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September 12, 2010

Baby steps

We got a loner walker today (and the one we ordered through insurance should be in very soon). We are armed and ready for Wednesday's PT appointment where Nate will hopefully start learning how to use his equipment to WALK. We realize that this is going to be a slow process and, although he is two, we will be taking baby steps. It's still exciting all the same. Nate seems to be excited, too. If he sees his RGOs, he will point and say "legs" which is what we have been calling them. Then he'll say "Put legs on." I'll follow with "What do you want to do when we get them on?" and his reply is, "Stand. Walk." He is so patient while we put them on and doesn't seem to mind them at all! Here are some pics of daddy helping him walk (we aren't so good at it just yet-you can see how much he is leaning-but we're working on it!)



8 comments:

  1. Such beautiful pictures. :) His motivation (at such a young age) is so inspiring - he is just amazing, Stephanie. He's going to do great things!

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  2. These pictures just melt my heart. I am so excited for you guys and for Wed!! Everytime I see Nate up and in his RGOs it makes me want some for Grey. For sure something I will be talking with ortho about at our next appt. :)

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  3. A. Gorgeous photos.

    B. Keep up that simple, straight up, positive talk! What a great perspective for the little man to grab on to.

    Can't wait to see where his motivation takes him! He is amazing. And Nate has an amazing mom and dad!

    Keep up the good work!

    hugs.

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  4. I'm so impressed he doesn't put up a fight! The motivation is half the battle. He's going to do awesome.

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  5. go tiger go!

    These kids CAN and WILL do it all... they just need a little extra love to get there :)

    He looks so happy in the pics and that is a great testimony to how exciting you guys are making it for him! Keep up the great work :)

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  6. I LOVE his motivation!!! What an awesome little man you have. Amazing pictures.

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  7. Won't be long until he'll be running all over the place. Hope you 2 will be able to keep up with him.

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