And onto the next kid...Kate woke up early Monday morning throwing up. She threw up for 24 hrs before finally keeping anything down including water. It was awful for her. She looked miserable and was definitely not her normal self- she's normally dancing around and very active. On the other hand Preston was busy getting into everything and trying to tease Kate by taking away her blanket. Kate wasn't happy with that. Other neighbor kids have been sick with this nasty stomach flu too.
At least Kate knows to throw up into a bowl. That made things nice. But she would drink water and throw up 15-30 minutes later. Poor girl. She missed out on a preschool field trip to the Fire Station too. I felt bad for her. She was sad to miss it. Kyle and I met with the people from UW on Monday afternoon for Preston's evaluation for a feedback and had to find a babysitter to come watch Preston and Kate (and basically watch her throw up- the babysitter was so nice to do that!!!). I wish we had family nearby to help out in times like these. Kyle and I met with the people from UW for our final meeting/appointment. They basically said that Preston is developmentally delayed in speech and some social skills. They suggested to keep up with the speech therapist and early preschool he's in and then come back in a year for another evaluation at UW. They don't think he has Austism. He may or may not qualify for preschool through the school district after he turns 3 in October. We won't know for a while. Right now we are working with him on pronouncing his 2 syllable words better (he usually says the last syllable of the word which the SLP was unusual), but then some 2 syllable words he says just fine. We don't get it. :) But overall we are glad to be done with all the testing and have a plan to move forward with.
9 Fabulous Comments:
Ahhh, poor Kate! She looks like she is hanging onto 'piggies' in that first picture. So strange, a 2 yr old torments an older sibling? :) I'm glad she's feeling more like herself, I love her bubbly, bouncy personality!!
You have one awesome sitter. So sad she grew up and went to college.
I know I told you this today but you guys are amazing with Preston. Singing, counting, reading, all of it. Good job mom and dad! It's good to have a plan and move forward. No doubt both of you are doing the right things with him!
That is one nasty bug you have going around!! Hopefully Kate will get to feeling better quick.
That is good you were able to get some answers with Preston and to know how to help him.
So sorry about the sick kids, it's awful. Hopefully Preston doesn't get it again (yes sometimes it goes through all the kids more then once).
Sad babies:o( OK, Grandma went shopping for them and maybe that will help. Why is it so much fun to buy for a girl? I hope you two don't get the bug now. I'm glad you were able to get some answers from UW. I know it is frustrating when figuring out just what your child needs. You both are such good parents and Kate and Preston are very blessed. NOW..... install Skype!
oh she looks so sad! when kapria got super sick the doctor had us give her one tablespoon of water every 15 minutes. that's all she could keep down, and they didn't want her to get dehydrated. We had to do that for almost a full day before she could handle anymore. so hard. and it's so sad when they know how to hold their hair back and throw up in a bowl. :( I hope she's feeling better soon!
It sounds like good things are up ahead for Preston! I bet preschool will help a lot. and having such a great mom and dad is the best :) you're doing awesome!
That is about the saddest looking face I ever saw. She is seriously adorable! There is nothing worse than sick kids. Hope everyone is feeling better soon! :0)
Poor Kate! And I don't want that bug, yuck! Let's hope you or Kyle don't get it.
And that's great news and Preston!! He is such a stud.
Oh my gosh Heidi!
I know exactly how you feel about the sick kids. I have had all three of my older ones sick and throwing up all over the place at the same time. Thank heavens Jim finally bought me a carpet cleaner.
As for the thing with Preston, we just went through the same thing with Izabel. I felt my heart tug when I read your April 1st entry about wanting a "normal" child. I have gone through all those emotions more time than I can count, and I continue to at times. Izabel has been in speech since she was in preschool, and the school district just recently tested her for Autism and Aspburgers. She is extremely smart, but has a really hard time socially. So far, so good, but I still ache to fix all my child's problems, so she will never have to know any heartache herself.
Anyways, I just wanted to let you know you are not alone, and that someone you actually know, knows what you are going through and how you feel.
We got two pukies over here too. Yuk. Preston will be great, you know you have a strong spirit from Heaven in that boy.
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