The people from the walking program came today to evaluate. What a fascinating experience. The PT noticed right away that she has a slight pronation in both feet, meaning the inside of her foot (something about the tendon) touches the ground more than it should. Nothing to worry about, but it could be why our girl took her sweet time. Should correct itself in time. Who would have known! Also, they suggested if in 4-6 weeks she was still "balancing with her hands" and walking "legs apart" that a sturdier shoe would help.
They also noticed she may be slightly tongue-tied, though I can check for real tonight at tooth-brushing time! She pushes her tongue out a little, keeps her mouth open, has a dimple on her tongue (from the pacifier!), and doesn't stick her tongue out! Amazing, all that they could see in just a small observation window. To correct this, we are to wean from the pacifier (duh), introduce straws, and blow bubbles. She also has lower muscle tone in her cute rosy cheeks, which could go all the way back to the days of BFing....She wasn't ever strong enough to suck....I think the lactation person said that at the first class. So interesting.
Overall, it seemed she was "fine" and they were (at least) impressed with her vocabulary and object identification. I'll get the full report in a few days.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
A Day to Remember
Today will always be a day to remember, in more ways than one, but the one we will remember the most is
SHE WALKED!
And of course, in typical mama style, I missed the first step. We had a neighbor and her boy over and I had *just* stepped out of the room when K shouted "She took a step." Unbelieving, I responded "Without holding onto the ball (large exercise ball)." "Yep," came the response.
But I was there for steps 2 and 3. And every one since then (unless she's gotten up in her crib tonight). There have been many. She didn't just take one step and stop. She took several in a row. Some say she's known all along; she just wanted to do it right the first time. Typical baby. "A stern, black-haired infant" as our 10-year-old neighbor called her earlier today....And the turns. I heard this is typical. And at about step 20 or so, I started to cry. Yes, I was 1. relieved (see earlier posts) and 2. proud. So, so proud of my big girl for doing it on her own (and before the 3/23 deadline). I said last night to J, "Nope, I've given up; I don't think she can do it." And when I finally let it go, she did it.
There are other things to let go. This is only the beginning.
SHE WALKED!
And of course, in typical mama style, I missed the first step. We had a neighbor and her boy over and I had *just* stepped out of the room when K shouted "She took a step." Unbelieving, I responded "Without holding onto the ball (large exercise ball)." "Yep," came the response.
But I was there for steps 2 and 3. And every one since then (unless she's gotten up in her crib tonight). There have been many. She didn't just take one step and stop. She took several in a row. Some say she's known all along; she just wanted to do it right the first time. Typical baby. "A stern, black-haired infant" as our 10-year-old neighbor called her earlier today....And the turns. I heard this is typical. And at about step 20 or so, I started to cry. Yes, I was 1. relieved (see earlier posts) and 2. proud. So, so proud of my big girl for doing it on her own (and before the 3/23 deadline). I said last night to J, "Nope, I've given up; I don't think she can do it." And when I finally let it go, she did it.
There are other things to let go. This is only the beginning.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
quack, quaCK, QUACK
I may or may not have shared that my simple New Year's resolution is to write down each day
"at least three things that make me happy." Yesterday was a tough(er) day, so I had a little bit of trouble. Now, that is not supposed to sound bad or ungrateful...sure, I could have written "my health" (yes, indeed) or "having a roof over our heads" (especially in this economy), but I like to keep it simple, simple, simple....like "sunshine" or "A ate three meals."
All that to say, today was a fabulous day and I'll have about 7 things tonight! This being one of them:
I love ducks. Absolutely love 'em. Bought a shower curtain early in the last decade and it is now in her bathroom. She has been "quacking" for the word duck since VERY early on...I "quack" and J makes this "quirky quack" sound. She has adopted his and it is very cute. Well, today, on our walk in the neighborhood, we were fortunate to see two geese upclose (far from the pond), several on the pond and 4 ducks! (The geese have been taking over the pond the last few years, so it was so nice to see the ducks again) Well, sure enough, we heard the ducks give their own quacks--from both the air and the pond. It was awesome, simply because she could now connect the "parent" sound to the actual live thing she was seeing. I so wanted to cry. It was soo cool. What a mommy moment!
