So Thursday was supposed to be Jack's last Getting Ready For Preschool class and he was supposed to be moving on to a different class next week. After talking with his OT she recommended (as did the GRFPS teachers) that he repeat the class. He was just getting the hang of structured activities and interacting with other kids so they think its best if he just does it again. I know he'll enjoy it just as much the second time around and I'm hoping that after the holidays he'll be able to complete Leslie's class before he goes to KKI.
In the sleep world WE ARE DOING GREAT! I am beyond excited with our progress since Tuesday. Tuesday night , there was no change. His couch stayed pressed up against my side of the bed. Wednesday we moved his couch 6 inches away from my side of the bed. We had tried this before but it resulted in a meltdown and at the time (almost midnight) it wasn't worth the huge fit (parenting fail, I know.) and we moved it back. He didn't seem to notice the 6 inches and for the first time in weeks, didn't constantly reach over to grab my hand during the night. He tried once to get in bed but we sent him right back to the couch and he didn't seem to mind. Last night the couch was moved another 6 inches away and then a foot down. Now his bed was a foot from ours and a foot down from the headboard (if that makes any sort of sense). He didn't try once to get in bed with us and slept happily on his couch with his plethora of friends. Tonight the couch is against the wall, about a foot and half away from our bed and about 2 feet down from the headboard. Steve being at work tonight seems to bed affecting him a bit and he keeps grabbing all four Theodores, Buzz, Woody, Scout, a book and two trucks and trying to sneak into bed. I'm being consistent and sending him packing for the couch but damn! It's hard. I KNOW that he needs to go back to sleeping in his room but there's something comforting to me about having him snuggling in bed with me while Steve's gone all night.
In other news I met another Mom a few weeks ago because her son was in the same GRFPS class as Jack. I found out Thursday that he did Out Patient therapy at KKI for feeding. It was amazing to meet someone else that went through it especially because like Jack, her son's eating disorder was caused by behavior. Just thought I'd share. It's nice to meet someone else who knows what you're going through.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Howdy!
The title of this blog entry is brought to you by Sheriff Woody and Jack's new found love of all things Toy Story!
While there's not a ton to update everyone on, a few things have happened in the last few weeks.
Jack's last day of his six week pre PreSchool class is Thursday! He seems to love it even more every single week. Last week we were allowed to sit in a viewing room and see the class on camera. My little man is such a cutie. He was playing with the minivan to the dollhouse and having a great time. He and another little boy sat and played with the ball popper and laughed and giggled with each other. So stinkin' cute. Last week he brought home an adorable picture of a pumpkin that he painted. It's hanging on our fridge along side his apple tree! He starts a new 6 week class next week that is taught by his OT Leslie. It's a Wiggles and Giggles class and I'm sure that my energetic little boy is going to love every minute.
He had Speech Therapy this morning and did very well! So well, in fact, that he finished his activities early and got to do a puzzle with Lisa. Every day he says more and more that we're able to understand and his temper tantrums have decreased since we're able to understand him better.
Last week was our first meeting with a Social Worker/Behavioralist. We called her in due to our sleep issues with Jack. Back in July bedtime turned into a nightmare and it resulted in Jack sleeping in our room, on a couch that's next to our bed. It's becoming a huge issue for Steve and I and its time for Jack to return to his room so that's why we see her. Last week she just observed but this week she gave us some goals to work with, like getting Jack to respect Steve as a parent. He sees Steve as the fun parent that rarely dishes out punishment so now Steve is in charge of discipline when he's home and awake. I'm hoping it works because the Bad Cop/Mommy routine is certainly old and I'd like a break. She'll be back next week and hopefully we'll have moved the couch at least 1 foot away from the bed. Fingers crossed.
In the food world, Jack has dropped another preferred food. He now utterly refuses to eat applesauce so he is pretty much surviving on yogurt and baby food. I'm trying to not be too discouraged because I know that even normal toddlers will refuse favorite food from time to time but honestly it makes me want to cry. I try not to think about it and to just worry about whether or not he's getting the calories he needs but still, it makes me feel like a failure. I just want him to be okay and to eat like a "normal" kid. I know that it'll come but still, sometimes I wish it were easier.
