I sat down to write Sol’s 4 month update, but decided to share this fun video instead. Last night, I caught the elusive Sol giggle on camera while we were getting him ready for his evening bath.
Warning: Video contains oodles of cuteness! (Be sure to turn your volume up.)
Two nights ago, Mike and I were undressing Sol for his bath, and we heard it. Sol’s first giggle. He loves getting naked and always gives us a monster grin when we undress him, but the extra giggle, it just made our day. We’ve had a few more since then, usually while undressing or tickling him, and let me tell you – it is the most awesome sound ever!
Over the past two weeks, we’ve had a packed schedule. Five therapy sessions and three doctor’s appointments (one for me) made for a very tired Sol and Mama. In addition to his appointment with the vision specialist, Sol had a follow up with hematology. They had to draw blood to check his protein c and s levels to make sure that his stroke wasn’t caused by a clotting disorder. We should hear the results within the next couple of weeks, but I’m hopeful that we can cross hematology off our list of follow ups within the next few months.
We’ve got quite a few appointments next week – Physical Therapy – twice!, Occupational Therapy, a planning meeting for Vision Therapy, and his four-month check up at his pediatrician (including shots, ouch!). For now, we’re going to enjoy a weekend where the quiet is interrupted only by smiles and giggles.
Working that tummy time:
Boy & dog:
Sleepy time:
Sol and I had a very serious discussion yesterday.
After last week’s crazy string of doctor’s appointments, Sol and I jet-setted off to Arizona for a few days of warm sunshine with Sol’s Nana and Papa. It was just what we needed: 5 days of naps, sunny walks, and playtime. Sol even got to meet more of his extended family – his great Aunts!
As usual, with a warmer climate, Sol’s brain began to make more connections. We saw him start talking (“coo”, “goo”, and “ahh”) more, reach out with his hands, finding himself in a mirror, and starting to roll over from his back to his stomach – he didn’t make it all the way, just to his side, but he’s *this close* to rolling all the way over. Maybe all of these new connections are a sign that we need to relocate somewhere with more sunshine!
Sol & his great Aunt, Georgeanne:
Sol, Aunt Kathie, and his Papa, out for a walk:
Sol, chatting with his Nana and Aunt Kathie:
Sol, mid nap, after rolling from his back to his side:
On the airplane!
Sol the Man 