Finally booked DS to see his paediatrician

[diannescruffy]

I use to get those "what's wrong with her" looks hun, Bella didn't walk until she was 2. It's great you are getting him checked, hopefully all will be well.

Regards,
Dianne

[Just Me]

I am going through the same thing you are with my DS1 and we have booked him in to see our GP for a referral as well.

I have been struggling with the 'not perfect' thing as well - but they are still who they are, regardless. Your DS is still your perfect baby, no matter what.

I hope you get some answers either way

[Snacks]

I feel so heartbroken that I am doubting how perfect he is.

Oh, babes! That makes me so sad. You are not doubting him, just doing the very best you can to make sure he is healthy and happy! He'll be your perfect little boy regardless of where his behaviour sits on the "normal" development scale.
I hope the appointment goes really well, that the paed takes time to hear what you are saying and most of all that everything is a-ok with your little boy's health.

[Miss.B]

Oh ladies, you're making me tear up (thanks snacks! lol), now see what you've done!!! haha. Thanks so much for your kind words, your hope, your encouragement, and your sharing your own stories (plus my very own stalker charlotte! lol, thanks hunni ) . I really really appreciate it, there is nothing quite like the supportive caring beautiful ladies of BB!

Just me, I hope all goes well in your app. as well sweets

Dianne, so good to hear from you hun, I missed you on belly! Hope all is well at your end lovely

[Cranky Kitten]

Big hon, it's tough having those doubts and I hope you get some answers soon.

[CeCe]

I was reading your OP and doing the mental tick thing. DS is 11 months. Will roll but only side to side, not onto his tummy, when we sit him up he flings himself back, won't put weight through his legs, flaps his hands alot and loves to study his and anyone elses hands. He's been sick (colds etc) for about two months which we think has impacted on his development but we're uncomfortable attributing everything to that.

I've found it really hard to bring this up with people due to the judgement factor, so thankyou for posting and allowing me to share.

We have a paed appointment later this month. I hope you don't have long to wait and worry.

[Miss.B]

Thanks Cranky Kitten!

CeCe, you are welcome hun I've just been feeling so stressed about it all I thought I'd post here as all the wonderful ladies are so supportive which means the world to me. I was speaking to one of my BF who I have been confiding in and she tells me over and over how similar her two kids were (especially with the arm/hand flapping) so that made me feel good. She also said she went to see her second cousin who is DS's age and she said he was all arms flapping away. Then my DF took my DS to the park today and said there was a 2 yo boy running around flapping away and DF asked the dad if he did that a lot and he said only when he's really excited. It still doesn't rule out a problem if there is one, but it made me feel better hun.
I hope your little one is all good when he sees his paed. Keep me posted hun

B xoxox