Even more videos of Haylee were requested. Here are two I just took real quick of her. As you can see she walks pretty much every where. She still crawls some but barely. I think that is mostly because it's a habit since she's been doing it for so long. She also walks outside. She's still a little unsure of some places (like where there are cracks and what not) but she's doing great! She has caught on SO quickly and just looks so darn cute =)
I think she's enjoying this walking thing!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
more walking
By many requests, here's another video of Haylee's walking =) she's getting pretty good but only likes to walk towards objects (i.e. couch, crib, etc.) and not people. So she won't go from Dave to me, just from one of us to the couch. But she's taking a lot of steps now!
this evening she decided to do even better!! she's on the go now!
this evening she decided to do even better!! she's on the go now!
Friday, June 18, 2010
FINALLY LETTING GO AND WALKING!!
I'm so happy to say Haylee has finally gotten the courage to let go and walk!! This afternoon after nap I wanted her to put her paci in her crib so I let go of her a little before it and she walked like 2 steps to it! I was so surprised (b/c normally she'll fall right to the ground as soon as she feels your hand let go) so I decided to keep trying and she actually kept doing it! I was so happy and giddy LOL. So this evening I set up a camera so everyone could see her doing it!! (it's not much for a 19 month old I know but such a big step for her!) I'm so proud of her =)
please excuse her picking her nose in the beginning LOL and yes, I sound like a giddy school girl at the end hahaha but it was a long time coming & I'm so proud of her!!
please excuse her picking her nose in the beginning LOL and yes, I sound like a giddy school girl at the end hahaha but it was a long time coming & I'm so proud of her!!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Busch Gardens!
Last night Haylee and I went out to Grandma & Grandpa's house so we could get up early today and go to Busch Gardens. We got there around 4 p.m. and went to Home Depot, Cracker Barrel and Target. At Cracker Barrel Haylee was "counting." She loves to play with that toy they have on the tables (takes after her Papa & is a genius!) and as she was putting the sticks in the holes she was doing what sounded like counting. Really the only numbers that sound like numbers are two and five. But when you count for her she does say two and five in the right spot after you say one and four =) She's so cute when she does it too. When we were at Target Haylee would keep calling for "Grandpa", it's the first time we've heard her say it and Grandma was not happy she said Grandpa first! I think she said Grandma once though LOL. After we got back to my parents Haylee went to bed and my mom made some homemade ice cream and brownies. The ice cream didn't end up working out but the brownies were good! We also watched Alice in Wonderland then went to bed.
Sunday morning we got off to a late start and didn't get to Busch Gardens until 11 a.m. It still wasn't too packed though and the whole day ended up being nice and not crowded at all. It was VERY HOT though! I was sweating all day long and Haylee's face was bright red all day. We still had such a good time. Haylee played in a little water area at Dragon Land and then road a few rides. At first she would whine when we got on the rides but I just made her do them and then she enjoyed them! That's what I'm going to have to do from now on =) We ate lunch in Germany and watched a dancing show they do in the building. Haylee of course loved it and was dancing right along with them. Haylee did so well all day long and really enjoys going to places like this. After we left and were walking back to the car Haylee fell asleep in the stroller and then slept on the way back to Grandma & Grandpa's house.
riding the tram for the first time!
hanging on
she loves fountains
she wouldn't ride the horse, so we just sat down =)
so excited to play in the water!
in the egg ferris wheel
flying with Grandma!
first ride on the train
curls! that humidity made them really curl!
big horse
passed out on the way to the car
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Haylee's appointments for her walking (rather, lack of)
We have now gone to both of the appointments Haylee's Pediatrician wanted us to go to for her not walking alone yet. The Ortho appt. was a few weeks ago and her Neuro appt. was today. They went pretty much as we expected.
Her Ortho appointment lasted all of 5 minutes. The appt. was at 9:30 and we were in our car at 9:35. The doctor just basically looked at her reflexes and watched her "walk" and then said she was fine. He said to come back in 2 months if she's still not walking because he considers the time to walk is 8 months to 18 months and she was still in her 18th month. We won't be going back though, because we know she's just fine. So we left there then went to CFA for some breakfast.
