One Thing

Sometimes, what really gets to me is when Jay doesn't reach his milestones like my nephews and nieces. I sometimes have to remind myself that Jay will soon get there but at his own pace. Its hard sometimes when you know in your heart that he can do it all and sometimes its even discouraging when you see other children hitting their milestones so much faster. I know that Jay will get there and I know he will amount to greatness, his father likes to think he will be the first pro-skater with T21 and it just makes me happy to know that his dad knows he can amount to anything. I know I have to be patient when it comes to milestones and I know I shouldn't worry but its only natural to get excited and think he will do it at the same time. I need to take myself back a little and realize that although this is new to me, it is all new to Jay as well and as a mother and a support system I should always cheer him on and when he is ready he will be ready; he will amount to the same thing's as everyone else just at his own pace.

Back At It

Thing's are looking so good so far; Jay's therapist says he is doing so much better than some of the older kids that she takes care of. At the moment, Jay is learning how to sit. He has begun rolling around, turning himself, pushing himself forward while in the crawling position, and he has begun to acknowledge his body (playing and viewing his hands, as well as his feet). I'm very proud of the progress my little bean has made, it has made me so happy to see him progress at such a rapid rate. As well, Jay has become more alert more aware; seeing more than just faces but paying attention to colors and shapes. Olga (his therapist), has begun him on puree foods such as green beans, carrots, squash, etc.. even though his pediatrician said to wait, Olga said his motor muscles were ready to intake food as well as snacks (melting puffs). One thing that was a bit scary is he doesn't respond to his name, he will respond to loud noises but not the sound of his name. Olga, said he might have fluid in his ears since he gets sick a lot; although, this scares me very much because at the end of the day who knows how bad or mild it might be and what are the procedures they might have to take. It scares me because as a mom its hard to see your son have to deal with that- especially with him being so young and so small as well. I love him to death and even though this is a bump in the road his successes outshine it all. I know that Jay will get through it and will accomplish so much. I know GOD is on our side and I know he will pull us through. Other than that, his progress has been phenomenal.