From: Carl Worth Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 22:50:23 +0000 (-0700) Subject: Add post with video of Scott standing for the first time X-Git-Url: https://git.cworth.org/git?p=cworth.org;a=commitdiff_plain;h=9409347d5363db9073fd84cfeb209944a02ae3dc Add post with video of Scott standing for the first time --- diff --git a/src/scott/scott_standing.mdwn b/src/scott/scott_standing.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b6639ea --- /dev/null +++ b/src/scott/scott_standing.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +[[meta title="Scott is standing!"]] + +[[tag family scott]] + + + +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! diff --git a/src/scott/scott_standing/scott-standing.png b/src/scott/scott_standing/scott-standing.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d1004c3 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/scott/scott_standing/scott-standing.png differ diff --git a/src/scott/scott_standing/scott-stands-2007-07-06.ogg b/src/scott/scott_standing/scott-stands-2007-07-06.ogg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9bf6e1b Binary files /dev/null and b/src/scott/scott_standing/scott-stands-2007-07-06.ogg differ diff --git a/src/scott/scott_standing/scott_and_philo.jpg b/src/scott/scott_standing/scott_and_philo.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0b82686 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/scott/scott_standing/scott_and_philo.jpg differ