Yesterday, Jackson was finally evaluated . Great news is that he will put some pressure on his legs, but not for long. She concluded that he has low muscle tone in his arms. He is about to be 9 months old and his arms/truck is on about a 6 month age level. So, we are going to start physical therapy to strengthen his arm muscles. Since his arm muscles are weak he is no where close to crawling. Remember he weighs 22 pounds, so he has a lot of strengthening to do to hold up his body. I hope Jackson is ready to start working out.
This is not the what I wanted to hear, but I kind of knew it already. So, being proactive and starting physical therapy early he should respond well and he will be well on his way to crawling soon.
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Aw poor little guy! Good thing he was blessed with wonderful parents to help get him nice and strong! Praying he bulks up quickly and soon you're chasing him around everywhere! :) Have a blessed day!
Kellie - you're such a good mommy going to get it checked out (and even following the silly insurance rules). Good for you for not trying to look the other way to deal with it on your own. Jackson and Maddie are both so lucky to have you! Can't wait to see pictures of him crawling around! :)
Good for you for being on top of this stuff. Some people just push it off thinking every child is different and grows at different rates (which is very true), but a mom truly knows when something if off. My son was gagging a lot at 9 months with his stage 2 solids and formula and we took him to the GI, turns out he has acid reflux. We also took him to an allergist, dermatologist, and ophthalmologist before he was 5 months. It never hurts to be proactive.
Poor little dude. What about putting him a bouncer? To help with his legs?
My daughter had mild hip dysplasia, which made her so unstable to walk. After some PT, she was just fine. She was a late walker (20 months was her first steps), but at 3, she is perfectly normal in all aspects of development and motor skills! Stay positive!
Does your state offer Early Intervention Services? They are through the state and in NJ at least you pay partail cost. They evaluate for issues and covers them until they are 3. My son also has low tone and he took FOREVER to walk and just now at 3 learned to jump! EI was a big help! Call your state or towns health department to find out! They come to your home!
Good Luck Kellie! I know Jackson is going to be just fine and crawling/walking around befor you know it! I agree with the previous commenter, sometimes we just know that something is off. Take Care!
We started preemptive PT with Levi and it was a great choice! He has started making milestones since then, and it's only been two months.
Good for you for following up. The therapy will help for sure. You might want to check in your area for Early Intervention, if you haven't already done so. They evaluate babies for delays and provide free therapy services if they qualify. Good luck.
You are doing a great job with Jackson! Trust those mommy instincts. My youngest turned 9 months on the 16th of January and he is 21.5 lbs and 29 inches so a big boy and very tall lol. He is army crawling now for the last 3-4 wks, but I agree that I think with bigger babies they need that arm muscle to be able to hold themselves up!
I don't comment often, but I think your family and Maddie quite a bit. You are a great mommy to both your babies.
(another) Kelley :)
You are doing a great job with Jackson. Trust those mommy instincts! My youngest of 3 is 9 1/2 months and he is 21.5 lbs and 29 in. So a big boy and very tall! He has been army crawling for about 3-4 wks, I agree with you they need those arm muscles, especially bigger babies!
I don't comment often, but think often of your family and both your babies. You are a great momma to Jackson and Maddie.
Hi Kellie! My daughter was in PT for about a year because she was very wobbly when walking. She also had hypotonia (low muscle tone). PT worked MIRACLES!! I live in Georgia, and they have a special program for children under the age of 3 with developmental delays. They actually came to our house for PT!! She was also close to 9 months when she started "crawling" :)
Anyways...I hope it all works out! :)
My baby is/was a little behind too. She is 13 months old and just started cruising about a month ago. Big change from my older daughter who was fully walking at 10 months. Anyway don't worry he will catch up! We didn't do any PT and she is close to walking. Used to not even put weight on her legs at all just wanted to sit right on her butt!! Good Luck you will be chasing him in no time I promise!
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