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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | New Equipement is Here!

August 24, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

New Equipement is Here!

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

The day finally came to pick up Carsyn’s new equipment. I was so excited for this day. It was a long, hard road but it was here. We have been using a loaner stander so I wasn’t AS excited about that. It was the stroller I was most excited about. Don’t get me wrong, I love carrying him in the Boba. It just gets difficult for long trips, plus he is getting curious about what is going on around him. He loves riding and enjoys shopping carts but he just can not sit up well enough. Anyways with out further ado I want to introduce you to the “Stingray”.

This thing is awesome. The frame is made out of carbon fiber so it is suppose to be lighter but strong. I love the color it really matches his car seat. The great thing about this is this seat can be taken off and used on a high-lo base. What I will do is probably leave the base in the house and bring the seat in most of the time so he can eat in it. Then when I know I will be using the stroller I will bring the seat out to the car. It has great support for Carsyn and will prevent any spinal problems down the road.

He looks amazing in it and the greatest part? He LOVES it. He was in it from the time we picked it up, till I had to take him out for his xray {checking bone growth} and then he went back in till I took him out to get blood work {checking thyroid}. Then he was back in it till we got in the car. He did not fuss one bit. YAY! He even sat in it while we were at Wendys getting lunch. I can not tell you how happy I was to not have to hold him while eating out. I love the canopy on it. It is huge and will protect him from the rain. You can push it all the way down and he has that clear window to look through. I think what I most like about the stingray is that it looks most like a regular stroller. Besides the straps it really looks like a luxury stroller.

His stander is the same one that he has been using, but we got it in blue because Dustyn wanted something in blue. I kind of wish we would have gotten the green so it all matched, but oh well.

As far as the tests go that Carsyn got today. As soon as we get the results back we will see an endocrinologist and see what they think about him not gaining any weight. Then go from there. Thanks again for all your support and prayers they mean the world to me. Please continue to pray for him and pray for our appointment with them. I hope it is something minor if anything at all.

It’s been a little crazy around here so I hope you will forgive me for being absent in my blog visits. We are almost ready to put our house on the market. I would love to have prayers for that also. Thanks my lovely readers. Don’t know what I would do without all your love and support.

 

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  1. Erin says

    September 2, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    That stroller is awesome! It's great that he loves it too. In those pictures he looks so much like a toddler to me, what a doll ;)
  2. emily says

    August 27, 2011 at 10:26 am

    That looks like a pretty sweet ride. Congrats and good luck with the house!
  3. Nicolasa says

    August 26, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    Hooraay! I am so happy for you and for Carsyn!
  4. Marci says

    August 25, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    Wow-I haven't been keeping up with the blogs lately and Carsyn has gotten so big!!! He looks great in that stroller..did you get it through your PT or did you buy it at a store? Seraphina just had her 18 month check up and she is not gaining weight either. She's not even 20 pounds yet!! She is a very picky eater so we have started giving her Pediasure and hoping that helps--but atleast the dr. did say that her height and weight are proportionate, how about Carsyn? I'll be thinking of you guys this weekend..are you planning on riding out the hurricane?? My brother and his fam (who live in Camden) are evacuating tomorrow, I think. Hope you guys are safe and well!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 11:43 pm

      We got it from an equipment company through the children's hospital here. Carsyn only weighs 18lbs 8oz. He isn't a picky eater, but he just isn't gaining weight. He will eat and eat. He drinks 2 pediasures a day and still nothing. So hopefully we can figure something out. The doctor did say he was proportionate. Thanks. I think we are going to ride it out at my parents house. They will get hit too but hopefully not as bad. Thanks
  5. Adeena says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Wow - it looks awesome! :D And looks like he loves it.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Adeena.
  6. Rachelle says

    August 25, 2011 at 7:58 am

    He looks totally comfortable and happy in the new whip. Awesome that it is finally there and so very liked already. Love the color. Here's to many cool adventures in the new ride!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks so much rachelle. So happy it is here.
  7. Ewa says

    August 25, 2011 at 6:49 am

    Sending prayers your way!! I hope everything goes as you would like it to be :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks ewa.
  8. Selena says

