I have been a bit behind in posting. Anna Kate is keeps me busy! This child will not let you think of anything else (like morning, err, all day sickness!) but herself. Too much to go see and do! Two weekends ago, Mike took Anna Kate to a local fire station's Open House. They had a great time! Anna Kate still wears the plastic fireman's hat around the house.... The last picture is capturing Anna Kate's first taste of cotton candy. Needless to say, it didn't last long....she loved it!
Her therapists both agree that Anna Kate has recently turned a corner just in the past 2 weeks in her therapy! We are hearing new words left and right! Her attention span has greatly increased and although she still has sensory overloads, her tantrums are not as intense and is able to better deal with them (that would be her mama :P). This weekend alone she had three new words: Baby, Ball and Bye-Bye. This was huge for Anna Kate because before now, she didn't have any "B" words. She has also picked up the sign for "yes" and uses it appropriately! Woo hoo! It might not sound like a big deal, but for us, it just shows that the hard OT and speech Anna Kate has endured since July is paying off! She's still behind somewhat for her age, but definitely on track for her 6 month goals.
We are slowing getting Anna Kate's "big girl" room ready. Hopefully by January, everything will be set. At the rate Anna Kate is sprouting, it might be sooner! We are within an inch, yes one inch, of her outgrowing her crib! She will attempt to throw her leg over the rail, but can't quite make it over (thank goodness!) We do have her toddler bed in her new room, but it's not any where near ready for resident Big Sister!
I go next Monday for my next checkup and blood work (ouch...). Two weeks later we will get the big news of either boy or girl! Have you voted yet? I have my hunches what this is, but not saying just yet! We do have a boy's name ready, but both Mike and I are clueless for a girl's name. I think I had Anna Kate's full name picked out before Mike was in the picture (he didn't stand a chance in that category :P), but this time, we have tossed a few names around, but nothing clicks yet. Do you have a name to share? Email or leave a comment! Not sure if we are going to wait to figure a girls name out before hand or wait until we know for sure.
Speaking of baby news, later this week Mike's brother Daniel and his wife are finding out boy or girl! They are about 2.5 weeks ahead of us in the pregnancy process. My brother Ryan and his wife have a lot more patience and willpower than I do....they are waiting until delivery to find out!
Check back shortly for more pictures. Now, where did that camera transfer cable go.....
Her therapists both agree that Anna Kate has recently turned a corner just in the past 2 weeks in her therapy! We are hearing new words left and right! Her attention span has greatly increased and although she still has sensory overloads, her tantrums are not as intense and is able to better deal with them (that would be her mama :P). This weekend alone she had three new words: Baby, Ball and Bye-Bye. This was huge for Anna Kate because before now, she didn't have any "B" words. She has also picked up the sign for "yes" and uses it appropriately! Woo hoo! It might not sound like a big deal, but for us, it just shows that the hard OT and speech Anna Kate has endured since July is paying off! She's still behind somewhat for her age, but definitely on track for her 6 month goals.
We are slowing getting Anna Kate's "big girl" room ready. Hopefully by January, everything will be set. At the rate Anna Kate is sprouting, it might be sooner! We are within an inch, yes one inch, of her outgrowing her crib! She will attempt to throw her leg over the rail, but can't quite make it over (thank goodness!) We do have her toddler bed in her new room, but it's not any where near ready for resident Big Sister!
I go next Monday for my next checkup and blood work (ouch...). Two weeks later we will get the big news of either boy or girl! Have you voted yet? I have my hunches what this is, but not saying just yet! We do have a boy's name ready, but both Mike and I are clueless for a girl's name. I think I had Anna Kate's full name picked out before Mike was in the picture (he didn't stand a chance in that category :P), but this time, we have tossed a few names around, but nothing clicks yet. Do you have a name to share? Email or leave a comment! Not sure if we are going to wait to figure a girls name out before hand or wait until we know for sure.
Speaking of baby news, later this week Mike's brother Daniel and his wife are finding out boy or girl! They are about 2.5 weeks ahead of us in the pregnancy process. My brother Ryan and his wife have a lot more patience and willpower than I do....they are waiting until delivery to find out!
Check back shortly for more pictures. Now, where did that camera transfer cable go.....
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