tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post5781705870221945496..comments2023-10-18T04:53:53.843-07:00Comments on Finnian's Journey: Finnian and KevinLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604477175816651214noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-29813175646127700682009-02-19T06:18:00.000-08:002009-02-19T06:18:00.000-08:00Oh wow Lisa!! Kevin is just an inspiring boy.Havi...Oh wow Lisa!! Kevin is just an inspiring boy.<BR/>Having a teen myself,I know how hard it can be for them to have the courage to stand up for things even when it's important to them. He is a hero in my book.<BR/>As far as Finn goes....<BR/>#1 I think it's normal to want your son to be high functioning. Why wouldn't you want things to be as easy for him as possible? I remember those 6mos eval with both of my older boys. While it was a different situation,it was always bitter sweet for me. <BR/>I didn't start Cullen on cereal until he was well over 7mos and honestly he wasn't eating solids on an everyday basis until he was closer to 9mos.<BR/>Maybe just try some of those meltaway type puffs for Finn to work on is fine motor skills? That way you aren't being rushed into a regular solids diet. Just a thought<BR/><BR/>AlysonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-75776451557274452892009-02-18T16:44:00.000-08:002009-02-18T16:44:00.000-08:00You have certainly raised a kind and compassionate...You have certainly raised a kind and compassionate son. You must be so proud of him! I've never met him, but am truly inspired by him - what a remarkable young man.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574042485403799310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-49960971707457010762009-02-18T11:35:00.000-08:002009-02-18T11:35:00.000-08:00I read this yesterday on my Blackberry and couldn'...I read this yesterday on my Blackberry and couldn't comment, but I'm back to say "Yayyyyy, Kevin!"<BR/><BR/>Great kid.Crittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08868628035597050680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-72945726380930938292009-02-18T10:37:00.000-08:002009-02-18T10:37:00.000-08:00Kevin is a ROCKSTAR!!!! Wow!Kevin is a ROCKSTAR!!!! Wow!The Sanchez Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02193773268823617205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-51062897986668601292009-02-18T10:36:00.000-08:002009-02-18T10:36:00.000-08:00Okay, Kevin makes me cry. If his article is half ...Okay, Kevin makes me cry. If his article is half as good as I think it is, we should see about getting it published. This is exactly the kind of article that should appear in parenting magazines.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300744597412386450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-56117412062288981932009-02-18T07:16:00.000-08:002009-02-18T07:16:00.000-08:00Damn, Lisa, I'M crying and I wasn't even there. Yo...Damn, Lisa, I'M crying and I wasn't even there. You have raised a spectacular kid.<BR/><BR/>And, we all want our kids to be high-functioning. Of course we do! Anyone who says they don't is full of it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340382856096365272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-39987645583869096702009-02-18T04:54:00.000-08:002009-02-18T04:54:00.000-08:00What a wonderful big brother and son! ALL mom's wi...What a wonderful big brother and son! ALL mom's wish the best for all of their children. I know what you mean though- it is so hard not to compare... As for the solids and therapy- I am a firm believer in readiness as the gauge. I suppose with you could look for the edge more closely but it's not essential- he will learn to pick up Cheerios and there are other ways to improve fine motor skills. There's a blog by a PT called Therextras (http://www.therextras.com/therextras/) and she has ideas about lots of things. I'm sure the PT can give you more suggestions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-64482926673969487222009-02-17T21:23:00.000-08:002009-02-17T21:23:00.000-08:00What a sweet older son you have. That's wonderful ...What a sweet older son you have. That's wonderful that he wrote about that. I actually signed a petition to ban the word "retard." The lady who started it is a writer whose brother has Down Syndrome. If you haven't seen it, I thought your family might want to sign it.<BR/><BR/>http://new.petitiononline.com/words/petition.htmlMrs. Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548716422011525616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-14945188365845734892009-02-17T21:21:00.000-08:002009-02-17T21:21:00.000-08:00I echo the earlier posts that you need to follow y...I echo the earlier posts that you need to follow your instincts. There is no use in feeding him solids if he is not interested. The only reason that we introduced John to solids is because he couldn't keep his eyes off of our food. Before we started feeding him, he would follow my food from my plate to my mouth as he sat next to me at supper. He'll let you know when he is ready.JaybirdNWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060290229870774955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-16935347539865930282009-02-17T20:54:00.000-08:002009-02-17T20:54:00.000-08:00Sounds like Kevin is a great writer like his Mom!I...Sounds like Kevin is a great writer like his Mom!