Sylvia has made a lot of progress this month. She is a pretty fast belly crawler, she rocks back on all 4s, will take a few movements forward on her hands and knees, will pull up to standing, will move from things (like couch to toy) if they are close, can sit from standing (this is harder to do than you think), and just started moving from belly to sitting (very new!). She is a little behind on gross motor skills, so we had her evaluated and the therapists say she has a weak right side (legs and pelvis) and simple exercises like putting toys on her right, holding her hips together when on all 4s, and helping her move from belly to sitting will help her get up to speed in no time. We are having someone come to the house 2x a month for physical therapy. The therapist said we don't have anything to worry about, but we just want to make sure Sylvia (both babies, really) have every opportunity she can to be successful. And, we know she will.
Sylvia's still a very happy baby, but is crying more as I think she's frustrated with her inability to move as quickly and easily as her sister. She fusses and then quickly cheers up.
In fine motor and communication, Sylvia excels. She is scoring at least 10 months and up to 12 months! Who knew that pulling off your socks is a 12 month skill?!
Sylvia is a bit more picky with what she eats, but she still eats very well. She loves cheese, fruit, yogurt, peas, corn, cheese toast, blueberries, raspberries, etc. She isn't as fond of proteins, but seems to prefer turkey, beans and ham.
Sylvia's hair is long too and we've just started pulling it to the side since they are taking out their barrettes. She still has no teeth!!! Most doctors say that's better anyways since they are getting a night bottle and milk rots teeth!
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