Her Neuro appointment lasted a little longer and they actually did some "tests." They first weighed her and did her measurements. I'm not sure the height or head circumference but she weighs 22.5 lbs. So she's gained weight already since her 18 month appointment less then a month ago. I knew she felt heavier =) After the measurements we went into a small room where Haylee sat at a table (which she loves sitting at little kids tables so she wanted to get up there right away) and a lady (Developmental Specialist) and Dr. Montgomery came in. The Developmental Specialist sat next to Haylee at the table and started doing some things with her. She basically showed Haylee a lot of toys and puzzles and what not geared towards her age to see what she could and couldn't do. She also asked her a lot of "what is this" or "what does this say" but of course she didn't answer her on some things and we all know she says a lot of words. I am actually really impressed with how well she talks. At first Dave and I didn't see everything she was doing because the doctor was asking us a bunch of questions about her. After he was done talking to us he watched Haylee play for a little bit then he did an exam on her. He sat on the floor with her and looked at her reflexes and everything. Sat her in front of him and kind of pushed her around. I guess to see if she'd just fall or what she'd do. She didn't like that "bullying" very much and reached for Dave. So the doctor had her go to Dave the way she does (crawling) and pull up on him. Then he tried to get her to walk to Dave but of course she wouldn't. That was basically all of the testing they did. He then told us she was normal. He said every other development is right on target, and she's actually ahead then most with reasoning and what she can understand and do. He said most kids her age can walk but she can do more mentally. Guess she has the time to take more in =) He also said that sending her to physical therapy wouldn't matter because she doesn't need it. He said she will be walking in the next month or two and he is very confident with that. So it basically went as expected and we are very pleased. He was a very nice doctor and the lady was sweet too. I find it funny how she won't walk but she understands it. She will tell us all the time when she wants to walk by saying "walk, walk, walk" and usually reaching for our hands. Also, if you asked her if she wants to walk like a big girl or like Ky-Ky she says "NOOOOO" and shakes her head vigorously. She's a trip! Haylee is just very smart and cautious! After this appointment we went to get some ice cream at the Skinny Dip. I think Haylee really enjoyed her afternoon (which you can't usually say after going to the doctors!) =)
Here are some pictures of her waiting in the waiting room at the Neuro doctor. It was hard to entertain her, she kept wanting to crawl all over the place and play with all the kids there =)
I was looking through old videos, and found one of when she was just learning to crawl. She's barely doing it here and is slow but now she's fast as lightening when she crawls! LOL. I know this will be the case of her walking soon enough!
And since I was looking through videos here's one I thought was super cute =) I love her toothless grin. So sweet and innocent!
Her Ortho appointment lasted all of 5 minutes. The appt. was at 9:30 and we were in our car at 9:35. The doctor just basically looked at her reflexes and watched her "walk" and then said she was fine. He said to come back in 2 months if she's still not walking because he considers the time to walk is 8 months to 18 months and she was still in her 18th month. We won't be going back though, because we know she's just fine. So we left there then went to CFA for some breakfast.
Her Neuro appointment lasted a little longer and they actually did some "tests." They first weighed her and did her measurements. I'm not sure the height or head circumference but she weighs 22.5 lbs. So she's gained weight already since her 18 month appointment less then a month ago. I knew she felt heavier =) After the measurements we went into a small room where Haylee sat at a table (which she loves sitting at little kids tables so she wanted to get up there right away) and a lady (Developmental Specialist) and Dr. Montgomery came in. The Developmental Specialist sat next to Haylee at the table and started doing some things with her. She basically showed Haylee a lot of toys and puzzles and what not geared towards her age to see what she could and couldn't do. She also asked her a lot of "what is this" or "what does this say" but of course she didn't answer her on some things and we all know she says a lot of words. I am actually really impressed with how well she talks. At first Dave and I didn't see everything she was doing because the doctor was asking us a bunch of questions about her. After he was done talking to us he watched Haylee play for a little bit then he did an exam on her. He sat on the floor with her and looked at her reflexes and everything. Sat her in front of him and kind of pushed her around. I guess to see if she'd just fall or what she'd do. She didn't like that "bullying" very much and reached for Dave. So the doctor had her go to Dave the way she does (crawling) and pull up on him. Then he tried to get her to walk to Dave but of course she wouldn't. That was basically all of the testing they did. He then told us she was normal. He said every other development is right on target, and she's actually ahead then most with reasoning and what she can understand and do. He said most kids her age can walk but she can do more mentally. Guess she has the time to take more in =) He also said that sending her to physical therapy wouldn't matter because she doesn't need it. He said she will be walking in the next month or two and he is very confident with that. So it basically went as expected and we are very pleased. He was a very nice doctor and the lady was sweet too. I find it funny how she won't walk but she understands it. She will tell us all the time when she wants to walk by saying "walk, walk, walk" and usually reaching for our hands. Also, if you asked her if she wants to walk like a big girl or like Ky-Ky she says "NOOOOO" and shakes her head vigorously. She's a trip! Haylee is just very smart and cautious! After this appointment we went to get some ice cream at the Skinny Dip. I think Haylee really enjoyed her afternoon (which you can't usually say after going to the doctors!) =)
Here are some pictures of her waiting in the waiting room at the Neuro doctor. It was hard to entertain her, she kept wanting to crawl all over the place and play with all the kids there =)
I was looking through old videos, and found one of when she was just learning to crawl. She's barely doing it here and is slow but now she's fast as lightening when she crawls! LOL. I know this will be the case of her walking soon enough!
And since I was looking through videos here's one I thought was super cute =) I love her toothless grin. So sweet and innocent!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!!!
The other night Haylee and I went to Dairy Queen for some ice cream. It was a hot day, ice cream was needed! It was too hot to eat there though, so we brought it home.
Here's a short video of Haylee when she was done with her ice cream!
digging right in!
mmmmm
such a big girl
Here's a short video of Haylee when she was done with her ice cream!
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