Yes! We will have a little helmethead rolling around here for the next few months. We did a lot of thinking about this and it feels right in our hearts to keep going with the helmet. While we had serious doubts and concerns about going forward with it, it just doesn't feel right to stop. We may have to work harder to get him the physical therapy he needs, but we're up for that challenge. And besides, how could we say no to something that looks soooo cute on him?
Tonight we took Elijah to his physical therapy visit and he worked on rolling. He rolled over for us the other day, but hasn't done it since. That's going to be our main goal for this next week--training his muscles to roll roll roll. He's so close so much of the time, so I give it just a few more weeks till he's doing it regularly. Now that he has his helmet, putting him on his back isn't such a no-no (no more flat spot management! yay!). His sitting is getting a lot better, too. He sits very well supported now (no more bobblehead), but if we let go of him he plops forward. His tummy time has been great and he's lifting his head and chest comfortably now, but doesn't have much longevity. He'll hold himself up for a few seconds and then he'll just lie down and chill. Silly boy.
Eli is still quite squeaky and wheezy, which is a concern to Mommy, but none of his doctors have seemed worried at all about it. His heart cath on 10/3 may tell us something....at least I hope so. It would be nice to have a reason for it all, instead of just hearing the standard, "I'm not sure of the cause. Maybe he'll grow out of it?"
Elijah has been introduced to the world of daycare this week! It's a bit strange for me being back at work, but in a way, it's kind of nice having a routine again. Dan has been able to be home with him a few days this week, but the other days Elijah has gone to Carrie and Mike's and he seems to do great there! He definitely loves people, so that helps out a lot with this transition. Slowly we'll get into even more of a routine and as subbing picks up for Dan, Elijah will get to spend more time with Carrie and Mike and will get to know the eight other kids that they watch (there's a total of 8 boys there! yikes!). It'll be fun watching him progress, as he interacts with the other kids and watches them crawling and walking. He's the youngest one there, so we're hoping he'll be motivated to keep up!
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GOOD JOB ELI! Megan...where are the pictures?? These kids change so fast...It's like you have a job or somrthing...like you have too much to do in life?? (says the brownie monster that holds the couch down all day!)
You guys are great!
It's Friday!!! Have a fun weekend!
(and add more pics!)
Kathy
Ms. Megan I think you and Dan did the right thing. Eli's Coming......Eli's Cominn..... better hide your heart. That Q T boy has already stolen so many of them! Mine included. Have a great weekend - welcome back to work - i missed you super big time.! I am glad Erich the Frito man is GONE! LOL
S
Eli is going to be scooting around the house in no time. I love the action sequence of helmet photos - too cute! Also, the 6 month photos turned out great. Love the photos of you, dan and Eli together - turned out great!
Eli will thank you in the future for the helmet if he ever wants to buzz his hair or sport a mohawk do...you know crazy football rituals usually involve wacky haircuts!
It is wonderful to see you back at work =)
Yay Eli! :) Megan - I'm sorry I've been gone so long, it's been fun catching up. Just know that even if I don't stop by your blog for a while you guys are in our prayers always. :)
Awww... it would be hard to go back to work for pay!!
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