Monthly Archives: April 2012

Testing, testing….

Posted on April 30, 2012 by larva225

We’ve been working our way through the Early Steps process due to Stella’s lack of language. It took weeks to get into their system. Once “in,” I had an intake meeting scheduled rather quickly. From there, I had to wait … Continue reading →

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This Is Your Brain on DVDs

Posted on April 18, 2012 by larva225

The video barrage continues. I recently ordered a couple of Baby Babble DVDs as well as Teach My Child To Talk. The former had hundreds of reviews on Amazon with a 4.5 star rating (pretty damn impressive) and I kept … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Baby Babble, language delay, poltergeist, Teach My Child to Talk, Zelda Rubinstein | Leave a comment

Pony Up

Posted on April 16, 2012 by larva225

After my total meltdown last week, I am a bit more Zen and focused. I have decided that rather than lament the extremely remote chance that something is very wrong, I shall be as proactive as possible in remediating any … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Baby Signing Time, Bugs Bunny, cheesy poofs, Gerber, language delay, Nick Jr., Safety Dance, sign | Leave a comment

And we sail across the river Sticks…..

Posted on April 9, 2012 by larva225

I suppose we’re officially in spring now, although we never really had winter around here. Despite the fact that it’s already in the mid to upper 80’s, I’m making more of an effort to get Stella out and about … Continue reading →

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Look who’s talking not?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by larva225

We’re still on pins and needles about Stella and her lack of communication. During her 18 month appointment nearly 2 weeks ago, the doc said he’d have an organization contact me within a week to set up an evaluation. If … Continue reading →

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Safety Dance

Posted on April 3, 2012 by larva225

The taste in television continues to change around our house. The Bubble Guppies are still loved, but not with as much zeal. Instead, Team Umizoomi is reigning supreme. This is all a bit frustrating, as after the huge dry spell … Continue reading →