I ran, a lot today. I needed to run, a lot today. Easton will be going back for developmental testing next Wednesday. I needed some time to process things. At this point, I am no where near as scared as I was the first time he was evaluated. The first evaluation, he was scary. I think my colleagues wanted to hide and never tell me what was "really" up with my child. But we got intervention and succeeded! After a year, he was reevaluated, qualified for everything, but got nothing. A six month followup was recommended. So here we are. Easton is almost 2 and will have had (on Wednesday): 20 or so weigh-ins, 3 full developmental tests, 2 visits to the ophthalmologist, 4 months of OT, 5 months of PT, an oral motor evaluation, 5 or 6 screenings by PTs, several trips to the orthothics specialist, and probably something I am missing. It is terribly hard to put your child through these things. On my run I thought about what may happen on Wednesday. Luckily one of my favorite psychologists and one of my favorite OTs will be seeing Easton, so that helps ease the tension. But, I am his Mom, and I worry. I already know what he needs being an early interventionist. Terrence is less concerned and thinks it is what it is. If Easton has certain issues, we'll push on through. And we will, we always do! Wish us luck... we will keep you updated!
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