My Sweet Morgan

I had a disconcerting conversation with Morgan's "teacher" yesterday. As I've mentioned, she's been participating in some speech therapy and "special instruction" with a teacher. It had been a few weeks since we'd seen her with Morgan and Piper's colds. During our session yesterday I asked the teacher about whether she thought Morgan would catch up with the other kids her age. I hoped she would say yes, but instead she recommended that we have Morgan evaluated by a child psychologist. Huh?!

She explained that she was concerned about the gap in development levels Morgan has. She shows high levels (3-4 years old) in the fact that she can recognize all letters and numbers, but she functions at levels lower than her age in language and cognitive/emotional areas. She said it was "subtle", but there were some concerns.

I asked her what she though the problem was and she said she "didn't know," but it may have something to do with the way she "processes" information. This frustrated me because someone with her experience must have an idea...I think she didn't want to scare me with putting a name to it.

Truthfully, I.am.terrified. When you have a child, you want the absolute best for them...of what you can give them as well as hoping they can live the best, most full life. I am so scared that my Morgan will not be able to be fully independent or won't be able to develop friendships, relationships or...my mind goes to the worst places. My poor baby. I just want to fix this for her.

So sad right now. I'm waiting to hear back from the Pediatrican for a referral. Will post more as we learn what might be going on.

Bumbo Baby

Piper had her first taste of the Bumbo seat the other day. No, her head is not that strong yet, but she is resting it against the back of the seat. Morgan wanted to pose with her, so here are some cute shots.

...eyes and EARS...

...and MOUTH and nose...

...head, shoulders, knees and TOES...

Ta Da!

Wordless Wednesday: Plumber's Butt

Sweet sister

I finally had a few minutes to check some things on the computer just now. I'm reading some blogs and suddenly noticed that Morgan is standing next to Piper who is sleeping in the swing. This makes me nervous because she likes to "help" push the swing...usually pretty hard and with jerky motions. Sure enough, she is "helping" push her in the swing, but gently this time, and gazing at her sweetly. Then I see her pick up the binky that has fallen out of Piper's mouth. She looks at it, then at Piper and tries to shove it back in Piper's mouth. So sweet, but funny too. Piper shakes her head back and forth a little, but stays asleep. Morgan gives up and moves on to her phonics toy. Then she comes back again and tries to shove her finger into Piper's mouth. Then she jumps up and down holding onto the swing...may it's time for Piper to wake up, but hopefully not as she falls out of the swing due to the crazy convulsions of her big sister.