Words Update

For the past 2 years, Gareth was not saying words that can be understood. It was so frustrating and we just thought that he is just delay and normal. Since he started attending school and GFCF diet, so many things had change. He can now imitate and remember the words.

When I asked him "What is your name?"

He replied: ______ is Gayeth. The blank part is hard to understand but he is trying to say My name is Gareth.

When I asked him "How old are you?

He replied: I'm Fouy (four). He can't pronounce letter R.

He is also keep on bubbling and singing which is a very unusual for him for the past years. I am hoping that soon he will start communicating to us like every kid do.

Postponed

Gareth SPED class was postponed due to holidays. I decided to let him start his SPED class on November after the holidays. So far he is learning a lot. He is now imitating some sentences and can now say Bye bye and love you. I am so happy that he is learning slowly.

I am so thankful to God. :)

Progress

Gareth is now eating more than before. He is also singing a lot. I hope he will feel better soon.

Sometimes I feel so down because of his case but everytime I see developments, I become hopeful again. I think there are ups and downs coming and I will prepare myself for it.

It's not easy but I have to face it.

The GFCF Diet

(Hyperactive Gareth)

If I remember it right, since Gareth first birthday, he has this hard stool all the time. We tried different milk but still nothing had change. When I read about GFCF diet I think it's worth a try. It's been 2 weeks since we don't offer milk to him. There was a huge difference. His poop turn normal and it's so effortless for him to do it. He is now interacting to us. He is active in playing with his Tita and Tito.

Since we don't offer milk to him, he starts loving to eat solid foods. He is trying to eat everything. We can also let him seat for a longer time without tantrums. I can see little improvements and very happy.

Next week is the start of his SPED class and I can't wait to see progress. I know in His time, Gareth will recover.

October 14

Today, we went to Pedia's Clinic for Pillow's (Gareth lil sis) check up. Sinama na rin namin si Gareth para na rin mapatingnan sya. When the Pedia called him, no response from him. :( So the Pedia will recommend us to the Dev. Pedia. Tingin ng pedia meron daw PDD si Gareth but still Dev. Pedia pa rin ang kailangang mag diagnose sa kanya.

Natuwa naman ang pedia kasi pinasok na daw namin siya sa school. Sobrang malaking tulong daw yon sa development ng bata. Medyo nabuhayan ako ng loob nong sinabi ng pedia na meron daw syang patient dati na same case kay Gareth at ngayon maayos na daw ang bata, nasa grade school na at matalino daw. Sana maging ganon din si Gareth.

Gusto kong mag aral sya sa Ateneo at sana nga maging maayos ang development before sya mag 5years old para kahit papano pwede na naming i try syang ipasok don.

I know in God's time maging maayos din lahat. I believe in Him.

Gareth words for the day:

WATER

While we were having dinner, he grabbed my hand and pointed the water. So I say "water" then he repeated it. :)

Intro

This blog is very special...

Dito ko ilalabas lahat ng mga pwede naming pagdaanan para sa treatment ni Gareth.

Gareth will be turning 4 this coming November 14. Nong lumabas si Gareth, hindi ko akalain na maaari nya palang maranasan ang ganitong situation. He is like any other baby. He is super cheerful and active but when he turned 2 years old he became so distant and stopped talking.

Sabi ng iba, hayaan lang daw muna namin, kasi may ganon daw talagang case na delay, lalo na kung lalaki. Sinunod ko naman... pero patuloy pa rin ang pag observe ko sa development nya.

Unang una hindi sya lumilingon kapag tinatawag namin sya sa pangalan nya. Hindi din nya ginagaya ang mga sinasabi namin. Hindi din sya marunong sumunod sa simpleng command sa kanya. Pero unti unti nakikipaglaro sya pero hindi sa lahat ng tao, namimili lang sya.

When he turned 3 don na talaga ako nag alala kasi hindi pa rin sya nagsasalita. Meron namang bubbling pero hard to understand.

July came when we decided to enrolled him to a Toddler Class, three times a week. At first we don't see any improvement and we are amazed how he got those very good and excellent stars. We just let him attend his class then after 3 months there's progress and we are so happy! :)

He is now keep on singing their songs. He memorized all the songs and learn to have eye contact.

Still he can't talk. Kung may gusto sya, nag aaction lang sya. Kinukuha nya kamay namin kung may gusto syang kunin tapos ituturo nya yong bagay na gusto nya. Mahirap sa part namin kasi gusto na talaga namin syang makausap, pero mukhang nahihirapan syang iexpress ang sarili nya.

We are still waiting for his Dev Pedia appointment so we don't know yet what therapy is best for him but while waiting we decided to let him attend SPED Class.

He will start attending his SPED Class next week and I am excited to see his progress.