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Help reassure me with development

I posted a couple of days ago, but Gwen will not bear weight on her legs. I know she is 3 1/2 months adjusted, but when we hold her up to a standing position, she will melt in to us, or curl up/in.  Please tell me if you think this is normal. I have her 6 month check in a month, and will bring it up then, but you know I will obsess until then.

It reminds me a bit of Ali on Teen mom 2, only not quite as obviously physically misaligned. 

Re: Help reassure me with development

  • I think preemies just develop on their own timetable... My little guy hates tummy time and is having such a hard time holding up his head when he's on his tummy.  I see lots of other 3 month old babies already pushing up on their elbows or hands and he is nowhere near there.  It's hard not to compare, but I'm just trying to remind myself that he'll do it when he's ready.  Hang in there. 
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  • I'm not sure when that is considered abnormal but the twins on teen mom were much older than 3 1/2 adjusted, werent they?

    Sorry I couldnt be of more help.  DS was doing this basically since birth but that was just an indication of how he developed overall - quickly with motor skills but slower with things like talking.

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  • Oh dont get me started on tummy time!! She screams and pukes until we have to wash her hair and change her clothing, and she is still nowhere near pushing up!
  • Honestly, I don't think you have anything to worry about.  If you are concerned, I'd bring it up with your pedi, but I would just give her some more time.  She's still a wee one!
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    I think preemies just develop on their own timetable... My little guy hates tummy time and is having such a hard time holding up his head when he's on his tummy.  I see lots of other 3 month old babies already pushing up on their elbows or hands and he is nowhere near there.  It's hard not to compare, but I'm just trying to remind myself that he'll do it when he's ready.  Hang in there. 

    My neighbors' son is 3 months, born full-term, and he doesn't push up or even lift his head very well-- so don't worry!

    I am not sure what is normal in regards to Gwen's legs, since my guys did leg stuff early.  If you are really worried, don't wait til your appointment and call the dr sooner! 

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  • I also don't think you have anything to worry about, but could you call in and talk to the nurses in your office to see what they think? 
  • Maya didn't start really bearing a lot of weight or really standing until she was about 4 1/2 months old maybe? I remember it was Thanksgiving day when she really was standing well, assisted of course, but standing.
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  • I wouldn't worry too much yet considering she is 3 and half month adjusted. I would mention it at her next check up.

     

    If you are really concerned you can always have EI come out and let them tell you what they think!

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  • My guy was born just about the same age as Gwen was born at, he never rolled over until about 6 months unless it was by accident. Keep working with her and of course bring it up to the doctor. My pedi was never concerned and said he will catch up, which he did.
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  • We just had Jakes 6month apt on Monday and he isn't sitting up yet and I was also worried. He is also being seen by EI for his tortocolis and "flat head" that he will probably need a helmut for..

    Anyway, the EI and Pedi told me not to worry about Jake not sitting yet. He will and there is a huge age range 6-7/ 1/2 months is totally fine. The difficulty that we have is that Jake isn't considered a preemie cause he was born at 37 wks but he was small (IUGR is the diagnosis at 3 lbs he is now 14 5ounces).  So, we don't get the adjusted rate but he has been diagnosed as being about a month behind.  His pt teacher said he has weak "core muscles" which makes it hard for him to sit...

    He just started (with in the last month) flipping over, being able to hold his head up during tummy time..We spend ALOT of time playing on the floor. Which he is doing now while I am on the computer!!

     BUt if you are concerned I would bring it up at your 6 month apt and then see if you can get some kind of EI. I had no idea really what it was and after 4 apt it was the BEST thing we have ever done!!

  • What do you mean by melt into you? Is she holding her head up? 
  • Mine were born about 5 weeks early and DD would not put any weight on her legs until she was about 8 mos old (actual age).  Neither of my kids are walking and DS JUST started crawling at 12 1/2 mos.  All babies, esp. preemies do thing in their own time.  If you feel there's an issue ask next month about getting evaluated for EI.  It's done both of our kids a world of good.  She may not need it, but at least if you get the val, you'll know you took all the right steps.  GL!
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