Saturday, February 24, 2007

Did I forget to mention this?


There it is. She's not actually WALKING-walking yet. Not the independent, I can stand on my own two feet for more than 30 seconds and then choose to walk to anywhere I please type of walking. But she is consistently taking up to seven steps between people. Then her balance falters. Balance is still her biggest issue. The therapist says she has excellent muscle tone and is quite capable. She just can't stay steady for too long. But there are steps being taken, and there is great rejoicing. I wouldn't say "She's walking!" yet...we're going to wait for the independent, I can stand on my own two feet for more than 30 seconds and then choose to walk to anywhere I please type of walking before making that particular declaration...but it is what it is...and it is good.

And a rare photo of her NOT sitting in the beloved W position.

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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2007 1:27 AM

    I would definitely say she is walking.

    Woo-hoo. Beautiful.

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  2. anonFebruary 25, 2007 1:43 AM

    Way to go Katie! So awesome! That's wonderful that she has good muscle tone. She looks really good in the video. I come you see lots more steps and independent walking soon. Anika learned to walk independently before walking still independently. Standing is actually harder that walking for bad balance. Once again...go Katie go!

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  3. AndreaFebruary 25, 2007 1:56 AM

    yay!

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  4. Sonia Wetzel PhotographyFebruary 25, 2007 2:16 AM

    YAAAAAAAAAY! That's walking in our book!!!! WOOOOOT! Go KayTar GOOOOO!

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  5. PendullumFebruary 25, 2007 8:03 AM

    My heart was racing with pride...

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  6. BeckFebruary 25, 2007 8:12 AM

    YAAAAAAAY!
    First eight steps, then the world.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2007 9:20 AM

    Kyla I have tried to post a comment several times in the Thinking Blogger comments but they haven't shown up. Are they in your coment moderation box by any chance?

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  8. KylaFebruary 25, 2007 9:51 AM

    Raehan: One of them was in moderation, but now it is posted. It is the only one that has gone through.


    THANKS EVERYONE!!!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2007 11:33 AM

    I agree with Raehan: that's definitely walking!

    It's so funny, too, about the W position: I was really fond of it when I was KayTar's age, and one of my earliest memories is of my Early Intervention PT telling me to 'fix my feet!'

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  10. MadFebruary 25, 2007 12:31 PM

    Wha-hooo! I remember this stage with Miss M. It was so endearing. As long as she had a destination where she knew she was safe to collapse, she would take those first tentative steps. The joy and exhilaration on their faces in that moment is priceless. Congratulations, KayTar

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  11. WarriorMomFebruary 25, 2007 6:45 PM

    Yay, KayTar!

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  12. natalieFebruary 25, 2007 7:00 PM

    YEAH!!! Go, KayTar!!! You're momma is going to need some new running shoes soon!

    The walking was sweet, but I LOVE THE CLAPPING when she reaches her destination!

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  13. epiFebruary 26, 2007 2:37 AM

    hehe, great walking : ) the walking at the "not quite comfortable" stage cracks me up because it has this inevitable quality about... sort of, "if i try to walk faster than it will be longer until i fall..." idea and you can just see the kid trying to maximize the staying up time

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2007 1:08 PM

    I don't have words...only a wide smile. Thanks for sharing Kyla

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  15. NotSoSageFebruary 26, 2007 9:32 PM

    Ohmigod. I'm all weepy now. That's so beautiful. And she IS walking!

    You guys must be over the moon.

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