Hey there. So sorry to hear you've been having a tough time with your little one. I'm just starting on this parenting journey and am discovering for myself all the fears and heartache that seem to inevitably come with the love and joy... it's a really tough job, hey? Big hugs to you hun.
I work with children with developmental issues (I'm a provisional psychologist) and think that from what you've written you're not necessarily just being paranoid - this is unusual behaviour. It may just be a phase - kids do some pretty odd stuff as they develop and try to make sense of their worlds - and I certainly don't want you to think that I'm suggesting that there's reason to panic or think that something is seriously wrong... just that it might be worth chatting to your Pediatrician about it. You're welcome to send me an email - kat.cunningham79@gmail.com if you want to chat about this more. (I'm going to delete this address in about 24 hours so write it down if you want to use it later).
Hope you get some answers.
Last edited by Santosha; June 21st, 2009 at 11:42 PM.
Just wanted to agree with the last 2 posts. Whilst I'm not suggesting there is anything at all wrong (no one can tell you this without meeting your little one and discussing her behaviour more fully with you) I would also recommend having her checked out by a peadiatrician. to you. It's so hard when we feel we are not enjoying parenthood as much as we would expect. It does sound like you have been having a difficult time without much opportunity for a break. PM me if you would ever like to chat!
Please let us know how things go. Hopefully this is just a personality phase that your DD will grow out of.
Hi babyface, Like some of the other mum's have said i agree that all bubs are different and grow and develop at different rates however having said that some of the things you mentioned your DD does sounds a lot like my DS at the same age. We have only just found out that he has possible Aspergers (waitng for a diagnosis).
My DS used to (and still does) get scared of unusual things and he was never really into climbing the play equipment at the park, he still wont climb those net mesh climbing thingies on most play areas.
You mentioned your DD just wants to go up and down one step and will get upset if you take her away, this sounds like my DS. He usued to go nuts for doors, he would find a door no matter where we were and just want to play with that and if i tried to stop him he'd go balistic. He didn't care about the other kids, he just wanted the dam door Of course alot of bub's at that age do get a bit obsessed with things so its hard to know whats 'normal'.
I think it would be worth talking to the MCHN about. Looking back now there are lots of things DS did that were odd but i just thought it was his age. I now know those things weren't 'normal' and i wish i'd picked up on it sooner.
If you like i could pm you a list of things DS did around that age that were a bit odd and led us to this possible aspergers diagnosis.
I know its hard when you think your gorgeous child might be a bit different. Parenting is hard enough without that added stress.
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to you. It's so hard when we feel we are not enjoying parenthood as much as we would expect. It does sound like you have been having a difficult time without much opportunity for a break. PM me if you would ever like to chat! 
Of course alot of bub's at that age do get a bit obsessed with things so its hard to know whats 'normal'.
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