The effects of the immunizations have ended. Yesterday evening, after a good, long nap, Patrick woke up feeling much better. Even the teething pain didn't seem to bother him as much. It was great to see him smiling again, and without that glazed Tylenol look in his eyes. I didn't realize how much it was tearing me up to see him in pain until I felt that relief that he was feeling better.
I have even more good news today. Last night we let Patrick have some tummy time for the first time since the teething pain got so bad. It was clear from the moment he got on the floor that he wanted to roll over. After a few minutes, he figured it out! He rolled over for the first time at about two months, but his body shape at the time was unusual enough that it took very little effort then. Once he grew into a more normal shape, he couldn't swing his head and legs over as easily. He hadn't even tried in over a month. Yesterday, though, it was clearly deliberate. He just kept pushing himself over every time we put him on his belly. He would cry while he was on his tummy and then smile the second he was on his back again. It was so neat! If you can't tell, I'm proud of him.
And now Patrick's Papa and Gigi (Matt's parents) are visiting. They got here early this afternoon and have been holding him ever since. I'm glad he's feeling better for them. He was wide awake when they got here and smiled and stared at them right away. Then he fell asleep on Gigi. I love seeing him so cuddly and loving, especially to his grandparents. I still have no idea where he got those outgoing social skills, though. It certainly wasn't from his parents!
I have even more good news today. Last night we let Patrick have some tummy time for the first time since the teething pain got so bad. It was clear from the moment he got on the floor that he wanted to roll over. After a few minutes, he figured it out! He rolled over for the first time at about two months, but his body shape at the time was unusual enough that it took very little effort then. Once he grew into a more normal shape, he couldn't swing his head and legs over as easily. He hadn't even tried in over a month. Yesterday, though, it was clearly deliberate. He just kept pushing himself over every time we put him on his belly. He would cry while he was on his tummy and then smile the second he was on his back again. It was so neat! If you can't tell, I'm proud of him.
And now Patrick's Papa and Gigi (Matt's parents) are visiting. They got here early this afternoon and have been holding him ever since. I'm glad he's feeling better for them. He was wide awake when they got here and smiled and stared at them right away. Then he fell asleep on Gigi. I love seeing him so cuddly and loving, especially to his grandparents. I still have no idea where he got those outgoing social skills, though. It certainly wasn't from his parents!
Labels: Milestones, Special Events/Outings
1 Comments:
Kathy,
I'm glad Patrick is feeling better and really glad he's enjoying his visit with the grandparents. Wow! That's great that he's rolling over now... another milestone. :)
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