Reminders

Since we brought Gabe back from the hospital, there have been much to adjust to, especially the used-to-be 8 hours of sleep and the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. But, it's been a worthwhile trade.

He's going to be 2 months old this 14th August and we can slowly see his character. He's a tough cookie that's for sure. He's a horror during feeding times, getting down just 60ml per feed is pure torture coz he struggles and wants to let go of the bottle just after a few sucks. He's a good actor at times, sometimes pretending to fall asleep only to wake up immediately once you take the bottle out of his mouth.

He delivers a strong kick too, using his legs as lever to push away from the bottle teat. His gums and tongue come in handy too. when he knows neither of these works, he turns his charms, by smiling. Ever so often now, i see the smile more often and he knows how to play more.

Honestly, as i watch him and play with him everyday, i tend to forget that he has Down Syndrome. I know, the signs often only are visible as he grows older. But yet, looking at him, you wouldn't think he has DS.

And we were reminded of this today when the Public Health people called us and said they wanted to meet us to see our home and meet Gabe. Our doctor gave them our number so that we would have access to more information on DS. Only then did i realise, this is for real, soon we're gonna be attending various classes and meetings, etc. I guess it's all for Gabe's development. But yet, somehow this is a big reminder for us.

So anyway these people will be come by our place on Tuesday next week and we'll see what they have to say then....