Some of you may know my son, Noah, is double jointed and at the age of 17 months, can't walk. Well, today he overcame some huge obstacles and I am so so so proud of him! This morning I was practising his standing with him and had him standing up while holding onto the couch, and he took five steps along the couch to grab his rusk! I was so excited! He ended up doing it a few times today (before he couldn't do it any longer because his ankles started to give way the longer he was standing) and I just couldn't wipe the grin off my face! Then, to top it all off, I know he likes to stand up around the outside of the bath tub because he can get a good grip on the top of the bath to support his double jointed knees and ankles, so I sat him on the floor near the bath and he pulled himself up to the standing position! Again, another big grin!!! Especially as he did it half a dozen times!

I apologise for my enthusiasm on this subject, since most babies are doing this well before Noah's current age, but this was such a big milestone for him I couldn't be prouder of him right now. After months and months of practising with little to no improvement, I am just so encouraged by his sudden strength and will to stand and step (even if it is only along the furniture!).

YAY!!! Congrats Noah!!


Walking is a huge deal to begin with especially when the poor boy is double jointed! Poor thing!

Yay, Noah!! That's just awesome news, Shann. Before you know it he's gonna be up and running and you won't be able to keep up with him.

Please don't apologize for your enthusiasm!!!

That's amazing - I am so happy for you and Noah! You have every right to be proud... what an accomplishment!

Shann im so happy for you that Noah has started walking.
i remember back when my youngest brother was a similar age to Noah and he didnt walk till he was about 3 almost 4 years old but he was double jointed he was just a slow person and he still is seeming as hes now dyslexic and other problems but he has to be the cutest brother ever at being 8 years old.

YAY for Noah!! And Congratulations to you for all your hard work starting to show!