The occupational therapy appointment went fine this morning. It was a little interesting in there trying to keep Bella entertained while they tested Savannah. The had a lot of boxed puzzles that Bella kept getting into (AGGGHHH!). We have been thru testing like this before with NICU follow-up and the school district. I thought they would only be looking at gross motor (large muscle) stuff, but they tested everything- fine motor, cognitive and a bit of speech. ANYWAY, she does definitely have low tone, especially in her core. This is whats causing all her coordination issues and injuries. It's why we can't go ANYWHERE without her falling etc. SO, we will be going every Monday to the rehab place for them to work with Savannah on OT. She will show me some stuff I can work with her on at home as well.
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That will be fun for you. I wouldn't want your life to get boring : )
Ellie has low muscle tone too. They said you can never get it stronger, but you can increase muscle strength to try an overcome it. Good luck!!!
You will have to check the bottom of her feet out close.
What a cute fairy : )
Bridget
Sorry about even MORE appointments but at least they're doing something. Arianna is still scoring low in gross motor but not low enough to qualify for anything, yet... so we're doing gymnastics. Its SO obvious that she is not like the other kids though - she falls down ALL the time!
Hey -
I've been doing OT for Logan for a few months now for the exact same reasons. It has been difficult trying to manage him and Gage but since I've gone back to the stroller, it's gotten better. We are going twice a week in St. Cloud so the drive is no fun, but I know it's in his best interest and it will pay dividends in the end. My new word: perseverance.
Heather
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