Diagnosis

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Evie was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, Hypotonia (low muscle tone), and Speech Disorder (not specified- read below)

Sensory Processing Disorder (soon to be changed to Dysfunction so that it falls into the DSM-4), is what causes her little body to go into overdrive in social situations, causes her to not like to touch things with odd textures, and causes her to rock! We will continue with our OT from ECI for this disorder.

Hypotonia or low muscle tone, is what is causing her to not be able to support herself sitting upright in the correct position. It is also what is creating her problem with walking. She walks with her knees together and feet inward. The doctor thinks that the muscle tone might also be playing a part in her speech. A few months ago Evie fell at the babysitters and her front teeth went through her gums. This is partly because her mouth isn't as strong as most kids. We are going to be starting Physical therapy for this as soon as we get the papers done.

Speech Disorder, this was our origional concern. From what I learned today, Evie has an expressive and receptive speech delay. She doesn't put words out and has a small problem taking them in. She qualified origionally as a 3-6 month old on speech and we might* be at the point of a 12 month old now speech wise. So, we will continue seeing our rocking cool speech therapist at Pro Steps for speech and letting them help us grow.

What does this mean for Evie?
She is special, she has special needs and she will always have special needs. The doctor today made it very clear that she was cognitevly very on target. She is a smart girl, but will always need some help. We will hopefully do 1/2 PPCD and 1/2 private pre-school when she turns 3.

I feel like I am completly blessed to be have been chosen as her mommy. She wasn't supposed to be here- she is our magic suprise in life- and boy did God give us a suprise with her! He knew what he was doing when he brought us to Dumas, he knew that we were going to need a small town and a wonderful close knit school district to raise her in. God knew that we needed lots of hands to help get to and from therapist and school and doctors. AND he knew that she belonged in our family. I am always amazed by how HIS plans work out in the most mysterious of ways.

Right now, our greatest prayer is that we get some help financially through either medicaid or our insurance to help with therapy costs. Then, we need prayers that our other 2 kids understand what is going on with Evie. Avry asked me today if we figured out why Evie was "special" yet!

Thank you for all caring and understanding and listening and being there for Greg and I. We are truly blessed by the amount of love we have seen in our marriage (and lifetimes). Without our friends and family we would not be who we are!

Sarah

Evelyn Grace McClelland

Meet Evelyn Grace McClelland. I have to blog about Evie, because I haven't blogged about her birth yet. Isn't she absolutely GORGEOUS?????

A year ago right now, I was scared out of my mind that I was pregnant again......again.....EEK. 6 1/2 months ago, this perfect angel came into our lives. On the Sunday before Evie was born, I started having contractions.....real ones....and they hurt. I hadn't ever had contractions before, and I honestly don't care to have them again. Monday my mom came down, Tuesday she got sick and ended up in the hospital. (still having contractions by the way) Thursday....oh yes Thursday March 11, 2010. I woke up and had an appointment with Dr. Owen, I decided I wasn't going to eat breakfast just in case she decided I needed to be delivered. Afterall, I was STILL having contractions!!! So, I visited Dr. Owen, and yes, I was going into labor.....and quickly...so here came Evie.

Evie graced us with her presence at 2:11 PM weighing 7. 11 oz, she had a full head of hair and beautiful features. SHE WAS HEALTHY!!! I got a healthy baby!!! Dr. Owen again had made a good call on delivery. Evie was breech, big and my uterus was stretched to its max. If I had of gone farther into labor, it could have been a very scary situation. God always has a plan

Evie has been the most wonderful addition to our family. I am so glad that God chose us to be her parents (and siblings).

Having 3 kids under the age of 4 has been nothing short of interesting, but I wouldn't change it for the world!

Blessings

A couple of weeks ago, Abbey and I went to see Mandisa and Laura Story. Let me say- Mandisa can rock it! I love Laura Story!!! She sings a song called "Blessings," and it totally makes me think of those days when our struggles are so much.
My favorite words are : "cause what if our blessings come through raindrops, what if our healing comes through tears, what if a 1000 sleepless nights are what it takes to knows your near."
This song just speaks to me lately, I love it!

Kids:
Avry got glasses last week, she looks so cute! The eye dr. told us that her eyes looked very evident of her prematurity at birth. She has some issues that have risen over the past few months that we will be working on. He feels like the glasses will help strengthen her eyes! Blessing!

Coen is just going right along with life. He is a very smart 3 year old and has been calling me his "princess" That makes momma's heart so happy!

Evie is just Evie. We are trucking right along with all her therapist and her ECI provider. We see a Developmental Pediatrician on Thursday morning to hopefully get some sort of diagnosis- which will help us proceed in proper placement when she turns 3. She continues to amaze me every single day. She loves her babies and LOVES books! I am so sure she is going to be a great reader someday. She again is a fabulous blessing to us.

Then there is this amazing man that I call my husband. He is the greatest thing ever! He takes on so much responsibility with the kids and especially our therapists. I love him sooo much!