Iyla is inching ever-closer to that all-important developmental milestone- WALKING!! She has the crawling thing down pat. She has the 'furniture walking' or cruising down to a science. But as far as the real deal, the 'look Mom no hands' standing up and ambulating forward (backward, sideways, whatever-- we are not picky!)-- we are just not there yet.
According to the pediatrician, Dr C., Iyla is perfectly on-track and that normal babies walk between 7 (SCARY) months and 18 months. He also said that she is showing all the signs of getting ready to walk, etc. So, I should have NO worries. See, I should have NO worries-- but this is me-- I have worries. Will she ever walk alone? Will I need to send her to first grade with a grocery cart or chair she can push for her to remain standing? YIKES!
To combat some of these fears, we have encouraged Iyla to use her walker toys and she is very good at them. She is quite the speed racer. We even try to get her to stand up by holding on to our hands and walk with us. Sometimes she complies-- other times she becomes this boneless creature, similar to a jellyfish who REFUSES to stand or go one inch further.
The other day-- Iyla got bit by the 'Walking Bug' and took steps alone and stood up all day. We saw that she CAN walk-- when she wants to. So for the moment our worries have been assuaged... For the moment... let's just hope she gets to walking soon!!!
Here are some pictures of her various walking abilities:
Furniture Walking Pro
Standing with minimal balance assistance and reading at the same time-- extra credit!
Standing balanced on one foot, reaching up and grabbing at the same time--FANCY!
Climbing and stepping OVER her toys-- notice the knee up!
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