Tying Up Loose Ends

Colorado.

We came, we saw, we went.

But why did you even go??

Perhaps I should expand on my previous post.

Audrey and I went to Colorado to visit

the Children's hospital oral feeding clinic.

Why?

They are a more specialized facility that has more experience with kids who have eating issues.

So what happened?

The second, I am talking the VERY SECOND we landed in Denver Audrey decided she was not a fan of the atmosphere. 

She was sneezing and congested and having reflux issues

out the wazoo.

But, the show must go on, so we went to the appointment where they watched Audrey eat or the lack there-of and interact with food behind a two-way mirror.

It was all very CSI.

Kind of a crazy feeling to know someone is staring at you and watching your every move behind the wall.

If you have issues with being paranoid I wouldn't recommend it.

At all.

Anyway, the summary of that trip was pretty much summed up in what the OT specialist said to me.

'There's good news and there's bad news and it's all kind of the same news. You're using really good techniques with her and following her cues well and we recommend that you continue keeping it up.'

Which is nice reinforcement that I'm doing what I can, but let's be brutally honest.

It's not working.

She's not much better today than she was this time last year.

I also want to be clear that Audrey is 'normal' in every other way. There has yet to be some other diagnosis to suggest this is a cognitive issue.

She walks, she runs, she climbs, she follows instructions, she talks, she sasses back, she shares toys, she steals toys, she hugs, she hits. :)

So what next??

Well, we are going to attempt to attend a two week intensive oral feeding clinic at some point this summer in Denver.

Then, who knows.

One step at a time.

Until then here are a couple of pictures of Audrey's newest adventure.

Safety first. :)

And whatever happened to that bathroom redo?

Well, I had issues with the curtains.

Yes, the curtains.

I have this issue with wanting to mix prints.

I know it's not a good idea, but I just can't help myself. 

I still want to.

Do I went through several curtains until I caved and went solid black instead.

I'm still trying to figure out wall art and should I replace the faucet??

Hmmmmm..

Now at first I wasn't sure I liked the wallpaper.  It seemed.....  Grandma-like. 

And not grandma-chic, just grandma.

But it's grown on me.

So if you're

Not sure you like it, check back several times a day and stare at it.

Look at it as many times a day as I do and in about two weeks you'll love it. 

:)

Shelves above the toilet.