Asleep Before 7:00

Mikayla is already asleep, which can be a good or a bad thing. It's good because she will wake up in a better mood than she did this morning. She needs the rest!!!! It's bad because it is less time I will get to spend with her tonight. Normally she falls asleep on her own, but for some reason she wanted me to hold her. She fell asleep in my arms. It was soooo sweet. I miss the days of rocking her to sleep. I can remember wanting her to grow up, but it has happened too fast. I can remember wanting her to crawl, and then I wanted her to walk. Now I wish she'd just sit down sometimes. I'm learning to be content in the moment....which for those who know me really well- it's a difficult concept for me.

I was about to update on therapy, but some have missed the whole beginning story, so I better sort of start at the beginning. Mikayla is considered "developmentally delayed." Honestly, by looking at her you wouldn't know it. Unless you really know the developmental stages you may not know she's delayed. We never found out the cause for sure- have had MRI and EEG. It could be from when I had my c-section. The cord had been wrapped around her neck and oxygen could've been cut off. She didn't really sit up till 9 months- crawl till 12 months- and really walk till 18/19 months. She has very weak ankles. She wore braces for about a year and is about to be put back in them again on October 2nd. We go to Shriner's Hospital for that. They're little SMO's- which are VERY SHORT braces for her ankles to help keep her ankles stable. She also has sensory integration problems and is somewhat delayed at communication. She began Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy at 9 months old. For a brief time, while we were settling in Bossier, she did not go to therapy. She has been getting OT for the last few weeks and will begin ST this Friday. The OT actually goes to the Daycare and works with her, which has been true blessing. I'm so glad to have her in Therapy again. I was told that in April the School Board will evaluate her to see what kind of services they'll provide. She POSSIBLY could end up at my school in an ECSE class so that the OT and ST can continue. The other alternative is for her to receive services at the Daycare with OT and ST still through the school board. The evaluation is still about 6 months away, so we'll figure all that out when the time comes.

I'll leave you on this note- I was asking Mikayla's Physical Therapist a question one time about Mikayla's behavior, and she said "She is not in therapy because she's not smart." Her saying that made me feel relieved. Mikayla is VERY SMART!- which is why you probably would never know she's in therapy if I hadn't told you. She just has some areas that need some work, but don't we all!