Rolling!

One month and one day exactly after he first rolled from tummy to back, Lawson rolled from back to tummy! And it is definitely NOT a fluke, as he has done it TONS since that first time! He rolls to get his toys and paci now. :)

Lawson got a DOC band on Wednesday (a whole post on that is coming, I just want a chance to scan the photos from the doctor first!), and for the first 48 hours we had to do what are called skin checks. Skin checks consist of removing the band every three hours to make sure his skin is tolerating it (it's hypoallergenic foam, but it's just a precaution). If the red spots go away within an hour, we can put the band back on. Last night, one of the red spots had become irritated because he had slept hard on it, so I left the band off until right before bed and put some CJs on the spot to clear it up (CJs is AWESOME by the way, it's like my Windex from My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I recommend it for ANYONE, not just babies. We use it on everything in our house! Most scents are all natural so we prefer it over any other cream or paste). While the band was off is when he first rolled. He continued rolling several times after that, but all with the band off. I actually got teary eyed and told Chris I knew he wouldn't roll anymore once we put the band back on. My biggest fear with this band is that it will cause developmental delays. That's why it was so important to us to get it on quickly so it could come off quickly and wouldn't hinder any milestones.

Well, today he ROLLED WITH THE BAND ON!!! It took him a little longer, but he's done it several times since then, so he's got the hang of it! I almost cried I got so happy, because this means hopefully he can overcome the band being in the way with his other milestones.

Here's a video of his first roll....sorry I am so loud, I was excited, ha!



I promise a post all about the DOC band is coming soon! I just have to find time to get the photos scanned! :)

Have a great weekend!