Some Doctor Stuff

In this picture Maddy is trying to see what is inside the camera lens. :)

We have been getting back into the doctor appointment circuit with a bang. An appointment every day so far since we've been back.

On Monday Maddy got a new set up at Scottish Rite. She only has to wear one small plastic splint on her foot. They switched her to soft velcro braces for both knees and she only has to wear those at night. That makes it much easier on us too. We will try to put the plastic splint on her foot without the taping we usually do for a week before we go back in and if the splint stays on we won't have to tape anymore so pray that will work out for us!

Today we went to the developmental pediatrician. Maddy is doing good. She is most behind in her gross motor skills-at about a 4 1/2 month level. Her language skills despite her hearing impairment issues are at 7 1/2 months and her cognitive and fine motor skills tested at 8 1/2 months so overall a really good report. Some of the testing is so hard because things like cognitive depend a lot on motor skills at this age but Maddy seems to be finding a way to do as much she can the best she can.

We are all trying to get hunkered in for the cold spell that is supposed to start tonight. Brrrr!!

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bee said…

Way to beat the odds Maddy! You are one special gal with special talents. Great report!

January 6, 2010 at 7:20 PM

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