Random Cuteness From My Day Off

Our Day with Matthew

My sister-in-law watches Madelynn Monday through Thursday, so when we have the opportunity to return the favor, we take it.

Matthew loves his cousin Madelynn. This is him when he first got to our home:




They play really well together.




Just some random cuteness:



Madelynn and Grandpa Jones

She's Trying

We had a neonatal clinic follow up last Tuesday. They informed me Madelynn is only measuring at a 4 to 5-month old because she cannot sit by herself. Scott, the OP/TP person gave some suggestions to help her catch up, but nothing really substantial.

Thankfully Becca came over later that night, and told me Madelynn is measuring fine. The OP/TP only look at her adjusted age, not the fact that she didn't come home until she was 2-months adjusted age, and didn't get any exercise while in the NICU. Becca showed me some exercises, and helpful tips on how to get Madelynn to sit up right.

One of the suggestions was to put her in the corner and let the wall assist her. It gives her an idea of how her posture should be.

Today I let her sit in the crib while I got her bath ready. She did so well sitting upright.







She reached out and played with her mobile and flower without falling, showing her core is getting stronger.

Some day we know she will be caught up. We are thrilled with the progress she is making, and could not ask for anything more.

The Bumbo and The Bottle

Progress

Keep up with my progress at Diaries of a Recovering Fatty.

Bumbo

We finally broke down and bought Madelynn a bumbo. She loves watching TV in it.
I will post more photos later, but here are a couple from my phone.

Once again, another expensive chew toy. :o)