We've been busy but here's a quick update . . .

Joshua had his first assessment by the state case worker yesterday. He was assessed in five categories and scored at or above his age in three areas, but scored at a half month or less in two. She stressed that he may be a little behind because of being pre-term, it's not necessarily the Down's. He will need physical therapy due to low muscle tone and we have activities we need to do with him. He's also not following voices or objects with his eyes, but she thinks that is a skill that is emerging. Our next appointment should be within a week.

Joshua has had trouble breathing since he was born but it got worse over the weekend due to a cold, but as a result we saw his pediatrician and a pulmonary specialist at Phoenix Children's this week. He will have a couple of tests in the next few weeks: an upper GI and a barium swallow. The doctor said that in 80% of the cases like Joshua's, the breathing issue will correct itself with age and only 20% require intervention. This would normally make us feel better, but we don't have a lot of luck with odds =)

Well, that's all for now . . . it's 10:30pm so he's waking up for his late hour play time =)