ACRONYMS

Before we left the NICU, the RN enrolled us in the NICP (Newborn Intensive Care Program).  The NICP is a program sponsored by ADHS (AZ Dept of Health Services) that provides monthly home visits from an RN to check on Hannah's ECHD (Early Childhood Health and Development). This morning was her first visit. Our nurse from the OCSHCN (Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs Program) was a sweetheart. Hannah turned on the CHARM (big smiles and coos) and quickly won the nurse over. Hannah is 2 mos, 9 lbs, and 21 in. The RN observed Hannah during her TT (tummy time) and offered suggestions to help her neck strength. During her monthly visits she'll assess if Hannah is developmentally "on schedule". Then she can provide us with information we may need on AzEIPs (AZ Early Intervention Programs). Kiddos that qualify for the AzEIP receive early intervention services, such as physical therapy, and speech therapy so that they can have every opportunity for ODL (Optimal Development and Learning) and as parents isn't that what we all WANT?

Hannah Claire 2 months old