tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133867944998476754.post8665171892709536218..comments2023-05-02T09:53:18.858-05:00Comments on More than a Mommy Diary: Late TalkerLindsey Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402039019584261663noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133867944998476754.post-35569381980394851282011-03-02T20:48:27.185-06:002011-03-02T20:48:27.185-06:00Lindsey, I'm probably not the most qualified p...Lindsey, I'm probably not the most qualified person to comment on this, but I've always been so grateful to my parents for never pressuring my siblings + I when it came to learning, because now, learning isn't a chore... it's getting excited about something new. Their main thing was just to get excited WITH us when we got excited about something... reading, talking, whatever, and encouraging us right at that moment, even if it wasn't convenient for them. My brother (who had pretty bad learning disabilities) finds a cool snake? Biology lesson! The back of a cereal box in the grocery store? Reading opportunity! I don't know that their "seize the moment" philosophy would work for everybody, but we all still love learning, and my little brother (who always scored at the very bottom of those "charts") just graduated college, on time, and w/ honors, so it might be worth a shot. More than anything, though, trust that God made your adorable little boy exactly the way he wanted him to be. :) Hope you guys are doing well! -Jessi M.Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478856469501326485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133867944998476754.post-10300803389702045442011-03-02T19:22:40.869-06:002011-03-02T19:22:40.869-06:00I agree with EVERYTHING Katie said ... every child...I agree with EVERYTHING Katie said ... every child is different and to think that a "chart" can tell you anything is absurd. Let him be ... and please don't beat yourself up over it.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09795199020009700263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133867944998476754.post-17029403379263410922011-03-02T18:40:49.009-06:002011-03-02T18:40:49.009-06:00Let me start by sharing some advice my mom gave me...Let me start by sharing some advice my mom gave me- When Ava was 1st born I told Mom Andres & I had talked about getting the "Your Baby CAN Read" program. Mom said I shouldn't do it, & when I asked why she made a very good point. She told me Ava would learn how to read when she needed to, that she was going to have 13 years of consistant education & that I should let her be a child while she had the chance to be a child. So here's my thoughts on your situation with Jackson- he will talk when he he's ready, when he needs too. If your pediatrician hasn't said anything about him being delayed yet, he's most likely not. Definitely express your concerns, but don't obsess and tear yourself apart because of them. When i asked Ava's pediatrician what I should be doing for her as far as education she told me the best thing I could do for Ava was to love her, give her as much attention as possible, and be patient. Everything would come in time, and if it didn't it could be fixed. Even if Jackson is behind on his speech it's NOT because of anything you did or didn't do. It's because he's Jackson, and life happens differently for different people (or little people in this case). You are an amazing mother & it breaks my heart to know you doubt yourself. You are such a fine example of what a good mom/wife/woman should be!!! Just try to be patient, and above all else have FAITH! And remember you are very much loved & so is your child and NOTHING is more important than that!!Katiehttp://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=513663021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133867944998476754.post-21869093857465927612011-03-02T16:35:11.892-06:002011-03-02T16:35:11.892-06:00Of course talking to him and interacting with him ...Of course talking to him and interacting with him is important but I doubt that you aren't. If he is having a delay in speech (and only a doctor who sees him in person can tell for sure), it's not your fault. And catching it early means that his likelihood of catching up completely is VERY high. So you should tell your pediatrician your concerns and press him/her for either reassurance or what to do next. And you can call them tomorrow. You don't HAVE to wait 4 weeks. (although you can, if your emotional state can handle it.)<br /><br />I will send it on to my hubs too. No problem.Alex@LateEnoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863414847952789404noreply@blogger.com