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10/15/05 UPDATE Jackson is now pulling to stand! Woo Hoo! We are still working on balance, but it's coming! He's sitting for longer periods of time without support. We bought him a Fisher Price walker that converts into a bike and he sits on it unassisted for close to 10 minutes. The steering wheel and buttons keep him very entertained!
He gives "five" and opens/closes his mouth when we ask him what a fishie says. It's very cute! We are working on sign language. Jackson imitates the sign for "eat" and we are practicing "more" and "all done".
Since Jackson has been switched to Elecare formula (due to allergies) weight has been coming on like gangbusters!
12/13/05 Jackson visited to GI clinic last week and has lost weight due to a bout of croup. The GI doc is concerned about J's weight, saying that "he's the weight of a 6 month old." The Dr. put him on an appetite stimulant, but as it turns out J is allergic to it. We've increased the concentration of his formula, but if he does not gain weight by the end of January, we may be looking at an NG tube. He would be drip fed at night to help him gain weight.
Jackson is now crawling on his hands and knees more often, rather than commando crawling. He's pulling up to stand and cruising a little at the couch. He's able to get down without falling now. He's imitating gestures to "So Big." It's adorable!
12/30/05 Jackson had a great Christmas, in spite of having the flu most of last week. He got way too many toys, but is having a blast exploring them. His favorites are the train table Grandpa made him and his Fisher Price Castle!
He's lost some weight due to his flu, so hopefully, we can get some back on him before his GI appointment at the end of January. We want to do what we can to avoid the possibility of tubing.
His trigger thumb and birthmark removal surgeries are scheduled for February 10th. They will be done at the same time and the two surgeons are brother and sister. Crazy, but I'm sure they will work well together!
1/4/06 Now we are in for trouble! Jackson can climb stairs! He went all the way up, with me hot on his heels, looking for daddy! He just continues to amaze us!
1/15/05 Check my newly added "Journal" section for the latest updates!
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