Its still pretty quiet on our home front. No complaints of course, but sometimes the days all run together. All in all, we so enjoy our relaxing, taking walks around the neighborhood, watching Handy Manny, and reading books until our hearts are content...or its snack time. Whichever comes first. Lately though, we've been having to do a few more things. See, Mr. Jonas isn't talking much. He doesn't listen very well. His diet...well its not much of a diet. All of these things made the pediatrician a little worried. So she referred us to the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program. It totally Freaked. Me. Out. Any and every possibility went through my mind. Was he deaf? Was he Autistic? Would he ever say Mom? Does he know how much we love him? Does he know that I would do it all over again? Will he learn to eat real food? Seriously I laid awake at night and worried. and worried. and worried. It's been a struggle for me. I'm not sure Jonas even cares much. He's happy. Oh so happy. But I know if he could communicate what he wanted, it would be easier...for both of us. We learned today that he indeed qualifies for the Infants & Toddler's Program. In the Speech /Language & communication category. Kind of what we figured. Very Few words + Not Obeying simple commands = needs help in the Speech and communication department. We have awesome Occupational Therapists. I am so thankful for that. We had to make 6 month goals today. I made a goal to have Jonas speaking in 6 months. I'd be happy with a "MaMa". So begins our learning to learn adventure. Bring it on. Here are a few things we've been working on:
..Problem Solving..
"How do these things work, Mom?"
..Cleaning up..
Right...what kid does this at any age?
..Diet/Nutrition..
At least he has one healthy item
..Playing..
Just being a kid. We all deserve that!
..Remain Calm..
This one's for me. Its hard for me when Jonas doesn't want to do what I think is best for him. I keep saying..."I'm the boss" or "Its the rules, Jonas". He doesn't care much.
More problem solving :) He kind of likes eating the trains more that actually playing with them. We're working on that too. Its possible he has a sensory disorder. Hence the reason he puts EVERYTHING in his mouth. It would mean another Occupational Therapist coming in to help with this. I am A.O.K. with that. A little less drool on things would be nice.
9 comments:
Nicole,
I think you are COMPLETELY AWESOME for listening to the pediatrician and taking him in, even if it freaked you out. I have seen the benefits of these programs and it will be great for both of you! He is so darling, and you are a fabulous mom. He is very lucky to have you!
Jamie.
It's so hard to know what the right thing to do is for these little people we're in charge of. Good luck with everything!!
You are such a great mom! I wish I could be there for snack time:) We could show lil' J how to throw down. But seriously, I love you! Being a parent is so hard sometimes you feel like you should have all the answers and you don't:)
{hugs}
You're a great mom! Getting him help early makes a big difference. You'll have to let me know which therapists you have. Garrett had Chris for speech and Liz for OT.
Don't you wish these little ones came with a manual? Life would be so much easier! You are a great mom and it never hurts to get a few suggestions, I wish I could get a few sometimes! Love ya!
I am sorry that you are stressed over this little bump in the road but you know what I am just guessing that in 6 months so much will have changed for the good. Progams like this are wonderful and can be so beneficial for kids. Your a great mom and will do anything for him so that will mean it will be all that more successful for him. Good luck with everything. Thinking of you!
Have you tried the signing times? I just thought of that. I am not big into teaching kids sign language (I know that is shocking in the profession I am in) but who knows maybe just enough little simple signs will help him communicate and get across some of his needs and wants. He may even really like the little shows. I know my guy loved them when he was little. Maybe the songs and pictures and stuff that go along with them may help. I don't know just a random thought I had.
I love the new look of your blog! I hope things go well with Jonas! We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers! he is so absolutely adorable! Keep your chin up & remember the Lord will always be there to help you through the trying times!
I'm proud of you for going in soon too. My brother and sister in law are going through this exact thing right now. It's been hard and stressful but if they need it, it's there for them. Thinking of you!
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