My son is saying the Cutest things....

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One thing my son just said today that was so cute is "Daddy, look what Gilbert did".

He usually say's this when he spills something.

This phrase he picked up is from an episode of Calliou; when Calliou's cat "Gilbert" knocked over a glass of milk onto Calliou's paper Calliou said "Daddy, look what Gilbert did."

Anyway, I thought I would share that with you, I think it's cute.

~ n

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Hi Therese,

That is so cute that your son said "Good job Mommy" after the potty session! that made me chuckle it was so cute.

Wow, I didn't know you were expectiong; congratulations on your pregnancy and ultrasound! A Girl, that's wonderful. I'll keep you in prayer that all continues to go well for you throughout your pregnancy.

I have some other parents in the P2ParentsChat group that have recently had a baby. Would you like for me to ask them what they feel would be a good way to transition their children for a new baby? I could forward your letter to them.

~ n

firedjinnx@... writes:

That is very cute!! My son just started something as well. We've been working on potty training, and the other day when he came with me to the bathroom, I was praised with "good job mommy!" when I was done. Also I just had my first ultrasound....it's a girl !!!! Does anybody have any advice on making the new baby transition easier on my son? I've been trying to decide if I should make arrangements for him to come with us to the hospital or find a babysitter at the house. I'm just not sure which would be better for him.

Thanks Therese

[Guest guest]

Judah does the same thing. Repeats whet he sees in the cartoons we let him watch. n I thought you said Davey doesn't talk much?

JR

[Guest guest]

Hi

I meant that he doesn't have a 2 way conversation with us yet. He does say words or repeat them but not have a dialog between us yet.

~ n

Reymann56@... writes:

Judah does the same thing. Repeats whet he sees in the cartoons we let him watch. n I thought you said Davey doesn't talk much? JR

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Terese - Congratulations on the little girl! When I first found out I was having a little girl (she's now 15 months), I was so happy I cried. After 2 wonderful boys, I was hoping for a girl. My oldest son is on the spectrum and he reacted differently when the younger two were born.

He was almost 2 when his brother was born. He didn't like the hospital because, I think, he knew sick people were in the hospital. He had previously visited his grandpa after surgery and had been freaked out by the stitches. So when visited me there, he wasn't comfortable. And he didn't know what to think of his younger brother, even when we brought him home. For the longest time, he really didn't interact with the baby and hated it when his brother cried - he always ended up crying and more upset than his brother. At the time, I didn't know my son had autism, otherwise I might have done things differently.

He was 4 1/2 when his sister was born, and we had talked to the boys about their sister coming for months. They first saw her when I brought her home, and while my younger son when completely wild with joy, he held back a little at first. It took maybe 30 minutes before he said he wanted to hold her and he said she was cute. Then off he went to play. Definitely more smooth than I had anticipated.

In my opinion, whether or not to take your son to the hospital would depend on how much he understands the situation. In the best case scenario, would he know what is going on? Would he be distressed if he perceived you were in pain? Would he become upset when medical staff did certain procedures? Would you be upset if your husband's attentions had to be directed to your son to help him rather to help you endure the different stages of labor?

Of course, if you do take your son, you would want a trusted adult to accompany your family, should complications occur and it was no longer appropriate for your son to be there. Heaven forbid you need a C-section, but if you did, you might want your husband with you during the surgery rather than in a waiting room watching your son.

I hope you find the right situation for your family, and it sounds like you are taking the time to really think things through. Congratulations again on the little girl! Let us know how you are doing!!

Marotta, mom to Bobby, Ian and little Yoli.

----- Original Message -----

From: therese taylor

Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 8:24 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] My son is saying the Cutest things....

That is very cute!! My son just started something as well. We've been working on potty training, and the other day when he came with me to the bathroom, I was praised with "good job mommy!" when I was done.

Also I just had my first ultrasound....it's a girl !!!! Does anybody have any advice on making the new baby transition easier on my son? I've been trying to decide if I should make arrangements for him to come with us to the hospital or find a babysitter at the house. I'm just not sure which would be better for him.

Thanks

Therese