Some Delays

It has been over a month since I last updated this blog. That partly has to do with the fact that we are trying to sell our house...well, get it ready to sell anyway. It is set to go on the market April 1 and everything is pretty nerve wracking and slightly stressful. We still have a few cosmetic chores to complete, then we are done. Then, comes the process of trying to find (and qualify) to buy another house of our choice. We have a few places we are looking and they are mostly based upon the school districts in conjunction with where we work. I must say, everything is highly stressful and likely to only get worse as everything gets closer to market time...oh well, I know everything is in God's hands.

Another reason for the lack of updates has to do with our precious son Elias. He seems to have some developmental delays and it has been another cause of stress and worry for me. We have some people telling us not to worry about anything, and other telling us that we definitely need to be worried. He is 13.5 months old, and still not pulling himself up to a standing position. And when we place him in a standing position against a table, or couch, he will stand stiff as a board and will not take any steps. He is not cruising or taking any initiative to pull himself up. While with Christian I was worried that he wasn't walking "on time" (he began to walk at 15 months), he was pulling himself up, cruising, climbing up the stairs, etc by the time he was 9 months. Elias isn't even close to that. I also have a good friend of mine who is an occupational assistant therapist tell me that she she has noticed something wrong with his muscle tone. Needless to say this has worried me to no end, especially with all the "great" Internet reading I have been doing. Basically, Elias has cerebral palsy, major cognitive delays, and possible autism with everything I have been reading. so...I have been freaking out to say the least. today, in particular has been quite an emotional day for me.

At Elias' 12 month appointment, his pediatrician acknowledged that it is not the norm for children his age not to be hitting those milestones, but it might not mean a thing. She stated that she will reevaluate him when he comes in for his 15 month check up and if he is still not walking by that point, we will need to refer him for therapy services. She encouraged me to refer him at any time before that if I did not see any progression. So, today I called and got a referral for him to be evaluated by Early Childhood Intervention. This is more for my peace of mind. If they find something wrong, we can begin therapy as soon as possible. If not, we can wait another 6 weeks.

I am just really trying to trust God and remember that He is in control. If there is something wrong, or delays, it will be ok. I just wish I had a better grip on my emotions and I definitely need to stop worrying. Prayers would definitely be appreciated!