In terms of her physical development, her balance was the biggest concern that everyone had and even after she mastered sitting, it took a while before she would not topple over at the slightest breeze. Now she's moving/sitting/playing/crawling with ease.
Just this week alone she has done the following:
- Pull up to stand and let go. Today she took one step before she fell. She was so stinking proud of herself too!
- Actively play peek-a-boo. I have tried to get video of it but she's on to me and won't do it if she sees the camera. I promise you that it is the cutest thing ever! She covers one eye with one hand and then lowers her head to avoid eye contact. Then she pulls the hand away with great flair and laughs herself silly.
- Says NaNaNaNa (NoNoNoNo) when she's unhappy. I was downstairs one evening and B came down for a minute and put her in the pack and play. I went back up right before he did and she was in there whining NaNaNa. I got her out and she planted the biggest kiss on me as if to say, "Oh! Thank You!" How sweet is that??
- Claps and says "DaDaDa!" when she hears the garage door open every evening. She knows that sound means Daddy's home
I've been forgetting to mention that her very first tooth popped through on Christmas Day after months of endless teething. She loves feeling it and don't ever make the mistake of sticking your hand in her mouth.
We're a few weeks away from her being 1 year adjusted and I am nothing short of amazed at how far she's come.
"You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you." 2 Chronicles 20:17
2 comments:
We are so proud of you little miss. You are truly a miracle.
I am always amazed when Josh is doing "things". So many take for granted those tiny milestones.. that their babies are walking and talking and eating... it's not the same with preemie moms. And then, when they are doing well, you are holding your breath waiting for that "something else" to happen because things can't be this good with a baby who was born at 1 lb 8 oz fighting for his every breath. There has to be something wrong, right? Because 24 weekers aren't supposed to be doing this well. And then sometimes I feel guilty because Josh is doing well and there are so many preemie babies who have life long birth defects and medical issues. We are TRULY blessed. Syd, Josh and Jay are all testaments that some preemies really do well even if they had some terrible issues in the beginning. Hugs to us all. We have AMAZING children!!!
Love to you and B, and Syd.
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