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Subject: ☮ Emma Kelly


Author:
Holly (concerned)
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Date Posted: 09:09:54 10/09/07 Tue
Hi Kellie, I am writing you to explain some things and to help you feel better. I just turned 27 on 100707 and I have a nine year old autistic child. You know the saying "it could always be worse" well, sometimes it is hard to feel that way when you feel like the worst things are happening to you. When I was 17 I was date raped and ended up pregnant. I (of course) had him and now, with an angel for a mother, I have overcome alot. I want to let you know that my son is middle to low functioning (just like rainman) and he is the happiest child you could ever meet. What I wanted to tell you is that many of the actions that are considered "red flages", my son never did. I guess what I mean is that just because your daughter flapes her hands DOES NOT mean that she is autistic. My nieces and nephews all did some things that, if their mothers would have pushed hard enough, they too could have been diagnosed with autism. My nephew would bang his head on things, and still does, my niece would flap her hands, but the are both absolutly fine. Also, as a warning to you, I feel that alot of the reason that autism is becoming an "epidimic" is because of overdiagnosing. I feel that many mothers in situations like yours go into a doctors office and, through questions and pointing out things that "might be a sign" push the doctor, who doesn't know alot about autism, to diagnos a child with autism who doesn't have it. Kidd was right when he said that doctors don't know alot about autsim, not many people do, and that is why so many of you are scared of it. If you have questions, by all means ask, but try not to overbear your pediatrician with it because you may get a misdiagnosis that emma kelly has to live with her entire life. Please write me back because, I know that autistic kids are not included in Kidds kids and I don't have enough money to donate, but I would like to help in any other way. I would also love to talk to all of you at the morning show. I hope that you are able to make peace with all of this, and take your own advice, "keep looking up because that's where it all is" have a great day and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Subject: Emma Kelly


Author:
Lmg
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Date Posted: 09:19:35 10/09/07 Tue
I understand your fears but she sounds like a normal developing baby to me. I know autism is a serious issue but it seems like ppl today think that if their child isn't acting like a genius the day they are born then something must be wrong. Kids like repetiveness. Especially something they like. Yes it can be a symptom but its also common child behavior. Every kid I've been around has been like that to some extent. And I don't know anyone with autism.
Subject: Kellie's Diary


Author:
Amy
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Date Posted: 09:12:35 10/09/07 Tue
I used to flap my hands a lot when I was a kid. Even on up to being 6 or 7 years old, I did the hand-flapping. My parents would get SO upset and would constantly tell me to stop. However, I'm not autistic. Also, I have a baby cousin who pretty much refuses to crawl. He does get to where he wants to be though. Just from the pictures I've seen, I'd say your baby is perfectly fine and moving along at her own rate.
Subject: PLEASE READ! Ease your mind (Autism worries) & whatever will be will be


Author:
Valerie Green (Always open minded)
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Date Posted: 08:45:48 10/09/07 Tue
I am a mom of 2 boys! My oldest (11) used to flap his hands around all the time when he was a baby, and he is perfectly healthy! My younger son (9) did't do any such thing, he has low funtioning Autism. He was textbook developmentally until 18 months,then regressed dramatically. I wanted to write you a quick note to let u know a few things: It's definitely not as common in girls (and usually more severe for boys), even when you first approach a pediatrician about your concerns-they will most likely assure you that you are wrong(you'll hear this from lots of parents who knew something was wrong), if you are extremely concerned there are a plethera of books on the subject where you can find a test that has a scale of questions in which most doctors use to determine if your child fits within the spectrum (if your child meets so many of the markers, it's then an indication of autism)this test helped me determine that something WAS wrong and I was not going crazy, going to a developmental pediatrician is helpful since unfortunatelly there are still alot of doctors who don't have enough experience with Autism! Know that you are not alone in your fears,although I know that you would never feel differently about Emma Kelly if she were to have Autism- it is something that we as parents struggle with daily- to keep our children safe & never see them struggle or suffer in any way. I feel a bond with you since you had some trouble conceiving, and I myself am having difficulty in that department. It has taken me 9 years to decide to have another child: the fear of possibly having another child w/Autism and potentially having to watch him or her go through the same difficulties and frustrations that my yougher son does (things that are so mundane and natural to us on a day to day); but then my husband made me come to some realizations- he asked me if I got pregnant and they could run a test and told me that the child I was carrying had Autism would I even cosider not carrying that baby to term....and of course my answer was a reality checking NO! So here I am trying to get pregnant and hoping that God will bless us with one more child... a healthy one, Autism or no Autism,....WHATEVER WILL BE WILL BE! Good Luck with your beautiful baby Emma Kelly, and just remember that it may be nothing at all, but if it is-you've got plenty of support! Keep a positive perspective & I'll keep ya'll in my prayers! Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Valerie Green
Subject: <3 Stop Worrying


Author:
LillaCat (Happy within Simplicity)
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Date Posted: 08:43:43 10/09/07 Tue
Hey Kels.
I listen to the show every morning on my way to school (I'm in college) and I've never felt the need to participate (because I know you have a million and six listeners who are more than willing...) but I was listening this morning when you spoke about your baby having autism.

I'm not a nurse. I'm not training to be a nurse, I'm not even in a medical field. I'm not even a mother. I have two younger siblings, however, that I've helped raise since they were born. One is 11 and the other is 6 (I'm 19 next tuesday).

I wasn't even aware that children who wring their hands are in danger of being autistic. My little sister used to wring her hands all the time. She wrings her feet (if you can imagine that.) She's not autistic.

The thing is, think back a few years to when they didn't know what autism was. A kid just had a few quirks. And because some people weren't okay with it, they had to put a name to it.

Kids will be kids, Kel. They will do funny, weird, or unexplainable things. There's no need to label them with something.

When your daughter starts walking, imagine if she gets hyper, doesn't listen, or starts raising her voice. Are you going to worry that she's ADD or ADHD? There's sooooo many things that you can possibly worry about as a mother, and doctors aren't making anything easier by labeling every child who is different. (You find a big enough group of different kids, and you've got yourself a disease.)

I decided to write because you asked ppl to write to you and tell you that "my kid did this and s/he is fine!" and so here I am (one among the million). My little sister wrung her hands, wrung other people's hands, wriggled around in her sleep, stared at things for long periods of time (still does, but now it's because she watches TV), is repetitive, loud, and cannot sit still. She's SIX. She's not supposed to NOT do any of those things. She's a baby, and that's what's expected of her. To read into those activities, it's like I'm SEARCHING for something to be wrong with her.

And don't listen to anyone who calls you a bad mother. What do they know? People who like to point out things that are "wrong" in other people's lives usually have some kind of deficiency in theirs.

