6 Months Today

Mattie is six months old today. Where does the time go? What a joy she has brought to our lives!

Her doctor is so happy with her progress. She is really doing well in most areas, all things considered. I was worried that she is having a hard time sitting straight up without the support of being held. She said that was to be expected and she would get stronger with time. We have a cardiologist appointment set up to do a final check to see if the hole in the heart has closed. They don't foresee any problems there. Her doctor is also making appointments to see a pediatric ophthalmologist and have her hearing screened again. She has had what I call "jiggly eyes". Her eyes move back and forth in a rapid movement. It's called Nystagmus . She says it is time to get her eyes checked anyhow. The only concern I have about her hearing is that she doesn't always look for a face when you call her name. Most of the time, you have to get in her view. I know she hears because she has jumped at loud noises. I'm wondering if it may be particular voice tones. I don't know. Last but not least, she is going to get her thyroid checked again next week. There doesn't seem to be issues with this, but her doctor likes to keep a check on it. So we are going to be very busy with appointments. I can't complain since we really haven't been to any specialist since she was 2 months old. I feel better knowing they are checking everything out.