When I took Jalinn in for her 6 month check up her pediatrician thought it would be good that we start to see the PT. With Missouri First Steps Program Jalinn doesn't qualify so we are going through our insurance and see the PT at Children's Mercy Hospital. She had her first appt about 3 weeks ago and her PT is so happy with what Jalinn is doing. She is rolling over and has great head control. At the first appointment we went over Jalinn's medical condition like all of the doctors that we see. I am so happy that I keep track of everything and bring Jalinn's book with me to every appt. It helps out so much. Her PT just really just play with her and she focused on the legs. Right now Jalinn is not wanting to up in pressure on her legs for standing. So she gave us exercises to do and home and they are helping. Her PT wants to see her twice a month until October.
At our last visit with the PT she told me that she did a "standard" test on Jalinn and right now is a ranking at at 4 month old. Jalinn is now 7 months. She told me now to worry about this because achon do fall about 6 months behind "normal" kids. Has a mother I worry about I know in Jalinn's time she will do everything she is suppose to do and then we will not be able to stop her.
Jalinn is developing her own personality now. She is just a joy to be around.
It is the hardest as an LP parent to not rush our kids. I looked forward to the milestones being on schedule to average size babies. I was amazed by Nate's progress. On average he was about 2 months behind but still within an average size babies range. I think it depends on their muscle tone. Keep up the good work Jalinn!
ReplyDeleteTrace qualified for WV Birth to Three when he was little. PT will help a lot, even though it's mostly play!
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