You're beautiful, you have a beautiful kid, and you make millions of people's lives brighter in the morning. And you have a kid who is just as much as a "diva" as you are. Why walk when someone will carry you??? ^_^

Don't worry. Everything comes within it's own time. You're mommy now. You'll KNOW when something is wrong.
Subject: Autism


Author:
Clarissa Herrera (Thankful)
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Date Posted: 08:41:01 10/09/07 Tue
Dear Kelly,
I like you was very concerned when at 18 months my little girl Crista Riann was still not speaking or babbling, all she would do was grunt and point when she wanted something or just to get someone’s attention, she would also make these clicking noises with her tough over and over, I would plead with her to say anything to me, I constantly would say to her . . . “Crista say mama” “say dada” “just please say anything” . . . but “nothing” not at word, that’s when I started to worry.
I expressed my concern to my husband who would tell me “she’ll talk when she’s ready” naturally it’s in a daddy’s nature to not think the worst and to be the one to ease the concern, but me “the mother” only thought the “what if” . . . my husband tried to ease my mind by telling me that he felt that Crista wasn’t speaking yet because she was confused, see since my daughter was 3 months old she stayed with an at home babysitter who spoke nothing but Spanish, and we speak some Spanish in our household but English is primarily what we all speak, so he felt Crista was confused, there was that language barrier, that made a little sense to me but I still wanted an answer, what mother wouldn’t.
One night I stayed up doing research about Autism on the internet and what I started to read “broke my heart” . . . a lot of the symptoms I read about were exactly what I was seeing in my baby girl, I started to cry . . . the next day I called my pediatrician and made an appointment to speak to her about my concerns, luckily she was able to see me that next day.
When I arrived, I sat and waited for the nurse to call my name, I had second thoughts about seeing her, did I want to hear what she told me or did I want to play the denial game and hope that my husband was right about Crista speaking when she was good and ready . . . NO I had to stay and get her expert advice, whether it be good or bad, and really was it all bad if that was what Crista had, time would only tell, but if that was what we were dealing with I wanted to seek help now and do what I can to help my daughter through this. My pediatrician told me she didn’t think that was what was going on with Crista, she like my husband told me “some babies just take time to speak” . . . but if I still wanted “peace of mind” she would recommend I set up an appointment 1st have her hearing tested and then to also speak to a speech & occupational therapist who would come out to our home and sit with Crista and interact with her . . . so that’s what we did.
1st I had her hearing tested, that was an ordeal, she did not want those people messing with her at all, and at her age she wasn’t wanting to sit still and listen to beeping noises in headphones which was a struggle to keep on, but the little we managed to get through was enough to get a good reading, she passed the hearing . . . I wasn’t sure if I was happy or sad, her passing the hearing test meant that her “not” speaking wasn’t contributed to her hearing, so maybe it was what I feared Autism.
Next we had counselors from ECI come out and evaluate Crista, we had a speech & occupational therapist visit our home, they would sit with Crista and interact with her, making notes on what they saw, we did that for a couple months but I didn’t see any progress, they did stuff we were all (my family) doing w/ her on a daily basis, they would play with her, speak to her and ask her questions and all she would do was point and grunt, that went on for about 2 months, I finally expressed my concern and did away with that . . . I wanted answers and I wanted them now.
I started to play the denial game, I gave in to all my family & friends advice and just gave it time . . . she was now 2 years old and my baby wasn’t saying much, at this age she should be speaking sentences and I couldn’t get two words back to back out of her, she would say “mama” but no “dada” she would babble still, but the type of babble a 12 month old does when they start learning . . . both my husband and I felt that if we enrolled her in a daycare where she was around other babies her age she’ll be inclined to speak and start learning to interact with other babies her age, like I said she was still going to the all Spanish speaking sitter . . . so we did just that, we enrolled her at a day care center, I never wanted her to go to a day care because of everything you hear on the news about abuse and just the thought of her getting sick all the time because if one kiddo gets sick more likely they all will, but something inside me told me this would be good for her, and Kelly it was the best thing I ever did, all my fears faded away within weeks . . .
After only 2 weeks of being at the daycare my daughter’s vocabulary grew, she started repeating words, and the babbling ceased . . . she’s now learning her colors and numbers, she puts words together to get her point across to whoever she’s speaking to and is just learning more and more everyday . . . I can’t begin to tell you how I happy I was to hear my daughter say the four words that longed to hear “I love you mama” it’s more like “I uv u ma” hell I’ll take that . . . I’m tearing up now just thinking about it, those words have helped me realize “it would all be ok” (knock on wood) . . . now she’s speaking up a storm, it’s not full words, but we get her and she’s trying and that’s all I asked for was at least that . . . I don’t fear that she has Autism anymore, but for a minute I was ready to deal with it if I needed to, I told myself if this is GOD’s plan then I’ll stick through it and be strong for my family.
It’s true what they say about pediatrician not being the “experts” to diagnosis Autism in babies, I found that doing the research and calling organizations that deal with this is the best way to go, speak to people who have children with Autism . . . don’t worry too much (easier said than done “I know”) and you’re concern is only natural, it’s your job you’re the mama . . . but just give it a little time, some babies develop at there own rate, every baby is different and there’s not a book out there that is based solely on your child, use your motherly intuition, don’t over concern yourself because it will eat you up . . . give her time to grow and develop on her own.
I hope this helps you just a little . . . Clarissa Herrera
Subject: Hope


Author:
Cindy
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Date Posted: 08:38:29 10/09/07 Tue
T. Berry Brazilton, MD has a great book titled "Infants And Mothers." Flip through it and you'll be reassured that any kind of motor activity to get from point A to Point B is considered "normal". In my daughter's play group, I remember that there was great variability in the age those children walked. I remember that walking ranged from 10 months to 18 months and these infants are all "normal" today.

Maybe your daughter enjoys the sensation of repetitive activity. Don't you think this could be normal or maybe early signs of a child destined to be a bit anxious, a worrier, or have OCD tendencies? Myself and my daughter have these traits and we are mostly happy, productive people. From hearing you, I think this might describe you, too!

I know that whatever the outcome with your beautiful daughter, you will find a way to cope and celebrate your lives together.
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  • Re: Hope -- Cindy Hutchins, 08:40:05 10/09/07 Tue
Subject: Your Baby


Author:
Teresa
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Date Posted: 08:38:55 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly!
It is very scary. I too have a daughter she turned 1 in September and am now pregnant again and due in February. I have read many of the responses and see many from woman who have sons. You dont really read much about girls being affected by this. 1 and every 94 boys is diagnosed with autism. I think your Emma Kelly knows that you will do everything for her so she just figures why walk my mama will talk for me and why walk my mama will walk me where i want to go!!!! Enjoy her! I think she will be just fine and is just enjoying all that you do for her!
Subject: Walking Babies


Author:
Shea
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Date Posted: 08:38:15 10/09/07 Tue
I just wanted to write you and tell you not to worry so much. I know that it's hard because she is your first child, but every child develops differently. When I was a baby, I did not walk until I was almost two, and it had absolutely nothing to do with not being able to, it was just that I didn't see the need in it. I could talk and do other things, but as soon as they would pressure me to walk, I would just not do it. I am a perfectly normal adult and I was a perfectly normal child.
Plus, even if there is something wrong with her, not only is it not going to change, you have missed out on so much because you have spent so much time scrutinizing everything that she does. She is a unique individual and will develop the way she is supposed to, just don't miss out on the good stuff because of fear.
Subject: :-) Your Daughter


Author:
Tonya Miller (Content)
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Date Posted: 08:34:54 10/09/07 Tue
You will hear this a thousand times, but I understand your concern. I am a mother of a 7 year old daughter with Cerbral Palsy. The early years were really rough, even now I could still let myself get really down if I wanted to. What I wake up and tell myself every morning, is that I have a beautiful, happy, healthy daughter that has brought more joy into my life than I ever thought possible. I pray that Emma Kelley is perfectly healthy and normal, just developing at her own rate. Which is very possible, there is no perfect child that develops in just the right way. For some reason, there was something wrong, you will hurt for her and that is the most natural thing. Don't deny yourself that hurt, keeping it inside makes it harder. What I can say is that some days will be harder than others, and yet some days will bring you more happiness than you ever thought possible. Whether something is wrong, that will not change the way you feel about her. It might even bring a stronger bond. My daughter and I are inseperable. Naturally I always worry about her more than I probably would had she been "normal," but that does not effect my happiness when she reaches those milestones that we have waited so long for. Just remeber, that you will make it thru the bad times, and I believe that God gives special needs children to special people. And you are a very special person, and will handle whatever God decides to give you.
Subject: *!* Autism??


