She did it! Lauren has started crawling. She started creeping forward a couple feet or so on November 13, then went a little further each day after that. Now she is on the move, making her way from room to room. Now the fun begins for Mommy!
Lauren continues to show a lot of progress with her gross motor and fine motor skills. She is able to pull herself to a standing position, and even purposely steadies herself so she can let go and stand alone briefly.
She is now banging two objects together. We worked on this in therapy for a long time, so it was a joy to see her "get it." She is also learning to adapt her hand to pick up and manipulate objects out of containers.
Lauren is now able to stay more focused. Her attention span is improving, and she seems quiet when she is "working," like she is concentrating. She is showing more problem-solving skills and an interest in figuring out what we are trying to show her.
So, I remain optimistic and am so grateful for her therapists who are dedicated to keeping her on track with her development.
We are looking forward to a wonderful first Christmas with Lauren!
Happy Holidays!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
About Me
- Connie
- Jerry and I have three daughters: Katelyn is 6, and in the 1st grade. She is in her 5th year of ballet. Kristen is 4, in pre-school, and switched from ballet to gymnastics and loves it! Lauren turned 2 years old on January 8, 2008. We live in Holly, Michigan.
Williams Syndrome Blogs
-
-
Raising Awareness, Raising $$10 years ago
-
We've Moved to Caring Bridge11 years ago
-
-
-
-
-
Second Hit14 years ago
-
Remember me...?14 years ago
-
-
Easter and thoughts..........14 years ago
-
-
-
-
Preschooler with a disability15 years ago
-
Six Months later...15 years ago
-
Just one of those days...15 years ago
-
-
Sleepless in KY17 years ago
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
.jpg)
14 comments:
That's great news! Go Lauren!
Have a great holiday!
I am glad that things are going well!!
have a Merry Christmas!
Noel
YEAH Lauren!!!!!
What wonderful news! Happy Holidays!
Congratulations on Lauren's progress! My DD is 1yr and seems very similar to Lauren. She just started crawling and is working on standing up but still nonverbal. I would love to hear more about Lauren's attention issues. We live in Japan and cannot get therapy (we're trying) and I have concerns, if all goes well we'll see Drs. Mervis & Morris at the WSA conference next year but that is a long time to wait!
Yeah, Lauren! That's such great news. She sounds like she's doinf amazing.
Happy Holidays!!!!
We wish you all the beauty, cherished traditions, and joys of this lovely holiday season. May you be surrounded with the things you hold dear and enjoy most, now, and throughtout 2008.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from both of us - and remember that broken cookies aren't fattening!
Warm regards
Ann & Ava Jewel xo
How wonderful! Clever little Lauren!!!!
I hope that you guys have a wonderful first christmas as a family :) Happy New Year too!
xxoo
Hi Connie! I found you through Ava Jewel's Blog. Lauren is just soooo cute. She reminds me of my Gianna as an infant.Gianna was chubby like that too(lol). I look forward to the updates about your little princess!
So nice to meet another Michigander! Were you at the WS party in Troy this month?
Lauren is beautiful. Sounds like she is doing remarkably well. Isn't it just the cutest when they start to crawl?
Merry Christmas!
Way to go Lauren!!! Look out Mom
Your Lauren is so adorable! I look forward to reading more about Lauren and your family.
Congratulations on the crawling!!
Hey I just found your blog. Do you think Lauren can swing by Indiana and show Blake how to EAT!!! I'm so glad to hear she's not having that issue. Blake's 6 months old but has been in the hospital 4 out of those 6 months so his head control not where it should be and I don't think rolling is going to happen really soon but hey I'm not giving up hope! Blake's quite a chuck to right now!
Wishing Lauren a very, very HAPPY
1st BIRTHDAY!!!!
Post a Comment