Carrie may have said her first word today. My mom and I were out for lunch with her, and the people at the next table over said “hi” to Carrie, and she said something approximating “hi” back to them. Several times. It was somewhere between “hah” and “hi”, and she’s done it a couple of times since when I tell her to say “hi”, so it could be that she really meant it. I think if she does it again in another context appropriate situation I might believe that’s what she’s trying to say. I suppose “hi” is a pretty good first word, even if I might have secretly wanted her to say “mama” first!
She’s also been pulling up and letting go on purpose to see how long she can stand up. A quick 10-count is generally all she manages, but it’s a start!