Author:
Madalyn Cano (helpful)
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Date Posted: 08:32:54 10/09/07 Tue
Dear Kelly:

I know how you feel. many times Autism crept in my mind when my son was in his crib. he wasn't interested in his toys, mobile, wouldn't turn to his name, or flinch when I vaccumed close to the crib.

my son is 10 1/2 now. Unfortunately, after 8 years of speech and language therapy, Early childhood intervention, many checkups, years of behavioral problems in PPCD - 4th grade (now), last year my son was confirmed with Autism - high functioning type.

However, I want to assure you, 11 months is too early to diagnose. Earliest is about 18 months. Usually a diagnosis takes place between 2 ad 3 years old. I have a Masters degree in Social work and have worked in developmental treatment centers etc. I have conducted a TON of research to help my son and advocate incessantly for him at school.

I am also now on the board of directors of an organization that provides help and support to parents and professionals called FAMILIES FOR EARLY/EFFECTIVE AUTISM TREATMENT.

Please go to our website: www.featnt.org

we have checklists, posters, parent information, links, and workshops for parents. parents need to know about FEAT-NT. We are staffed soely on parent volunteers who have children with autism. We provide crisis intervention, advocacy and whatever a family/child needs.

there are THREE main areas to watch in development:

BEHAVIOR, SPEECH/LANGUAGE, SOCIAL

there must be characteristic delays in ALL THREE areas for a diagnosis.

please pass on these web sites to parents who may have concerns.

www.featnt.org
www.autism.com
www.feingold.com
www.autism.about.com
www.gfcfdiet.com

Kellie, my son could not be managed in a regular ed. classroom until i did several things:

removed silver fillings from teeth
started Feingold diet, and gluten and casein free diet
removed all environmental toxins - scented candles, changed soaps/shampoos/laundry/cleaning detergents.
removed procssed foods, foods with food coloring and preservatives, and high fructose corn syrup.
received targeted Applied Behavior Analysis therapy
addressed his behavioral difficulties with ABA and sensory regulation approaches (Occupational Therapy) and by recognizing his Autism directly. he didn't respond to traditional behavior intervention.

Between diet, vitamins/supplements, removing environmental toxins which break down the immune system, i would not have made the progress that we have seen.

today, my son in in reg ed with virtually no problems. He still receives speech, social, ot, and behavioral interventions, but is successful and most days is indistinguishable from "neuro-typical" children. He just seems immature at times, and occassional melt downs, and some social indifferences, mild articulation problems.

REMEMBER, THESE KIDS ARE TREATABLE!!!! and EARLY INTERVENTION IS THE KEY.

Keep at it, your a good Mom, and Emma Kelly is a lucky little girl. Everything will come in it's own time. don't worry about her, love her and continue your check ups, and educate yourself.

If it comes to it, the best professional to diagnose is a NEURODEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIAN. As Kidd said, most regular pediatricians are not equipped to do thorough exams. At FEAT we have a packet we send to pediatricians to give them information so a diagnosis won't go missed if appropriate.

contact FEAT-NT, we are there for you and everyone "EVERY STEP OF THE WAY".

Much love,
Subject: walking


Author:
Chris
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Date Posted: 08:31:34 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie,
I heard your comments this morning regarding your daughter and your worries. I know very little about Autism, so I can't offer any help there. But, what I can offer is my history with my daughter. My daughter is now 5 and did not walk at all until she was 15 months old. She didn't try to walk, she didn't try to stand, she couldn't care less about being mobile. She never once crawled until she was 19 months old. Every time I put her on her stomach she cried so hard I stopped trying. Crawling is not a childhood milestone becuase lots of kids just skip it. Even after 15 months and my daughter was walking, if she would fall down she would just sit there until someone helped her back up...never tried to stand on her own. She is now 5 as I said and a very active, normal, running, jumping, gymnastics loving girl.

I have an 8 month old now that seems to be heading down the same path-she doesn't even try to crawl. And frankly, I don't care. They are much harder to keep up with when they start walking!

All this being said, I understand your fears. I worry about the same things. Believe in yourself. You and only you know your daughter well enough to know if something is amiss. If you don't like what your doctor is telling you, then go to another one.

All the best to you and your little girl.
Subject: Autism


Author:
Erin Grashoff
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Date Posted: 08:27:00 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly, I heard you talking about Emma Kelly & her delays this morning. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..Do not ignore the possiblity & do not take her to your regular pediatrican for these concerns. I am a mother of a beautiful 3 year old autistic boy, we wasted so much valuable time with his pediatrican, we got all the wrong answers from him, although they are what we wanted to hear...Boys develop slower than girls, blah, blah, blah...Take her to a developmental peditrican in your area TODAY! These people are trained to recognize the signs & early intervention is the key , no matter what the diagnosis. If you bring her and the developmental pediatrican doesn't think she has autistic qualities, then GREAT, you can sleep better at night and not be frightened of the what if! they can still put you on the right track to help her develop the skills that she may be lacking & if she is does have autism Then I will not lie to you, its devastating, YOU WILL GRIEVE, I still do BUT the truth is this...YOU HAVE TO REALIZE THAT SHE MAY BE AUTISTIC BUT SHE IS STILL YOUR DAUGHTER & SHE IS STILL YOUR BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL, NO MATTER WHAT, Emma Kelly is still right there, You are not doing yourself or her any justice by putting this off, please, please DO NOt wait any longer...take her to a developmental pediatrican right away ....
Subject: :-) Emma Kelly-Autism


Author:
Rachel Ivy (Blessed, Happy and Content)
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Date Posted: 08:21:37 10/09/07 Tue
I have a very unique story about my Son that I would love to talk to you about. It was a nightmare for me since he was 3 until 9. Now he is 12. Stop listening to everyone. Trust me I know it is hard. You will know in time if something is wrong from the experts (the doctors). Please email me and let me know if you would like to hear my story in detail about my Son. I believe it will encourage you and give you inter peace.
Subject: i thought my son had it- he didnt


