Would you like to help support this site?

DownSyn Forum > Brags > Did he really do that?!!!
Email This Page to a Friend!     Show a Printable Version	< Last Thread     Next Thread >

Author

Topic: Did he really do that?!!!

03-23-2006 11:26 AM

Annieo   Super Member Location: Minneapolis suburb, MN Registered: Jan 2003 Posts: 1194 Last visit: 03-24-2006

Yesterday John's PT was trying to get him to push to standing by himself. She had him sitting on a little step and was holding a toy he wanted to play with. He stood a couple times by himself, which is amazing. And then . . . he actually took a step!!! The PT and I looked at each other as if to say, "Did you just see what I just saw?!!!" I got all teary eyed. His legs are still like two spaghetti noodles but he's definitely getting stronger. And not to be outdone, baby brother Paul with the sturdy chunky thighs took a few steps this morning. He's so strong and steady. Watching him I realize what John's PTs are trying to get John to do. I never paid attention to the physical developmental progression with my other kids. So it's all about walking here, and then heaven help me. I have enough trouble keeping up with these two! I can't wait until I have to chase John down at the mall (and remind me that I said that when I post my vent about chasing John down at the mall!!!). __________________ Ann Mom to Sally, Mark, Jane, John (12/02, DS), and Paul

03-23-2006 11:31 AM
Mom2Sean   Senior Member Location: Kansas Registered: Oct 2004 Posts: 704 Last visit: 03-24-2006	That's wonderful news! WTG, John!! Yes, you and your brother need to "help" Momma get some exercise! Hee, hee! __________________ Deborah, mama to Aidan (11-15-02) and Sean (9-4-04)

03-23-2006 12:04 PM
JenBrock'sMom   Super Member Location: Des Moines, Iowa Registered: Sep 2005 Posts: 1322 Last visit: 03-23-2006	Ann, what a great accomplishment (anything for toys hee hee). Wow, you are going to be busy, wto John and Paul. __________________ JenBrock'sMom & wife to Jay Brock 7/28/05

03-23-2006 12:08 PM

southernbelle   Super Moderator Location: Gray, GA USA Registered: Nov 2004 Posts: 4264 Last visit: 03-24-2006

YES!! Still praying that John will be fully restored!!! Bless his heart. It's a good sign that he's recovering. By summer....he'll be running!!! AMY __________________ "You are an unrepeatable Miracle. No one exactly like you was ever born or ever will be." Momma to Austin(DS) 05/18/04 Kristin, Jessica, Rebecca, Rachel, Sarah,Hunter www.caringbridge.org/ga/austinluke www.xanga.com/fireflysouth I LOVE my friends at downsyn.com! Here's a kiss.

03-23-2006 01:30 PM
rhonda   Super Member Location: Syracuse, NY Registered: Jan 2003 Posts: 3184 Last visit: 03-24-2006	Way to go John, won't be much longer now!! Great job!! __________________ Rhonda Taylor 13, Jordan 11, Dylan 2 1/2

03-23-2006 03:59 PM
McKenna   Senior Member Location: San Antonio, Texas Registered: Feb 2006 Posts: 177 Last visit: 03-24-2006	Great Job, John!!! He is so stinkin cute!!! BTW, how far apart are John and Paul?? __________________ ~McKenna~ Mom to Darah Faith (8-11-04) Darah's Website

03-23-2006 05:40 PM

Annieo   Super Member Location: Minneapolis suburb, MN Registered: Jan 2003 Posts: 1194 Last visit: 03-24-2006

John and Paul are 2 years and 2 months apart. Paul turned one in February. Right now the two of them are in the living room sitting next to each other on the floor and John is "reading" to Paul. But if I know them, Paul will move on to something else, John will take away whatever toy Paul shows an interest in, and Paul will scream bloody murder. Fun, fun, fun! __________________ Ann Mom to Sally, Mark, Jane, John (12/02, DS), and Paul

03-23-2006 05:43 PM
helandy.cop   Super Member Location: Nottingham, UK Registered: Sep 2003 Posts: 3816 Last visit: 03-24-2006	WoW! That is such a wonderful brag - for both your boys. We'll definitely remind you when you complain about him running off, and by the sounds of it, that might not be too far away! __________________ Helen Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children!

