Thoren updates: overjoyed momma edition.

AshleyDehaven · June 2014

So the word count as of now: Momma, daddy, bobble (uses this for his bottle and sippy), wawer (water, he says this when he is thirsty), go, no, tickle, choochoo, and uhoh. 2 months ago? It was momma and daddy exclusively. He is bringing us things he wants to play with, with us, taking turns, engaging, initiating group play and cuddles, showing affection. In just a couple months of working at it, he has done a serious 180 and is improving every single day. With every day that passes his therapists concerns about ASD become less and less, and my heart lightens just a little bit more. He is even slowly overcoming sensory issues, no longer refusing to eat heated food, and slowly beginning to be willing to experiment with "messier" food that until recently he would have had a melt down if presented with. He devoured a peanut butter and jelly sandwich this morning for the first time, there is peanut butter EVERYWHERE and i am over the moon lol. Funny how our priorities change huh? Anyways, i just like to keep you ladies updated because through all of this you are who i have confided in the most. As you know my family has some issues with the course of action we took, and it is such a validation for me that i know for absolute fact that i made the right decision for him. I just want to thank you all for your continued awesomeness. Don't know what i would do without this board. Hope you all have a wonderful day!

AshleyDehaven · June 2014

I HIGHLY recommend getting them in if you have concerns. Worst case? Kiddo gets a new friend that cares as much as you do about their development, and some extra education

It's been a god send for us. I hope everything works out great for you guys @ClaryPax, i'll be thinking of you guys tomorrow

gagirl2004 · June 2014

Thats great news.

Jessie333 · June 2014

That's so great to hear!

portentosa · June 2014

2013mommy said:

Awesome news! DS still isn't talking besides mama and dada (and uses those sparingly) so I'm going to ask about an eval at his 18 month check up in July. I figured it can't hurt!

This is the same here. DS only says momomomom and babye.

OP: I'm so happy to hear of the great progress you and Thoren are making!!

ema10 · June 2014

Glad to hear things are progressing.

spainy17 · June 2014

I'm so happy for you. Way to fight for your little one and just look at him blossom and kick ass. I have never met him and I'm so proud of him so you must be over the moon! :-)