Other than Halloween, progress at therapy is our big news! It seems like the neurologist may have really known what she was talking about because Claire's personality has transformed on her new medicine. Whereas she always seemed like a very tense baby, she was actually very relaxed this week. I thought I had been noticing a change, but it is very easy to over-analyze; however, within the first five minutes of therapy, Patricia, Claire's therapist, raved over how alert and happy she seemed! Whew!!! It wasn't just me being a crazy mom!!!
Claire's biggest improvements have been with her head control during tummy time. Since she stayed hunched over for so many months from her belly aches, her shoulders are very weak. So, we're spending lots and LOTS of time trying to get some extension in her upper back.
I took this picture the other morning, and it shocked me. This is the first picture EVER where Claire looks happy and healthy. Notice that she's looking at the camera, her cheeks are rosy, and she's smiling!!! These are all three things that had never happened at the same time prior to her new medicine.
She's still a little small and weak, but she's starting to enjoy her exer-saucer. The music and textures keep her entertained. This picture is unusual because usually big brother is right there helping her press buttons. He has been really good at helping her with her workouts. I think he figures that he's the therapy expert so he can teach her a thing or two. However, when we were working on rolling over, he tried to lead her by pulling on her ears. I don't seem to remember that from his therapy sessions...
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