03-23-2006 05:45 PM
always_chaos   Senior Member Location: Detroit Metro, MI Registered: Dec 2005 Posts: 483 Last visit: 03-24-2006	WTG John, and I am sure your mom will be quite excited the first time she chases you down the mall __________________ Visit Our Blog: Always Chaos At Our House

03-23-2006 05:53 PM
CJField   Member Location: Registered: Nov 2005 Posts: 66 Last visit: 03-24-2006	You'll be running after him in NO time!! Way to go! __________________ CJ Mom to: Brendan (10/96) Emmalee (06/04: DS) Jayna (09/05: DS)

03-23-2006 06:01 PM
Jenna   Senior Member Location: Texas Registered: Feb 2006 Posts: 587 Last visit: 03-24-2006	I got all teary eyed reading this. The excitement of his first step. This is a wonderful brag for both of your guys. Thank you for sharing! __________________ ~Jenna Proud mamma to these beauts!!! DOB: Nate 7-26-03 ~&~ Lana 4-21-05 **** ****   "Just when you think you have learned what you need to know in life, someone truly special comes into it and shows just how much more there is."

03-23-2006 06:07 PM

McKenna   Senior Member Location: San Antonio, Texas Registered: Feb 2006 Posts: 177 Last visit: 03-24-2006

I just went to John's website! I didn't know all of the struggles he's had! This is even MORE exciting knowing that he is having to go through chemo!!! He is so precious...my husband and I are all about arranged marriages...is he already betrothed??? Darah sort of already has a fiance, but he is younger than her...and I know I married an older man, maybe she is going to want an older man as well!!! We have to keep our options open!! __________________ ~McKenna~ Mom to Darah Faith (8-11-04) Darah's Website

03-23-2006 06:14 PM
** Hannah's mom ** UK   Super Moderator Location: West Midlands UK Registered: Jun 2004 Posts: 3852 Last visit: 03-24-2006	thats brilliant news Rebecca used to show Hannah what to do with her walking and yes I was chasing them both at the same time!!! its great fun though Ann __________________ Jo mummy to Hannah (DS ) who was 3 in July 05 and Rebecca who was 2 in Jan 06 My beautiful girls Baby 3 due April 10th 2006 Visit Hannah's webpage and read all about her journey

03-24-2006 11:29 AM
Libby   Super Member Location: Louisville, KY Registered: Jun 2002 Posts: 2097 Last visit: 03-24-2006	Ann, that is so exciting!!! I remember when...I became teary eyed as well with that first step. So excited for you and just hang in there, b/c you're luck they'll both walk at the same time! heehee. Libby __________________ Mommy to William (12/17/01 Ds) & Sam (6/17/03) & Ellen (10/5/04) & Baby #4 due June '06

All times are ET (US)

Forum Jump: Please select one: Category: Main-------------------- General Questions Introductions Brags PhotosCategory: Specialty Topics-------------------- Prayer Requests Five Plus Education Health Issues TNI and Piracetam 2006 NDSC ConventionCategory: General Discussions-------------------- Shoot the Breeze SiblingsCategory: About This Site-------------------- Forum Comments and Ideas Chat Room Scheduling Moderators Only Trash Can Temporary GeneralCategory: Posts from the Original Board-------------------- Old Board Posts - Part 1 Old Board Posts - Part 2 Old Board Posts - Part 3 Old Board Posts - Part 4 Old Board Posts - Part 5

< Last Thread     Next Thread >

Forum Rules: Who Can Read The Forum? Any registered user or guest. Who Can Post New Topics? Any registered user. Who Can Post Replies? Any registered user. Changes: Messages can be edited by their author if registered. Posts: HTML code is OFF. Smilies are ON. BB code is ON. [IMG] code is ON.

Admin Options: Open / Close Thread Move Thread Delete Thread Edit Thread

< Contact Us - Down Syndrome: For New Parents - Privacy Statement >

Copyright © 2006 Thomas and Michel Paul

downsyn.com does not endorse any advertisers seen here

Web www.downsyn.com