Getting Prepared

We started off this morning with this morning smile. Isn't he adorable!!! This week we've been getting prepared for our trip to NIH (National Institute of Health) We're going there in August to see what Matthew's chances are at developing kidney and liver disease, etc. I've been getting all of his medical records together, writing down what all he eats in a 3 day time span and what quantities he eats.

We've also had our 6 month IEP evaluation this week with a developmental assessment done. Matthew so far has made quite an improvement since his last development assessment at 6 months old. He has went from a 40% delay to a 22%-30% percent delay. His development right now is at around a 17-18 month old, a six month difference. Which isn't great but it isn't bad either as long as he continues to improve.

We also discussed in Matthew's IEP meeting about his therapy. With Gov. Bev Purdue cutting costs, some of Matthew's therapy may decrease. Example, he might lose his PT since he has all the basics and there are other kids more in need. Luckily for us we did get Matthew into HIPPOTHERAPY!!!! Which will help make up any difference in therapy if he loses what he has now.

We also discussed on Matthew starting school at 3(next yr.) We'll be having our school evaluation around the end of the year to see if he qualifies for everyday at school or half days or just a couple of days a week. Speaking of schools, Nancy Reynolds (Matthew's one day elementary school) is coming along nicely. Here are some pictures of it as it looks now.

After church today we had our business meeting, Matthew was playing with my camera and I couldn't resist getting this picture of him. Can't you tell how he feels about "business meetings".

Have a good evening and God Bless!!!!