Word Milestones & Doctors Appointments

 Meadow of Miracles update! ✨

Meadow has officially hit a milestone of 20 words and has added her very first animal sound to the mix—which, no surprise, is “woof” for a dog. 🐶❤️

We are also signed up for a two-week intensive in the middle of November, and I’m feeling so hopeful. She is getting so close to walking independently, and I truly believe this next intensive could help give her that extra push.

The therapies provided through Regional Center and insurance have been incredibly helpful, and we are so grateful for every therapist and provider who has helped Meadow get to where she is today. But she still needs that extra support, and that’s where these intensives have made such a difference for her.

I still find myself wondering what went wrong with her birth and why she came into this world so incredibly sick. That is something I don’t know if I’ll ever fully understand. But when I look at where she is now, I feel so much hope. She continues to surprise us, surpass expectations, and accomplish things we were once told might never happen.

She truly is our Meadow of Miracles. 🌿✨

Since Meadow’s birth and her severe HIE diagnosis, she has been at high risk for Cerebral Palsy. We see the physio doctor every six months to monitor her development and watch for signs of CP. And honestly, every appointment terrifies me.

We go again this Friday, and I find myself sitting on the edge of my seat all over again. Because she isn’t quite walking independently yet, I can’t help but worry that a diagnosis could be around the corner.

But here’s what I remind myself: a CP diagnosis would not change who Meadow is. It wouldn’t take away her progress, her personality, her accomplishments, or the incredible little girl she is. And if she were diagnosed, it could also open doors to additional services and support that could help her continue developing and reaching her goals.

So…we will see what Friday brings. ❤️

For now, I’m choosing to focus on the 20 words, the “woof,” the crawling, the standing, the cruising, the determination, and all of the progress that has brought her here.

We’ll keep you guys posted.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your love, support, prayers, donations, encouragement, and hope for our girl. Every bit of it has helped carry us through this journey.

🌿 Meadow of Miracles 🌿