Oh Milestones!

 When we were told  McKenzie would have Down Syndrome, we were also told she would have delayed development. When McKenzie was born, regardless of her hospital admissions and surgeries she has accomplished so much! She still has some ways to go, but we truly are so proud of all she's done and continues to do!





McKenzie isn't able to sit unassisted yet, but she loves to try! We spend countless hours sitting with her and helping her build muscle in her neck. It's amazing the determination she has and the strength she shows. We are looking forward to beginning Physical Therapy with her in hopes she wont fall too behind.

McKenzie's GI doctor sent her for a swallow study before allowing us to begin bottle feeds again. The study is to see if she has aspiration when she eats by mouth. I took her to Arnold Palmer and was so relieved when the speech therapist knew McKenzie as she worked with her during her stays at Arnold Palmer. McKenzie has a weak jaw but did great, she passed the study and we got some great advice on feeding her. After her GI appointment, we stopped by the baby store and picked up a high-chair. This chair will allow her to sit up and eat which also allows me to work with her jaw. 

We had to stop McKenzie from tummy time after her heart surgery but recently got approved to start again. She has already started rolling over, but can't seem to get her other arm from underneath her to make the full turn. She loves playing with her toys - she also loves her crib!

Oh Kenzie Gums! Doctors told us McKenzie wouldn't teeth until she was 7-12 months old, but after her heart surgery she started drooling and during her pediatrician vaccine appointment, they said her gums were red and preparing to start the teething process. It's so amazing to see her developing and growing. I couldn't picture this happening before or even immediately after her heart surgery, but I am so glad she is!