Big Day tomm.

here4u · November 2009

If you can spare a happy thought, can you think of us tomm.?

Sophie is having her 1 year P.T. Eval. I was already told they are going to give her a speech eval. while we are there, and they already requested for a Special Instructor to boost her social skills, so we will out if it got approved. I got a copy of her 1 year progress report to bring with me to the meeting, and I got a lil discouraged. The report is done at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months during therapy and is filled out by her PT. The only annoying part is that the reports are due a month before the actual marker meetings. So, they are always a lil behind to what she is physically doing when they eval. her at those times. Her 1 year report changed her from 33% gross motor delay to 25%, so there is an improvement in the past year. But it concerned me because it said she was performing at an 11 month old level. UGH, it makes me feel like a failure. I feel like they are going to scrutinize and question everything when I get there tomm. and its gonna be more of an interview on my part. UGH, its gonna be a long day

mcdev · November 2009

I often feel discouraged when I see in black and white where Keira's delays are. It's like, you already know it, but to see it spelled out seems to sting more for some reason. It helps me when I look at the BIG picture.

Think of Sophie exactly one year ago today. Isn't it amazing to think of all the obstacles overcome and accomplishments (no matter how small) she's achieved in 12 months. Now try to imagine what one year from today will be like. She will be achieving things you probably can't even fathom right now. The day to day grind goes so slow, but when you take into consideration the bigger picture of things you start to realize just how far they've come! Hang in there!

lemen99 · November 2009

((Hugs))

AviatorJJ · November 2009

Like pp said it is hard to see it written down in black and white when your lo has a delay. But hopefully she'll get the services she needs...if any. Sounds like she is making great improvements. Where she is developmentally is not a reflection of you as a mom, keep that in mind.

franciscaz · November 2009

You know Harmon has a lot of delays for speech and it can be frustrating (you want to blame yourself) but it isn't your fault. These things just happen! I hope it goes well, but no matter what happens just remember that you are doing your best, Sophie is getting the help she needs, and it will be okay Smile

here4u · November 2009

Thanks guys! And I am always involved in her PT sessions, and her therapist wrote that down in the notes too. I just feel bad that she is always getting evaluated and tested and poked and prodded. Enough already! Let her be a kid.