Saturday was Matthew's 18 mos. check up
Head Circumference: 19 1/2" - 90%
Height: 32 1/2" - 75%
Weight: 23.12lbs - 20%
As you can see we need to work on the weight. However, we did find out that Matthew still has a little bit of an ear infection in his left ear, so we're still on an antibiotic. So no wonder his weight is a little off. He eats like crazy but is on the move constantly. Our pediatrician did agree with me that Matthew would probably benefit with speech. He says a few words every now and then but there not to clear. We're not sure if it's the Dandy-Walker or if it's where he was tongue tied until 13 months. This will also help with his coordination to feed himself.
Today:
We have a climber!!!! Holly came this morning to give Matthew his physical therapy and she started working with him climbing up our stairs and he done really well. I had no idea he could do it. Our pediatrician asked me Saturday if he could climb and of course I say "no" and he can! He struggles a little bit but HE CAN DO IT!!! Holly is also working with him on squatting, bending over to pick up toys,etc. He's doing so much here lately. I'm so proud of him. We still have a ways to go before walking. He stands with his knees somewhat bent, but with time and help he can get it.
I received and email last week in regards to Matthew starting hippotherapy at Riverwood, he is on the waiting list to start Sept. 2010. Please, please, pray that there's an opening for him. He could benefit from this therapy greatly.
God has given Matthew an amazing ability to do so much. He gets frustrated alot but he never gives up. He's such a smart little boy.
Our pediatrician says I need to start enforcing that Matthew feed himself and I need to start taking away the pacifier (slowly). So, since I had a 3 day weekend, Matthew and I worked on just that. He's getting better and finger feeding and does the majority of it by himself, he's still a little clumsy, but he does good. Today, we took turns using the spoon. I'd feed him some then let him. He done GREAT, except once the spoon got to his mouth he'd turn it upside down and then puts in. Hey! Whatever works. :)
We've also been working on our shapes and doing some sign language. He knows his circles and squares. He knows the signs for bear and all done. We're making progress. We also found out this weekend that Nancy Reynolds, Matthew's soon to be elementary school will possibly have a preschool for 3 and up. I hope so, that will benefit us so much and Matthew will be closer to home. It scares me to think that in a year in a half my baby will be 3.
Head Circumference: 19 1/2" - 90%
Height: 32 1/2" - 75%
Weight: 23.12lbs - 20%
As you can see we need to work on the weight. However, we did find out that Matthew still has a little bit of an ear infection in his left ear, so we're still on an antibiotic. So no wonder his weight is a little off. He eats like crazy but is on the move constantly. Our pediatrician did agree with me that Matthew would probably benefit with speech. He says a few words every now and then but there not to clear. We're not sure if it's the Dandy-Walker or if it's where he was tongue tied until 13 months. This will also help with his coordination to feed himself.
Today:
We have a climber!!!! Holly came this morning to give Matthew his physical therapy and she started working with him climbing up our stairs and he done really well. I had no idea he could do it. Our pediatrician asked me Saturday if he could climb and of course I say "no" and he can! He struggles a little bit but HE CAN DO IT!!! Holly is also working with him on squatting, bending over to pick up toys,etc. He's doing so much here lately. I'm so proud of him. We still have a ways to go before walking. He stands with his knees somewhat bent, but with time and help he can get it.
I received and email last week in regards to Matthew starting hippotherapy at Riverwood, he is on the waiting list to start Sept. 2010. Please, please, pray that there's an opening for him. He could benefit from this therapy greatly.
God has given Matthew an amazing ability to do so much. He gets frustrated alot but he never gives up. He's such a smart little boy.
Our pediatrician says I need to start enforcing that Matthew feed himself and I need to start taking away the pacifier (slowly). So, since I had a 3 day weekend, Matthew and I worked on just that. He's getting better and finger feeding and does the majority of it by himself, he's still a little clumsy, but he does good. Today, we took turns using the spoon. I'd feed him some then let him. He done GREAT, except once the spoon got to his mouth he'd turn it upside down and then puts in. Hey! Whatever works. :)
We've also been working on our shapes and doing some sign language. He knows his circles and squares. He knows the signs for bear and all done. We're making progress. We also found out this weekend that Nancy Reynolds, Matthew's soon to be elementary school will possibly have a preschool for 3 and up. I hope so, that will benefit us so much and Matthew will be closer to home. It scares me to think that in a year in a half my baby will be 3.
Bradley got out his match box cars from when he was little and gave them to Matthew to play with. He just loved them!
Thank heaven for AMAZING little boys.
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