Making the appointments

We received the paperwork from the therapists for Jacob's evaluation...again. It said we would receive a phone call in about 10 days for them to make the appointment to come to the house. I imagine we'll hear back from them after the New Year.

We're going through Early On (again), they are a part of the Intermediate School District and I have been told many times over how wonderful they are. We first met them when Jacob was about 6 months old. They came to evaluate him then as our previous pediatrician had "some concerns". They were even more wonderful than everyone said. I, to be completely honest, I'm looking forward to having them come over again. The tests they do, it's awesome to watch your child do them and to see what he really does know. He blew through that first evaluation...by the way - her "concerns" were invalid and he actually scored into 2 categories above his age!

I also called and made the follow-up appointment with Jacob's pediatrician (we've changed from the Dr. referenced above...wonder why?) regarding the fluid in his ears. We go back on January 22. The Dr. will then make his decision and we'll know whether we're putting tubes in or not.

Jacob has been saying a few more words since his check-up. He was telling the girls at day-care yesterday to "come-on!". I have noticed though, that when he does talk, he sounds much like a hearing impaired child. Daddy is "Da", horsey is "sey", piggy is "gy", sit is "see". He says a few other things but sounds very nasal-ly when he does. Then again -he has said other things as clear as day - only one time though and won't repeat them. Like "Grandpa", "sit down", "car deal", and "drink".

I know I haven't been much help to his speaking thus far. I tend to talk fast without enunciating. I'm not blaming myself - it's just a fact is all. I know he's just turned 2. I know there isn't a drop dead date of when he's supposed to do what, and I know all kids are different. I'm not scared, I'm not worried, I'm not upset, I am a little concerned but, I know Jacob isn't deaf, or mentally impaired. I also know that a little coaching, a little therapy never hurt anyone. I'm learning that the fluid thing and the slowness to speak is actually quite common in kids and we'll all be fine. I just want to do what's best for my kid.