From today through the next few days, Regression begins – Nicholas cried the whole day at school. Temper tantrums (which were pretty much gone) quickly returned. Nicholas obsessed once again with going outside – and tantrums while standing at the front door. His eye contact has diminished. He began playing with himself without a care in the world again. Started not wanting to get out of the car or even to be un-buckled in his car seat. Halloween was a chore getting him into school for his party. He walked around the playground during the parade with his head down to the ground – he did not even notice that we were there. Hyperactivity has returned. This. Is. Heartbreaking.

First appointment at new Dr’s office. Nicholas was GREAT during this appointment. He was comfortable in the office, stayed in dr’s office playing on the floor – and was not in a hurry to leave. I read alot about this doctor and his practice, so I’m excited to get going and see how he can help us with Nicholas. Once I receive the paperwork back from them after they have time to read through his whole history and come up with a treatment plan, I’ll post more info.

We’re starting on MB-12 shots given every 3rd day. We’ll do a 5 week trial and see how it goes – then we’ll go from there.

Happy Birthday baby!

This was an unbelievable day.  Unbelievable.  Just unbelievable.

You are nothing short of amazing. Really.

Your 2nd birthday party was a disaster, so I did not have high hopes that this was going to go well.  No one really knows of the difficulties we’ve been going through, so we really didn’t know what to expect.

You played all day WITH your friends – happily.  You visited with family and had fun and you were constantly laughing and having a good time.  You sat with everyone and ate dinner and cleaned your plate when you were done.  When it was cake time, you let us sing happy birthday and you blew out your candles.  YOU BLEW OUT YOUR CANDLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Nicholas, you’ll never know how huge this was – I have never been in this kind of shock in my life.  For one day, we had a glimpse into normal.  Reassurance that you’re breaking through.  That it’s all working.  That you are going to be just fine.  You opened your presents one at a time and you actually opened them – I didn’t do it for you.  You did it, kid.  All by yourself.    You are one of a kind.  I love you!

Nicholas is doing well.  He turned to engage in an activity and is demonstrating simple turn-taking skills.  He appropriately uses the words, push, pull, help.  The word help is becoming cleaner.