While there's not a ton to update everyone on, a few things have happened in the last few weeks.
Jack's last day of his six week pre PreSchool class is Thursday! He seems to love it even more every single week. Last week we were allowed to sit in a viewing room and see the class on camera. My little man is such a cutie. He was playing with the minivan to the dollhouse and having a great time. He and another little boy sat and played with the ball popper and laughed and giggled with each other. So stinkin' cute. Last week he brought home an adorable picture of a pumpkin that he painted. It's hanging on our fridge along side his apple tree! He starts a new 6 week class next week that is taught by his OT Leslie. It's a Wiggles and Giggles class and I'm sure that my energetic little boy is going to love every minute.
He had Speech Therapy this morning and did very well! So well, in fact, that he finished his activities early and got to do a puzzle with Lisa. Every day he says more and more that we're able to understand and his temper tantrums have decreased since we're able to understand him better.
Last week was our first meeting with a Social Worker/Behavioralist. We called her in due to our sleep issues with Jack. Back in July bedtime turned into a nightmare and it resulted in Jack sleeping in our room, on a couch that's next to our bed. It's becoming a huge issue for Steve and I and its time for Jack to return to his room so that's why we see her. Last week she just observed but this week she gave us some goals to work with, like getting Jack to respect Steve as a parent. He sees Steve as the fun parent that rarely dishes out punishment so now Steve is in charge of discipline when he's home and awake. I'm hoping it works because the Bad Cop/Mommy routine is certainly old and I'd like a break. She'll be back next week and hopefully we'll have moved the couch at least 1 foot away from the bed. Fingers crossed.
In the food world, Jack has dropped another preferred food. He now utterly refuses to eat applesauce so he is pretty much surviving on yogurt and baby food. I'm trying to not be too discouraged because I know that even normal toddlers will refuse favorite food from time to time but honestly it makes me want to cry. I try not to think about it and to just worry about whether or not he's getting the calories he needs but still, it makes me feel like a failure. I just want him to be okay and to eat like a "normal" kid. I know that it'll come but still, sometimes I wish it were easier.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
A few weeks...
It's been a few weeks since I've updated. There hasn't been too much to update really. We're just hanging in there and going with the flow! (How many more cliched sayings could I throw into that sentence?!).
Jack had ST this morning and luckily it went incredibly well. I always love listening to him talk to his ST. He has the most adorable little voice and I feel like I could listen to him talk forever. He has been talking so much more, even in the last few weeks. A good friend told me that she was able to understand him the other day. That floors me! Up until then, I was pretty much the only one that understood what he said and usually had to translate for everyone, including Steve. Now Steve understands almost as much as I do and even strangers are picking up on things. The only thing I have yet to understand is why in the world he talks with a southern draw!
No news from KKI this week but I don't expect to hear from them any time soon. We are STILL trying to get paperwork together for the NBU. And for EMFP. I don't feel like there are enough hours in the day to get everything done.
Jack is doing incredibly well at PreSchool. He's stopped having tantrums when Free Play is over and its time for structured play. We've also gotten two very adorable apple tree pictures that are hanging on our fridge.
Sorry there isn't anything else to post. Like I said, we're just kinda hanging in limbo until KKI calls.
Jack had ST this morning and luckily it went incredibly well. I always love listening to him talk to his ST. He has the most adorable little voice and I feel like I could listen to him talk forever. He has been talking so much more, even in the last few weeks. A good friend told me that she was able to understand him the other day. That floors me! Up until then, I was pretty much the only one that understood what he said and usually had to translate for everyone, including Steve. Now Steve understands almost as much as I do and even strangers are picking up on things. The only thing I have yet to understand is why in the world he talks with a southern draw!
No news from KKI this week but I don't expect to hear from them any time soon. We are STILL trying to get paperwork together for the NBU. And for EMFP. I don't feel like there are enough hours in the day to get everything done.
Jack is doing incredibly well at PreSchool. He's stopped having tantrums when Free Play is over and its time for structured play. We've also gotten two very adorable apple tree pictures that are hanging on our fridge.
Sorry there isn't anything else to post. Like I said, we're just kinda hanging in limbo until KKI calls.
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