Rowan was sick for a few weeks last month with ear infections and a lingering cough that needed nebulizer treatments. On top of those issues, he was getting in about 4 teeth at once and was not a happy kid. He was pretty sleepy and medicated for those weeks and when that happens, he loses whatever strength he gained and seems to have to start all over again.
His caregiver, Janet, and I were talking about how much we missed when he used to be able to hold his head up and look around when lying on his tummy. Instead, he'd just lay on his little face with his arms down by his sides. Now, though, he is rolling back and forth again, is bringing his legs up underneath his body, and is supporting his head really, really well.
Yesterday he was playing with Lily's purple tutu and seemed to like the feel of that... and he seems to be mimicking some language. There's a lot of back and forth 'talk' and sometimes I can hear him say 'hi'... or the aaiiiieeee sound, I guess.
He's also started demanding more attention- and that's amazing to watch. He has been much more assertive this week and seems to be learning cause and effect. If I make this pouty face, mommy will pay attention to me and will talk to me.
Love it!
His vision has been great this week, too- which is related to all the learning, I'm sure. It would be very difficult to want to do anything if you couldn't see, right??
Last week a vision-specialist came out and did an assessment of Rowan. Here is a really cool powerpoint about CVI and the rating scale... Rowan is a 1-2 or a 3-4 in most categories depending upon the day.
It has been such a gift to learn all about what will help him to see better, what things he likes to look at, and how to work with the CVI to enhance his days.
Want to see how happy our boy is this week??
Take a look...
Yay to all of those good things!!!!!!!!! Love that boy!!!
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