Elizabeth has been busy as usual ,she is enjoying the warm weather and is spending lots of time outside playing. Elizabeth has been quite the party girl and has attended many social events; Olivia and Avery's 2nd birthday party, Owens birthday party and Auntie Maria's wedding. Elizabeth was a flower girl at Aunt Maria's wedding and did a wonderful job at walking down the aisle with Mommy and loved dancing on the dance floor with everyone. When Elizabeth got into her pretty dress and saw Mommy in hers she said "ooh Mommy and Elizabeth are princesses".
Elizabeth has wowed everyone with her talking and recently was scored as having language skills between 36-40mths which is amazing for her as she is only 27mths. Walking for Elizabeth is still a challenge but she is getting better each day, she can now walk across the room to her parents independently, she is getting proficient at bending down to pick up toys and is getting up with minimal help. Mommy and Daddy have to be creative to get her to walk independently her favorite games are playing mailman, grocery shopping and playing garbage man.
Elizabeth still continues to have problems with her reflux and still requires medication, we were hoping she would outgrow it by now but it still is a problem for her. Elizabeth also is waiting to see an ENT Dr. as she continues to choke and has to be watched closely while eating. We are not sure whether she has some scar tissue which is causing her difficulties or if she might be aspirating at times, as she can get quite panicked when it happens and she often goes bluish.
We are daily wowed with our princess and all that she has overcome.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
At 27 months, little Elizabeth keeps her parents very busy. She's very chatty and likes to talk from the time that she wakes up until she goes to bed. She can count up to 5 and recognizes familiar words.
A couple of weeks ago, Elizabeth had her hearing tested again at Sick Kids and the results were consistent and showed minor hearing loss in the high frequency, so she has difficulty hearing and repeating "f", "s", "sh" sounds. Overall her hearing is amazing. As with the rest of her preemie follow-ups: her eyes are doing great, although she barfed on her eye doctor because she was upset.
Recently she has met all 3 of her pediatricians and all of them are not sure why she is unable to walk. She doesn't seem to have spastic diplegia CP as was thought previously. It seems that she is having problems with balance and we are going to see a neurologist. Her Dr suspects that she may have ataxic CP or has had an injury to her cerebellum and that an MRI will be necessary.
She is progressing with physio and can walk while holding on to only one hand.
She has some new faviourite activities: rides in a bike trailer and getting dirty in her new sandbox.
A couple of weeks ago, Elizabeth had her hearing tested again at Sick Kids and the results were consistent and showed minor hearing loss in the high frequency, so she has difficulty hearing and repeating "f", "s", "sh" sounds. Overall her hearing is amazing. As with the rest of her preemie follow-ups: her eyes are doing great, although she barfed on her eye doctor because she was upset.
Recently she has met all 3 of her pediatricians and all of them are not sure why she is unable to walk. She doesn't seem to have spastic diplegia CP as was thought previously. It seems that she is having problems with balance and we are going to see a neurologist. Her Dr suspects that she may have ataxic CP or has had an injury to her cerebellum and that an MRI will be necessary.
She is progressing with physio and can walk while holding on to only one hand.
She has some new faviourite activities: rides in a bike trailer and getting dirty in her new sandbox.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Easter is coming
Elizabeth has been home for 2 years! We are very proud of what she's accomplished and the many challenges that she has overcome. From the moment that she wakes up until she finally falls asleep in the evening she never stops talking and singing her favorite songs. She is starting to talk in short sentences and even recognizes letters and the words Mama, Dada & Elizabeth. Elizabeth continues to work very hard at all of her therapies. She loves the treadmill at physio and has a great time at Medek therapy.
Elizabeth has also been very busy shopping for her spring wardrobe at the mall using her walker.
Her eating has improved a great deal. Elizabeth still needs to be watched while eating to make sure she doesn't choke, however she is experimenting with new foods and new textures. Loves the jello! (two months ago she would have thrown up if she touched it)
As result she is now 23 pounds.
Elizabeth can't wait for Easter. She is decorating the house with her Easter crafts and humming Easter songs.
Elizabeth has also been very busy shopping for her spring wardrobe at the mall using her walker.
Her eating has improved a great deal. Elizabeth still needs to be watched while eating to make sure she doesn't choke, however she is experimenting with new foods and new textures. Loves the jello! (two months ago she would have thrown up if she touched it)
As result she is now 23 pounds.
Elizabeth can't wait for Easter. She is decorating the house with her Easter crafts and humming Easter songs.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
New boots
Elizabeth was recently fitted with a new pair of ankle foot orthotics. About a week before Christmas, Elizabeth's developmental pediatrician diagnosed her with cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia). The reasons for this diagnosis were that Elizabeth is still not able to walk and her feet are pointing out and rolling in. Shortly after Elizabeth was born she had developed a grade II brain hemorrhage and enlarged ventricles which may have caused her CP.
The orthotics that Elizabeth wears appear to be helping her and just lately she has been able to stand unsupported for 1-2 minutes. She continues to go to CME Medek which will be Elizabeth's key to walking independently.
She continues to work hard in Auditory-Verbal therapy, occupational and physical therapy as well.
Along with the many appointments, Elizabeth spends the better part of the day doing exercises and practicing speech. Her mom and dad often try to incorporate all her therapy into play activities.
Elizabeth is a very happy girl, she sings to herself while she plays. She surpised her parents by recognizing several letters of the alphabet (A, B, D, E, L, M, O). She can even say a word that starts with each letter.
The orthotics that Elizabeth wears appear to be helping her and just lately she has been able to stand unsupported for 1-2 minutes. She continues to go to CME Medek which will be Elizabeth's key to walking independently.
She continues to work hard in Auditory-Verbal therapy, occupational and physical therapy as well.
Along with the many appointments, Elizabeth spends the better part of the day doing exercises and practicing speech. Her mom and dad often try to incorporate all her therapy into play activities.
Elizabeth is a very happy girl, she sings to herself while she plays. She surpised her parents by recognizing several letters of the alphabet (A, B, D, E, L, M, O). She can even say a word that starts with each letter.
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