Sitting on Pins & Needles

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Well, Friday Owen will go see the SLP so she can evaluate him for

Apraxia. After talking to her yesterday morning and describing some

of Owen's issues, she felt I had legitimate concerns and got us in

ASAP. I have learned so much about this already, and I can tell

that everyone here will be extremely helpful and supportive if this

is what we are facing. So I am crossing my fingers , hoping for the

best and preparing for the worst.

I am just kicking myself repeatedly because looking back, I see so

many things that should have caught my eye sooner. Owen was such a

good baby, but I knew he could hear, so I didn't worry. My husband

is not the most educated or well-read, so when Owen was not very

verbal, I just chalked it up to the reason that he was going to be a

hands-on guy like his dad. Looking at our daughter who is 6 months

and hearing how much she babbles, I now see how much Owen did not.

I am just glad that I am now being very aggressive with trying to

get Owen the help he needs. I know there is a smart little boy in

there just dying to tell me his feelings!

Please keep us in your thoughts, as I know you have all been in my

shoes at least once and know how I am feeling. I will keep you

posted on what we find out.

Thanks for letting me ramble...

Kathleen, SAHM to:

Owen, 2 1/2

Shauna, 6 mos.

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Kathleen,

Your post truly touched me as my eyes got all misty. So many of us

kick ourselves and guess what it doesn't help. I was so happy when

the women at daycare use to say " Oh he is such a good baby " and I too

figured my son was quiet as my husband is laid back and will observe

before jumping in. And then at 20 months my daughter came around and

by that time had been diagnosed and when she started babbling

away, I was like WOW I missed something for sure. My daughter has

also been wonderful therapy for my son. She said Mommy first, but he

was right behind her. Now when they argue, as frustrated as I am I

realize this is normal and yes is is just as loud and clear as her!

18 months later with countless therapy sessions (not counting 9

months of EI, 3 of which were a waste, he is now 4 1/2 and talking in

sentences. We are working on artic issues and some language issues

but he is doing great!

So be strong, go full force and pat yourself on the back for getting

him the help he needs. There will be days when you want to cry and

wonder why " your baby " but with each new word comes a sense of

victory and your little boy will get there.

Best Regards,

Mom to 4.6 verbal apraxia, low tone and 3 in Feb

and as typical as little girls get.

> I am just kicking myself repeatedly because looking back, I see so

> many things that should have caught my eye sooner. Owen was such a

> good baby, but I knew he could hear, so I didn't worry. Thanks for

letting me ramble...

>

> Kathleen, SAHM to:

> Owen, 2 1/2

> Shauna, 6 mos.