Author:
martha
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Date Posted: 08:20:13 10/09/07 Tue
hi kelly. I'd like to say dont sweat it. but u know as a mom, it's the best thing to do. it's your job to worry about these things and be anal about it. we started noticing differences in our son when he was a baby and did not cry much. Little things over time added up to symptons of autism. His speech delay made me relize i was not being paranoid, he could really have this! I went to my dr. who sent him to speech therapy, saying "lets not worry yet" he was almost 2 @ the time. By the middle of his second year i told my dr. -"look, im worried, help me help him." So i was sent to a phyciatrist for his behavior problems and recommended to ~ECI~. I HIGHLY recommend the ECI program. I did dismiss it @ first. for some reason i felt too good for this program since i had recources to do better(i thought). But just bcuz the program is free does not mean it's any less. When everyone said- dont worry. they ran test in my home, @ my sons comfort place and were the ONLY ones that said " yeah, you have reason to worry" My son was placcd in a preschool parents day out program and i had a speech therapist AND a social worker come to my home twice a week. It was ALOT~~ of work. he's 4 now. by the time he was 3 he was talking, behaving very socially acceptable etc. etc. etc. All my concerns were gone. I did everything eci recommended. asked every possible ? and asked for every recource. I was happy to find out his delays we're due to ~my lack of parenting skills.~ It's hard to say that!:( No one said that to me, i just found that out for myself. I was very well educated + a stay @ home mom. I read all the books didnt spank etc. but u know what. it's ok to not have all the skills. I learned little things that helped him. i did my job. I got all the rescources possible and used them. He's a normal little 4 yr old boy now. You'll be ok. I hope she dose not have it. Be strong and be there for her. Remember to listen to your gut. If your Dr. or anyone does not listen, ask for someone else. If u need more recources get them. Do your job. you'll be glad u did.
Subject: autism


Author:
Christie
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Date Posted: 08:19:08 10/09/07 Tue
If I could give you any words of advise it would be this: Rely on your gut instinct. Don't go by your doctors words alone, doctors usually wait until the last minute to say, "let's send you to therapy". Important: Only one sign of a disorder is not a good reason to suspect something. If the hand flapping is all you notice, don't worry...but if there are a few things, or if you just have that gut feeling, check it out. If you have ANY concern at all, it would not hurt anything except you may be out an initial $70-100 for an Occupational Eval done by a pediatric Occupational Therapist. There are some that specialize in early intervention. That is the most important....EARLY. Don't wait until school age. They have to catch up on so much more. Then if you bring her to a qualified therapist, you will get a better feel for if there is something going on or not. There are many other things aside from autism (such as sensory integration) that could be the problem and is fairly easy to correct with EARLY intervention and therapy. AND if they tell you Emma is fine, you have your 2nd opinion.
My niece showed signs of a developmental delay around 6mos. I noticed because I worked with children at the time; her mother and I would discuss it from time to time and I would tell her...Just take her, talk to her doctor about what you see....Well it took her about 3 years to have the courage to ask the question as the doctor did not bring it up....After persistance from her mother that there might be something wrong, she went to the right channels, saw the right people and her daughter was diagnosed with PDD (pervasive developmental delay) which is on the Autism spectrum. Because she began various therapies (speech and OT), she is now so much more social, high functioning, school aged child and very close to the level she should be on. Without catching it early, she would be so far behind today.
Subject: Believing Lies & Getting Worried for Nothing....


Author:
RY from West TX
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Date Posted: 08:17:26 10/09/07 Tue
I feel your anxiety. But I also feel you might be reading a little more into your Emma Kelly's behavior. I am a first time mother like you and I am just as paranoid as you, if not more. The arm flapping is just a phase. Do not rush her infancy and the cutie she is. I had so many issues with the previous daycare I had my son in. They insisted my son had ADD and was behind on learning and he was not developing normally. They even questioned his hearing. This was the opinion from a daycare. When they told me this, my heart sank. They had me so scared I
immediatley contacted my Pediatrician and he was furious and angered that a daycare made a "medical assumption" where they had no right to do. He diagnosed my son as a "normal 2 yr old". But, to help ease my mind & heart, he went ahead and referred me to a center for an over all evaluation of my son. That was the scariest appointment in my life. My son & I were escorted into a playroom / gym room. Then about 5-6 women walked in and I am sure they were all sorts of Doctors, Child Pychologist, Behavriol Coaches, etc. It was so over whelming and my heart was racing. I was so terrified. One nurses took my son. She played and interacted with him a distance from me. The rest of the "doctors" questioned me one after the other about my son's habits, his talking, his listening, they way he played in his room, how he interacted with me & my husband,and etc & etc. By the time they got done grilling me, I was emotionally worn down. Eventually we were sent to another room for the hearing exam. I looked at my son and was wondering "why you?" But I said a prayer God and placed it in His hands. I was going to love him and raise him no matter what the outcome was. That night I just layed there with him as he slept, sobbing. My Pediatrician had the results in a week. My son was diagnosed as a normal 2 year old boy. I pulled him out of that day care!! How dare they put me & my husband through this nightmare.
My son is in another day care and he is doing well. Don't stress yourself on something that may not be true. Don't rush Emma Kelly to grow up, enjoy her. She will grow out of it. I had a nephew who never crawled but scooted around and then learned to walk. He skipped the crawling. She is fine. Let her be little. God Bless & keep you both!
Subject: Autism?!! Or any other diseases or disabilities for that matter...


Author:
Lucy (Thankful...)
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Date Posted: 08:13:13 10/09/07 Tue
I have a 6 1/2 year old daughter that I thought had some kind of disability, but she's fine. When she was between 2 & 3 y/o, she used to bang her head on the walls and doors in the house. Sometimes when she was angry or wanted something, sometimes for nothing, and one day she just stopped. I guess it was like a phase or something. I took her to her doctor or called him for almost everything, and she's fine. I work in the medical field, so i see/hear a lot of different things, and of course, get paranoid that my child has whatever it is that was going on at the time. She waved her hands and arms a lot too, like you'd mentioned, but kids do that. Like I said earlier, she's going to be 7 in April, and she's fine. I'm expecting my 2nd one in 3 months, and I know that this little one is going to be fine, just as Emma Kelly. I guess what I'm trying to say is...It's ok to be paranoid, but don't over-work yourself with this. Then you'll dwell on all these negative things, miss out on all the good stuff, and you won't be able to enjoy your little angel.
Subject: Oo. Autistim


Author:
Christina (Happy)
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Date Posted: 08:12:40 10/09/07 Tue
As a mother of 2 autistic boys (11 and 5) and a person herself who found out she was autistic recently, Kellie, you have nothing to worry about. From the sounds of it, Emma is making eye contact and being talkative. My 5 year old didn't say moma till he was 3. He's still not expressing needs, and wants, but he is trying to talk more.

Treat your daughter with love, patience, and kindness, as any good mom would do (which I know you are.)

For me it was really hard to be called dumb, stupid, and retarted for 20 years. The depression set in, and I really honestly, starting to believe maybe I am all of those things, I could never seem to find my spot in a "normal" world.

Now knowing what I am autistic, the depression has subsided I've started gaining weight (from 85lbs to 110lbs now) I believe in myself more.

Each and every child is different and special, each child required different things.

