I know that this is not always the venue to ask for prayers, but right now, I feel like it would be best to ask. It isn't a huge deal, but it could end up being.
Collin's development has been delayed. It is very likely it is simply because he is a boy and he develops a little slower than our girls. And that is perfectly fine. But regardless, he is not 15 1/2 months old and doesn't walk or talk. He has mastered walking as long as he is holding on to something. When holding onto a hand he walks very wobbly, but if you let him go, he immediately drops to the ground. His talking consists of mamama, dadada, nanana...none of which is specific to anything. Obviously there are a lot of factors in all of this. It is very possible that he has a large heavy head (which he does) and as such, he can't hold it up well enough. But it is also possible that there is something else all together.
Here is where the prayers come in. Justin sat down with Collin's pediatrician because of his concerns for Collin. They came to an agreement that if Collin is not walking unassisteed by the time he turns 16 months, then we will do a CAT scan to make sure there are not other problems inside his skull. We hope to not have to do the CAT Scan at all. So we ask for your prayers for Collin's development to catch up just a little bit.
Again, it is possible that this is nothing. And I realize that there are plenty of kids who don't walk until they are 18 months. There is concern though, given Collin's delays and head size and shape. So please keep Collin in your prayers, and maybe throw in a prayer for peace for his mom and dad too! We could use it a little!
October 4, 2009 is the day Collin hits 16 months.
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Jaidi of course we will keep your little man in our prayers. I hope that everything is ok and that you can find some peace right now!
Hang in there! I'm sure it will all work out just fine. Also boys and girls are totally different, so I wouldn't worry about what he can/can't do that the girls did. Because he'll soon have his own can/they didn't do list! Before you know it, you'll be chasing him around and your heart will be dropping to your stomach when you look over and he's climbed way up high somewhere and is getting ready to jump off.
Oh he's already climbing. Climbing like crazy actually! The boy is a climber everywhere he goes! He just can't walk or talk! :)
Jaidi, I will certainly keep Collin and your family in my prayers. My daughter didn't talk until she was almost 2 years old, and then she spoke in complete sentences! I was afraid she was deaf because she would only grunt and point at what she wanted; I guess she just didn't want to talk until she could carry on a complete conversation. Keep a positive attitude and hopefully this will just be a bump in the road in his development.
I understand, now, how a parent can be so incredibly concerned for the well-being of their child. I hope all goes well for you guys and for Collin--we'll definitely be praying for you, please keep us posted.
Hi Jaidi,
Max, our second has had some of the same issues. He got ear tubes at 9 mo (he never passed a hearing screening), and didnt walk til between around 17 months. He is in the PEEP program here. It is to help children with early intervention and help them become age appropriate in their development. Through them we figured out he has reflux, and low muscles tone which has greatly contributed to his delays with walking and talking. We started in the program when he was 15 mo and are still with the program and he is improving a lot-still delayed but marked improvement. He is starting to use sounds more, and say some words now, and is walking and learning to jump, and climbs all over too. He will 2 in December. Let me know if you have any questions about what we have learned with Max.
We'll be praying for you guys! Have you tried signing with him? It worked well for our boys.
jaidi... i know what a stress the worry can be. our lily is in the same boat. she just turned one and because of her birth trauma they are worried about her (she wouldn't put any pressure on her feet until about a month ago- she'd scream like we were killing her if we tried to get her to "stand") we have had x-rays, a referal to ECI- early childhood intervention and have an appointment with a neuroligist. Kristy Fleck, in our ward, works for ECI-- she's getting a PhD in speech development, and she's a great resource. Just know, you aren't alone... we'll pray for your little guy and let me know if you ever need a babysitter just to do something ALONE!! i'm here if you need anything!!
Oh Jaidi, we will definitely keep your family in our prayers. I too scared my parents in thinking I was developmentally delayed since I wouldn't talk until 18-24 months, and then it was complete sentences. I hope that's what your little man is doing too. He's such a sweetheart, he's in our prayers! Please keep us posted.
Jaidi--first of all, I have your blog in my favorites list. Yeah!! Second, your son as well as the rest of your family will be in my prayers. I hope all goes well and that you and Justin are blessed with peace and comfort. Tanya S.
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