Update on Griffin.

Sunday morning I went to change Griffin's diaper and was surprised to see that his diaper rash was going away! We went camping Saturday and Sunday, I packed the basic stuff, but never pack milk because we waist it or it goes bad. By monday morning his rash was really almost gone, just a few bumps and no red at all. I realized he'd had no milk for 2+ days. I kept him off the milk and now his rash is gone and his poop is looking normal... so I think he's lactose intolerant. He's almost 2 and really no longer needs whole fat milk, so I'm switching him to soy to see if that works.
I'm up for any advise anyone may have of milk intolerance...

Also took Griffin to Holly Ridge where he has been recieveing therapy for low muscle tone and speach therapy since this winter. Griffin has made such improvements! I asked to have him retested to see if he was still behind, because from what I could tell, he was communicating and moving well. So he tested above average on his verbal skills, exactly average on his understood language. He took direction, stacked a tall tower of blocks, did a puzzle, walked up and down the stairs (even did a stunt dare devil jump off the last step on to the floor), and walked a balance beam. He was really showing off for those therapists. So he tested out of both occupational therapy and speech therapy. Holly Ridge Center offers a preschool for his age group, so they asked if I was interested. I think it will be so good for him. So this fall he will be in preschool 2 days a week for 1 1/2 hours.

The therapists said he has really come such a long way and there is really no reason to worry about him anymore at all. Such a reliefe!!

I really appreciate everyone who follows my blog who has expressed concern for Griffin. It is such a comfort to be able to share things about what is going on with my family while we are so far away. Thanks for all the love!


Griffin sitting on couch douced in powder in romans underwear to help get air to his diaper rash... picking his nose.