Tuesday, April 8, 2014

An update, and new Dx.

Isaiah is on a roll!  We are hearing new words every week, and are thrilled with his continual progress.  He's making slow, but steady, progress with his walking.  He is getting more steady and more confidant all the time!  His quick toddle is starting to turn into a run, and he's getting much better at navigating a living room full of toys.  He's also becoming an expert climber.  So far no giant goose eggs!

Now...onto our other news.  This, quite honestly, is a little awkward for me because it just seems so inappropriate to put in a blog post.  I actually wasn't sure if I would share this with everyone or not, but I feel like we've been so open through all of this and have been so thankful for all of the cheers and support we have received from you.  I also worried that this would sound like sad news, and while it's not what we'd choose for our son, it's really nothing more than new information.  But we had Isaiah's cognitive testing done last week and Isaiah was given the intellectually disabled diagnosis (what was once referred to as mental retardation). While the diagnosis does sting a little, it just means that Isaiah will have access to more resources to help get him what he needs.  Isaiah is now eligible for an ID waiver which means respite, an no more medical bills for him, and lots of other resources!  It really will be a huge blessing, finically, to have the waiver.  And no mom would turn down respite ;)  

So that's the newest info from our little corner of the world.  Noah was just assigned a school for next year, and he is anxious to attend kindergarten round up this month.  Eli is doing great as well!  No broken bones is always a bonus ;)




1 comments:

Brittnie said...

Hi there, I am interested to know what exactly the cognitive testing entails? What does the testing involve and at what age is it done? My daughter is almost 2 years (next month) and has a firm diagnosis, but I am interested in learning more about this and the waiver. Thanks! My email is brittnieblackburn@yahoo.com if you by chance have a sec to write. I was given your blog address by my friend, Ashlie Black. :)