I'm trying SO hard to not compare Wyatt to other babies.. but dang it, it's getting kind of tough! I can totally handle babies his age doing way more stuff than he can. I've always looked at him as his adjusted age {3 months behind}. He's 10 months now, so he's like a 7 month old. And I can handle him not doing things babies his adjusted age are doing because I know he's delayed.
But I'm starting to go a little crazy that babies that were born 5 or 6 months after Wyatt are doing things he isn't. They're sitting up all by themselves, and pulling to stand. Wyatt doesn't even roll over yet! But I know Wyatt has more than just preemie things to deal with here. I'm sure his skin is the main cause for his snail paced development in motor skills. Sigh. I just can't wait until he can do all the things everyone else's babies are doing. I want him to start reaching some major milestones dang it! The dr.'s initially said he'd catch up by the time he was 1 year old. I don't know if that's actual or adjusted but either way, that gives him 2-5 months. Here's to hoping it's somewhere between those numbers!
I can imagine how hard it is, but keep in mind every baby moves at his or her own pace. Don't rush him, he will get there when he's ready. Enjoy him every moment you get now because when he do start to move around on his own your work really begins then.I use to enjoy the long hugs, now my little is so busy I hardly get any hug time. I have to take my hugs and kisses when she's sleeping. He will get there. All the best and you and your husband are doing such a great job. I admire you guys a lot.
ReplyDeleteWyatt looks like he is doing great! I can totally understand how you feel especially since Evan is going on 3 and those 5 month olds are beating him in the motor department too. If it makes you feel any better Wyatt seems to prop better on his tummy than Evan did at that age (even now!) and rolled over much sooner than Evan did. I completely understand how frustating it could be. We just have to hold our heads up high and take it a day at a time!
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