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Sarah Halstead

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January 11, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

8 Months

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: milestone

Well Carsyn is 8 months old. As you all know he is a little behind on his gross motor skills. They are coming Thursday to do an evaluation. Will you pray for us? I am a nervous wreck. At his doctor appointment last week he weighed 15 lbs 9 oz and was 25 1/2 inches long.  Carsyn is now getting all different types of food from our plates. We are steering clear of regular baby food.  Hoping this will help him be less picky. We have tried baby food a couple of times but he didn’t like them. He loves puffs, mum mums, cheerios, bananas, mashed potatoes, green beans and several other foods. He still doesn’t have teeth, but that doesn’t stop him.

The past couple nights he has been only waking up once, which has been nice.  I just hope that it continues. He is still a very laid back baby as long as he is being held. Which I think this may have contributed to him being behind. So I have been making him have floor time even if he doesn’t like it. He also has not experience separation anxiety yet. I hope it stays that way. He loves his brother so much! He lights up and laughs at him all the time. He is such a happy baby and will smile at anyone. It is so cute.

 

Anyways there isn’t really anything new to report. He is not crawling, sitting up good or pulling himself up. I am hoping we can change that with the physical therapist.

 

 

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  1. Rachel-Wildflower Photography says

    January 13, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    LOVE the hat...too cute! :) You and Carsyn are in my prayers. My littlest one will be 8 months on the 18th. Smiles, Rachel
  2. Mia's Pearls says

    January 12, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    Hope you are ok, I've been thinking of you and your gorgeous boy today. ?
  3. Kara says

    January 12, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    I've been thinking about Carsyn lately and I hope all goes well during his evaluation and therapy. He sounds like the sweetest little guy!
  4. Leigh says

    January 12, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    He is such a cutie pie. I hope that PT works for y'all. My son is in OT for eating issues and it's helped so much. Hang in there!
  5. Danelle says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    I'm sure I'll be the millionth person to say this today, but I LOVE that hat!
  6. Reading Allowed says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    oh he's so adorable! I know I can say this and it won't change anything because you're a mom and moms worry, but please don't worry. You are being proactive about this which is great, and I bet it's just that Carsyn has life so good being held and cuddled that he just hasn't really felt the need to push himself. My husband didn't walk for a long time my MIL was telling me, he just didn't seem interested in it. But he hit it in his own time and now is a happy adult who you would never know was a late walker. I tell you this because I bet with time you'll hardly remember what the big worry was. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and please keep us posted.
  7. Erin @wildlifebio says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Carsyn is adorable!! I love the hat too. Good luck with everything, I hope he "catches up" soon. My sister is a physical therapists and she says that PT can do amazing things for little ones when they need extra help. Fisher was delayed on some things because of his early problems, but she gave me some exercises to do and he caught up quickly.
  8. Erin says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    For some reason I haven't been getting your blog updates? Carsyn looks adorable in the hat, I love it! I think there are two kinds of babies, the observer and the motor driven. I think it always takes "the observer" longer to hit those gross motor milestones. I think PT is going to help a lot and you'll see a difference very quickly. Try not to worry about it too much, you're doing the right thing by getting some help. If you ever need any advise, you know I've been through it all ;)
  9. Jaymi McClusky says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    wow, these are great shots! love the colors!
  10. kassie says

