We hit a big, surprising, milestone today --- Oliver is miraculously over his water hang up!!!! He was laying down in the tub tonight! If you have ever heard him howl while we have tried to wash his hair, you know what a major accomplishment this is.
I mentioned at his four-year doctor's appointment our concern that he had such trouble with baths, pools, and water in general. The pediatrician suggested using earplugs (the ones used as a sleep aid) to help, since Oliver said he didn't like getting water in his ears. We have done this for the last few baths and were so happy that the tears and fights about hair washing were behind us.
Tonight he wanted the earplugs as soon as he got in the tub. Unprompted, he started trying to lay down and get his hair wet. I was so impressed when he got his head to touch the bottom of the tub. That was already a big step! Then, one of the earplugs fell out and he didn't even notice! I took the second one out and he was completely fine with it. It was so sweet seeing how proud he was to show Adam that he could put his head in the water! Fingers crossed we get him comfortable enough in/around water that he can really have fun with his cousins this summer at the pool.
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