Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Happy Fourth (if you're in the US) - A few days ago I posted about how we noticed our son being 'off', almost like he was intoxicated. We were concerned it might be some unknown infringement, but his behavior wasn't reminiscent of previous episodes. A few people wrote back that sometimes a big leap forwards can be preceded by a seeming regression, talking about how this can happen at six months or other periods. We're approaching the seven month mark now for the diet. Yesterday evening my son and I spent some time alone together because my wife and daughters were out. And I kept thinking how much better he was doing; how he was thinking and acting so... normally. In fact earlier in the afternoon the five of us were in the car and he finished a soda and threw the plastic bottle to the front and said " empty " ... the kind of thing his sisters would do. His sisters laughed at this, and he did too. For an instant I looked in the rear view mirror and saw my three kids all laughing together and they looked like they were just where they should be. Now I wonder if while some months ago we could see the 'fog lifting' as others have written, now is seeing the light. I mean suddenly he not only talks, he is initiating conversations! His speech problems are looking to me more like impediments than delays. And a year ago fireworks on the block freaked him out totally. He'd scream and cover his ears and act scared to death. Now he's impassive. He doesn't want to watch them because he doesn't like the noise, but it's a preference. He didn't scream or get agitated at all even when a neighbor set them off right in plain sight and earshot of him. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 It's a pretty wonderful feeling when this happens. What things most parents take for granted we cherish completely. I'm so happy for you and your family. I remember the first time I felt that way but it has been followed up by numerous other moments as well and the feeling gets better every time! Congratulations MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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