Monday, May 31, 2010

all in the name of science.

Crew had the opportunity to be a part of a BYU research study. Someone from BYU Infant Studies contacted me 2 weeks ago and asked if I would bring my 5 month-old in to test his reactions to certain shapes/noises. I get so bored during the day, I figured why the heck not.

When we got to the lab they put a net-like hat on his head that had electrodes attached that measured his surface brain waves (EEG). They soaked it in saline and baby shampoo and strapped that puppy on! It was HILARIOUS. Oh my gosh, I could not stop laughing. He didn't cry at all, but kept looking at me like what the heck is going on??

Once he got all prepped I held him in my lap while he watched a little movie with a bunch of sounds and circles. They were trying the test whether or not he knew if certain sounds were associated with certain circles. The people conducting the test told me not to make any background noise because it would mess up the results. I had the hardest time not laughing! I was shaking because I was trying not to make any noise! It took 3 minutes, and then we were done!

My little boy passed his 1st BYU exam...I couldn't be more proud.

His certificate of appreciation

"WHAT THE HECK MOM!?"
The most hilarious pic ever! Don't worry, this hat didn't harm him whatsoever. I love my boy.

4 comments:

Vallen Family said...

Oh my goodness I laughed so hard at the picture of Crew with with the sensors. So funny!

lyndsey said...

lol friend this is hilarious. crew is such a good little sport! hahaha. way to support science :)

can't wait to get home and have mommy playdates with you! don't be bored.

Whitney Renee said...

I died when you told me the story but the picture made me almost pee my pants. I love that little boy. He is so adorable

Angie said...

That is the freakin' funniest picture ever!!