99% of the time, I don't mind...

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · October 2012

That DD2 doesn't seem as advanced as other kids her age.

I had a "1%" moment today.

When I went to pick her up from daycare, there was a mom coming out of the infants' room with her daughter in her arms. The kid looked at me and clearly said DD2's name. Twice. I was so shocked. I think her mom was, too, because she asked me if I was in fact DD2's mom. I said I was and she looked about as shocked as I did. I asked the mom how old her kid was. She is one month younger than DD2. And then she waved and said "bye bye" to DD2 as they left.

I know the kiddos all learn things at their own pace, but moments like this make it hard to keep that in mind.

Cookiecake7 · October 2012

That's hard. I've been feeling like that with DD lately also. She really isn't talking at all. I can tell she understands me though so I tell myself she's just thoughtful rather than chatty.

NotSharknado · October 2012

Yeah, I went back to JnK's post about the LOs talking and I now feel the same way. Sophia is no where near saying even half of the words the other LOs are. I wasn't really worried but I have to be honest I feel a little uneasy now.

Rachey1082 · October 2012

You have two beautiful daughters. I'm sure that it was hard to hear the other baby talking, but maybe that baby isn't doing something that your baby does. She's a smart girl and will be talking up a storm before long, I'm sure of it. Here's a hug and a high five for being an awesome, smart, caring, funny, mom.

ladybugpjb · October 2012

I have a friend whose baby seems like a super-genius. She's around 18 months, so that eases my mind. All of our mutual friends' kids are closer to her age (or older), and I know that Super Baby makes them feel like bad moms. This little girl already knows the alphabet, colors, animals, songs, all sorts of words... It's a bit astonishing to hear her open her mouth. I have no idea if my friend works really hard with her or what, but it always makes me feel like a crappy mom when I'm around them.

So I look at the other kids and see that they don't talk or do the same things she does and reassure myself that DS is ok.

What do the other kids at daycare do? Are they closer to DD's level or the super-baby's level? My guess is that they aren't anywhere near super-baby's level.

Mrs. Stew · October 2012

Oh hun...BTDT. Sending hugs. She will get there.

JaysonandKristin · October 2012

I had a minute at the park this weekend when DS1 was playing ball with a little boy around his age.

The little boy picked up the baseball bat, stuck his butt out, pretended to hit the plate with the bat and then swung it back behind his head like a little pro. He threw the football about 4x as far as Hank, and he was just an all-around better athlete than Hank.

It's not that I care about these skills. 2 is not the age for mastering sports, but it was so DAMN cute!! I can't get over the ass out stance JUST like pro baseball players. Ugh.

At the same time, I found out he was 3 months younger than Hank, but he was still wearing a diaper. Hank hasn't been in a diaper since before Otis was born. I'm over it.

He can learn the cute stance and how to throw a football and how to swing a golf club and kick a soccer ball over the next 5 years. Until then, I'm OK with where he is now.

Jennikd3 · October 2012

I know that feeling.

There's another girl in O's class, about a week older, says quite a few perfectly clear words. O babbles nonsense, sorta says "uh oh", and shakes her head "no."

I stopped following the pics and videos of an acquaintance on facebook who's DD that is 2 months younger than O is not only so much bigger, she's also SO much more advanced. It's just not a good mindset if I'm constantly comparing her to someone else.

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · October 2012

Thanks ladies - You all sure know how to make a mama feel better ::warm fuzzies:: And thankfully DD2's gorgeous smile is enough to make the sucky feelings go away. She is such a little lovebug

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · October 2012

shanado:
Yeah, I went back to JnK's post about the LOs talking and I now feel the same way. Sophia is no where near saying even half of the words the other LOs are. I wasn't really worried but I have to be honest I feel a little uneasy now.

I have not and will not be opening that thread.

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · October 2012

Rachey1082:
Here's a hug and a high five for being an awesome, smart, caring, funny, mom.

Awww thank you - right back at ya!

amywalt1684 · October 2012

Holy cow, that kid is crazy advanced! That is an unfair comparison... sounds like the next Doogie Howser to me.

melissa0726 · October 2012

Cookiecake7:
That's hard. I've been feeling like that with DD lately also. She really isn't talking at all. I can tell she understands me though so I tell myself she's just thoughtful rather than chatty.

I really like this way of looking at it

Madame Ha, I totally feel you, and it's ok to be concerned and get that bit of doubt sometimes. While DD was crazy early on all of the physical developments, she doesn't say a ton of words yet. While I'm not concerned, it's hard not to wonder if I'm doing the right things, and doing enough, to encourage more speech. It's particularly tough when we're out and I see all these babies chatting up a storm, but she totally clams up when we're out of the house. .

Mrs. Stew · October 2012

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha:
shanado:
Yeah, I went back to JnK's post about the LOs talking and I now feel the same way. Sophia is no where near saying even half of the words the other LOs are. I wasn't really worried but I have to be honest I feel a little uneasy now.
I have not and will not be opening that thread.

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