18 Months: Finally get in to see the neurologist. Sent us for an MRI and blood tests. Whitney has not had a needle before as we chose not to vaccinate. It was rough on me. I had to hold her down while they drew blood. She was surprised at first and didn't cry, but they could not get blood from the first arm and had to stick her again. Rough, rough, rough.

The MRI was ok. We arrived with her very tired and hungry. The sedative took effect in less than 5 minutes. She did NOT like that medicine at all. We got to sit in the room while she got the MRI. She was pretty sedated and only moved once. It was quite a loud and startling procedure. The Dr on site said he saw no immediate problems with her brain from the scans. He has to look closer, but will get a report to the neurologist tomorrow.

She finally crawled yesterday. Took about 4 tentative crawl "steps". Oh how that will open her world.

Her thumbs are coming out of hiding and a pincher grasp is starting to develop. We massage her thumbs constantly. Poor girl...we never leave her alone. I feel like everything is therapy. We brush her, massage her, do joint compressions, you name it....

I have called Child and Families to find out about Oral therapy. Boy they move slow.