Our sweet Conner James is 10 months old!!! This has been such a fun month, Conner is officially eating actual small bites of food and not pureés 
, he LOVES puffs. He unfortunately likes to put non food items in his mouth too which keeps me on my toes. He absolutely LOVES being out of his brace during the day, there's a whole new world now. He likes to crawl in the grass outside and when inside, he just makes laps around the house now all day. He likes to hold a toy in each hand as he crawls around and he enjoys closing doors too
. He very much understands object permanence. He officially naps in his crib now too and is now cruising around! Also Conner has discovered his top teeth too and likes to bite my arm a lot, ouch. Conner is 19 pounds and is in the 60th percentile in length, 20th percentile in weight, and 10th percentile in head circumference 
. We are enjoying the warmer weather and stroller rides outside!
, he LOVES puffs. He unfortunately likes to put non food items in his mouth too which keeps me on my toes. He absolutely LOVES being out of his brace during the day, there's a whole new world now. He likes to crawl in the grass outside and when inside, he just makes laps around the house now all day. He likes to hold a toy in each hand as he crawls around and he enjoys closing doors too. He very much understands object permanence. He officially naps in his crib now too and is now cruising around! Also Conner has discovered his top teeth too and likes to bite my arm a lot, ouch. Conner is 19 pounds and is in the 60th percentile in length, 20th percentile in weight, and 10th percentile in head circumference . We are enjoying the warmer weather and stroller rides outside!
Also, Great news!!! Conner is out of his braces during the day!!
Almost 6 months of 23 hours a day brace wearing. As of a few weeks ago, he has officially been cleared to only wear his brace for 12 hours at night!! It had definitely become more of a hindrance than a help during the day, especially since he is crawling and pulling up everywhere. It was literally holding him back, and it was TIME! His doctor saw his videos and without hesitation said, yep, its definitely time. Let me tell you, life has gotten so much easier and I am so grateful 
. Some made it seem like the brace was no big deal but now I know the flip side, wow, it impacted a huge part of our lives. Conner is so much happier too and that just warms my heart. He deserves to get to live "normally" like everyone else for the first time since he was 3 weeks old. And guess what, my back no longer hurts! The brace and it's awkwardness was what was killing my back! And now Conner can also enjoy the simple things of life like taking a bath whenever he wants, fitting in his high chair, and cuddling close with mommy
. Now I'm having to readjust because I realize I don't know how to hold him correctly. During his daily hour out, we were doing a billion things trying to cram them in and were doing anything but holding him. So now I hold him way too low where I almost pitch him over my shoulder because his center of mass is much higher now. The braces were heavy! I'm getting there! Today is a day of celebration and next post or blog post soon will be an update of his actual feet situation and what we need to do moving forward, there have been lots of new information.
Almost 6 months of 23 hours a day brace wearing. As of a few weeks ago, he has officially been cleared to only wear his brace for 12 hours at night!! It had definitely become more of a hindrance than a help during the day, especially since he is crawling and pulling up everywhere. It was literally holding him back, and it was TIME! His doctor saw his videos and without hesitation said, yep, its definitely time. Let me tell you, life has gotten so much easier and I am so grateful . Some made it seem like the brace was no big deal but now I know the flip side, wow, it impacted a huge part of our lives. Conner is so much happier too and that just warms my heart. He deserves to get to live "normally" like everyone else for the first time since he was 3 weeks old. And guess what, my back no longer hurts! The brace and it's awkwardness was what was killing my back! And now Conner can also enjoy the simple things of life like taking a bath whenever he wants, fitting in his high chair, and cuddling close with mommy. Now I'm having to readjust because I realize I don't know how to hold him correctly. During his daily hour out, we were doing a billion things trying to cram them in and were doing anything but holding him. So now I hold him way too low where I almost pitch him over my shoulder because his center of mass is much higher now. The braces were heavy! I'm getting there! Today is a day of celebration and next post or blog post soon will be an update of his actual feet situation and what we need to do moving forward, there have been lots of new information.
I'm not a fan of spring at all but the beautiful blooms help ease me into the season.
Tons of family stroller rides since the weather isn't freezing anymore!
We love when Nana comes to visit!!
My boy is looking so grown up lately!
Park adventures as a family! Life just gets better and better.
Hi mom!
I go to the bathroom for 2 seconds and I turn around to this! He even climbed over the tile lip of the shower entrance.
We took Conner to swim for the first time the other day and he absolutely loved it!! I'm so happy to have a water baby!!
During the work day I like to take Conner of different adventures such as the local greenway! When I have a day where I feel well rested I like to do this so he can nap and it's not taking away from my "nap time" while I push him around. When he does wake up he loves the sights and sounds!
We are not officially too old for sink baths AND the bath chair. This boy hates sitting in a little chiar.
Also since Conner is out of the braces during the day, I can get stuff back out that he was using the first 3 weeks of his life before the casts and stuff were started.
Conner's first trip to the mall! The elevator ride was very scary ha.
Conner crawls everywhere with one item in each hand always. It is so precious!
And Conner's first Easter!!
4th gymnastics class ever! We had a blast! This was his best class yet and I think it was because he was able to crawl around. The same day as his last class he started crawling but later that evening.
The weekend before easter we had an Easter egg hunt at our church!
Conner was most interested in the grass growing between the cracks of the asphalt than the actual eggs.
And to kick off Cody's spring break week we saw the cows at his dad's property. It was Conner's first time to see the cows and Lucys! Them plus the cows were equally enthralled lol.
The next day we explored the incline railway, it was a surprisingly chilly day but we had a blast!
Then we went to the Chattanooga Zoo and Conner was so confused about the giraffes hahaha.
My favorite picture of Cody and Conner ever! I think I'll have it framed!
On actual Easter morning we had an egg hunt for Lucy outside and one for Conner inside!!
Also we have been so blessed that Conner has taken to solid foods so quickly, he was behind a little bit, now his favorite food is toast LOL.
With so much love,
Kayla Raborn
4/10/23
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