Can you hear me yet?

Since I pledged to keep this a wee but more updated, here's an update:

Miles has more hearing tests today.  He did really well, but we still left with another appointment.   Argh.  He responded to A LOT more than he did on his last test, so that's really (REALLY) great news!  He still is not responding to high frequency sounds- that are at a low decibel.  SO, back we go in two weeks for some more tests.  At that point we will either leave with confirmation that he can hear just fine and has no hearing loss (at least at this point) or an appointment for "surgery" so they can do a fancy test on him while he's knocked out.  I have high hopes he will respond to whatever they throw his way in two weeks, but am expecting we'll be headed to the OR for the fancy schmancy one.  His developmental (and sensory) issues make it difficult to test his hearing.  Silly Miles....don't you realize that if you just do what they ask then Mommy won't have to take you back??  :-)

Meanwhile, Sam and Maggie are doing great.  I think they like Miles having so many appointments.  This morning they got to hang out with Grandpa (thanks heavens for that long elementary school spring break!!) and even walked to Rite Aid and snagged some goodies.  Some sugary goodies.  They are in heaven.  Thanks Grandma!!!

Pity Picture.

Here are some recent "fun facts" about the youngest in our branch of the Moffat Clan:
- Miles had 6 appointments in a 10 day span two weeks ago. Mommy had an emotional breakdown shortly thereafter.
- Miles averages 2-3 appointments a week right now...he's rarely cries during them and has been a real trooper as a plethora of people inspect his every move...over and over again.
- Miles is having some kind of growing spurt, recently jumping from his norm at the 20% to the 50% of kids his age in size.
- Miles is currently functioning at 9-12 month levels in most areas of his development.
- Miles (most likely) will be getting hearing aides sometime in April. More testing soon....
- Miles soon will be sporting ankle braces to help stabilize his joints so he can learn to walk.
- Miles has ragamuffin hair right now. We're aiming to grow it into something semi-trendy before the hearing aides come along.
- Miles is learning that biting to show frustration is never a good choice. (Sam is learning that causing Miles frustration will result in getting bit himself.)
- Miles is discovering that asking "please" (sign language) will get him almost anything because Mommy is SO GLAD that he is attempting any form of real communication.
- Miles is experimenting with a little walker to help him gain some confidence (and balance!) so he can do it on his own soon....or at least that is our prayer.

So there you have it. Miles has been keeping us rather busy and somewhat emotionally thrashed lately. Eric's parents graciously took the kids for a night last weekend (for Eric's Birthday) and we celebrated our quiet night with a 12 hour stretch of sleep. Apparently we were both a wee bit tired. It was glorious. Hopefully posts will start coming slightly closer together soon...I can't make any promises, but it is my intention to keep ya'll a little more up to date. Thank you for praying for Miles and our family as we learn what it looks like to have a special needs kiddo and sort out what things we can (and can't) help him with right now. It really, truly, means the world to us.
:-)