Speech Therapy

Harrison had his Speech Evaluation last week. He seems to be around 7 months old for communicating his needs and around 12 months old for understanding others communication. I think the 7 month is an undershot as to where he really is. In the past few days he has really started whining and getting frustrated easily with us. Probably because we don't understand his needs or wants. Overall, he seems to be around 10 to 12 months developmentally. He is 21 months old.

I told Boomer, my husband, that I am tired of having a "baby". I am ready for a toddler. How long will this stage last? This is how I am feeling today. I know how hard he is working...we all are. You know, when you want to have a baby you just want a healthy baby. I have a nephew who is 5 weeks younger than Harrison and sometimes it is difficult to watch them together. I help out teaching in a toddler preschool class during the school year. I go back on the 27th of August. This year is going to be tough for me personally. Harrison is old enough to be enrolled in that class but is not because of his development. It will be difficult emotionally for me see all the different toddlers interact. Mothers of children without "developmental issues" tell me to stop worrying, he is doing great! They are right, he is doing tremendously well considering what he has been through. I just don't think people really understand how draining it is to experience something like this. Well, that is enough of my pitty party! Most days I thoroughly enjoy having a 21 month old baby who weighs 20 lbs. and 12 ounces. If he can't walk at least he is lite for his age. haha

Normal Immune System

Well, I got the best call today. Harrison's Infectious Disease doctor called me today with Harrison's latest lab results. I will be honest, I was pretty nervous to hear from the doctor. The last doctor to call us was William's Neurologist, and he was calling to tell us the MRI results on his head. That phone call referred us to a Neurosurgeon. It is my experience that doctors only call with bad news.

Not this call! Dr. Mazade wanted to inform us that Harrison's immune system appeared to be in normal range. Thank God! We are finally seeing a small glimpse of a light. Dr. Mazade said he could have his live vaccines. I am so pumped that I already have Harrison scheduled for shots tomorrow at 8 am. I am usually scared on shot days, but not this time. Hopefully he won't get sick.

We are very happy at our house today.

Start! Heart Walk Kick Off

Despite the humidity and heat levels, we had a great time at the Start! Heart Walk Kick Off party on July 17, 2007. We heard a lot of inspirational stories and had fun sharing Harrison's survival story. My sister took this picture of Harrison after the event was over. As usual, he was a champ! He was so hot and got fussy towards the end. Believe it or not, he lasted over an hour outside. After an hour and a half I found my mother, sister, William and Harrison at a table inside the air conditioned restaurant. Harrison was sleeping in his Nana's arms. After this event the family headed down south to South Padre Island for our annual family vacation. Look for a post on this in a few days, or so. Still need to get the pictures off my husband, Boomer's, laptop.