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September 2012 Moms
starrysmile18
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Low Muscle Tone
starrysmile18
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That's what they're telling me about C.
He's 8 months and still not sitting without being propped up.
He's in physical therapy and has been for about 4 months. I'm just trying REALLY hard not to compare my guy to all these other babies I see sitting/standing/trying to crawl.
It just gets a little discouraging. I just hope he's able to sit by himself soon. It's hard needing to monitor him every single second for fear of him tumbling or folding himself in half....
~~~ EDD for Baby #2 6/28/15~~~~
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Re: Low Muscle Tone
I completely know how you feel hun. You know we're in the same boat. Connor did not start sitting well unassisted until about 2w ago, so it was after he turned 8m. And I felt the same way as you. I didn't want to give him the chance to sit unassisted because I didn't think he could do it TBH. Even now I put the Boppy behind him to catch him in case he throws himself back. Good news is, they are wearing helmets which honestly helps when they fall from sitting!
I also know it's very hard not to compare your LO to other LOs. Connor isn't crawling, and honestly I doubt he will be until closer to 1 year. I don't expect him to walk before Christmas either. That's just what I keep telling myself in my head in order to not be disappointed and freaked out. It still happens though. That's natural.
Plus our boys are big! That works against them too. You know you can text me anytime you want to talk
My DS does not have low muscle tone and he still didn't really get the hang of sitting until around 8 months. It's going to be a while until he crawls. Frankly, I'm glad I get a little more time to relax before I have to chase the little bugger around all the time.
Hang in there. He'll do it in his own time.
This is what I keep telling myself, to appreciate it rather than stress about it.
DS can sit unassisted, but he still doesn't understand the concept that if he throws himself backwards, he will fall. He also is nowhere near crawling either.
He JUST figured out how to sit unassisted, but he can't sit without something behind him to catch him if he leans back.
I'm also looking at all the crawling/climbing/walking LOs we have here, and wonder if he's behind. But honestly, it's much easier not chasing him just yet!
Lucy is in PT for torticollis,head/neck control,and weakness. Her goals have her projected to sit unassisted by 10 months.
My oldest was diagnosed with hypotonia around 11 months for similar issues. I know exactly how frustrating it is. We went through neurologists, genetic testing, OT's, PT's and all kinds of blood work to figure out what the underlying cognitive reason is. You know what? He's fine now at 2.5. He started crawling at 14 months and started walking days before his second birthday.
It's very stressful but your LO will get there. My youngest is being pretty closely monitored but exhibits no signs of hypotonia (although he's still not crawling - brat).
Big hugs. In a few years no one will ever know the difference, I promise.
I know it's frustrating to think your child is delayed, but hypotonia is a medical condition that can require some pretty intensive physical and occupational therapy. It's not just a baby who is meeting milestones a bit later than their peers.
OP, I know there some hypotonia moms on the Special Needs board if you want to pick their brains, too.