NOT SO BAD AFTER ALL!!

PHEWWW!!
Today's speech & language assessment wasn't so bad after all. Jessica bless her was on top form and very well behaviour ed thankfully.
I desired to arrive at the hospital an hour early so we could have breakfast before going to the speech and language department. You see part of Jessica's anxiety is the poking and the prodding the getting undressed then getting dressed again the endless tests some pain full others cause discomfort. By getting to our appointment early it allowed Jessica to get use to the surroundings she could play with the endless toys provided as well as begin the process of communicating with others besides me her dad and brother. Most of all an opportunity to relax and de-stress naturally to find a way to be comfortable rather then stressed angry as well as scared of who what might upset and hurt her again.

My other worry was Jessica recognising her community speech and language therapist of whom she has a wonder full relationship with, for that to be destroyed would have been terrible so for me and for Jess it was so important that we went into the appointment relaxed and happy.

DURING THE APPOINTMENT!

Jessica and I were introduced to the hospital based therapist of whom seems to know her job well who appears fairly experienced. My self and her talked about Jessica at length. She asked assorts of questions about Jessica such as physical development I.E first time she sat up un aided, walked etc... she also asked about my thoughts on her hearing abilities if I had any concerns at this time etc...We then went on to talk about the different things that Jessica does in order to communicate such as sounds, words signs etc...While we were talking Jessica was playing with our community therapist needles to say the pair of them were having a ball.

COMING TO AN END!

We all knew when Jessica had had enough because she immediately stopped what she was doing marched over to me asked for her bottle and pointed to her pushchair followed by "IN THERE MAMMA" so sweet. Of course I complied as did everyone else. Once in her chair and bottle in her mouth she pointed at my phone followered by MAMA MUSIC" again I promptly complied. Jessica was indeed a happy little girl who for the very first time had experienced a positive moment within the hospital environment.

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!

At the risk of jumping ahead of ourselves perhaps we can say we have turned a corner or at least taken 1 step in the right direction. Time will tell I'm sure and I'm sure we will crash and burn many more times before all our appointments with the health departments run as smooth as today did but for know allow me to enjoy this moment as I really don't know when the next time I can will come.

HAPPY DAYS