tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post4285643036066107184..comments2023-10-31T05:04:03.273-04:00Comments on A Suburban Saga: Misc.Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08837261146374200032noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post-50108005558419168282008-02-15T15:26:00.000-05:002008-02-15T15:26:00.000-05:00Ellen, I can totally relate to being nervous at th...Ellen, I can totally relate to being nervous at the checkups! My children develop at the average time, but they are usually quite small. But my current baby is the worst--weighing only 17.5 pounds at <B>13 months</B>! I wasn't worried about her, but I was afraid the doctor would think I was a terrible mother. I've realized now that I do all I can in these situations, but in the end the children do their own thing. So stand with confidence, girl! :)<BR/><BR/>Also...about tummy time: I think this is something that is hardest with the first child. My first was very difficult in this area and so I got to where I divided the task into two steps: first learning to stay on the tummy and play and second doing it alone. So maybe get down and play with him? I don't know, it is just what worked for me. Also, my first actually played on his back most of the time. I later realized it was because his stomach hurt all the time and tummy time was painful. Again, just a reflection on my own experience.<BR/><BR/>I can tell you love your son. That is the most important thing!Brandy Vencelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945305890488681685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post-44367016068428082292008-02-15T14:37:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:37:00.000-05:00Yeah, I figured I'd get asked about what I do when...Yeah, I figured I'd get asked about what I do when he cries during tummy time. I have left him to cry quite often for at least 20 minutes, usually until he gives up, gets quiet, and puts his head down on the rug in defeat. Sometimes I wait a few minutes, sit him up, and then let him start all over again. If he gets really angry, he won't do anything but lie there and cry until he gets tired of crying. I really try to put some of his favorite toys out of reach, but if he doesn't feel like going for them, he just plays with his feet or the other ones near him. I may not be doing something right, but I'm really trying to be tough and make him stay on his tummy.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837261146374200032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post-3025297133612161312008-02-15T13:50:00.000-05:002008-02-15T13:50:00.000-05:00i choose to respond anonymously so that my name is...i choose to respond anonymously so that my name isn't used to nullify or verify my comments. peace here...<BR/><BR/>during tummy time, when he cries...how do you respond? do you pick him up, or just let him cry it out? is it possible that he's learned (since he doesn't seem to like it) that if he cries, you'll respond in his favor by ending tummy time? <BR/><BR/>you know his development will come as it comes. all you can do is continue to encourage tummy time, standing him up, etc. i'm sure you're doing fine. if there is room for improvement, however, don't be afraid to try new ways to solve problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post-31807346192346759412008-02-15T12:57:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:57:00.000-05:00Seth is a beautiful, obviously intelligent young m...Seth is a beautiful, obviously intelligent young man, I bet you he'll just do all that stuff when he's ready. That said, I know how it is to worry. Sofi didn't crawl till she was almost one and didn't walk till around 13 mths. Judah is nine mths now and still HATES tummy time and can't even army-crawl/scoot. But he's also very large for his age (over 20 lbs) and they both started sign language early and Sofi's in 1st grade at age five. It's got nothing to do with intelligence, that's for sure. I think some kids are just late bloomers-- my hubby and I both were so our kids are getting it from both sides. I'm preaching to myself here, too, but try not to worry about it.lislynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226221709279544399noreply@blogger.com