OT Visit

Lydia saw Theresa today...OT at the Woman's Center to Wellness. She noticed that Lydia does have an efficient suck intermittently. She suggested that we try a different latex nipple to see if she can suck better using that. She was pleased that Lydia is doing some "talking" though she thought that there is a need for concern because she does not make eye contact. She suggested that we use the boppy pillow to lay her on because her body will feel secure enough that she can move her arms and legs freely, which she should be doing developmentally right now. When she placed her on the boppy, she was pleased with the way that she did pick up her arms and legs. We will try to use that more at home...time on the floor has been scarce because her big sisters love her SO much...I'm afraid they might love her to death. :) She suggested that we put her in the play pin...I don't know why I hadn't thought of that before. She thought that her inconsistent suck could be attributed to clogged nipples, though I don't really think that has been the problem...since she also had the same problems before we thickened the formula. She also thought that her problem with congestion could be caused from the reflux...who knows? All we know is that she is absolutely miserable with her congestion...I wish there was something else I could do. I asked about the possiblity of cleft palate, and she thought it was not likely because she has never had milk come out through her nose, which would be a sign of cleft palate.

Lydia's day today was really good! This evening, she ate her evening bottle...4 oz., I might add. Then she sat in my lap and looked around for a good while. She whimpered to go to sleep...so I gave her a pacifier and put her right down. She actually seemed at peace for a large part of the day...when her congestion wasn't giving her big fits.