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+[[meta title="Scott is standing!"]]
+
+[[tag family scott]]
+
+<a href="scott-stands-2007-07-06.ogg"><img src="scott-standing.png"></a>
+
+Clicking the above image will probably play the video just fine if
+you're using Linux. If you're not, then see these
+[[video_instructions]] first.
+
+When Scott was 9-months old he wasn't putting any weight on his
+legs. (He also didn't crawl, but developed his famous bum-scoot that
+has warn out the seat of many pairs of pants.) Together with his
+pediatrician we kept an eye on that until he was 15-months old and the
+situation hadn't gotten any better. At that point, we were referred to
+a developmental pediatrician who diagnosed Scott with [tethered cord
+syndrome](http://www.muhealth.org/~neuromed/tetheredcord.shtml).
+
+We were next referred to a neurosurgeon and we went through the
+mixed-emotions of having our 18-month old receive surgery in February
+2007. Scott did gain a new friend, his blue bear, Philo, at the
+hospital.
+
+[[img scott_and_philo.jpg size="320x320" class="right"]]
+
+The surgery was quick and smooth, and within days we saw some
+tremendous progress. Over the last 5 months, (and with the help of
+physical therapy), we've seen exciting new things every week or
+two. First came putting weight on his legs, then standing with
+assistance, crawling over obstacles, crawling upstairs, and even
+walking while holding our hands.
+
+Today at physical therapy, without any prompting, Scott got up from
+sitting and stood unassisted for the first time ever. When Stacy came
+home and shared the exciting news, Scott obliged us by repeating the
+performance and I was able to catch it on camera.
+
+Now, Scott keeps standing with the cutest, little proud grin you could
+imagine just to get us to applaud and cheer for him, (his older
+brothers are very accommodating in this way). He's standing
+comfortably for at least 15 seconds at a time or so. I've got high
+hopes he will be walking before his second birthday, (just over 1
+month away now). Stay tuned!