Here are a few pics J took with his camera phone over the last few days:
Proud to have crawled on top of this box. Saying "cheese."
Mama experimenting with her hair. It is sooooooo long!
A Classic Mini-Me picture, tho, yes, I, too, now thinks she looks like J. Fun to dress alike! Even our pants are grey!
"at least three things that make me happy." Yesterday was a tough(er) day, so I had a little bit of trouble. Now, that is not supposed to sound bad or ungrateful...sure, I could have written "my health" (yes, indeed) or "having a roof over our heads" (especially in this economy), but I like to keep it simple, simple, simple....like "sunshine" or "A ate three meals."
All that to say, today was a fabulous day and I'll have about 7 things tonight! This being one of them:
I love ducks. Absolutely love 'em. Bought a shower curtain early in the last decade and it is now in her bathroom. She has been "quacking" for the word duck since VERY early on...I "quack" and J makes this "quirky quack" sound. She has adopted his and it is very cute. Well, today, on our walk in the neighborhood, we were fortunate to see two geese upclose (far from the pond), several on the pond and 4 ducks! (The geese have been taking over the pond the last few years, so it was so nice to see the ducks again) Well, sure enough, we heard the ducks give their own quacks--from both the air and the pond. It was awesome, simply because she could now connect the "parent" sound to the actual live thing she was seeing. I so wanted to cry. It was soo cool. What a mommy moment!
Here are a few pics J took with his camera phone over the last few days:
Proud to have crawled on top of this box. Saying "cheese."
Mama experimenting with her hair. It is sooooooo long!
A Classic Mini-Me picture, tho, yes, I, too, now thinks she looks like J. Fun to dress alike! Even our pants are grey!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Busy, Busy, Busy
Today was a great day and a great example of a "jam-packed" day. Several times I thought to myself: This is good. I am really living life to the fullest. I am happy.
Some of those phrases are a long-time in coming.
So, here's how it went:
8:15am baby is "dropped" off to a still-sleeping mama
8:20 said mama asks dropper to take baby downstairs while mama takes shower
8:25 baby has climbed stairs (hmmn, alone again) to see mama in shower
9:00 breakfast for baby and mama
10 leaving late for playgroup #1
10:15-12:30 great day at PG1
12:30 Lunch with mama and dada
1:00 NAP
(Lest you think this was freetime, dada worked downstairs all day and mama was practicing in this time period)
2:30 Snack
3 Walk outside
4 Snack again
430 Playgroup #2
530 FIRST FISH FRY! with Irish Dancers age 5 thru high school BABY LOVED IT!
730 Bedtime
WOW. This has been one of the fullest days in her existence, I think, and she seemed to love every minute of it. The last three days have been heavenly, behaviour-wise. Really awesome. What a baby angel. :)
The walking therapists evaluate on March 23. C'mon baby Big Girl--you can do it before then!!!!
Some of those phrases are a long-time in coming.
So, here's how it went:
8:15am baby is "dropped" off to a still-sleeping mama
8:20 said mama asks dropper to take baby downstairs while mama takes shower
8:25 baby has climbed stairs (hmmn, alone again) to see mama in shower
9:00 breakfast for baby and mama
10 leaving late for playgroup #1
10:15-12:30 great day at PG1
12:30 Lunch with mama and dada
1:00 NAP
(Lest you think this was freetime, dada worked downstairs all day and mama was practicing in this time period)
2:30 Snack
3 Walk outside
4 Snack again
430 Playgroup #2
530 FIRST FISH FRY! with Irish Dancers age 5 thru high school BABY LOVED IT!
730 Bedtime
WOW. This has been one of the fullest days in her existence, I think, and she seemed to love every minute of it. The last three days have been heavenly, behaviour-wise. Really awesome. What a baby angel. :)
The walking therapists evaluate on March 23. C'mon baby Big Girl--you can do it before then!!!!
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