Speech/Physical Therapy

This past Friday, Craig and I took Clayton for his first speech and physical therapy evaluations since we left the hospital.  It was so nice to see Lauren (speech) and Morgan (PT) again.  Everything is going well.  Lauren was happy with the progress Clayton has made with bottle-feeding.  He regulates himself now without us having to pace him much.  Morgan said he's in the 50th-75th percentile for gross motor skills for his corrected age.

Speaking of corrected age....
Many people believe that once a premature baby hits their due date, they have caught up and are just like every other baby.  Not so.  Clayton (as are all premature babies) is at great risk for developmental delay.  He should be caught up by age 2 years.  When looking at his development, you have to look at his corrected age--his due date (Oct. 27).  For example, this week, he'll be 3 weeks old. 

Here are some pictures from our appointment...