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Spencer's Dental Surgery
Spencer's appointment was for 8 o'clock at the Children's Hospital. We arrived early. Then we WAITED. The hospital said the doctor was running behind, the doctor seemed to be blaming the hospital, but did say they were doing all special needs kids today. That means that, for instance, kids with a history of heart problems (this includes Spencer) ( Read more... ) -
Spencer's Blood Work
I had no idea lab results would be available so fast! I might have gone 2 days ago, had I known. We just went this morning around 11. I was frightened to hear the doctor's voice on the phone when it rang at 3! (Doctors don't call unless there is something wrong, right ( Read more... ) -
Initiating Play
As of tonight, Spencer has started to initiate play! He has brought me a toy to wind, run around a corner and back to peek-a-boo, asked me to sing Itsy Bitsy Spider and even gotten between me and the dryer and passed items out to me!
He loves for us to play with him, he loves for Sasha to chase him and he'll chase her back, but... he is initiating ( Read more... ) -
Rolling Over
Spencer has rolled over from his back to his belly, at least on the bed. I think he did it once in the floor. Perhaps it was a fluke because yesterday, he was ON IT! He was practicing, it was his sole purpose. He rolled from back to belly over and over again.
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The Kids' Teeth
Sasha had her first dentist appointment on Monday. She did well. She doesn't have any cavities! Considering we were sucking at dental hygiene there for a while and considering Elmo & I have poor dental health... it was a miracle. Back in 6 months.
Meanwhile, Spencer has started teething already. I didn't expect it so soon. I've asked around and I ( Read more... ) -
Spencer Stuff
I think he might be growing. He has been eating a little less and sleeping a little more ( Read more... ) -
Sooner Start
Nancy came back today. She did an evaluation. Normally they have to do this for the child to qualify. Spencer qualifies for services automatically because he has Down syndrome, but they still have to do the evaluation ( Read more... )