I had Blake's parent teacher conferences recently. We were very happy to hear he has improved in all areas! From January to September of this year his fine motor score went from 37.9% to 71.2% (a HUGE jump!) gross motor went from 62.7 to 78.1, cognitive went from 38.8 to 50, social-communication went from 29.3 to 48.9, and social went from 68 to 80. They are not expected to be at or near 100% until they are three, so we have some time to work on things. I don't expect him to get there for everything (for example social-communication or cognitive) mainly because with his speech delay it will always be hard for him to communicate or for us to be sure of exactly how much he understands. But I know he will do great in all other areas.

We also talked about special needs preschool. He will age-out of the Early On program when he turns 3, so in the fall he will be going to "real" school. There are a few different preschool programs available and they will test him again at the end of the year to determine which one fits him best.

I can't believe how much has happened in the past 1 1/2 years! It seems like yesterday he was 9 months old and his doctor was telling me something wasn't right and my world was crumbling around me...something was wrong with my baby and nobody knew what. And then all the therapy and tests, and then finally a diagnosis, an actual answer. I was so scared for him. And now he'll be going to preschool in the fall! My little weak baby who had to go to therapy for months to learn how to even stand up is now walking and running and eating-and soon going to school. Words can't describe how that makes me feel. He is doing so well. One year ago today I never would have thought he would have come this far. There is no limit to what he can do. He is, in a word, amazing. I am so lucky to be his mom.