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I’ve been worried a little about my son NOT speaking a word. He is 18 months and 26 days today.
When he was born, I had subscribed to a couple of baby blogs because I was afraid I had lost touch (I have a 10 year old as well and 10 yrs is a loooong time between babies 🙂 ) and to keep myself updated on baby-care and what to expect and what to be concerned about etc etc. One blog gave a monthly update on a baby’s average monthly progress.
When Tristan turned one, we were sloooowly trying to get him to say a few words including Mama & Papa. With no success.
We talk to him everyday, involve him in all that we do.
I had also read that we need not try and make them say any particular words like Mama and Papa. Babies already know who Mama and Papa are. Just talk full sentences to them and they’ll soon pick up words.
So I left it at that.
When he turned 18 months, I got this update from 1 blog :
“Now that your child has mastered some key words, she’ll soon figure out that saying those words REALLY LOUDLY is a surefire way to get your attention. Some toddlers can even make simple two-word sentences such as “No more” or “All done.” And, as your child becomes more self-aware, she may start referring to herself by name: “Claire go,” for example.”
I thought, “Wait, what? Mastered key words??? When?? I haven’t heard these key words!! I haven’t heard even 1 word! He’s still getting our attention by shouting and then taking us by our hand to show us what he wants!!”
And that set my worry on again. 2 weeks ago, I had taken both kids to the doc for their regular check-up and I voiced my concern. Doc told me to not worry and that some kids start talking only at 3 yrs (Wow!) and to continue interacting and talking to him.
So again, I left it at that.
Yesterday, I was on the couch watching TV. And Tristan walks up to me, plants himself on my lap and rests his cheek on my chest. And after a little while, he shyly gazed up at me and quietly said – Mama.
Oooohhh.. Pure instant joy!!!
Wondering what and when his next words will be 🙂
I know however much reassurance you get, you still needed to hear him say something. So pleased to hear he has. Sounds to me as if you have a bright boy who can communicate very well without words. The problem with books and blogs is they only talk about averages or their own children. All kids are different, as I’m sure you well know, and none of our kids read the books or the blogs to know what the ‘should’ be doing 😉
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Thank you Bekki! You’re right, I really needed that reassurance. I kept thinking what if he never speaks! I know its dumb, but sometimes I think the worst and then worry unnecessarily.. But I was truly relieved he said that. Maybe he has it all stored in his mind and will bring it all out when ready and surprise us! 🙂
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I’m good at worrying too and more than doubly so about the kids. And you’re right, he may well start with full sentences rather than words and surprise you all. After all he lives in a house full of people who speak in full sentences.
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