Check Up Time

Well, today we went and saw the developmental pediatrition. She makes sure the triplets are doing well and meeting all the milestones and doing the things they should be for their age.

Jaxen was 23 lbs 3 oz and 31" tall. He is doing well and is walking, waving, saying Hi and Daddy.

Gracie was 23 lbs 1 oz and 31 1/4" tall. She has also started to walk, wave and gives kisses to her brothers and sisters.

Joshua was 21 lbs 7 oz and 30 7/8" tall. He is still doing the army crawl, but has started to pull up on furniture. It looks really difficult, but he does it. Yeah for him. Also, he was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. Now don't panic. It just means that their are some motor issues going on that are affecting his development ie walking, eating, swallowing etc. He will be getting some extra therapy and a few more tests, but it also means that he will get some special services through the state and through the schools. Also, since he hasn't gained weight in three months she has me adding calories to his diet with nutrition shakes etc. So he his still progressing, but just needs a little more help. See the attached links:



United Cerebral Palsy: http://www.ucp.org/: This is the association that works for and helps individuals with Cerebral Palsy
What is Cerebral Palsy? This explains Cerebral Palsy better than does. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm

Morgan and Rachel are also doing well, but they get out of the dr's visits for a little longer.