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J.J. · 10-25-2001, 01:56 AM

It is a terrible feeling to suspect that your child may not be developing the way they should - do NOT despair. Amanda was EXACTLY as you describe at one year - did not phonate words, made sounds more akin to the whines and mewlings, could/would not stand up without holding onto furniture or hands. She did not say her first word, or stand up and walk until damn near 14-15 months.
I had the same type of fears you did. Every child develops at a different rate, don't let the charts or experts cause you undue alarm - before long, you will be thinking wistfully of the time when they could not walk and talk, after the 12th time you turn around for 5 seconds and he disappears, only to be found trying to give the cat a bath in the toilet!

If you want to email me, please feel free - I would be more than happy to share stories, help, and support

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10-25-2001, 01:56 AM	#8
J.J. Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Montana, USA Age: 61 Posts: 1,217	It is a terrible feeling to suspect that your child may not be developing the way they should - do NOT despair. Amanda was EXACTLY as you describe at one year - did not phonate words, made sounds more akin to the whines and mewlings, could/would not stand up without holding onto furniture or hands. She did not say her first word, or stand up and walk until damn near 14-15 months. I had the same type of fears you did. Every child develops at a different rate, don't let the charts or experts cause you undue alarm - before long, you will be thinking wistfully of the time when they could not walk and talk, after the 12th time you turn around for 5 seconds and he disappears, only to be found trying to give the cat a bath in the toilet! If you want to email me, please feel free - I would be more than happy to share stories, help, and support ------------------ Amanda's Dad-Best Damn Job, Period. Official Pin-Up Girl Massager of the O.L.D. C.O.O.T.S. Clan To Err is Human To Forgive Divine, However Neither is U.S. Marine Corps Policy.