Tooth and other new things

I forgot to mention that Ryan has a tooth now. Just one little tooth on the bottom. He does some funny little lip things now as he checks it out. We discovered that he's mastered turning from back to tummy when we went to get him up in the morning and he was sleeping on his tummy. Now I feel like I have to check on him more because one time his face was smashed into the mattress.

Ryan is working hard on becoming mobile. He scoots sometimes. He gets up on his knees sometimes. He leans over and puts his hands on the ground when he's sitting sometimes. Eventually, he'll coordinate everything and take off crawling. All good things in all good time. The house isn't anywhere near baby proofed yet.

I got him to eat a whole jar of peas by dipping the spoonful of peas into pears. And wonder of all wonders, he likes green beans! (Is that my kid?)

Again, No Helmet Yet

We went in for another head scan. Ryan's asymmetry was down again but just by .5mm. Since we had seen visible improvement, I think we were under the impression the numbers would be better. Because of that, we weren't prepared to make the decision to band (get the helmet) that day. We are again waiting another month and seeing if more progress is made. He will be 8 months at the time, still within the range to see good progress with the band if we start at that time.

This has been such a hard decision. I know in some ways we are in denial that Ryan needs the STARband. I just looked at his head all weekend knowing that he definitely needs the helmet. I can honestly say I cried and I know there will be more tears in the future.

More Solid Foods

So far, Ryan has tried rice cereal, oatmeal cereal, bananas, sweet potatoes, peas and prunes. The prunes were introduced on purpose after Mike described his latest bowel movement as "an acorn." Ryan loves his cereal; likes sweet potatoes and prunes; gags on peas and most recently goes on strike for banana.

We finally got approved to continue physical therapy. His first appointment in a month is tomorrow. He is doing so much more since the last time he went. He rolls over, spins on his tummy and sits without much assistance.