Happy Happy Happy

Yesterday we had a check up with Oakley's Pediatric Neurologist, we got there early so we didn't have to wait too long to see him. As we walked into his office, Oakley gave him the biggest smile ever. The doctor was very happy to see just how happy Oakley is compared to what he was back in May. Anyways, we sat with the doctor had a heart to heart, spoke about how Oakley is doing and how he hasn't had any seizures since the 27th of May. He did a check up, did a few tests and all in all, he is very happy with how Oakley is doing. He's responsive, he's on the right track for a 9 month old, he's vocal, he smiles, he reaches for things, he shows object preference, he can find objects if hidden under something, he show's had preference as well. He's all in all doing amazing. He is a happy, healthy and very strong little boy, and he is now officially 11kg's. A very big strong baby boy ''Man of steel''. Superman it's time to retire, Oakley is happy to take your place.  In the doctors exact words ''Oakley is a very motivated little guy''. Such a happy and proud moment for Mommy and Daddy. 

My little Superman

We see the doctor again at the end of August for our next check up. With Oakley gaining weight he is already started weaning off the meds, so our next visit we should be dropping the Keppra slightly till we officially weaned off the one med and then we'll wean him off the Epilem. Still a very nerve wracking road for us, as we constantly feel like we are walking on egg shells as far as ''IS'' goes, but as out motto goes, ''One day at a time'', and so far we are very blessed at how well Oakley is doing. 


Today marked the official end to the school holidays, so Big sister goes back to school tomorrow, going to miss her in the mornings, and all her help with keeping Oakley occupied with laughs and games, but I'm sure when we pick her up from school Oakley will be so excited to see her. 

Oakley helping Petal ''playing school''

So today we made the most of our last day of holidays and took the kids out for some fun. We found this little place with swings, ball ponds, games, jungle gyms a all round ''kids heaven''. Petal was in her element, she had so much fun. Oakley woke up from his short nap and as he opened his eyes he just smiled. He was so fascinated by the kids swinging on the ropes, and by the colourful kids toys all around him he just wanted to be on the floor touching everything and anything. He spotted this little green bouncing cow thing, and I put him on it and he bounced with such excitement and such joy in his face, he was happy to sit on it for the whole day if he could. 

Bouncing Bouncing on the green cow

We then took him to the ball pond which was just as much fun, but once he was on the swinging contraptions, the laughs and giggles filled the air, he was one happy baby, being a ''big kid'' playing with all the ''big kids'' toys and thing, it was such a cute and precious moment. After some swinging we put him in the sand pit, and that was just so fascinating for him, his first time in a sand pit, and he tried so hard to pick the sand up and all he wanted to do was hold it, but as he lifted his little hand out the sand, the sand just ran through his fingers, he was so confused by so amazed, such a special moment. Petal then tried building him a sand castle to break down but the sand was to dry, but as she lifted the bucket, he was just so excited to see the little heap of sand before him, that he smashed his hands in the sand none the less, ''thank you big sister''. So after much play and much fun, it was time to go, so he could have his nap, it was a long day, but a very fun and exciting one none the less, kids had a great time. All in all a successful day and fun was had by all. A perfect way to end the holidays. 

Amazed by the sand

Petal and Oakley on the bouncing swing, he was loving every minute

Oakley in his element