Mini Update

I have so far been quite surprised, and pleased, at how willing and cooperative Oliver has been for his ABA therapy sessions. At the same time, I have been hesitant to jump for joy that this therapy will go smoothly. I have learned that with Oliver, very little goes smoothly. Sure there are lots of bumps in the road with any typical toddler, but I feel like I am circling an elementary school parking lot with speed bumps every 10 feet and there is no exit.

Oliver has been somewhat unsettled this week. I'm really not sure why, though I suspect he may be having some cognitive developments that are stressing him. He seems to be very anxious at times, wants me by his side at every moment and almost always holding his hand when we are not at home (unless of course he is maniacally darting away from me towards the road) and even often when we are home. I really hate seeing Oliver in this state. He is not comfortable, he is not at peace with his surroundings or himself and he is not happy. He has had an increase in some repetitive and OCD behaviors which clearly reflects his distress.

I haven't been blogging as regularly as I'd like to. It's hard to type with Oliver clinging to me, and then when I finally have some space during nap and in the evening, I just need some serious ME time to unwind from all of own stress and anxiety. I do have a few things to report, such as how Oliver's appointment with his neurologist went, and what progress has been made in therapy. I also still need to redeem myself for the "Eat Your F**king Food" post. Soon, I promise.


For now, here is a photo of Oliver from last summer. How time flies...