As a new mom, learn from your child, and grow with her, keep your eye on her closely. If she starts enjoying repeative things as my children do, or if she starts sticking to one subject when talking (for me it's my own handcrafted jewelry, for my oldest it's thumb wrestling (tv show), for my youngest, it's word world.) and she won't stop, THEN that's when you need to say, something its up.

Just remember Einstein was autistic, and see what he did with his own creative mind.

*hugs to you* Everyting will be ok, and you and Emma are in my prayers
Christina Pinckard
Haughton, Lousiana.
Subject: Autism


Author:
Nia (knowledgeable!)
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Date Posted: 08:12:17 10/09/07 Tue
Hey Kellie!

I have 2 autistic cousins which i have cared for day and night for the past year and a half. The 1st one was diagnosed after he was 2. I think he was about 3 when he was diagnosed. He wasnt looking anyone in the eye, wasnt talking, was very sensitive to textures. Then my aunt had another child and he was ok until after his 1 year shot. After that he went blank. It was like he was not there. My aunt knew the signs because of her 1st one. So she went and got the little one tested. He wasnt even 2 when he got diagnosed with PPD-NOS. A type of autism. Hes about 2 and a half now and after not even a years worth of treatment hes talking, walking, responding to us, he looks you in the eyes. Autisic children can be very high functioning children with the right treatment and therapies. I have another autistic cousin who hasnt had the therapies and treatments and hes about 15..and hes very anti social. I guess what im trying to say is that it wouldnt hurt anything to get Emma Kellie tested. Would you rather get her tested and find out now that she is...or isnt then wait until after she stops looking you in the eye etc to find out and wish you had gotten her tested. I love my cousins with all my heart and i wouldnt change anything about them. They are both very very intelligent. Im just saying it wouldnt hurt. There is this Doctor i think in Plano..his name is Dr. Rao. MY cousins have been going to him ever since they were diagnosed.

I hope that you do get Emma Kellie tested..it wouldnt hurt anything. Im not trying to tell you what to do i just understand the emotions that come along with an Autistic child. Ill keep you in my prayers. Good Luck!
Subject: >;-) your princess is fine!!


Author:
Karina Luna
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Date Posted: 08:09:28 10/09/07 Tue
hey kellie!!
i heard you this morning and you said you wanted comments on how our kids do weird stuff and they are perfectly normalk babies, as a mother of a 3 yr old boy and a 18 mo. girl ive seen a lot of weird things that they do... like for example my boy didnt feel like crawling at all! and he was kind of chubby so i thought that he wasnt gonna walk by the age of 1 but 1 day before his birthday he started walking... although a friend of us wich happens to be a psicologist thaught me some excersices to do with him instead of crawling like puting him on his back and move his right leg and left arm up and down, and then the left leg and right arm and so on.. and well my aunt wich is a hair dresser had a baby almost 2 yrs ago.. but all his first years he will twist his arms and feet, mostly his arms in this weird circle movement and we will think that it was very funny because it was sort like the movement that she has to do when shes cutting hair, but anyway.. i just want to tell you that you need to relax and probably take one of those pills you are talking about... your daughter is ADORABLE!!! and im sure shell be walking anytime...
Subject: I Understand...


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Shelly
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Date Posted: 08:08:44 10/09/07 Tue
I have 2 kids and I've been paranoid at times too. But I think what Emma is doing is normal behavior for a baby. It seems that when they learn something new they like to do it over and over. repetitive behavior may be a sign of autism but I think most of it is just normal baby behavior. My kids did and they are not autistic. Maybe jenny macarthys kid was going thru a shy phase or something because now she thinks she's cured him! If you want to encourage her to crawl, try putting her favorite toy or something in front of her on the floor so she can try getting to it.
Subject: I Know how You Feel


Author:
Suzanne
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Date Posted: 08:07:16 10/09/07 Tue
Dear Kellie, I know how you are feeling right now... when my daughter was one i noticed she had what I called "quirky" behavior which included hand flapping, "ticks" that were obviously unintentional and she HAD to do it, as well as if i tried to dress her in anything that had elastic in the sleeves, waist etc... she would immediately start screaming as if I was killing her and when I took it off she immediately quit and would calm down. I started doing searches and found an abundance of information that this could be early signs of Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder, I was devistated and started reading everything I could and comparing and got to the point where I was literally in the bathroom sick. I addressed my concerns to the pediatrician who said it was too early to tell anything and blah blah.

I am happy to tell you she is now 2 1/2 and a "normal" happy two year old with no developmental issues =) Little ones are "quirky" and express themselves in many ways, to this day she hates elastic in her sleeves it just goes to show how opionated they are even when they can not verbally tell you and you think they are way to young to know what they like and do not like. She has outgrown all of the "ticks" that seemed to be involintary and come to find out it is very normal for babies!
Subject: Autism


Author:
Jessica
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Date Posted: 07:59:51 10/09/07 Tue
I'm a mom of two boys, ages 10 and 7. When my 7 yo was little (infancy up to preschool) I had the same fear. He was incredibly high strung and had several things he would do repetitively. At a few months of age he would scream and hit when his brother (3 yo at the time) picked up something he was scooting towards. He would go from being a typical happy baby to screaming and crying in anger in a second. The only way he could to go sleep at night was to rub one specific corner of his favorite blanket back and forth across his fingertips. He refused to walk unassisted (he could do it, he just refused to) until he was about 14 months old. At this time I was also learning that my older son had ADHD and that a lot of the signs of ADHD mimic autism.

Now to look at my 7 yo you wouldn't think that had been the case when he was younger. He's happy, has lots of friends and is doing great at school. He was very disappointed last week when he brought home an assignment he'd only made 80% on. He usually gets 90% or better.

Moms have enough to worry about from day to day with their children without adding to it by worrying about what *may* happen. I know, not the easiest thing for us to do. I'm very guilty of that! Enjoy this time with your daughter as much as you can. Before you know it she'll be borrowing your clothes and wanting to borrow the keys. And if you're as 'lucky' as I am, you'll be eye to eye sooner than you'd expect, too. My 10 yo is *almost* my height. The other day I went to get onto him for something and realized when he's wearing shoes (and standing up straight) that I have to look up to see his eyes...
Subject: Autism and Your Baby


Author:
Rebecca (Hi Kelly)
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Date Posted: 07:59:31 10/09/07 Tue
Hi Kelly,

From the moment our children are born, we are constantly worried about them. We worry about their development every step of the way. Then, a celebrity, who we may think is beautiful, "has it all," etc. comes on "Oprah" and other various talk shows to discuss Autism. What is helpful to many, turns into horror for so many others. Especially those of us more prone to worrying, which is most mothers!

Medicine sometimes is backwards. These days there is so much done to prevent, prevent, prevent "just in case" and it turns into an "epidemic" of scared citizens. It used to be visit the doctor when you have symptoms of a particular illness, etc. Now we are constantly bombarded w/talk shows, magazines, newspapers, commercials, etc. I understand the point of trying to detect things early on and the need for prevention. I'm not saying it's wrong. But I certainly think it can be over done.

I just want for you to know that my children are 8 & 5 and I worried about my 8 year old when she was a baby b/c she she would arch her back and cry so much. I had read "What to Expect When You're Expecting" from top to bottom, so immediately thought "Autism!" But she was just a collicy baby. My son and daughter do not flap their hands but they sure do rub their feet together esp. when it's time to go to bed or they're getting cozy. Also, my 5 year old son does tend to repeat things sometimes but he has never been diagnosed as having a disability nor Autism. He's just your average 5 year old! Of course, not average to his parents!

