Brad's looking into residency programs which is so exciting. And stressful. And nerve racking. But also totally awesome! Brad has applied to lots of programs in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Colorado, and Utah. And he's already had 4 interviews which is great. He's got several more lined up as well in the coming weeks. In all he's had 7 offers for interviews! All of these residencies are in the match program. Basically we rank our favorites, the programs list there favorite candidates, magic happens, and then we get told which program we will be going to. We get no final say other than ranking our programs. Crazy!
Nathan is doing awesome! We just got his 6 month report from ABA and Nathan is now up to 140 spontaneous words which is awesome. 6 months ago Nathan only had maybe 10-15 words, most of them were imitative (we said them first and he repeated.) He's also doing better with his sensory problems. He does a lot better with different textures and he is eating a lot more because of his progress. We also had Nathan's 6 month follow-up appointment at developmental pediatrics (where Nathan was diagnosed with autism.) The nurse practitioner we saw was on the evaluation panel when Nathan was diagnosed and she was so pleased to see the progress that Nathan has made it the last few months. She was so happy that we were able to get so many therapy hours through Early Intervention and she could see what a difference it has made for Nathan.
I have official made it into my third trimester. Only 9 more weeks! Which freaks me out a little bit with all I need to do to get ready. And then I try to remind myself that 9 weeks is still 2 months and I have time. I'm feeling good and still have energy which is great with trying to keep up with Nathan.
I've been in full on crafting mode for baby girl. Quilt #1 is all pieced together and has been sent to Utah to be quilted. I have this crazy idea that I want 2 quilts for baby girl (I couldn't decide on just one design and Nathan had 2 quilts,) but the second quilt is much more time intensive than the first. But I'm really really excited about it so hopefully that will motivate me with all the hand appliqué I will be doing. I just finished baby girl's mobile and I am seriously in love with it. Love, love, love. I also found some fabric online that is the perfect fabric for baby girl's nursery. Two shades of pink, green, and yellow, the exact colors I wanted. The fabric is from one of my favorite fabric designers. I found it for 60% off and so I ordered enough to make crib sheets out of it. I was beyond excited when I ordered the fabric, which Brad just didn't understand. He looked at me like a was a little crazy. I mean, it's designer fabric that is perfect for baby girl's nursery. What's not to be excited about? I'm also mostly done with a knitted blanket and partially through a baby bonnet to go with baby girl's blessing dress. I think it's time I start completing a few projects.
So that's life right now. It's a little daunting to think how much life is going to change over the next couple of months. Brad will have matched with a program and we'll be planning a move. I'm looking into some new programs for Nathan that would start in the New Year. And we'll have a new baby in February. There are lots of exciting and wonderful things to come.
Nathan is doing awesome! We just got his 6 month report from ABA and Nathan is now up to 140 spontaneous words which is awesome. 6 months ago Nathan only had maybe 10-15 words, most of them were imitative (we said them first and he repeated.) He's also doing better with his sensory problems. He does a lot better with different textures and he is eating a lot more because of his progress. We also had Nathan's 6 month follow-up appointment at developmental pediatrics (where Nathan was diagnosed with autism.) The nurse practitioner we saw was on the evaluation panel when Nathan was diagnosed and she was so pleased to see the progress that Nathan has made it the last few months. She was so happy that we were able to get so many therapy hours through Early Intervention and she could see what a difference it has made for Nathan.
Nathan working hard at therapy
I have official made it into my third trimester. Only 9 more weeks! Which freaks me out a little bit with all I need to do to get ready. And then I try to remind myself that 9 weeks is still 2 months and I have time. I'm feeling good and still have energy which is great with trying to keep up with Nathan.
I've been in full on crafting mode for baby girl. Quilt #1 is all pieced together and has been sent to Utah to be quilted. I have this crazy idea that I want 2 quilts for baby girl (I couldn't decide on just one design and Nathan had 2 quilts,) but the second quilt is much more time intensive than the first. But I'm really really excited about it so hopefully that will motivate me with all the hand appliqué I will be doing. I just finished baby girl's mobile and I am seriously in love with it. Love, love, love. I also found some fabric online that is the perfect fabric for baby girl's nursery. Two shades of pink, green, and yellow, the exact colors I wanted. The fabric is from one of my favorite fabric designers. I found it for 60% off and so I ordered enough to make crib sheets out of it. I was beyond excited when I ordered the fabric, which Brad just didn't understand. He looked at me like a was a little crazy. I mean, it's designer fabric that is perfect for baby girl's nursery. What's not to be excited about? I'm also mostly done with a knitted blanket and partially through a baby bonnet to go with baby girl's blessing dress. I think it's time I start completing a few projects.
Quilt 1
Quilt 2 - That's 120 individual "leaves" to be hand quilted.
Designer fabric for crib sheets
So that's life right now. It's a little daunting to think how much life is going to change over the next couple of months. Brad will have matched with a program and we'll be planning a move. I'm looking into some new programs for Nathan that would start in the New Year. And we'll have a new baby in February. There are lots of exciting and wonderful things to come.
2 comments:
You are amazing.
Glad you liked our family pictures. I am sooo happy Nathan has made progress! Way to go for all of you! I know it is an effort that you all make. I love your baby girl stuff. So cute. Let us know if Brad needs a place to stay if he goes on a Denver interview. We don't have a lot of space but we do have a futon ;)
Happy Holidays
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