Early Intervention service screening

We were visited by our Early Interventionist and a physiotherapist yesterday. The appointment was for a screening assessment to see what EI services Emilia would be eligible for because our CCAC physiotherapist had recently discharged her. The first reaction from the EI and PT was a big wow in amazement that Emilia was so chubby and in good complexion. It made me so proud when they said she didn't look like a preemie born 15 weeks early.

The PT assessed her and said Emilia was at where she should be as a 6 month old baby. She was not concerned about her progress and informed me that we didn't need any service except the EI itself, which would continue to follow Emilia on a regular basis. I wasn't sure whether I should be happy that Emilia is doing well or upset that we didn't qualify for the "free" program. All in all, I knew it was great news that Emilia was doing well: sitting and playing with toys by herself for an extended period of time, strong grips, good muscle tones, etc.

So, one less thing in my calendar that used to be filled with all these appointments with various health care providers: physiotherapist, home nurse, respiratory clinic, RSV clinic, etc. etc. Now all of these are done with! For now, at least.