Some more stuff Zoe likes/an excuse to post more cute pictures!
Zoe likes hanging with her 1P36 buddies Shelby (almost 3 1/2 yo) and Matthew (2yo). We went to Matthew's house for a delicious dinner last Saturday. Being with other families who know exactly what we are going through is so helpful. This was the first time we saw Matthew out of hospital, so it was great to see him in his own home and looking so well. Shelby has been very sick recently, so it was also great to see her looking healthy. I had to fix the red eye, so unfortunately you can not see Shelby's beautiful blue eyes. It is amazing how much Zoe and Shelby look alike! We got Zoe's high pigtail idea from Shelby's mom- it works well for our kids that still rub their heads back and forth so that regular pigtails quickly fall out.
Zoe also likes eating (most of the time). At her 18month check up this past week, we found out that Zoe has gained another 20 oz these past six weeks. Zoe's current weight is 8.1kg or 17lbs 13oz! Way to go Zoe! 
Zoe loves her ball that she got from her cousin Lucy last Christmas. When Zoe first got this corner chair, the ball was one of the first toys she played with in the chair. Daddy was so happy that Zoe could finally play ball at 11months old that he got a little misty eyed (daddy is such a suck). Zoe especially loves it when the ball whacks her in the face (crazy girl!)
Another thing that Zoe really loves is vestibular stimulation. Any time Zoe can be bounced, thrown in the air, patted very firmly, or swung she is happy. We use the hammock to give Zoe some stimulation time. Initially, Zoe was unsure of the hammock and would cry, but now she really loves it. Vestibular stimulation is supposed to be good for her cognitive and neuromuscular development. Zoe thinks, "Who cares, it just feels good!"
Zoe likes hanging with her 1P36 buddies Shelby (almost 3 1/2 yo) and Matthew (2yo). We went to Matthew's house for a delicious dinner last Saturday. Being with other families who know exactly what we are going through is so helpful. This was the first time we saw Matthew out of hospital, so it was great to see him in his own home and looking so well. Shelby has been very sick recently, so it was also great to see her looking healthy. I had to fix the red eye, so unfortunately you can not see Shelby's beautiful blue eyes. It is amazing how much Zoe and Shelby look alike! We got Zoe's high pigtail idea from Shelby's mom- it works well for our kids that still rub their heads back and forth so that regular pigtails quickly fall out.
Zoe also likes eating (most of the time). At her 18month check up this past week, we found out that Zoe has gained another 20 oz these past six weeks. Zoe's current weight is 8.1kg or 17lbs 13oz! Way to go Zoe! 
Zoe loves her ball that she got from her cousin Lucy last Christmas. When Zoe first got this corner chair, the ball was one of the first toys she played with in the chair. Daddy was so happy that Zoe could finally play ball at 11months old that he got a little misty eyed (daddy is such a suck). Zoe especially loves it when the ball whacks her in the face (crazy girl!)
Another thing that Zoe really loves is vestibular stimulation. Any time Zoe can be bounced, thrown in the air, patted very firmly, or swung she is happy. We use the hammock to give Zoe some stimulation time. Initially, Zoe was unsure of the hammock and would cry, but now she really loves it. Vestibular stimulation is supposed to be good for her cognitive and neuromuscular development. Zoe thinks, "Who cares, it just feels good!" 
2 comments:
I love the pics! Zoe and Shelby look so much alike. Zoe looked like she was having so much fun.lol
Bouncing and swinging is a big lifesaver. I love the glasses. Josh got his at 4 months old. They his vision was really bad. Now he wears them to try to correct his eye from turning, but his vision is good. I am so glad you can get together with other families. It is really wonderful to talk to people that understand. Have a great week!
Zoe is so cute and so lucky to have such knowledgeable parents. You always have such good ideas and I hope you share some of them at the conference with the "new" parents. I wish I could be there, but maybe next year! You are so lucky to be so close to others too. It is neat seeing some of the 1p36 family just hanging out on a Saturday night!
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