to get up on all fours and is so close to crawling. I cried the first time he did it.

macchiatto

I am late, but Wednesday was my boys' first day of Kindergarten and it went great. I was amazed that my very easily-fatigued, anxious little Mr. X came home in a great mood and didn't even seem tired! (He seemed more tired after days 2 and 3, not surprisingly.) He also managed to open most of his lunch containers (we've been practicing) and eat a decent amount of food in the short time they have for lunch. 

I know it's only 3 days in and there's probably a honeymoon period but so far he seems to be adjusting well to K. 

blondegirl74

A little late here too, but my brag didn't happen until yesterday. We ran into one of DS classmates from prek and my son actually recognized him and was shy for a minute, but then actually had a little conversation with him! I was taken aback! DS usually has a hard time generalizing peers to different situations. Yippee!