OK don't know what I did

[faithhope]

how annoying that is how tired I am, everytime I try to write something online I press one little button and poof it dissapears!!! So I dont' know if what I just wrote is going to show up or if it was lost in cyberspace.
So I was just saying how I missed you all and hope that everything is good. I am going to try and get online more often and be part of this uno mas family again.
We finally have insurance, yay! Poor Noah is already 7 months old and the last time he went to the dr. is when he was 2 months old, can you believe that! I feel like the worst mommy, I should have tried harder to find other ways to get him to a dr.
He just seems so healthy and we are still wondering about immunizations. He needs to see a cardiologist.
Anyone out there who lives in Pinellas county Florida, near Tampa. Just wondering if someone could recommend a pediatrician for NOah.
Also what kinds of test should he be having.
I finally called PARC, and have NOah on waiting list for the school there.
There is so much to talk about, I am trying to say it all in this one post. Not gonna happen.
The main thing is that I just keep thinking how everything you all told me about falling in love with Noah and that all the fears and worries I had when he was first born.
I am 100% so blown away by my love for this little man, he is my hero.
Well try to update his website with pics and videos , you have to see how cute he is. He reminds me so much of Myria's Ayden.
my compute r is acting funny gotta go for now.
Quick question. Does this seem strange, Noah loves to stand up with help of course and his legs are so strong. Yet he doesn't sit up on his own yet. Is this an indication of anything?

[CC]

WELCOME BACK ;D

You have been missed here at UNO, Glad to see you back posting again

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[Googsmom aka Jennifer]

Hey girly, glad to see you back at the board Brook stood up w/ help way before she sat up by herself. I think she was 9, 10 maybe 11 months old before she was totally sitting up and not falling over bonking her noggin on the floor.
Tests: hmmmm, I think get the thyroid checked, CBC test {blood test}. I can't think of any other they did when Brook was that age. If I remember i'll let ya know. I know there is a list but I can't remember where it is right now. Oh I guess she was still seeing the heart doc then like every six months too.
I'm glad your back. Don't be such a stranger to the board. Everyone loves ya Brook sends huggies!!

[CC]

"Also what kinds of test should he be having"

Maybe this will help, check this out

www.ds-health.com/health99.htm

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[Myria]

Hi Jess!
Noah sounds like he is doing great! I think Ayden was about 7 months old when he was really sitting up all by himself, he didn't like to stand with support until later. Now he stands up all the time by himself, he is soo mobile!
I can't wait to see new Noah pics! Email me some if you get a chance : )
I'm glad to hear you have insurance for you and the baby.
Take care! And give that baby a big ((squeeze)) from me

[lorraine]

Great to see you around again ;D
Can't wait to see the pictures of Noah
Take care, and post again soon !!!!

Lorraine

[damarasmom]

Yeah!!! Your back and Noah is doing well! Such great news. Can't wait to see photos so we can see how much he has changed.
Chat soon!

[Chris]

Jess,

We told you so!!! ;D We knew that you would fall head over heels for your little man.

Sarah could not bear weight on her legs until she was over a year old. I think most babies can bear weight on their legs before they can sit by themselves. So in other words, I believe Noah is experiencing typical development. He must have good muscle tone.

It is great to hear from you.

Chris

[Chris too]

Welcome back! Glad all is going well with you. Best wishes on finding a good pediatrician!

Sitting up requires good trunk strength, not so much leg strength. Getting him physical therapy will help ensure that he is doing things correctly, not just on time. It was an error I made with my second child (typical) that she hit her milestones so I missed that she was compensating - doing things the wrong (easier, but wrong for development) way. She was almost 4 before I got her the therapy she needed - only 12 sessions, but it made all the difference in the world. Since then, I am sold on therapy - even if it's just once or twice a month to see that they are doing things correctly.

See if you can find a Down syndrome clinic around there - they usually keep track of all the tests needed for Ds on a schedule. The one we go to also brings in all the specialistist for the day & your kid gets to see all the ones he needs in one 2-3 hour session without even having to leave the room. Cool!