 |
| I can clap!!!!! |
Jorge has been achieving more and more of his developmental milestones. Today he learned to do something new. He can now standup on his own while using his crib rail as support. We are super excited to see how much he has improved in the last week, but now we need to get our apartment baby proof ready. We have nothing, our electric switches are exposed, he can open our kitchen cabinet doors. He can basically tear up this place.
His crawling is getting better, I think it hurts his knees a bit. They always end up really red, and he seems upset sometimes. I am glad he learned to crawl. Everyone kept emphasizing on how important this step was, so if he decides he is done, I think I will not worry too much, but instead encourage him to begin practicing his walking.
We also are super happy because we gave him a piece of chicken nugget, and he chewed and chewed until it was completely gone. We have been giving him finger food so he can decide whether or not he wants it, and the fact that he has control over the situation seems to be helping. He has been eating more. I use to force baby food in his mouth every day, but I decided to let it go a bit, it seems to create stress on him, and it does the same to me. He will eat when he is ready, and there is no need for me to push him so hard.
I am just very proud of my little boy, and of every person that has worked with him. It is all the team work that has allowed him to come this far. I also have to pad myself in the back. I never thought I would be able to care for a child with special needs, and here I am the proudest mother in the world. I have learned to understand that he will not always have good days, but instead everyday Jorge will let me know what he wants and how he wants it, and I just need to be there for him.
When I first learned about Jorge's condition, I felt lost, I could not understand why this was all happening, and then a very special person had a message for me. He said "Special babies seek special parents". Today I feel lucky that Jorge chose me. I now feel special, because I have such a wonderful son, and finally understood what Father Pedro was trying to tell me. God was not punishing me, he was rewarding me!
I now we still have a long way to go, but every little smile of that boy is the fuel that keeps me going!!!!!!