My main point is that there is such a broad spectrum to every single illness/disease out there that if we were to all read every single last one of them we'd see that we ALL have one or two symptoms of most of these illnesses/diseases. There's hardly ever a "classic" case of anything unless it's a cold. I worry so much about labeling these days and how all of these children have ADD/ADHD and Autism. It just makes you question why now suddenly? Are these symptoms part of something else perhaps an anxiety disorder (i.e. OCD). We ALL have some affliction whether minor or major. But I do NOT think that your sweet baby has Autism. You are just naturally scared w/all of the news and want your baby to be healthy. Flapping her hands, I hope she continues. It just sounds like she is a happy baby. Walking....they all walk when they are ready.....Don't let others pressure you into thinking she is a "late" walker. It sounds like she's right on track for what's developmentally appropriate for HER. My prediction......your doctor will say she is just fine. Don't be scared w/the whole "she could be diagnosed later" either. If we let these words get to us, then we will live our life in fear that something will be waiting around the corner at any moment. I know it's a long post. I wish you and your baby peace.

Warm regards,
Rebecca
Subject: baby concerns


Author:
Amy
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Date Posted: 07:58:37 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie
I had a lot of the same comcerms when my son was an infant/toddler. Mine started because I work with adults with disabilities. My son would do some hand flipping, was not social, and he had other "signs", I was sure he was autistic. His doctor kept an eye on things as I brought them to her attention and even had him evaluated and found no problems. My now 9 year old son is in the top of his class and a happy "normal child". So don't panic!!!
Subject: no worries


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kim
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Date Posted: 07:57:59 10/09/07 Tue
Hey Kellie
I have a 13 months old son and he used to flap his hands and feet all the time. It's just somenthing babies do when they discover their hands and feet, they're amazed by what they can do, it's so new to them!!
And for the crawiling, don't worry. Some babies jump the crawling fase and start walking right away.
So just relax and enjoy your daughter because no matter what, she is the most beutiful gift God could give you!!!
God bless
Kim
Subject: Autism


Author:
Roniy Lea
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Date Posted: 07:57:42 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly,
I understand your concerns. When my daughter was 6 months old she stop talking, all the babbling and cooing everything. She didn't crawl or walk. I was so worried that she was autistic, I have an uncle that is so the family connection was there. Everyone always asked me what was wrong with her and even told me to have her evaluated. She finally starting crawling about at a year old then the next thing I knew she was walking, but she still didn't talk. At age three we had her evaluated for autism, I was so scared they gave us this long checklist and it felt like I checked off most all of them. But after the evaluation was over, all was fine, she was diagnosed with a language delay, we placed her in treatment with a speech therapist and finally at age 6 now, she can make sentences, and even carry on a conversation. One of the key things that we were told during the evaluation process was to watch for repetitive behaviors and words. Arm flapping wasn’t even a concern that the doctors had.
Just remember worry is normal for all parents. We are all concerned about our children and our worst fears are that they will not be perfect. But all children develop at their own pace, so take a deep breath and just ask your doctor about any concerns you may have.

Veronica
Subject: Autism


Author:
Diana Castro
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Date Posted: 07:57:08 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie,

My son did not walk until after his first birthday. I don't want to worry you but my son did very thing normal that a baby and a toddler could do. At age 3 he stop talking and making eye contact with us. He was then diagnosed with AUTISM. For me as a parent it's been very hard to deal with. I have done everything I can to help him out and will continue to do so. He is now 7 yrs old and is talking, which is great for my husband and I. He has shown great progress through out the years.

A child can be diagnosed with Autism as early as 18 months now. Therefore, if Emma is making eye contact, laughing, and flapping her hands this are normal things that babies do. Don't worry Kellie, just pray and ask god to help Emma and take those worries away from you. It will be okay.

I'm expecting my 2nd baby next spring and I am very excited but scared at the same time. I pray that god will give me a healthy baby.

Take care!! :)
Subject: >;-) Emma


Author:
Maria
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Date Posted: 07:54:37 10/09/07 Tue
I was listening this morning and just want to send a quick note to let you know as mothers we all have those moments when we are hypochondriacs about our kids. I can’t tell you how many times I have thought my daughter had leukemia because she had an unexplained fever or diabetes because she was tired. My son is 16 months old and was a late bloomer compared to his sister who walked at 8 months while he just started walking at 13 months. He didn’t crawl until late either- it was almost a year before he decided he wanted to crawl. He used to say daddy and mommy all the time and doesn’t say that now unless he is hurt or needs something. He flirts and knows how to find food (30 pounds and 32 inches tall says he hasn’t missed a meal!) We had hearing tests done because I was convinced there was something wrong- nothing wrong thank GOD. We have decided he is just stubborn and has his own timetable – which all kids do- and most of the time the timetable has nothing to do with what we think they should be doing.
Now that you are not crazy for being worried about your little girl. Now that this will not be the last time you will feel like you are doing everything wrong- it comes with the territory. You love your daughter and have her best interest at heart- that makes you a great mother right there… we aren’t supposed to get everything right. I like to say that
the decisions we make today will ensure our children have something to tell their therapists in the future =)
On a funny note- maybe the large bows on her head are weighing her down!! HAHAHA
Subject: DON'T WORRK BE HAPPY


Author:
BRENDA
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Date Posted: 07:52:04 10/09/07 Tue
KELLY
MY NAME IS BRENDA AND I HAAVE A SON NAME SAMUEL AND I DIDN'T KNOWN THAT HE HAD AUTISM UNTIL HE STARTED SCHOOL. HE WENT TO DAYCARE AND WAS FINE BUT WHEN HE WENT TO SCHOOL THAT IS WHEN THEY TOLD ME HE HAD AUTISM. I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG WHEN HE WAS 10 MONTHS AND I TOLD THE DOCTOR SOMETHING IS WRONG BUT TOLD ME BOYS DEVELOPE SLOWER THEN GIRLS. I AM STILL LEARNING ABOUT IT. HE IS VERY SPECIAL AND I TREAT HIM LIKE A NORMAL CHILD. I PRAISE GOD THAT HE IS NOT TAKING ANY MEDICINE. BUT JUST HAVE PATIENCE WITH YOUR DAUGHTER AND LOVE HER. IF YOU WANT TO KNOWN ABOUT AUTISM GO TO WWW.AUTISM. COM AND IT WILL EXPLAIN ABOUT IT.
Subject: Kellie


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Dana
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Date Posted: 07:51:12 10/09/07 Tue
I listened to the show this morning and I had to comment. Kellie I'm so sorry you're worrying about this. I wish Jenny McCarthy had never done that show. So many mothers are now worrying about what COULD be. I really really think that Emma Kelly is FINE. I have a baby girl that was born 10-20-06 and she also does the hand flapping and I really just believe it's a normal thing that babies do. As far as the crawling/walking concerns, all babies reach milestones at different rates honey. I'm on a baby forum with hundreds of October 2006 mommies and there are SO many of them that still aren't walking. Have you ever visited babycenter.com? They have forums where you can 'meet' and talk to other mommies who are all going through similar things at the same time. I have 'met' so many amazing women/men there who have been very supportive and put my mind at ease when I have had concerns about my daughter. They also have a lot of information on milestones and things if you just want to do some research. I hope when you take Emma to the dr. you get the answers you are looking for. In the meantime, I really hope you can continue to find Joy in seeing your baby girl flapping her arms in excitement for you. I think it's wonderful that she is such a happy little princess.

