Early Intervention ?

My girls never rcvd EI. They were 5 wks early. However, they did not have to go into the NICU. I'm assuming that this is why they did not have to have EI, but I don't know. It's never occured to me to ask about it, as the girls appear to be doing well. However, I have at times been concerned about whether or not they were on "track". I know all babies do things at different times, so I've just reassured myself of this. However, they are 6 1/2 mos & Kaylee has not rolled over at all, Sarah has a few times, but very speratic. I don't know. We go to the ped next Wed. Should I ask about this???


Jess

 

I have never rcvd EI and mine were also born at 34w3d. My DD rolled over early and than did not really do it again until she saw her DB roll over at about 6.5months. I was concerned but the dr assured me that he would either roll or not that there was no concern. I think babies just do things on their schedule. My DD was yammering early on while her brother didnt but now he has caught up and they both chatter quite a bit. I think it is always good to mention to the dr when u are feeling uncomfy about something.

 

Any baby regardless of NICU time or not could potentially need EI services. If you are concerned I would mention it to your ped., but remember there is a range for all milestones.

 

We were offered EI for DS only at first, because he was very low birth weight in addition to being born at 34w. I asked why they weren't going to track DD too, since she was just as premature, and they said that since her birth weight was good, she wasn't automatically referred to EI. I guess it was the combination of things that triggered it with DS. But I asked the rep if they could follow both babies, since after all they were both early, and they said sure.

Your girls are probably fine, but it never hurts to ask the pedi.! It's worth it for your peace of mind.

 

My girls were born at 34w5d and Natalie spent 6 weeks in the Nicu and Brooke spent none. Natalie was referred to EI because of her nicu stay, that's what the nurses told us on discharge. She was evaluated first and didn't qualify for services, six months later she was evaluated again and we had Brooke evaluated on the advice of our pedi and a developmental dr. we had seen as part of a team visit for the girls at our children's hospital. And at that time both girls qualified for speech and physical therapy. They were late crawlers and walkers. They are still getting both services, but probably don't really need the pt anymore. I'd ask your pedi about it and if you still feel unsure about, just call and set up an evaluation yourself, its no cost to you for the evaluation (at least in my state/county).

 

I would talk to your pedi if you have concerns.

You can make a referral yourself too if you think there is an issue (in MA), I'm not sure about FLA r/r.

It's so hard not to compare them isn't it?

I'm sure Kaylee will roll when she is ready, maybe she just needs a little extra practice with you helping her, that worked for my DD and now I can't keep her still at all, she's all over the place rolling.

 

Jess, I would also voice my concerns to your pedi. I think they probably would have suggested it already though when you have been in but it never hurts to bring it up.