I had a very good session today with my Occupational Therapist Eileen. And since I have been making such great progress, Mom thought she better take a few photos to capture these fun milestone moments!
I am working really hard learning how to sit unassisted. Last week we started having me lean forward and play with toys on this bench...and it helped so much! Mom started crying when I did it the first time! She gets so excited about my progress!
Hard at work at my bench! Eileen is right by my side helping if I start to fall...she's so great!
Now Eileen is trying a different technique...sitting me on my bench and having me reach for the sticky toys on the mirror. But c'mon Eileen, how can I focus on the toys when I can look at my own adorable reflection?!? :)
This position also helps strengthen my upper body. It's not one of my favorites, but I'll give it a go for Eileen and Mommy.
Strengthening my legs is another priority. I used to absolutely refuse to put any weight on my legs, but slowly but surely I am making progress in this area too! But only on mats...I just don't like my little feet to touch carpet, it freaks me out!
I am working really hard learning how to sit unassisted. Last week we started having me lean forward and play with toys on this bench...and it helped so much! Mom started crying when I did it the first time! She gets so excited about my progress!
Hard at work at my bench! Eileen is right by my side helping if I start to fall...she's so great!
Now Eileen is trying a different technique...sitting me on my bench and having me reach for the sticky toys on the mirror. But c'mon Eileen, how can I focus on the toys when I can look at my own adorable reflection?!? :)
This position also helps strengthen my upper body. It's not one of my favorites, but I'll give it a go for Eileen and Mommy. 
Strengthening my legs is another priority. I used to absolutely refuse to put any weight on my legs, but slowly but surely I am making progress in this area too! But only on mats...I just don't like my little feet to touch carpet, it freaks me out!
8 comments:
Hooray Max! I am sure that his beautiful reflection is quite the distraction too...he is afterall such a handsome little guy.
oh max baby that is such great news. I am so glad to read this today. Just what the dr. prescribed for me. Love you kiddo...Great Job..Keep up the great work...
Max, GREAT JOB! I'm so glad to hear you are sitting up on your own. Keep up the great work.
Love,
Drew
What a beautiful head of hair. You just get cuter and cuter. Way to go Max. You look great doing your exercises. I cried too because you are doing so good!! Keep it up!!
Love,
Diane in WV
Isn't Eileen that greatest? Dylan sees her too and we LOVE Eileen. Dylan has made so much progress with her help and we are glad to see the progress Max has made.
I still can't believe how far Max has come! All the fantastic things he has accomplished. Eileen is wonderful and you are truly amazing, Amy!
Keep up the good work Max!
Kristy and Dylan
With Max sitting up you can really see his hair! What a handsome guy!! And all those curls!!
Great progress Max! Your Mommy has every right to be SO PROUD! You have BOTH done amazing things this year!
Jaye
Way to go, Max!! You are growing up so fast! When did those beautiful curls appear?!? :)
Love you both, Kate :)
Amy and Max - Your strength and dignity in the face of astounding odds is truly inspirational. Libby and I log on every day to see how the little guy is doing. She asks about baby Max whenever she sees me on the computer, and gets mad at me when there are no pictures to look at ;-). I have been rivetted by your story and brought to tears and laughter more times than I can count in the months since I stumbled upon your blog. You are a remarkable mom, Amy, and an even more amazing human being, to remain positive and determined in the face of others' negative energy and selfishness. As for you, Max, if you were any cuter, it would be a crime! Those chubby cheeks and big brown eyes are to die for. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers every day here in Memphis.
Paula(Yoho)and Libby Weis
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