Take care, Dana
Subject: Autism


Author:
Jo Arb
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Date Posted: 07:48:01 10/09/07 Tue
Kel,
As a nurse I have to tell you- please do not go to these websites and watch/read information and compare your child to them. there are sooooooooo many items out there that are false. We like to say for every child out there - there is probably a new theory on anything.
Note- medical care is a rule out not an absolute science. There is a reason they do not diagnosis autisimfor children until they are older- many kids are going through normal development that can be placed into many different diagnosis. Also we are a generateion that wants to put a why or what to everything our kids do- sometimes they just do it and then they are fine. I know it is esier to say not to worry but if you can remember throughout your parenting "Can I change it if I worry about it? and if the answer is no- move on and keep parenting" you will be ok. There are so many things you can not change as a parent it will be a question you will ask yourself numerous times! Check out ECI (early childhood intervention) within your school district. The state of TX has an awesome ECI program and they can evaluate your child. Also- your child will do things when she is ready- does she really have a need to walk? My daughter did not walk or talk until almost 2. SHe had a big brother who did everything for her- she did not have a need- now she is an extremely bright 5th grader who has had straight a's throughout her school years and by the way plays softball, basketball, swim team, volleyball and football.
My thirteen year old son- used to do a bunch of crazy stuff as a baby and in fact when he was born no one even thought he looked likeed either his father or myself- of course as a nurse I was looking at his features really close to make sure not Down's etc- well of course he proved everyuoe wrong- also a straight a student in 8th grade throughtout his school years but when he is nervous and right before a play is thrown to him in football (wide reciever) he rubs his fingers to his palm- some could read that into certain behavior regarding development if they knew everything abut his infancy- slow walker- age 2, not toilet trained until 3 NEVER crawled until he was 5 and his writing was so bad we taught him to crawl- but he is obviuously just fine. He also is a gret athlete nd plays piano, drums and ironically his art work is hung in various districts we have lived in
Let your child be a child and help them when they need it- call ECI and if ok let her develop at her own rate-
Subject: Emma Kellie is Completely NORMAL


Author:
Kathryn
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Date Posted: 07:48:00 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie-

I'm not a mother...but my best friend had triplets 2 years ago and she was CONVINCED that Mack, her son, had autism. He would rock in his bed, he would ring his hands and feet over and over again, he would get totally focused on something for awhile. She had actually convinced me that he could really have it, and we were so worried. Finally, a doctor that specializes in autism came out to the house to observe for nearly two hours, and they did test upon test, and.....Mack is NOT autistic, he is STUBBORN. Despite the negative diagnosis, the doctors were able to really help Jac deal with Mack and give her suggestions on how to work with a headstrong kid. Nothing more- just stubborn.

None of the triplets walked until after the age of one. Sophie didn't even really crawl too much...she just went from crawling a bit to walking. Jac was worried about this too- because she had heard that crawling is an essential part to development. And due to the fact that the triplets were premature, they all went to physical therapy. And ALL the therapists said that crawling/walking late is fine- it will not affect their development. In Sophie's case, she was just lazy :) It might just be that Emma Kellie is a bit dependent on her mom?? If she is held all the time, of course she would rather be held than move on her own. :)

Don't worry. I listened to you this morning and everyone calling in kept talking about autism, signs, etc. Your daughter is fine! Give her time- there are SO many kids out there that act just like her and SO many moms that are in the same boat as you. I think it's natural for a parent to want the best for their child and immediately worry if they suspect something that might lessen their child's quality of life. The best thing you can do is love your baby and focus on what you CAN control. From everything I have heard, the pictures online, you are an incredible, incredible mom with an amazing amount of love to give. Focus on that...(and it's okay to remind her how worried you were about her later on in life :)
Subject: 10 month old


Author:
Knance
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Date Posted: 07:47:50 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly: I watched the same special from Jenny McCarthy and my son is also a hand flapper. I work as school social worker and have experience with Autistic kids. The hand flapping is a characteristic of autism (as a self soothing mechanism), but hand flapping is also a gross motor skill infant/toddlers go through. My son shakes everything to see if it makes noise and sometimes when he is flapping his hands make noise. My husband is thinking our son has autism just like you. It is great that you are concerned, but there are other points in Jenny's special that are warning signs that are not specific to Autism. She said her son suffered from seizures at a young age which can contribute to lack of functioning in the brain as well. I am no doctor, but seizures impact the brain in so many different ways. Look for other signs when Emma Kelly gets older like lack of speech, lack of social interaction, does not like to be touched and as she gets older odd thoughts or fixations. A child will have these signs usually befor the age of 3 in order to be diagnosed. I know I am not worried about my son having autism because if he does I would love him just the same and we are learing so much about the disorder everyday and there is a lot of early intervention out there. A good resource is parents as teachers that can come to your home and help you learn how to play with your child and things to look for. Also in your area there should be a screening professionals can do for fine/gross motor skills and language up until the age of 5 years. Hang in there as parents we want the best for our children, but can not control the life already set out for them!!
Subject: Hand Flapping


Author:
Mary (Don't worry)
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Date Posted: 07:47:34 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie, my middle daughter used to flap her hands and kick excitedly. I also have seen J.M. book but I realize some of the things she has in there kids do and they do not have autism. My daugher graduated college never having a B in her life - A's from Grade school through college and is now a teacher. She just did some things as a baby I thought was cute but today some would say autism.
Subject: baby


Author:
Tina
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Date Posted: 07:47:10 10/09/07 Tue
I actually don't have time to listen much but I heard this morning and it touched my heart. I have a child but I know many that skip crawling altogether and wait to go staight for walking. So don't worry if you can help it!!Just know part of being a good mother is worrying about your child's future!!!
Subject: autism


Author:
Ann
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Date Posted: 07:45:42 10/09/07 Tue
I just listened to you talking about Emma Kelly. I'm the one with a 20 year old with Aspberger's. Kelly, start looking at other aspects of Emma Kelly. Like I said before, Tanner wouldn't bit down on a cookie , he would gum it. He wouldn't play normally with toys. He had to be taught but Occupational specialists to do this. Get her around other kids her age and study them together. Does she interact socially with other kids NORMALLY. my son would play around other kids but not interact with them. I had to be shown this. I didn't realize this at first. There is a speech therapist my son went to at Easter Seals in Carrollton who was a God send to me. She taught me more how to deal with Tanner. I would take him to Speech and then go home and work with him doing everything she did at the sessions. I could find out where she is now and I know she would be willing to talk to you. I know this is hard, I didn't want to know either, but if it is autism or somewhere on the spectrum, you need to find out and get therapy fast. It helped my son so much. It probably isn't autism but it's best to find out early.
ANN
Subject: BABY EMMA


