First Post NICU Evaluation

This morning we took the girls to their first with Dr. Bear at Children's Hospital. She is the lead physician for the Neonatal Development Program, typically the first appointment is at 6 months with just her and then at 9 months with the entire team(PT, OT, Speech). AT that point they will decide if further specific issues require therapy. Otherwise, they are evaluated every 6 months from that point up until they are 3. Soooooo, what did the doctor say??????

Dr. Bear said the girls are doing just what they should be at this point. It gets a little confusing because at this clinic everything is based on the adjusted age of the girls which today is 4 months, 1 week and 4 days. The Pediatrician bases everything on the chronological age which is just shy of 7 months. So, according to the adjusted age, all three girls are above average for head size, and average for height and weight. As far as her physical exam of their flexibility and movement everyone is looking good as well. Sydney is slightly tighter which is due to more muscle tone (a preemie thing) and is a little more stiff than the others. She uses her back muscles more and needs a little work on her tummy strength. Not a big concern, we just need to increases tummy time for her and get her in the sitting position more to work those muscles. OVERALL, they are moving right along and doing a great job!!!!!! Nice work ladies!!!!! Always good to hear good news and get a good report from the docs!