Sitting Pretty
I realized this morning that one year ago today, I was admitted to hospital when I was 19 weeks pregnant. That was the start of five long weeks of bedrest which ended with Emma's very early birth at 24 weeks. Wow. In many ways, it doesn't seem like it was a whole year ago. When we look at Emma now, it's hard to believe she started out so small (just shy of 1 lb., 8 oz.) She just seems huge to us now...
Emma continues to do well. She's rolling all the time now and is getting stronger week by week. She's sitting up well, but still has a tendency to topple over, especially when she lunges for one of her toys :)
I've seen other bloggers mention that their babies were using a Bumbo seat ( http://www.bumbo.com/ ) but I hadn't found them in stores around town. These seats allow babies to sit upright and it helps them develop the trunk control they need to sit up on their own. I had discussed the seat with the physiotherapist we saw at CHEO back in May and she thought it would be a good idea as it would help Emma to strengthen her torso muscles. Emma also has to sit upright for 30 minutes after each feed (due to her reflux), so this seat should be useful in that regard, too.
A couple of weeks ago, we happened to be in Toys 'R Us, and lo and behold, the seats were on display in the store, so we brought one home.
Emma has been sitting pretty ever since:
Emma continues to do well. She's rolling all the time now and is getting stronger week by week. She's sitting up well, but still has a tendency to topple over, especially when she lunges for one of her toys :)
I've seen other bloggers mention that their babies were using a Bumbo seat ( http://www.bumbo.com/ ) but I hadn't found them in stores around town. These seats allow babies to sit upright and it helps them develop the trunk control they need to sit up on their own. I had discussed the seat with the physiotherapist we saw at CHEO back in May and she thought it would be a good idea as it would help Emma to strengthen her torso muscles. Emma also has to sit upright for 30 minutes after each feed (due to her reflux), so this seat should be useful in that regard, too.
A couple of weeks ago, we happened to be in Toys 'R Us, and lo and behold, the seats were on display in the store, so we brought one home.
Emma has been sitting pretty ever since:
posted by Laurie at 22:30
5 Comments:
OH that is sooo cute! And it will help her strenghten her trunk too. How cool isthat.
I can't believe it's been a year too. I remember when you went in and we were all so worried.
And now look what a sweetie you have.
Talk about sitting pretty!!! What a couple of beauties you have on your hands Laurie. Just yesterday I was saying to Cam, it's too bad there isn't a little seat between a boppy pillow and the plush chair.....I guess there is!
I just wish I could have Sawyer pull up his Bumbo's next to Emma's so they could chat :~)
She is far too adorable Laurie!
You are truly blessed with such gorgeous little girls!
Barb
I love that little chair, but what I love more is seeing the connection between the two sisters. This practically brought tears to my eyes, you've all gone thru so much the past year.
What a neat seat, had never heard of it.
LOVE taht last pic, brought tears to my eyes too.
And yes, what a year it has been for you all. So glad you blogged about ir so we could "accompany" you on your journey.
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