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we did it

we conquered the bath!!!!
that seem menial but this is a HUGE deal!!!
(months of working with OT has paid off)

sofie's preemie-ness has brought with it some challenges and to see such an accomplishment is well, just delightful!  around these parts we love occupational therapy (sensory...yikes) so right now, we are doing the happy dance for Wendy, our OT!!!!

until this week, sofie couldn't even hear water running in the bathroom without having a panic attack.  we have slowly progressed to touching moist things, to playing with wet objects to splashing in water...all with a lot of other stuff (brushing and joint compressions).

but, it doesn't matter...

we came
we saw
we conquered the bath!!!

Comments

Melissa said…
Congrats...Congrats!! I know those things are so big in the life of a preemie!! Oh, and what a cute picture!!
Joy said…
CONGRATS hopefully it will continue to go well and she will grow to love the bath. Bath time is always so much fun and a great time to play
GypsiAdventure said…
YAY!! That's an awesome accomplishment!
~K
Anonymous said…
Yay for Sofie! What a cutie!:)
Karol said…
Woo-hoo!! That's awesome!! Congrats to you guys!!
tiarastantrums said…
oh BLESS his little hear t- I so know what you are gong through - my son is SI - in OT for 2 years! Keep smiling!
Anonymous said…
and you caught it perfectly!!!
Live.Love.Eat said…
It looks like she not only conquered it but enjoyed it as well. That face is precious and so happy!!!!
Kacey said…
WOOOOHOOOOO! Oh I know what a HUGE accomplishment this is! Not to the degree you obviously do, but when our preemies conquer milestones it is amazing! It took Lincoln FOREVER to learn to sit up which made bath time no fun - especially because he was quite big. Ha! HA! Oh bath time is fun now though. You should celebrate with some new fun bath toys!
Aubrey said…
What a great milestone! Yay for bath time now!
Jen said…
yeah for you!!! I bet it feel so good to have this accomplishment
Karen said…
She looks so happy!!! Congratulations! Iknow what a struggle it can be. Happy day.
hippos toes said…
YAY Sofie!!! She's a doll. That's wonderful news :)
Anonymous said…
Oh, that's wonderful! And what a happy picture. She's SO cute in that sink. :)
Robin
cinnamon & honey
Susan said…
Yay, Sofie!!!
What a fabulous accomplishment!
Great job Wendy.
Wendy said…
I do know about sensory issues and I am so happy for your sweet success. I do know what it involves to get her into that bath and get a smile. Congratulations!
Jaysi said…
I am an OT and I used to work in early intervention. This pic makes my heart skip a beat! Bless her little heart! Yeaaa!! Keep up the good work!
What an adorable picture! Congrats on the accomplishment.
Michelle said…
Yay! What a wonderful feeling that must be - all that hard work paid off!
Heather said…
YAY! As another mom of a preemie, I know exactly how BIG that milestone is! My kiddo is 5 now, and still in OT as she has a dx of Sensory Processing Disorder. We *heart* OT! She has come such a long way since she started.......

Hope you and your cutie continue to have happy bathtime! :)

Cheers!

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