First Day of Therapy and More Progress

Our much anticipated first day of therapy has come and gone. We look forward to going back next week. Our first day was very casual as the therapist just wanted to let Alex get comfortable with her and the therapy room, and interview mom a bit. His therapist was so nice and worked well with Alex. She was just amazed that he had mastered some very hard sounds such as /l/ and /r/, yet couldn't begin to utter some that were usually among first sounds for young children. He continued to over use the /b/ sound. She was able to continue some testing that he didn't finish during his initial evaluation. He did so well and I was so proud of him. We took the first opening for therapy that was available but in a few weeks we may actually be back on the waiting list for another specific day and time. Alex's sister, Sarah, will be starting Kindergarten in a few weeks and the current times are conflicting. Alex will also be starting preschool again four days per week. It looks like we would wind up having another therapist pretty soon anyway as the one we saw last week was due to have her first baby soon. She looked precious and it reminded me of how quickly the time passes. It seems it wasn't so long ago when I was eagerly awaiting our baby boy. I was so relieved when he appeared to be perfect at birth. I had no idea what would lie ahead for us. I will have to say that I couldn't imagine loving him any more than I do if he WAS "perfect." I am so pleased to be able to say that Alex continues to show progress. In the past few days I've actually heard a couple of full sentences. Yes, I said full sentences! As we were leaving the hospital after Alex's first therapy session we went back through the waiting room where they have a playroom for the kids. Alex said "Own go pay, kay kay, Mama?" (I want to go play, OK, Mama?) You bet I let him go play! It was just a couple of months ago we were still struggling with putting two words together! He still has so far to go and doesn't speak clearly enough that strangers would be able to understand him, but just the fact that we as his family are able to understand his wants and needs more and more everyday is such a blessing. I love this blogging thing. It really helps me to look back and see just how far we have come on this journey already!