Wednesday 24 June 2009
Saturday 20 June 2009
I thought it was about time for an update!
Corwin had his cardiac check on Monday. We were a little anxious to have him checked as his Oxygen SATs have been dipping to 67. However the appointment went well and the doctor said they are not too concerned that he is dipping to around 70 and they dont want to do his next is until he is bigger (he is 13.5kg). His Sats are around 80 at rest - phew! His heart function is the same as at his last appointment so they are happy to leave him another 6 months and not put him forward for a pre op catheter just yet. They said at the next appointment they may put him on list for one. So we can relax for 6 months and not worry too much!
I had a meeting the day after his heart check with his Special Needs Inclusion Teacher ( teacher who comes to the house once a week to work with him), his preschool leader and his health visitor. The meeting was to set targets for Corwin in an IEP ( Individual Education Plan). The meeting went well. His preschool have assessed him at aged 16 - 26 months ( he is 37 months) but say he is making progress. His confidence has really grown and he will go to preschool four mornings a week from September. His language is the main area of concern as he is still not using any real words. He uses a limited number of sounds - just 'b' and 'd' and all the vowels. He uses lots of expression and emotion when he babbles and is very sociable considering he can't say words! He is going to be sssessed for statemening which will hopefully be in place for when he starts school so he gets the support he needs. The HV is referring him for hearing test as it's been two years since he has one. His eyesight seems to be getting worse and preschool have noticed this too. We see a consultant next month.
Corwin has been such a happy little boy lately, full of fun! He and Rowan interact more and more - they like to copy each others noises, chase each other, and generally make each other laugh. So cute!
We are off to a birthday party at a farm tomorrow and it is also father's day , so I will try to remember to take photos and post them here.
abi x
Corwin had his cardiac check on Monday. We were a little anxious to have him checked as his Oxygen SATs have been dipping to 67. However the appointment went well and the doctor said they are not too concerned that he is dipping to around 70 and they dont want to do his next is until he is bigger (he is 13.5kg). His Sats are around 80 at rest - phew! His heart function is the same as at his last appointment so they are happy to leave him another 6 months and not put him forward for a pre op catheter just yet. They said at the next appointment they may put him on list for one. So we can relax for 6 months and not worry too much!
I had a meeting the day after his heart check with his Special Needs Inclusion Teacher ( teacher who comes to the house once a week to work with him), his preschool leader and his health visitor. The meeting was to set targets for Corwin in an IEP ( Individual Education Plan). The meeting went well. His preschool have assessed him at aged 16 - 26 months ( he is 37 months) but say he is making progress. His confidence has really grown and he will go to preschool four mornings a week from September. His language is the main area of concern as he is still not using any real words. He uses a limited number of sounds - just 'b' and 'd' and all the vowels. He uses lots of expression and emotion when he babbles and is very sociable considering he can't say words! He is going to be sssessed for statemening which will hopefully be in place for when he starts school so he gets the support he needs. The HV is referring him for hearing test as it's been two years since he has one. His eyesight seems to be getting worse and preschool have noticed this too. We see a consultant next month.
Corwin has been such a happy little boy lately, full of fun! He and Rowan interact more and more - they like to copy each others noises, chase each other, and generally make each other laugh. So cute!
We are off to a birthday party at a farm tomorrow and it is also father's day , so I will try to remember to take photos and post them here.
abi x
Monday 1 June 2009
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY CORWIN!
Sorry I have not updated Corwin's blog for a while!
Corwin turned three on Saturday! We had a lovely party for him at our nearby Country Park. I hired a room and put out craft activities and Corwin's Grandpa did some face painting. The children had little picnic boxes for party food, I gave out bags of bread to go to the lake to feed the ducks, then to finish the children enjoyed playing on the small playground. The weather was just beautiful!
Corwin was thoroughly spoiled once again with lots of gifts, mainly Thomas the Tank Engine! He was quite calm opening them and fascinated by the gifts rather than excited. I had been singing 'Happy Birthday' to him for a few weeks followed by teaching him how to blow, so he confidently blew out his candles - proudest moment ever!
I have made a slide show of his party, what a great day!
Corwin turned three on Saturday! We had a lovely party for him at our nearby Country Park. I hired a room and put out craft activities and Corwin's Grandpa did some face painting. The children had little picnic boxes for party food, I gave out bags of bread to go to the lake to feed the ducks, then to finish the children enjoyed playing on the small playground. The weather was just beautiful!
Corwin was thoroughly spoiled once again with lots of gifts, mainly Thomas the Tank Engine! He was quite calm opening them and fascinated by the gifts rather than excited. I had been singing 'Happy Birthday' to him for a few weeks followed by teaching him how to blow, so he confidently blew out his candles - proudest moment ever!
I have made a slide show of his party, what a great day!
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