The Skinny

So G had one of his therapy appointments today. Ever since he's started therapy and gotten his helmet, he's gotten so much better at things he should be doing (i.e., sitting up on his own, picking things up, etc.). However, he still cannot do things other babies his age are doing -- crawling, catching himself when he falls over, etc. He gets really frustrated at therapy with all the things they have him do. I am truly grateful for his therapists and all that they do for him. He hates being on his knees, he only will do something as long as he has a toy in his hand, or he'll just get distracted with another toy if the excercise is too hard.

I think I'm a naturally optimistic person, but this has been really hard for me, especially in the last few weeks. Sometimes I can't handle looking on other people's blogs or facebook and seeing that their child (who is younger than G) is already crawling or even pulling themselves up to standing!! It's not G's fault, obviously, but I want him to be crawling and doing all that other babies are doing. I know I shouldn't compare him to other kids, but its really hard. We love G no matter what, and I am so proud of all the hard work he's put in and how far he's come. He is such a happy baby and such a joy to have in our lives. Our lives really would not be the same without him -- I just needed to vent and hopefully that will ease my mind a little. Just keep him in your prayers so he will be able to progress and get where he needs to be.