    August 24, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    He looks like such a big boy in that stroller! I love the color too. He looks like he is enjoying chilling in it too!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Selena.
  9. Rachel- Wildflower Photography says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    yay...so glad you finally got your new set of wheels...and it;s awesome! love the color! continued prayers for your little man!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks so much Rachel.
  10. Michelle Ayers says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Yeahhh!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you. :)
  11. Susan says

    August 24, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Congrats! Love the color, and he looks so regal in it! :-)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Susan.
  12. amber's articles says

    August 24, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    YAY!! YAY!!! YAY!! and if you didn't hear me YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sarah, he looks great. You can totally tell that he loves it. I am sure the added support makes him feel more secure and confident, so he may want to spend hours in it. I am just really excited for you and for him right now :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks sooo much Amber. I am sooo happy it is here.
  13. kelly @ In Everything says

    August 24, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Awesome stroller... so glad you all got it and it is working for him!! And we'll be praying for the tests! Praying they find answers! I didn't realize you all were selling your home?? Where u all headed??
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks Kelly. We are going to see if it will sell. Either Va beach or Raleigh area. We will see what happens.
  14. Kim says

    August 24, 2011 at 11:46 am

    That stroller looks awesome. He looks so big in it. I am glad he likes it. What a relief for you. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks kim. A huge relief.
  15. Ashley Sisk says

    August 24, 2011 at 11:31 am

    He really does look so happy in it - glad it has finally arrived!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks friend. Me too.
  16. WeeMason's Mom says

    August 24, 2011 at 9:45 am

    That stroller looks absolutely amazing!! I'm so happy that he likes it!! Hoping for nothing but good news from the doctor's visits!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks so much. :)
  17. casey says

    August 24, 2011 at 9:19 am

    That is so awesome!! I can only imagine how nice it is to finally have proper travel equipment for Carsyn!! He really looks so big and happy in that stroller!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you Casey. It is so nice.
  18. SavvyLittleWomen - Kate says

    August 24, 2011 at 8:40 am

    Aw, he looks so cute - and I love the new stroller! Praying for ya!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you Kate.
  19. Allie says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:59 am

    That is cushy and posh! I love it!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you Allie.
  20. Tracy says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:40 am

    Always in our thoughts and prayers here and WOW... Carsyn... lovin' your new ride!!! Sweeeetttttt!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks so much tracy.
  21. Sarah @ 2paws Designs says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:24 am

    Sweet new wheels, Carsyn! :) Glad to hear he loves it. I bet sitting up so well supported & comfy makes all the difference. Praying for positive news and answers (I hate it when tests come back inconclusive!).
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      I think so too Sarah. Thank you.
  22. Kayla says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:19 am

    I love the new stroller and I'm so happy for you that it also doubles as a seat and that he loves it! I know you will feel a lot less stressed at times with him having a happy place to sit other than in your arms! I know you said he hasn't been growing, but he looks so big in these pictures! I'll be praying for good test results.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      Aww thanks so much Kayla.
  23. alita says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Stylin! ... And continued prayers chica.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you Alita.
  24. heather says

    August 24, 2011 at 6:07 am

    hey sweetie, he does look so happy in his new stroller. I'm so happy for the both of you. Don't forget you ever need to chat or yell call me. my thoughts and prayers go out to you guys for carsyn and the house. Love your blogging and i'm sure all your reader's, followers understand.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks so mch heather. I miss you both.
  25. Henrietta says

    August 24, 2011 at 4:29 am

    LOL he looks like old gentleman in his new Rolls Royce in the right side picture:) so cute
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 25, 2011 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Henrietta.
  26. Kala says

    August 24, 2011 at 3:29 am

    Thinking of you Sarah and your family Sarah and sending many good thoughts your way.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 24, 2011 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks so much Kala.
  27. Pieces of Sunshine says

    August 24, 2011 at 3:15 am

    That's an awesome set of wheels. Looks like an armchair on wheels. Hope it work well for all of you.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 24, 2011 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you.
  28. Heidi B. says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:18 am

    That is a beautiful stroller and totally looks like a regular one.. and he looks like such a big boy-especially in that photo on the right! What a cutie he is... congrats!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 24, 2011 at 9:04 am

      Thanks Heidi.
  29. Buckeroomama says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:29 am

    I love the color of Carsyn's new ride... and he seems happy to be in it, too. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 24, 2011 at 9:01 am

      Thanks. I think he does like it.

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