<BR/>I haven't been in a great hurry to introduce baby food either.I let Ruby have a little applesauce yesterday but she really only seemed interested in playing in it.<BR/>I think I like Lovin Momma's approach.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013919287284128734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-61417087707709274362009-02-17T20:29:00.000-08:002009-02-17T20:29:00.000-08:00What an awesome big brother!! He rocks. Sounds ...What an awesome big brother!! He rocks. Sounds like Finn is doing a great job in his development.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787125239309965643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-29561213359849677572009-02-17T19:59:00.000-08:002009-02-17T19:59:00.000-08:00You rock Lisa and so does Kevin! I'm sitting here ...You rock Lisa and so does Kevin! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. You are an awesome mom. Keep trusting your instincts with Finn. We delayed solids and never did cereal or jarred foods. I'd say it worked out well, Goldie ate steak for dinner tonight. ;) The DS clinic and EI gave me some crap, but I had the research to back me up. Let me know if you need me to send any of it your way.Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704697731192764110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-44393345179869527232009-02-17T19:21:00.000-08:002009-02-17T19:21:00.000-08:00Lisa you have to just be gushing with pride of you...Lisa you have to just be gushing with pride of your kids! Kevin is an amazing kid and Finn is doing great. Follow your mother's intuition on the solid foods. You've been down this road a few times with your kids and you know Finn better than anyone. You will know when to push and when to hold off.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378780987070152860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-48759288967362157732009-02-17T18:59:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:59:00.000-08:00I'm in tears just hearing about it!!I'm in tears just hearing about it!!Eternal Lizdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436844959718198383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-2881416372803078222009-02-17T18:52:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:52:00.000-08:00The BEST BIG BROTHER AWARD today goes to Kevin!!!!...The BEST BIG BROTHER AWARD today goes to Kevin!!!!My name is Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532019900834158013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-1171700326878769912009-02-17T18:32:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:32:00.000-08:00CONGRATS Kevin! Even though I don't know you, you ...CONGRATS Kevin! Even though I don't know you, you totally ROCK! <BR/>~Elyse~Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100019358485843850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-1074835389345292452009-02-17T18:28:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:28:00.000-08:00OH KEVIN!! You rock the house, big brother. :o)F...OH KEVIN!! You rock the house, big brother. :o)<BR/><BR/>Finny, baby - Stella said "woot, woot" and "keep up the good work". <BR/><BR/>Good luck with his surgery next month. You are NOT ALONE with the high functioning wish ~ I'm right there with you. Everytime someone (PT, OT, doc, teacher) talk about how "high functioning" or "mild" Stella is, it makes me glad. I don't know. Why would I want my kid's life to be harder than it needs to be? Yes, we'll take whatever comes along, but like with anything, you can wish for the best. Stella + Finn living independently in a little love shack ~ it WILL happen, dammit!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I do agree that the food is important at this point. I am 100% with you on delaying solids, waiting for a kid to show readiness, etc. We didn't start solids with A until 7 mos - and she was crawling at that point. She ate mush for a milisecond and was quickly on to picking up her own food. Stella, on the other hand, has been on mush for close to 4 mos. She just can't get down the picking up thing. We've also had those GI issues (for the past monthish) and I've reverted to all BM, so that's not helping! LOL! So, eating is a great way to work on those OT skills. Plus, it's necessary to get the oral/motor stuff going on which will be helpful with speech later on.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985615916783160489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502307737528869885.post-44220786943254487172009-02-17T18:07:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:07:00.000-08:00I'm sorry you're having to consider solids from ye...I'm sorry you're having to consider solids from yet a whole new angle, Lisa. It's bad enough that we are made to think that "one size fits all" on this topic, but now it should be considered for Finn's fine motor skills, too? This mommy stuff is never easy is it? Please tell Kevin well done from me. You and Michael are good parents, Lisa.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984557067655141677noreply@blogger.com