Joshua Test

Joshua went for his upper GI and barium swallow on Tues. and they ruled out two serious issues that would have required surgery. Yah! They are recommending we come back for a feeding evaluation with a speech therapist because it takes so long to feed him. He keeps falling asleep because the effort it takes for him to eat wears him out. So, that appointment will be forthcoming once the referral is done.

He is very alert now and awake at least five hours a day. He makes great eye contact and has even been complimented on it. =) Eye contact is one of the items they use to assess his cognitive ability. He has also started following sounds and objects, which is also great! He also holds his head up for 10 seconds at a time. Typically, children with Down Syndrome don't walk until 18 months to 3 years, but his legs are very strong so we're hopeful that it will earlier or closer to the 18 month side of the average. All in all, he's doing really well!