Hannah Updates

Hannah’s gross motor has been doing really well lately; the orthotics seem to be supporting her ankles very well and she’s taking off [with help]! She’s now walking with a push toy all by herself without help turning and most help going between floor surfaces. 

Very low profile!

Being tempted to shift forward with bubbles.

She’s getting good at squatting and we’re getting her to shift her body weight from a leaning position - which will help those independent steps. 

We’re also working on fine motor skills - the coordination of smaller muscles, namely in your hands. For Hannah this is coloring, stacking blocks and rings and putting small items through small holes. 

We also continue to work on communication. Not just signs [I now know colors!] but Hannah communicating her needs instead of just whining - which she does a lot! She can put two signs together - usually a need + “please.” At least she’s learning manners! We also are trying to get her to obey small commands like “Come here, Hannah!” She’s good at “Give Mommy _____.”

Speech Therapy - I sit back and observe - lots of play!

Hannah’s only words are “Dada,” “Yeah” (with no context), and a ton of babbling. We’re working on Ms, Bs and Ps. She can do the M and B-sound; I’ve heard her multiple times. We all know D is just the easiest! 

On our last trip to PT it was very rainy and I drove right into a full (nearly double) rainbow - it was pretty breathtaking and it hugged Cincinnati Children’s Eastgate building. Made me feel warm inside.