It's All Good!

I am so pleased to write that Julianne's swallow study went so much better than I ever imagined! She was calm and cooperative. My mom joined Julianne and I and she played entertainer while I spoke with the Speech therapist as she filled me in on what they would be doing and what I needed to do. We brought the portable dvd player and played Julianne's favorite Mickey episode, pausing when she would refuse to take a bite or sip and then starting it again after she did what we asked. They got a clear look at Julianne's swallow and everything looked fine. We don't have the official report yet though. At this point it seems that her gagging is more of a sensory issue. So, we'll keep on working on getting her to tolerate more foods and varying textures. Thank you so much for all of your prayers for that day. Julianne certainly had a peace that surpassed all understanding. Thank you, God! :)

We had a super-fun play date with Julianne's "heart sister", Emma Kate, and, yet again, I DIDN'T TAKE A SINGLE PICTURE!! What kind of slacker mom.... Anyway, Emma Kate's mommy suggested we bring Julianne's booster to the swallow study and I think that was a HUGE help! She would have freaked out being strapped in that chair. So, if you are about to take your toddler to a swallow study, bring your own chair! Oh, and your own cup and spoon!

Also, Little Gym went WONDERFUL! Julianne surprised me by being willing to try almost all of the activities and she loved it. It was just awesome to see her enjoying something that is so different from her usual activities. She even swung from the uneven bars! Can you believe that? We've signed her up for the fall semester and her next class is tomorrow. I'm so excited!!

Ready for her first day at The Little Gym

Now she's really ready!!

Swimming in the shade

Out with Daddy and Mommy

Bubbles with daddy