Great Developmental Clinic Appointment

Brandon went to the developmental clinic today for a NICU follow up. He hadn't been since April. He weighed 19 pounds, 6 ounces which put him at the 25th percentile for his corrected age of 10 months old. At the clinic they only put him on the chart for the age he should be, not the age he really is. He saw the physical therapist first and she was amazed at him. She said he is actually passing where he should be for a one year old and he should only be ten months old. She saw him crawl, get into a sitting position on his own, pull to stand, and cruise. She also saw him eat puffs and was impressed with how well he picks up one puff at a time with a pincher grasp. She also watched him with some of her small toys. She showed us a few things that we can do with him at home to get him to try walking on his own but she isn't concerned that he will have any problem. After we saw the physical therapist we saw Dr. Rekedal who was equally as impressed with how great Brandon is doing. We talked to him about RSV season and people will have to watch their hands before touching Brandon and be healthy but we can take him out to places that are not too crowded as long as nobody touches him when we are out and about. I am so proud of Brandon and how well he is doing.