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A Little of This and A Little of That...

After surviving 10 days with a wicked nasty stomach bug, we're all feeling great. We haven't taken tons of photos lately but I do have a few to share and also an update on the visit with Nate's developmental ped.

Nate saw the doctor a week ago today. Except for a minor glitch with his medical records not being faxed over, the appointment went great. We really had no concerns or problems concerning Nate, it was just a follow-up visit. It had been more than a year and a half since we'd last saw the doctor so we figured it was about time. The doctor was really impressed by how far Nate has progressed. So much so, that he said it's possible that at some point in the future, Nate may lose the autism diagnosis. While he said that, I'm not convinced that it will actually happen. Nate HAS made huge strides over the last year or so but he still has some minor social issues and some major speech issues that convince me otherwise. Although, who am I to question this specialist that works at one of the best children's hospitals in Boston? I'm the mother, that's who. :P Seriously, I can't see him changing the autism diagnosis but you never know.

The doctor said it was very refreshing to see a child doing so well. He said that he rarely sees a child unless there's a problem or concerns. He asked to keep the copy of Nate's IEP and I'm sure he'll make some notes regarding it in his written report (that I'm anxiously awaiting).

So the appointment went well. On our way home, we hit TRU and picked up a couple of things for the kids. Although Woody and Jesse (see pics below) weren't inteded for Nathaniel, he thought otherwise and now pitches a fit if Maddie or Lexi gets near his precious pals. The girls ended up with a toy doctors kit that they're now forever fighting over. Sooooo...onto the photos.

Nate with his new pals!

Just like in the movie, Woody came with "Andy" written on the bottom of his boot. When Nate saw that, he asked for his name on the other boot. And then demanded we do the same with Jesse's boot. :)