That on Sunday, while watching Daddy and Grandaddy build her bed... Emma pulled up on her crib then CRUISED to the end of it to watch them work???
YAY!!!
This was the FIRST time that Emma has taken steps while holding on to something without being held or coaxed to do so. She even showed off her cruising skills for her PT on Monday walking along the side of the ball pit!
You never, as a child or a young mother, picture yourself being so excited about a 6 1/2 yr old cruising. But this was one more step toward independent UPRIGHT mobility for our big girl and we are so proud of her!!
Who knows if she'll ever have independent walking as a primary means of transportation, but this shows she has the capability to get around upright within her home and possibly school environment in the future, which is huge :)
YAY EMMA!!
Yay Emma! That's awesome! Here's to continued independence for your girl!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!I hope that the pregnancy is going well, cant wait to see picts of your new little one. I think Miss Emma is a perfect example of a true miracle....just think where she was a year and a half ago and her prognosis. She has proven everyone wrong, what a strong little girl, I'm so excited for you and her awesome accomplishments! Go Emma!!WOO HOO!!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled with you!!! I bet you hugged her to pieces. I just have this feeling that Emma will walk one day.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic!! What a huge milestone!
ReplyDeleteI lurk...sorry. been doing it since before you adopted the kids. Just want you to know that I knew she could do it! I also think she will walk! She has come so far...her trunk control; muscle tone that you can see in the pictures you publish compared to barely a year ago. I am a pediatrician with 4 adopted kids from Russia. It is amazing to me what she (you) has accomplished. I love seeing her hit milestones...even if it is a 6 1/2. Wow Wow Wow Emma!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for her/you! She is already ahead of Ava, since Ava pulls up but hasn't really started cruising yet. I just have a feeling one of these days they will both be walking.....Yeah, Emma!
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ReplyDeleteFantastic!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!!
ReplyDeletehooray! Praise God!! I know it's so exciting!!!
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