We have had major computer issues the last few weeks so I have not been posting lately. I still cannot post any pictures (and I have a ton of pictures), but I thought that I would give a quick update of all that we have been up to.
First of all Jackson now loves his stander. We usually put him in it 2-3 times every day and he will happily play for about 30 minutes before he gets fussy. Also in therapy we are really working on taking a few steps. Last year at this time Jackson could not even hold up his head so we are definitely making progress.
We also made a visit to the developmental pediatrician last week and she was also very pleased with the progress that Jackson is making. She was especially impressed with all the therapy that we are doing with him. Next week we start up again with Early On weekly for the school year. This means that most weeks we will have some type of therapy (PT, OT, speech, infant/toddler teacher) every day (Monday-Friday). I always schedule all of them early morning so that they really do not interfere with our activities, but right now I am thinking that it would be nice to be able to sleep in occasionally. Well I guess there is always the weekend.
Jackson is also finally on the surgery schedule to have laser treatments on his face on October 15. Dr Mann, the plastic surgeon, is in high demand and so it took a while before we were able to start these treatments. The actual procedure is very quick and according to Dr Mann not very painful. Since Jackson's port wine stains are right in the middle of his face, where there is the most blood flow, we were given about a 50% chance that the procedure would help remove or lighten the marks. I will write more about the details of the procedure as the date gets closer.
Finally, Annika had her very first week of 3 school this week and she had so much fun. I cannot believe that she is already old enough to be in school (wipe away small tear). It works great for us because we do all of Jackson's outpatient therapy while she is at school so she no longer needs to be dragged along and she gets to have her own fun time.
Well that all for now. Hopefully next time I will be able to post some pictures again!
