OT Appt

Lydia saw Teresa, OT today at Woman's Center for Wellness. We learned lots of exercises to try with her to strengthen her mouth...soft palate and tongue so that she can make a better seal and suction when she eats. She also noticed that Lydia's lower back seemed tight, probably because she hasn't yet spent a lot of time pulling her head up when she is on her tummy. She showed me how to stretch her back and her hips to help with that. She suggested as much tummy time as possible...the more she starts to pick her head up, the more she will strengthen her neck (among other parts), which will help with feeding. We discussed the fact that Lydia has been crying more and more when she eats again. I'm leaning towards the fact that it is reflux again and not gas. I think I will probably try to thicken her formula more soon to see if that helps and if she can still get it out of the nipple. We see Teresa again next Thursday. I also got a call from the Early Steps Evaluator a little while ago...hopefully we will be able to connect this afternoon to begin the evaluation process. Dr. Wood called last night to let me know that he had not gotten in touch with Dr. Superneau yet...he didn't want me to think he had forgotten...as if??? I know he is always thinking about Lydia...her chart is always nearby...I know he wouldn't have forgotten. Hopefully we'll hear news from Dr. Superneau soon about the lactic acid elevation. In the meantime, she is still alert and content more...usually only cries when she eats... :( Her tired cry is short-lived and she usually goes to sleep well. I just hope that she starts to sleep thorugh the night soon. I'm running on low fuel lately. She had 2 good nights that she slept the whole night...but back to her usual routine now. She wakes somewhere between 1 and 4, and she's usually up for about an hour...not too bad, considering how far we've come.