my ds2

[tommygirl]

has been initially diagnosed yesterday with global developmental delay:crying: (and a possible mild form of autism)...he's currently delayed on speech. the pedia assessed him yesterday and asked us questions and she came up with this. I was really quiet inside the clinic and just opens my mouth whenever the pedia ask something, sometimes it's DH who answers. He will be having some tests in the future and we're praying for normal results. The Pedia said we are qualified for the Carer's Allowance. I don't really care if I'll be eligible for that or not, as long as my DS is fine that's all that matters to me. I kept silent on our way home but when we got to our parking lot, I wasn't able to contain my emotions. I cried hard :crying: and DH told me that he knew exactly how I feel. I see my son as a normal boy only with a bit of delay and apart from that he's just smart and gorgeous. I'm feeling kind of low atm :crying: but our family believes that God is in control of these things and my son is as precious to Him as any other children. We'll get through with this with His help.

I hope you guys understand, I just want to let go off what I'm feeling atm that's why I posted the poem "God's Lent Child" on another thread. Thanks for reading my post...God bless us all.

[~rambox~]

:hugs::kiss:

[damien's mum]

I'm Really sorry to hear that, don't know what to say!

Thinking of you, and sending lots of :hugs: to you both

[Celebrity]

I had the same with my DS on Monday. I actually posted about it in the Development section.

I am also still in disbelief :eek:

[gremily]

It's hard to hear your child is not considered "normal".

I cried and cried for the 1st few months of dd2's life.
However those days are few and far between now. While we have paediatrician appts, geneticist appts, xrays, ultrasounds, hearing tests/grommets, comments on how she looks, and no actual diagnosis but an assumed syndrome, she is still my normal little girl.

At 19mths she isn't talking, isn't walking unaided, and is months behind developmentally.

Dd1 (who is almost 9) didn't even realise there was anything wrong with her sister. They play together like sisters do, have piggyback rides, and dd1 gets annoyed at dd2 for pulling her hair or getting in the way of the TV!


If you'd like people to talk to who will understand what you're going through and can support you please come into the Special Needs area. It's a big step to come in there, I certainly didn't want to be in the Special Needs area (in fact I'm sure none of us did), but being able to talk to those who have been through what you're going through is just what I needed.:)

[2boysmama]

I think you are all so brave and I can tell that your children are truly loved. They couldn't have better parents even if they had chosen them themselves.
You are amazing.
:hugs: :hugs:

[gremily]

I think you are all so brave and I can tell that your children are truly loved. They couldn't have better parents even if they had chosen them themselves.
You are amazing.

Thanks, but I actually kind of disagree;)

I don't think I'm any more brave than any other parent. I don't think I love my child any more than the next parent loves their child. And I don't think we are special parents because we have a special needs child. We do what we do because we have to. Did I ask for this? Hell no. Would I change anything? Hell no!

Before dd2 I would have thought exactly what you've said. Since having dd2 I've come to a realisation that, for me anyway, I'm still just normal old me. We all have special kids, I just have an extra special one:)

[sexy_minx]

i have no words for you but lots of hugs:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

[tommygirl]

thank you ladies..you're all so warm :hugs:

[iluvmeboyz]

Jhet sorr to hear of your Ds i hope he does get better my ds has a speech problem but goes and sees a therapist every fortnight to help him.

[tommygirl]

I would just want to say "thank you" for your replies and words of encouragements and most of all for your prayers. The Speech Therapist along with a representative from our Community Health Center will be visiting us tom to discuss about the Child Care and Playgroup that my son will be joining. Will keep you posted about it.

God bless!

[woven_wings]

:hugs: Hey!

Only just noticed this thread. I wanted to say that I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family.

[Emily 85]

although i am no dr and i dont know all your circumstances my sister didnt speak a word till four she had constant problems with hearing but after a speech therapsit she is now 19 and never shuts up i hope everything goes well for you and your family just remeber dont give up my mother was told that my sister would be mentally retarded for her life and there is nothing wring with her now ... so make sure you ask questions 2nd opinions anything

[kiwibird27]

I know exactly how you feel!!! The cloud does lift though and your right about just seeing your child as perfect....it's because they are in there own special way. There are some amazing interventions available and you and your DH will find your way through!!! When all seems it's darkest you find the strength u need to move on!!!!!

My DD is 9 months, and has global developmental delay too along with a huge host of medical issues, severe hearing imparement, short sighted ness, she can't lift her head, or support herself, and can't eat. I see her as just perfect though and wouldn't change her for a "normal" baby ever!!!!

Hugs