This is where going backwards got Emily today - under the couch.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Playing
practicing standing at the Leap Frog Musical Table
Crawling all over the dog... Gerda is so patient.
The remote control - when she spots it or a cell phone,she laughs and grabs for it, much like she does when she eyes a cup of coffee. Loves it all.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Getting Sleepy
Not a lot of news to share, things have been pretty quiet, and healthy, around here. The biggest excitement is adding pears to the menu. Emily still hasn't figured out how to really move forward yet, but she's definitely getting around backward or sideways.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Aplasia Cutis Congenita
If you've been following the blog since the beginning, you might remember Emily having a weird mark on the back of her head, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, that a dermatologist was watching throughout our NICU stay. It's not thought to be anything serious, still, although it can be. Take my advice, don't research it on the web, some are pretty bad. It's growing as her head grows, but lucky for her the bald spot will hopefully be covered by hair one day. You can see it in the first two pictures. 
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6 months adjusted age
Today Emily and I headed to yet another doctor's appointment, this time the audiologist since the antibiotics she had in the NICU put her at great risk for hearing loss and everything seems to be in the normal range. First he tested for moisture in the ears, followed by place what looked like earplugs connected to wires to test how high and low pitches bounce of her ear hairs. Who knew! Then we went into a sound proof booth where the doctor talked to Emily through different speakers to see if she would react. He was great with her - blowing bubbles, using an elephant puppet to keep her entertained while the testing was going on. The best news is that we can cross that worry off of our list...
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Weekend Shots
Tuckered out.
Like the view from my feet better.
Adding green beans to the vegetable menu.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The Crib is Done
the final assembly
We spent a couple hours last night assembling the crib in Emily's room. It turned out really well, and Emily was able to sleep in it for the first time last night. Although she didn't sleep very well, but I'm going to blame it on a new tooth coming in and not Aaron's crib.
Aaron's next project - her twin bed. ;)
Emily approves
She's lovin' the new bed.
Our in home therapist was pretty impressed with Emily this week and doesn't feel the need to see her on a weekly basis anymore. The decision was made to have a session only once a month. Oh happy day! On the other hand, it was reported the RSV is peaking at the moment, so I guess we're not ready for the world just yet.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Therapy news
On Friday we went to the doctor for Emily's last synagis shot of the year. Her weight - 16 pounds and 9 ounces. We go back to the pediatrician the first week of April for her 9 month check up. We also went to her monthly therapy appointment, where her therapist was pretty pleased to see Emily sitting independently. We have five things on her homework list this time - all getting her ready to crawl. Yikes. So, we are to work on going from sitting to tummy and tummy to sitting, kneeling, commando crawling, and pivoting while on her tummy.
Aaron's crib update - all pieces are assembled. Now it is a matter of applying the finish which seems to involve a lot of waiting for the coats to dry. Emily should have the crib in her room by the end of the week. Wonder what project he'll take on next?
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Crib Update
So, the side gates have a couple coats of finish on them, they need two more and then two coats of wax to be finished. The end pieces are supposed to have two top caps on each end, and Aaron has one done on each. It has to dry for 24 hours between each coat, so... there's a few more days to go. Good thing for pack-n-plays.
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