AW: My kids rocked their NICU clinic appointment!

Million$$Baby · April 2011

I am so, so proud of them. Today was their second to last NICU clinic appointment. They saw a PT, OT, ST and the head neonatologist. They rocked every category! Both of them were right on target for their adjusted age, and actually scored a little above average on their fine motor skills. They even did things with total ease in the evaluations that I honestly had no idea they good do, like putting pennies in a piggy bank. So no therapy required at this time. I honestly can't believe how far they've come. Our neonatologist was raving about them too and was even taking their pics with his cell phone. He said "Whatever you're doing at home, keep doing it."

Oh, and their weights were good too. 24 lbs 9 oz for Lily and 24 lbs 1 oz for Charlie.

Things they did tell us to work on were getting C&L to ask for things more, and do identify actions like running, riding, eating, sleeping, etc. I asked the ST about their aversion to certain food textures like pasta, rice, etc. She said that they get used to things like that through feel first, so that I should try more things like finger painting and even cooking up pasta and putting it in a big container for them to dig through and explore.

JakesBride07 · April 2011

That is so awesome... Want to come help me when my Lo's come home? I follow your blog and I know how hard you have worked with them. Keep it up!

OscarQ · April 2011

That's fantastic! So great to have a payoff on all your hardwork!

ArvadaBride · April 2011

You truly amaze me!!! As do your little ones!! I have followed your blog for a long time and I think you have taught them such amazing things so its no wonder they are doing so well.

Way to go Momma!