Since Judah's discharge we've been to the pediatrician twice. He was finally put on another antibiotic for a lingering sinus-like infection. Though I wasn't at all excited about another round, and the side effects it would have on my sweet boy's little bottom, I was relieved that it helped Judah bounce back and get over all the "head cold" kind of stuff more quickly. And let the record show that Judah is now 12 lb. 1/4 oz!! Since he's not growing in length at all, he's just getting rounder:) Size 3-6, here we come...I hope!
We've had 2 therapy sessions recently, and both went well. It was the 2nd that I'm most excited about, though. Because of the strength that Judah has gained in his trunk and his progress with head control, she showed me a couple new ways we can play with him. Towards the end, I held out a little plastic doll. Judah immediately reached out, grabbed it, and brought it directly to his mouth! He repeated that about 3 times - definitely another milestone reached! Just yesterday when I had him on the bed to change his diaper he brought his knees up to his chest & kicked all by himself for the first time! Another milestone down - GO JUDAH!! Since he can now bring his knees up high enough, he rolls onto his side from his back often. We're on the road to rolling over:) These things are very exciting for us, and show that Judah is progressing; however, I wondered if there would come a point when we would have to be concerned about where he's at developmentally in relation to his age. Almost 8 months & still not rolling over, etc. I talked to his OT about it. I looove what she said! Without hesitation she said "No!" Basically, it doesn't matter where Judah is at. There is a developmental program for him at every age, and they will meet him and work with him where he's at, no matter what stage it might be. There's no calendar, no time frame, or limit. Just Judah and what he's capable of...and caring, helpful men & women committed to helping him reach his fullest potentail.
This week is another big one for us. Today, an appointment with the neurologist. Tomorrow, the plastic surgeon. And Wednesday, a visit to the Childrens' Hospital Developmental Clinic from 8-12ish. At the time Judah was born this clinic had a 6 mo. waiting list, and there are certain requirements a child has to meet to be involved. So, when he was discharged from the NICU they put him on the list, assuming that he would qualify. 6+ months later here we are, eagerly anticipating this Wed. morning. Judah will be seen by several specialists, including his urologist, nephrologist, and genetics specialist. We're also eager to meet with the GI specialists. We have lots of questions for each of these specialists, and we're praying for some answers.
God continues to meet our daily needs. Emotional, physical, spiritual, financial. He's so gracious and generous. So good. So merciful. So faithful. We are truly privileged to know Him and serve Him. I can't help but be so thankful to Him when I look at my darling boy's little face. That God would design and expertly knit Judah together for His glory and our enjoyment is beyond my comprehension. He is such a gift, just as our other 3 are! I'm a tired Mama, but it's the tired that comes from being happily busy caring for my beautiful family. To put it mildly, I am blessed. 
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