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You can flame me if you want, but this kind of made me sad
So it's no big secret that Adam has a speech delay. We've been putting a lot of work into it, and he's making a lot of progress.
I mentioned to a friend that he finally said mama and signing for "more" when he likes things, and she said "Oh, yeah, my DS has been doing that for awhile."
Her son is a full year younger than Adam, and it was yet another sucky reminder that he's so far behind. All I wanted was for someone to be happy and excited with me, but instead it just felt crappy. I'm happy for her obviously, but not the way she said it.
The end.
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Re: You can flame me if you want, but this kind of made me sad
I'm excited! Way to go Adam!
FWIW, my brother had no speech until 2. And by 2nd grade they were pulling him out to attend advanced classes and deeming him exceptional.
You just dont' know man.
I am sorry, Steph.
That is really great about Mama and signing more!! It sounds like you are making a lot of progress!
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1. Your friend is a biitch.
2. I'm sure your son is cuter.
3. None of this will matter by kindergarten.
i am very excited for you!
oh, and she's a shitty friend.
She sounds like a douche. Clearly, she's not a very good friend or she wouldn't have said that, because she would know what a huge step it is for Adam.
She can suck it.
that was a really sucky thing for her to say! No compassion whatsoever
I'm happy for you! DS doesn't say any words so I know how exciting it will be the day he says something
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I'm sorry.
That was a rather inconsiderate thing for to say.
On a brighter note, congratulations on your son's accomplishments! That's awesome.
If your friend knows that you've been working on communication with Adam, then that was really sh!tty of her. If not, then it sucks, but maybe she just didn't know. Probably not a good thing to say either way.
When I heard that Adam said mama, it made me feel all giddy. It sounds like he's doing such a great job and I'm so happy for him and for you.
No flames here at all! We are all human!
Congratulations on the progress so far! That is wonderful! Celebrate the achievements
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Totally agree with all 3!
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Your friend sucks!
I am happy for you! It is great that he is making progress!
Ditto this...
Pretty sure I love you guys. Thanks for being excited for Adam.
And while I'm on the subject, I'm going to AW him some more. We play a tickle game where I sing what I can only describe as "mystery music" while slowly coming closer with tickle hands (nuh...nuh...nuh...nuh...nuh....nuh nuh nuh nuh NUH!)
After I stopped he totally mimicked the mystery music and then laughed hysterically as though I were tickling him. He's finally starting to get it.
This, exactly. And ditto Lanie as well, my sister didn't say her first word until her 2nd birthday and shes hella smartz. ((hugs))
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY for Adam!!
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He said mama!? I can't remember if I already knew that, but that is awesome!
Your friend obviously has no clue what you're dealing with. Sometimes people get so wrapped up into themselves, they don't even realize how they may be hurting the people around them. I'm sure she didn't mean to sound so bratty, and I'm sorry that she wasn't able to forget about what her son is doing for half a second so that she could be excited about the progress that Adam is making.
That's awesome that he said mama and is signing more! I can't imagine how great that must be to hear (and see)!
And boo to your friend for being so clueless during that conversation.
he will catch up and then some. then you can find your stupid, thoughtless friend (that you hopefully ditch) and brag about what a genius your kid is meanwhile hers is still eating paste. harumph!
for real though, hang in there. you are doing all the right things and working really hard. you have a lot to be proud of.
Way to go Adam! There is nothing more special than when they call us Momma or Mommy. Your friend is a jerk for not realizing that. Even if he said it late it's still a special moment she should of been excited for you for. Shame on her for being so blaze about it. I'll say it. I don't care. I feel bad for her kid.
She clearly missed the whole point of what you were saying. Sometimes people don't listen and just have to talk (because "It's all about them", don't you know.)
Congratulations on his recent progress though, that's great!
Yep, or she is just an inconsiderate moron.
In any case, Go Adam! And PP are right - all kids develop differently and that's ok.
I think your friend kind of sucks. She knows Adam has delays - she should have been more excited and supportive than underwhelmed and "oh yeah, whatever" about it. I have a "friend" like that and I make it a point not to tell her things like that.
I think it's exciting - go Adam!
Why would anyone flame you? Playing the 'mine vs. yours' stuff is not cool, with or without a speech delay. But if she knew about Adam's situation, then it was especially nasty on her part. Sorry you had to hear that.
How old is your DS?
I think Adam's next word should be, dovche. And you can proudly show off his ability next time she is around. Just kidding.
22 months! I can't believe he's almost two.
F her.
i love adam.