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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Carsyn: 18 Months

November 11, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Carsyn: 18 Months

Filed Under: Family, Special Needs Tagged With: cerebral palsy, Holoprosencephaly, milestone

I am writing over at She {hearts} It today. A review and coupon code to Summer Crosbie’s etsy shop, Hello Lovelies. Make sure you check it out and stock up on some earrings for stocking stuffers. Pun intended…

The four winners of the shutterfly giveaway is posted. 

I still can not believe that Carsyn is a year and a half. Where has that time gone? Seems like just yesterday I was stressing out about whether I would be able to have my VBAC or not.

New things Carsyn is doing:

  • Drinking out of a straw cup. HUGE accomplishment for a kid like him. His therapist were amazed.
  • Sitting up for longer periods of time while playing. It is easy for him to play or to sit up but not to do both.
  • Turning into a destructive little boy. If you build it and it is in reach he will knock it down. He he.
  • Starting to try and army crawl. He just gets so frustrated when his body doesn’t cooperate.
  • Trying to communicate. I have heard ma ma, da da, moo, meow, yea. None of them are consistent, but we are getting there.
  • He is starting to wave bye bye.
  • Gives kisses.
  • Knows when it is bedtime and sometimes he is not happy about that.
  • Starting to get a little weary of strangers, especially ones in glasses or hats.

All of his blood test results came back normal. Right now he does not need any medicines for his growth, which is a good thing. They just want me to try and get him to eat more. The problem right now is he burns more calories while eating then he is getting in his mouth. He sure does love sweet though. Oh and if you take away his food he will loudly let you know he is not happy.

We will be going back to the rehab doctor this month. I am interested to hear if they want to do valum or botox injections to help with his high muscle tone. His therapist seem to think it will help. So we will see. I am nervous about that though. I don’t want him to be drugged on the valum and botox shots scare me. I am sure it will be a big help, but still he is my baby.

Right now we are working on different sitting positions and doing weight bearing activities. He really needs to build up some core muscles. After that happens I am absolutely, positively sure nothing will stop him. He is amazing and my super hero.

He makes everyone smile. I dare you not to smile when you look at the photo below. Bet you can’t.

While I took this photo…

this happened. He he! I let him do it because he was reaching and sitting up.

I seriously love his lashes.

My favorite this week.

Carsyn from a year ago. He has gotten bigger and my photography has GREATLY improved.

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  1. Bethany says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Aww! Carsyn is so adorable! My nephew turned 18 months old today. Time goes by so fast!
  2. Jenny says

    November 14, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Yay Carsyn! They grow so fast :)
  3. Adeena says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I love that Superman shot.. and that grin of his is so contagious! :D And boy, your photography has grown by leaps and bounds! :D :D
  4. Ambria D says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:25 am

    He is getting cuter and cuter every month. His smile still melts my heart. He is such a sweet boy <3
  5. Lisa says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    He is so cute! Glad to hear he is making progress in so many different areas.
  6. Tiffany Rhodes says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Happy 18 months buddy!
  7. Susan says

    November 12, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Awww so love him great pics.love ya;ll
  8. Branson says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    He looks more and more like Dustyn all the time. You have great genes to make two such adorable boys! I am always excited to read C's updates... he is such an awesome little dude! And I don't even know where to start on these photos... LOOOOVE! :)
  9. Nessa says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:31 am

    These shots are outstanding. I can't believe how big he has gotten. THinking of you and all the choices you have to make and thing you have to do with his care and therapy. That is some scary stuff.
  10. Misty says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:48 am

    I was just thinking how I have seen a drastic improvement in your photography. These shots are all incredibly gorgeous. Just love that little man! Love reading how he is improving.
  11. ana [bluebirdkisses} says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Such a cutie! I love these photos and his eyelashes really are amazing! So sweet.
  12. Serendipity is Sweet says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    He's just gorgeous! Love his adorable cheeks, his smile and those beautiful eyes. You have such a gift for photography and I really enjoy your photos. Sounds like he's doing well. He certainly looks happy and loved :) I ADORE that hat by the way. Have a super weekend!
  13. Jodi Hall says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Good lord how adorable is he!! my favorite picture is the closeup.. He is so cute sarah! :)
  14. Susan says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    These are so cute! Glad to hear is doing so well :)
  15. Erin says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    For sure it is impossible not to smile when I look at his beautiful face! It sounds like he is doing great things! And I can't blame you for being weary of the valum and botox. Our cardiologist told us once Lucas might need aspirin and I freaked out, luckily we didn't have to go there. I'm sure you'll know what to do when you get all your bases covered.
  16. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    I can't believe it either! He is such a sweetheart...and I love that touch of "fur".
  17. Veronnica says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Can you tell me where you got his hat? I know you've posted about it before but I can't recall. I wanna get one for Evan and one for his little sister! ;)
  18. Veronnica says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Lovely pictures Sarah. He's so adorable and your photography HAS greatly improved. Great job!
  19. Ashley Sisk says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    These photos are so great - I love how he's grown up so much over the past few months. Love that big smile.
  20. andi says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    those eyes and that smile! love that face! great photos as always! thanks for linking up this week :)
  21. Debbie says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Oh he is soooooo cute!!!!
  22. Michelle Ayers says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I think he is looking more and more like Dustyn!
  23. deb says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Oh my goodness! He is so cute and you did a fabulous job with his portraits! So great to hear of all his progress!
  24. Sarah P. says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Wow, Sarah, these are all so amazing! I especially love the first one...it really pulled me in. So precious.
  25. Candice says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:03 am

    I love the photo with the Superman logo. He is definitely his own little Superman. His progress is amazing and anyone can tell just by looking at him how sweet with a touch of mischievious he is! Congrats on 18 mths!
  26. emily says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:50 am

    He looks so much like Dustyn in that first photo!
  27. Wiley says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Does the destructive lead to an upset big brother?
  28. SarahinSC says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:37 am

    He seems to be doing very well! And there's no denying he is as cute as a button!
  29. melissa says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:24 am

    He is adorable!!
  30. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:50 am

    that is so awesome for your little man - he WILL get there!! Love the hat!

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