This little man a.k.a. "Baby P", still isn't crawling, pulling up to standing, or walking. 13 months old, and I feel like I still have an infant. He is lively, funny, and eating really well now.
A few months ago, when he was around 10 months, I took him to his regular pediatrician appointment and at that point when he wasn't doing any of those things, she referred us to see a physical therapist. We went for about a month. Each Wednesday morning at 8:45am we would show up for a 45 min scream-fest. Parker is a major Mama's boy, so any time he feels uncomfortable he flips. We went for the first month without any improvement, then stopped going for multiple reasons. I didn't think anything was "wrong" with him, just a bit slower in his motor skills than the average baby.
The therapist explained that because he had respiratory issues for a while, it may have just been really uncomfortable for him to be on his tummy, therefore setting him back to work building up those muscles for crawling. Made sense to me...
Here we are 3 months down the road, and still nothing.
At the next regular pediatrician appointment, I mentioned that he's got some constipation problems, so after asking me a few questions she referred us to a Gastroenterologist (GI) to check it out.
This last week we made the trip to Nemours Children's Hospital in Jacksonville to discuss his bum issues. This doctor wanted to ask me questions just to "rule out" possible causes. He mentioned that children that may have a thyroid problem at his age wouldn't be able to pull themselves up, may have low muscle tone and such. Red flag, so we got an x-ray and blood work. Still waiting on the results from that...
Since all this, I've put Parker back in physical therapy. I just have to remember that even if he doesn't like it and it seems pointless, at least I can continue to learn more of what I can do at home with him.
I hope this isn't coming off as a complaint post, it's more of an update post. I will admit to be a little frustrated, confused, and hopeful all at the same time that nothing is "wrong" and that he/we will make progress. Don't know what doc. to believe if any? I don't want to be the mom that denies or ignores a problem, but I also don't want to be frantic about nothing too. Ya know?
Enough rambling. ;)
4 comments:
Oh Britt.. I'm sorry you are going through that. I do hope that a dr. can figure it out for you guys!! Stay strong!! I know it hard to watch your baby struggle... but hang in there. I'll have you in my prayers! Love you!
Oh and WAY cute job on Skylee's room! And all the other crafts! So proud of you!
Hi Britt! That is super frustrating. I hope Parker is okay. FYI- Claire is the same age as Parker (minus two weeks). She can only barely army crawl-- no pulling up to standing or cruising, she refuses to stand when encouraged, and refuses to walk with my hands. I think she is just stubborn and not ready. I am absolutely not saying to ignore Parker's delays. You're his mom and you OBVIOUSLY can sense if something is wrong and you know best. But, I don't want you to feel totally alone. Claire is an infant one-year-old too. :) Hope this helps.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had answers to all of a mother's concerns. Hopefully, this will be one among many concerns that you have for your children, that turns out to be nothing.
However, it is our job to worry and wonder and pray for our little ones -- and FYI, once this passes you will move onto another concern.
Hugs and kisses to you all:)
i hope you have some answers soon. if you need anything let me know.
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