Tuesday, May 26, 2009

More Good News

On Thursday May 21, Braden had another physical therapy session. The PT was very impressed with how well he was doing with his fine and gross motor development. Braden is sitting independently now, doing amazingly well with balance, toppling over periodically when reaching for a toy. During the appointment the PT said that skill, sitting without support, puts baby Braden right at age-appropriate development, even a bit ahead! (I hadn't even realized he could balance by himself until the girls had pointed it out to me a few days earlier. Way to go mom!) Braden doesn't have to see the PT every month now. She will just check in, see if we have any concerns, and then take it from there. (happy sigh...)

Braden has been off heart meds for nearly two weeks. He had an appointment today for a non-heart related issue, but I asked the pediatrician to check for any concerns that might show a negative reaction to being off the diuretics. None! His weight was 13 lbs. 4 oz. We go back in a month for another check, but other than that it looks like our calendar won't be full of doctor appointments anymore. No tears shed on that point. We are quickly approaching the end of the school year and all the fun and busyness that follows. We treasure every day. God is good.

2 comments:

Andie Johnson said...

So great! I am so happy for you guys.

Sorry I've been flaky Jenni. You, of all people, know how it is... but that's still no excuse. Let's get together in a couple weeks once Noah is healed from his surgery, what do you think?

Praying for you as always. You need to post more pics of your sweet little man!

Anonymous said...

Thats FANTASTIC:) im glad to hear hes doing sooo good! :)