From the monthly archives: May 2012
Many of you often write in asking what you can do to help Lola…well here is your chance to really make a difference on Lola’s behalf. On Sunday, June 3rd, we are participating in the annual Walking for Dreams fundraiser. Walking for Dreams started in 2004 as a way to help local Indianapolis non-profit agencies. [...]
A Feeding Frenzy
By Meredith On May 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Baby, Cortical Visual Impairment, low vision, Milestones, Parenting, Special Needs
While Lola’s skills seem to be blossoming on a daily basis, the one area that seems to be the most troublesome is in the self-feeding department. And naturally, have you ever tried to feed yourself with your eyes closed? I mean, we know Lola can see, but the low vision proves to be a challenge [...]
This morning Lola had a MRI at Riley Hospital for Children in Downtown Indianapolis in hopes to get clearer images so that an accurate diagnosis can be made. While the actual diagnosis doesn’t change much of anything in regards to her treatment and therapies, it is still necessary to know. Lola’s neurologist in Costa Rica [...]
A New Found Freedom
By Meredith On May 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Baby, Cortical Visual Impairment, low vision, Milestones, Motherhood, Parenting, Special Needs
I underestimated this little girl. A few days ago, I decided to try and let Lola sit in the bathtub unassisted meaning without her bath chair and without my arms holding her up. I had crazy images of Lola falling backwards and cracking her head on the tub, but my girl is much stronger than [...]
Day 20 – May 17th, 2011 “Lola has now figured out how to take her pacifier out of her mouth with her hands, but then she desperately wants someone to put it back in. You’ll learn soon enough, my love. Today has been good. Lola has not had a seizure since yesterday which is a [...]
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