    January 11, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Great photos! I'll be thinking about you this week.
  11. Tracy says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Still praying of course and try not to worry. Our youngest Cody didn't sit up until REALLY LATE... he was sooo behind on meeting milestones, but has since caught up. Carsyn may just be taking his own sweet time. He is soooo cute and I love his hat!!!! Super sharp and colorful shots as well!! Love love!!
  12. Heather Kelly says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    My baby girl was similar. She didn't start sitting up till she was 6.5 months old. She didn't crawl until she was about 10 months old, and she didn't walk until she was 15 or 16 months old. I held her a lot too! She is fine now. I started working with her. Doing sit ups, making her lay on her tummy, even if she screamed. I would lay down on the floor with her and keep her entertained. Even if it meant that she was only there for a few minutes several times a day, it was helping to strengthen her muscles. She didn't stop eating baby food though until about 6 weeks ago. She only has 4 teeth, crazy, my almost 18 month old baby girl only has her 4 front teeth, strange. She is walking now and trying to talk. Sometimes I swear she repeats words that I say. I can at least think she is anyways. :)
  13. Ewa says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    He's such a cutie, prayers coming your way
  14. Kelly says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Awwwh he is so cute!! I love that Hat!!! :) Happy Tuesday!
  15. Lisa says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy 8 Months Carsyn! Your family is in my prayers!
  16. Deb says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    He's such a cutie. These are gorgeous photos! I'll pray that the evaluation goes well.
  17. Love and Life says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    I just absolutely love him & his hat!! So adorable! xo
  18. Mia's Pearls says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    My heart breaks when I read your post. I completely understand your worry. I have a little one, he is 9 months tomorrow and he is my 3rd child. One thing I have learned along the way with 3 children and that I maybe help you with is that all babies learn things in their own time. My first born was super fast at everything physical. He walked before he was 9 months, climbing up a big armchair (it's on my happiness photo today) when he was 12months, I mean he climbed into the armchair from the side of the chair, not the front). He was a trooper when it came to anything physical. Speech, however he was terribly slow with. It was hubba-bubba language until he was 4! And when I saw him on a video from when he was 6 years old, it sounded like my 3year old daughter. Speaking of her, she was such a content baby. Always sleeping, always happy sitting and watching her brother. I think she was nearly one before she walked and by then, her first steps was to walk across the garden patio, like 20steps without falling over once! She spoke like she was 4 when she was 2 and is now at 5years old a very articulate little lady *as is her older brother, who is now almost 9* Little one will be 9 months tomorrow. He has been quite a happy baby from day one. However, he has never liked being on the floor more than very, very short moments and I don't know why, but he absolutely hates being on his tummy. But this all changed about 2 weeks ago and now he is both standing and walking when holding our hands and can shove himself anywhere he pleases on the floor. He is 9 months and hates when I don't mix and mash his food. (We started with solids at 7 months due to allergies in the family.) Oh my, sorry if I have been rambling, I just wanted to give you some assurance for tomorrow. Your little one is gorgeous!! Lots of love, Mia
  19. Natalie says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Prayers coming your way! I have a feeling he will get it. He just has a very great family to spoil him (with love;) I love these photos, never get tired of them. Love the colors!
  20. Erika B says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Oh, he is the cutest. And yet another cool hat. I hope you hear good news this week and that the PT helps. Erika B
  21. Charlene says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    He is such an adorable little boy. I'll be sure to keep you in my prayers.
  22. Sue Anderson says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    What a darling child. I wouldn't be surprised if all is well. Every baby develops at his/her own pace. And if he's smiling and responsive, that's the main thing. Maybe some physical therapy can help him get over those developmental humps. =)
  23. Jill says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    these are PRECIOUS! you will love having them! i did this with all of our babies and they love looking back at them now. you did a great job - the shots are gorgsou! blessings, jill
  24. Maddy says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:50 am

    OMG!! I love that hat! And I really hope all is well with your little boy :)
  25. Anne says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:30 am

    He is so adorable in that monster hat! I'm sure you have nothing to worry about and that everything will be just fine.
  26. SarahinSC says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Still keeping your little dude in my prayers! He's such a handsome little fella!
  27. Cheryl says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Isn't he just so precious! My goodness what a cutie. Love his hate too. Stopped by via Happiness Project.
  28. Chari says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:48 am

    I'm sure everything will be ok! Praying for your bundle of nerves though :-) Ethan has always been behind in everything.
  29. Tara says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Aw, he is too cute. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the PT helps and that is nothing more serious.
  30. Austin-Lee says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:13 am

    That hat is TOO funny. Love it! These are great. :)
  31. Jessica says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Awe, I wouldn't worry! He'll develop in his own time and at his own pace. I think it's great you aren't sitting back and doing nothing...but seeking possible help and I'm sure with a little guidence he'll start crawling, sitting, and then walking in no time! I'll keep you guys in my thoughts though!
  32. Andie says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Funny thing? Liam was going through that too! PT will help a ton and it won't take long. Liam's PT was here maybe five visits and she was gone. I found out that Liam had a tight muscle in his neck, since birth, which was causing him to "slack off" on his milestones. I'm glad we caught it when we did, and you the same! The earlier therapies start, the better. Liam is still involved with therapies - OT and ST (because of his hearing issues). If you have any questions, please let me know. I'll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have! The good news? Carsyn will be more than fine. I promise! Andie

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