Happy Six Months Sophie!

Wow what a difference a month can make! Not that Sophia was not doing well before but she has made quite a few steps this months. She can now roll from her tummy to her back. She also is quite good at sitting with very little support and she is doing it with out getting sick. Just last month we were hesitant to have her sit due to getting sick but now she is holding her own! She still needs support but she can now sit for several seconds with out being held. One of the most exciting things she id doing is that she is showing interest in food. Although she is not eating volumes at a time she is tasting foods and seems to really like pears and also doesn't mind green beans. We are beginning to work with a OT (occupational therapist) from Midland ESA and one short visit from her helped move Sophia leaps and bounds (for Sophia) eating wise. Sometimes it is the simple things that you don't think about that help the most. The OT suggested simply to put Sophia in a highchair and put towels around her for support. The theory behind this is that having the body supported will "ready" Sophia's mouth muscles. So far so good she is now taking a few teaspoons at a sitting instead of a few tastes. Sophia is also showing a lot of signs that she is ready to eat, she is sucking on her pacifier more around the clock. There are times where she actually attacks the pacifier. Sophia also seems to be managing her formula through her g-tube better. She seems to be getting sick less often and when she does get sick it seems to be related to having gas or going poop.

Sophia also has started to enjoy time standing in her exersausers. She will play for a half an hour or more at a time. She plays so hard she wears herself out.

This month was full of gatherings, Sophia got to meet, Aunt Cindy and Uncle Glen from Wisconsin, Stefan from Germany, Uncle Lyle from Arizona and Uncle Ron to name a few. Sophia also helped Liam celebrate his 3rd birthday!

Great strides forward this month Sophia keep up the great work!