Jack had an appointment with a developmental pediatrician this past Thursday. We went in, registered and went back to the exam room where Jack’s weight, height and head circumference were taken, and an overall physical was done. He’s in tip top shape! 🙂 He’s 27 lbs and 3 feet tall! He’s so big, yet so […]
This was copied from our discharge papers: Jack was seen by Dr. Brennon (Child Development Specialist) today. Here are her conclusions after the examination (attended by a Speech therapist (ST), Occupational Therapist (OT)): “1. Normal nonfocal neurological exam.2. Normal general physical exam.3. Global developmental delay with visual motor/problem solving skills a relative strength. Receptive language […]
Ben said, “Mama!” today for the first time! I LOVE that sound!
Clint was reading Jack his bedtime story. There was a part in the story about 3 bees and trees, or something like that. Jack said, “Bee!” I asked him to show me where a Bee was…he pointed to the Bee! Exciting times in the Armstrong household! Our boy said another word!! Woot!
“But women will be saved through childbearing–if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.” 1 Tim. 2:15 My father-in-law sent this to me tonight, in an email. My first thought was, “Well, I didn’t exactly “bear” my children. I had surgery.” But as I began thinking more about it and what it could […]
We ventured to the park this morning, as it was nice and cool…the park was ours too! Not a soul in sight until we left! 🙂 Jack riding his Tricycle! 🙂 (Excuse my finger). Eventually Jack decided he’d had enough of the trike, so off he goes! Ben has a great time too, he just […]
Jack has had speech therapy since June and already we’re talking “out of home” therapy. Jack has been progressing in his speech but slowly. So we get back from vacation (July 15th appt) and his therapist and her boss (Jack’s coordinator) tell me that they think Jack needs to see a specialist. So they refereed […]
I bought these a few weeks ago. I had done a project with the boy for Clint’s birthday present. I guess I forgot to put one of them away. The black one. Jack found it and drew all over the refrigerator door! I immediatly thought, “Uh oh…that’s never going to come out!” So to the […]
I know I’ve posted about this before, but it’s such big news! Here’s what a labor nurse had to say: Kudos to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for taking a step in the right direction. Last week, they announced less restrictive guidelines for VBACs, twin births and other candidates for vaginal delivery. […]
A friend posted this on Facebook. I really enjoyed reading and decided to share. Plus, it’s World Breastfeeding Week, so it just fit!