Hi Berry

However, if mum had gone on about how perhaps I was behind in talking (find that hard to believe), walking etc. etc. that would have been a very negative message and one that perhaps could have affected me badly. By the way, I have no idea whatsoever if I was behind at any stage and couldn't care less.

I agree Fionas, this is what bothers me with my BIL and sister. Their little boy is now 5 years old and was born @ 30 weeks. This amazing little boy has captured a big chunk of his Aunties heart and it breaks me inside to hear them say that he officially has a language delay- how they can say this is beyond me coz he never shuts up. They focus too much on the fact that he is a prem and are missing out on him being such a bright inquisitive and vibrant young boy.

My DD was born @ 31 weeks and it still annoys the c**p outta me when they ask if she has delays. I ever so politely tell them t hat she is continuing to develop her personality and skills at her own pace like any othe child. I say this to even the doctors becuase to me she is a happy healthy beautiful baby.

Tiffanny