Caleb Update

 

Just wanted to update everyone on what's going on with Caleb.  Thank you so much to everyone who asks and tells us they are praying for him.  We still don't have many answers but progress is being made.

 This coming Monday (the 22nd) we go back to Scottish Rite to pick up Caleb's orthotics.  Then that Wednesday (24th) ECI, (Early Childhood Intervention) is coming by the house to do their evaluation and set up physical therapy.  They will come to the house to do therapy and they will decide how often he needs it.  I'm very excited that he will have his orthotics and they will help us build Caleb's muscles.  His leg and arm muscles seem to be pretty good but it's his core that is really weak.  I'm so happy they will be coming to the house, with Squirt due in about 4 weeks that will be such a blessing! I'm don't have any expectations as far as how soon Caleb will be able to walk, but I'm hoping it is soon!

 






The last big thing is we have an appointment with the Scottish Rite neurology department.  It will be Tuesday August 30th.  (soon!) I'm very hopeful that they will be able to give us some answers, or if not then be able to tell us for sure that there is no major problem just developmental delays.  The Pediatric gastroenterologist did call back and say the upper GI came back normal.  His next step would be to do things that the Neurologist will do so he wants to wait for those results. (thankful for that!) So I have no idea what the appointment on the 30th will look like and what tests they will be able to run but again, praying for answers and peace.

                    

Jason and Caleb at Scottish Rite                       Caleb waiting for the Barium to reach his colon

On a fun note Caleb's vocabulary has exploded over these past few weeks.  He talks A LOT! While many of the words are only understandable to me and Jason he is communicating so well! He is so expressive and loves connecting with people.  He loves going to the store and flirting with anyone who will look his direction. He is so sweet!!

Again thank you all for your prayers and support.  I know God has a plan and purpose for our little Squirt who will be joining us soon.  Honestly with things with Caleb, we haven't done "lots" of preparing.  (so glad this is the 3rd time around and we sorta have an idea what's coming :] ) So prayers for God's timing and a peaceful transition would be greatly appreciated as well.

Love,



Eating a sucker trying to help the barium move down, he loved it! (his first)