tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post6635503064080489040..comments2023-08-08T10:13:12.251-04:00Comments on An Unwanted Path: Projection-AnotherDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487881766884178761noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-63237376198237451482013-06-27T00:13:17.852-04:002013-06-27T00:13:17.852-04:00as a teacher... (since I am not a parent yet), I w...as a teacher... (since I am not a parent yet), I would say get a 2nd opinion like all the others said. I agree that jumping the gun can do more harm than help. If you are being watchful, I would say see what someone else says and just keep an eye on his progress. To me they are always telling people not to push kids to do other things, why would this be any different. If things don't change over the next year then maybe revisit the idea of speech. But like a few others said too, boys do seem to develop a little slower than girls. He might just need a little extra time to build his confidence and be ready to show that Dr. a thing or two. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385101825501155798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-55985285223500065162013-06-26T11:36:28.955-04:002013-06-26T11:36:28.955-04:00I would definitely go with a second opinion. My y...I would definitely go with a second opinion. My younger nephew didn't really talk until 2. Like V, he just had his own way of communicating. Now he's 5 and he's right on target. I really think boys take their time. But after all you went through to bring V into this world, I hate it that they've got you worrying again! :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-47089550420123837362013-06-26T07:50:29.971-04:002013-06-26T07:50:29.971-04:00Well, very timely post. I feel like all I do is w...Well, very timely post. I feel like all I do is worry about the 13 month old's development. He won't take a sippy cup, isn't walking or crusing the furniture, only knows two words, and won't feel himself.<br /><br />Sigh. JENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357044911025475893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-61920591115646054652013-06-26T05:59:44.734-04:002013-06-26T05:59:44.734-04:00You're doing an awesome job! And also, I have ...You're doing an awesome job! And also, I have next to no knowledge of child development (obviously, sadly), but your V sounds so sweet, engaged and talkative :) <br /><br />Go for the second opinion and don't beat yourself up.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-56866812585184029142013-06-26T03:32:45.681-04:002013-06-26T03:32:45.681-04:00I do not think V needs speech therapy.
Here's...I do not think V needs speech therapy.<br /><br />Here's what you should do - get a second opinion. <br /><br />Language acquisition is a function of several things. <br /><br />At 17 months, my daughter seems to be more verbal than some of my colleague's slightly older kids (a 22 mo old, for example). You know the reason? She goes to daycare and that has improved her words grasping. The funny is she refers to donkeys and dogs by the same word.<br /><br />I think genetics is also at play.<br /><br />Look at your own experience. You had no problems as such but were forced to bear and then look stupid in those special classes.<br /><br />You know your child. He is good. Give him some more time.<br /><br />And you can kiss my hand. :-)<br /><br />Your ped is jumping the gun, IMO.St Elsewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074672268757885766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-34146511506677976382013-06-26T00:18:32.165-04:002013-06-26T00:18:32.165-04:00Wow. 10-15 words by 15 months? That's way abov...Wow. 10-15 words by 15 months? That's way above anything I've ever heard. V is still so, so young. Go with your gut, Mama, wherever that takes you. It's good you're realizing the potential of projecting, but at the same time, we use our past to inform our decisions about the future. And to be counting to 8 or know a few colors (even once, which establishes the knowledge is there) at that age?? Wow. That's pretty remarkable to me. I know you'll do what's best for V, no matter what direction you choose.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06085283320884411888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-73433976867822991562013-06-25T23:04:51.004-04:002013-06-25T23:04:51.004-04:00Celia, thanks hun! I keep reading such varying opi...Celia, thanks hun! I keep reading such varying opinions :( Our pedi is really nice, and I know others that use him, but he does seem to expect A LOT developmental-wise from him at each appointment.<br /><br />Jennifer, it's a possibility. We're planning on doing his next well baby visit/vaccinations and deciding what to do after that.<br /><br />Ours expected 10-15 by 15 months, which we fell short of by a lot, obviously. I think he's up to 10-15 maybe, and turning 18 months this week.AnotherDreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487881766884178761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-65243163127549387602013-06-25T21:37:39.514-04:002013-06-25T21:37:39.514-04:00Can you switch pediatricians to the same one your ...Can you switch pediatricians to the same one your nephew? I'm not saying your ped is bad or anything, just that different peds have different styles. Some people would prefer a ped who jumped in for therapy at the first sign of concern; other people want someone who's more laid back. My ped is pretty laid back (no words at 15 months - no concern yet), and that works for us. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595942407515108938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-69138063193970751032013-06-25T19:27:59.179-04:002013-06-25T19:27:59.179-04:00I know I have told you before, but I'll repeat...I know I have told you before, but I'll repeat it. You do not need to worry and your ped is being kind of tool-ish. James is only three months (barely)younger than him and he says Mama and OCCASIONALLY Dada. And Peter did not say SHIT until he was 23 months old. Your ped is being alarmist. I promise I would not bullshit you. Peter only had 5 words by his 18 month appointment and two didnt "count" because they were meow and moo.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681663732376253772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145084082738588532.post-82574887487419832272013-06-25T19:12:56.115-04:002013-06-25T19:12:56.115-04:00Exactly. Think of today.Exactly. Think of today.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316511791499949824noreply@blogger.com