Exploring the world

Gracie is exploring her world more every day. She gets a furrowed look on her face while she reaches for something, willing her uncoordinated hands to pick up or play with the object. At times she even pulls at her right hand with her left hand, relaxing the spasm in that hand and getting it to obey her a little better for a while. (so cute!)

More milestones in development:
- Last night she was really sitting very securely on my lap supporting herself with her own arms only at the table playing with food and even trying to get kernels of rice to her mouth and handing me her cup and guiding her cup to her mouth when she wanted to drink!

- Today she rolled over twice from back to stomach!

We played for quite a while in the delicious ocean (perfect temperature and waves!) and Gracie loves it! She stands for a long time (of course always supported) to feel the waves crash against her. She even tolerates the splash of waves in her face for the thrill of waves and water around her!

Comments

Anonymous said…

Good progress so far!! Keep up the hard work!

5:00 PM

Anonymous said…

abby, so happy to read about your amazing journey. your posts and pictures are beautiful (and such a respite from S5!) can't wait to meet your smiling daughter.
sanam

1:23 PM

Anonymous said…

Abby,
All 3 of ya'll are amazing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful time with us. I can't wait to meet Gracie!
Robyn

10:27 PM

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