Congratulations Graduate!!

CONGRATULATIONS SETH

Today was a BIG day for everybody. After almost 6 months of physical therapy, Seth "graduated" honors with distinction!!!

When Seth first went in, he could only turn his head to the left, had a tilt, and was behind developmentally because of his limited range of motion. He was also lacking strength.

The tilt

Seth now has full range of motion, is stronger than me, and has met all of his goals including the new ones made at his mid-point evaluation. In his gross motor testing he scored age appropriate or advanced across the board.

Seth will still be following an at home program to maintain what he has already accomplished as well as prevent any new issues from cropping up, which apparently can happen during growth spurts. One of his at home exercises includes a ball so as a graduation present he got a new Buzz Lightyear ball. I let him choose between this one and spider man and when I couldn't tell which he liked best, I chose myself!

At his PT today, he found a toy he LOVED. It turns out, we had almost the exact same toy in a closet waiting for his first birthday. If we leave the legs off, it becomes a floor toy he can easily play with. I guess we need to come up with a new Christmas present!

Seth has started moving around like crazy in his crib. This is REALLY good news because our worries about him lapsing once he no longer has PT are now way less. He no longer only sleeps looking to the left and has learned to sleep on his side without props. (all good news)

Oh ya, did I mention that Seth sits up like a pro? He loves to play patty cake with me sitting across from him.

Seth had a play-date with two of his friends. J made it very clear that L is his girl! Seth didn't seem to mind, I think he has a crush on another friend who he only needs to look at to start giggling.

Look at these two buddies. Only 2 weeks apart, both born early!

And here are 2 pictures that are just too cute for words along with our newest family photo by one of our favorite photographers, Uncle Mark.

The ball pit in his physical therapy gym.

As close as we can get to a 4 generation

Yes, I do own other outfits but this was a spur of the moment thing...