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Today was a big day around here. First, Rowan finally rolled over. She was doing tummy time and was loving it as usual (sarcasm), when she just rolled onto her back! It was awesome, perfectly graceful. I tried to get her to do it again but she pitched a fit when I put her back on her tummy. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow.

The other big news is that Rowan is officially eating solids! She got to try some applesauce today at therapy and took a good few spoonfuls. She didn’t have any problem swallowing it and would open her mouth for more.  After therapy I got her to drink about an ounce of formula. It’s slow going but at least it’s going! So much better than the choking and gagging she would do before the therapy started.

So a good day all around.

Can’t get tired of testing these photos!

And some other neato stuff.   So Cute!!!

Yes, I know I’ve been slacking on updating this blog. Rowan has been doing great!  She has been going to see the cardiologist every month since her discharge because of a renarrowing of her aorta. Well, nothing had changed as of the last visit so we go back in TWO months! Progress! The doc was very happy with how she’s growing and pretty much just cooed over her.

Rowan weighs 13lbs 5 oz, is 23.5 inches long and still has a smallish head that is finally on the growth charts. She’s not rolling yet. She has gotten most of the way over from back to stomach but just fell asleep. I’d be surprised if Rowan rolled over anytime soon. She is just not that interested in it.

The most recent good news is that Rowan FINALLY got clearance to start oral feeds. She has no idea what to do with a bottle and doesn’t really like liquid in her mouth, but it’s something!

Rowan had her first Christmas and I think she enjoyed it. We spent Christmas Eve at Ryan’s Aunt Julie and Uncle Scott’s house then had Christmas Day at Nana and Grandy’s (Ryan’s mom and dad..still getting used to the new names). No picture with Santa this year, but next year for sure!

Rowan had her evaluation with Early Childhood Intervention today. ECI is a state program for kids with developmental issues. They offer a wide range of services including physical, speech, cognitive, and occupational therapy. Since DiGeorge kids usually have developmental delays, getting Rowan in therapy is important. Anyway, the results are in : Rowan is progressing normally! She is on track with everything she’s supposed to be doing: communicating, tracking, and development of her motor skills. The only thing she is “behind” on is feeding, which is hardly a shock. So Rowan will be receiving her Speech and Occupational therapy for feeding. I’m so relieved that she’s developing normally!

The Endocrinology fellow called. Rowan’s Vitamin D is great. Her phosphorus is a little high so we’re going to watch that. Her Parathyroid hormone is a little low, but the important thing is that she’s making it. His only advice is to try to give Rowan as much breastmilk as possible since it’s low in phosporus. I told him I’d work on it.

My mom and my brother Shawn came to visit the day after Thanksgiving. Mom just wanted to play with the baby. Rowan seemed to like her. Mom would talk to Rowan and Rowan would talk back. It was pretty funny. Shawn got to meet the baby for the first time. He summed her up pretty well, “ayy, ka cute.”