Author:
JESSICA (sympathetic)
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Date Posted: 07:44:10 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie,
My niece is now eight years old and still flaps her arms when she gets excited. When she was about two my sister-in-law was very concerned and took her to doctors and they told her that yes it was a sign of autism. However, with that being the only sign they ruled her a healthy, happy baby and as I said she still to this day flaps. She does it when she gets a new kitten and plays with it, when she's excited in class, even just watching her favorite tv show. Her teacher last year in school worked with her to stop because it is just a habit now. We can tell her to stop flapping and she will but then sometimes she will continue just to hear us say stop again. The only time we notice that she never flaps is now that she is in cheerleading. I guess because her arms are always busy and not left idle she does not think about flapping. She is a healthy, happy, hyper, little girl who knows no strangers. She's very verbal and gets along great with others. We joke about how it will be when she goes out on her first date and she starts flapping in the middle of the date. It will either be a good sign for the boy or a bad one. I hope your baby girl is fine. I will pray for the both of you!
Subject: Diary


Author:
Cesar
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Date Posted: 07:44:05 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie, my nephew is 5yrs old and still flaps his hands! This type of reaction on your part is normal and shows that you are going to be a great mom!
Subject: Don't Worry


Author:
Cassandra
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Date Posted: 07:43:52 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly, I totally understand your worries. You are a good mother and you have to keep reminding yourself of that even though sometimes you don't feel like it. I have a 4 year old daugther that I thought would never crawl. She waved her hands around and would throw herself around in fits. There were times that she wouldn't respond when she was being talked to and she didn't really start talking until she was 18 months and then you couldn't understand her. I took her to a speach thearpist and then we had her tested by an Ocupational therapist. She has a sensory disorder where pretty much her her senses are getting "jammed" in her brain and she doesn't know how to react. The is why she was late in crawling, walking, etc. We have been taking speech and ocupational theapy now for over 2 years and she is learning how to deal with things. Stop worring about what might be wrong with her and celebrate the things that are great. God has blessed you girl and he will never leave your side when you need him.
Good luck and God Bless!
Subject: Emma Kelly


Author:
Melanie
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Date Posted: 07:43:41 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly, both of my daughters hand flapped when they were babies. This should stop when she starts crawling or walking. It's an expression of excitement or happiness and since she's not doing either of those, this is her way of expressing it. Also, do your best to get her to crawl-- not walk yet. There are certain motor skills that they learn when they crawl so if you can help it you don't want her to skip that stage. Don't worry. All the callers sounded like Emma Kelly had already been diagnosed. Don't pay attention to them. Talk to your Dr. about your concerns and see if he/she can offer some light to the situation. You might try crawling on the floor next to her?? YOu've probably done that but thought I'd mention it.
Subject: >;-) BABY FLAPPING HANDS


Author:
Cynthia (DONT WORRY)
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Date Posted: 07:43:33 10/09/07 Tue
kELLY, DO NOT WORRY! My youngest son, he seriously would not crawl til he was a lil past a year. Then, he STARTED to walk at about 18 mos. He was just lazy, I would tote him around because i didnt mind. That is until my knees gave out on some stairs whilst i was carrying him, then I was like well kid, you need to walk. your breaking my body down. But, it was just because (i think) I was there for hisevery beck and call. Don't worry about it, she may be a late bloomer. Why would you want her to be like everyone else? Let it some when she is ready. Oh, and when it comes to potty training time, dont freak out on tht either. dont worry she'll be running and you'll wish she didnt forlack of keeping up.
Subject: Autism - hand flapping


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Suzanne
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Date Posted: 07:42:28 10/09/07 Tue
My Godchild hand flapped and hand twirled all the time, especially when she heard music. She's 7 now and perfectly normal, wonderful, sweet, smart, etc.
Subject: Get on the floor!


Author:
Necole rodgers
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Date Posted: 07:41:13 10/09/07 Tue
I just have to say put Emma Kelly on the floor more. When everyone else's babies was crawling before mine I had to bit the bullet and put him on the floor. After a good week of getting on the floor with him and showing him how it's done, he picked it up. Now were working on walking. I feel like were going to have to work with him on that also. He takes steps and stands my himself. He's just scared to take the leap. Don't freak out. I baby will do things when THEY are ready to. I'm sure you have nothen to worry about. If you haven't already, get on the floor with her! I'm sure she'll come around.
Subject: Don't borrow worry!


Author:
Kimberly
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Date Posted: 07:41:04 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie,

Please don't worry about Emma. She sounds normal. My daughter rolled instead of crawling. Everywhere she went, she rolled. I had people telling me she had something wrong with her, that her motor skills wouldn't develop right because she couldn't crawl. She also flapped her hands and feet. I have video of her and it's the cutest thing. She did this even until about 2 years old. She didn't walk until about 13 or 14 months old and she would wobble and fall. She was very verbal and I believe was concentrating on her verbal skills before her motor skills. Now, she is 11 years old and is top in her class. She is very competitive, always has to be number 1 and always is number 1 in everything she does. You definately can't get her to stop talking after working so hard on her verbal skills first. Enjoy your daughter and don't let fear rule you. God will take care of you and Emma and provide you with comfort if you trust Him and give your worry to Him. I will be praying for you and Emma.
Subject: Autism


Author:
Tracy Lund
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Date Posted: 07:40:46 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly, my nephew twisted and turned his hands constantly, over and over, like he had somewhere to go something to do. he started that at a young age, he is 2-1/2 now, smarter than a wizzard and has more vocabulary than my smart 3 year old. hehe. I have a friend who's son at 1 was twisting his hands a lot and he just turned two, and he seems pretty normal, he doesn't talk to strangers very much, but talks quite fine at 2 to his mommy. haha.
Subject: Kellie


Author:
Ryan
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Date Posted: 07:40:01 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie, my nephew didn't necessarily do the flapping thing, but he didn't speak until he was a good 2 and 1/2 years old and was completely unresponsive to anyone. One doctor even diagnosed him with autism. And now 3 years later he is perfectly healthy and a normally functioning child. Some kids just develop slower than others. Even if one doctor says it is.. don't give up faith. Get a second opinion and just keep praying. It worked for my family!
Subject: Emma Kelly progress


Author:
Pam
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Date Posted: 07:39:32 10/09/07 Tue
My friends son is 3 weeks older than my daughter. He did everything first except crawl and walk. My daughter beat him at that. The daycare told her once he's around children his age who are walking it wouldn't be long until he's walking. It was that or get run over! Don't worry!
Subject: Autism


Author:
Krislyn
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Date Posted: 07:37:20 10/09/07 Tue
Kelly,

I have a 19 month old daughter who is not walking or talking. She hand flaps. She shakes her hand a lot. I have been terrified that she is autistic. I took her to specialist everywhere. I took her to Cooks hospital in Dallas and they told me SHE IS FINE. I have her in ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and it has helped her SOOOO much. When she was 12 months old she wasnt even sitting up by herself. So Emma Kelly is ahead of the game as far as I am concerned. I have actually had complete strangers ask me what is wrong with my daughter. Just ignore it. (I know it's hard) but she is your daughter. Don't let people get you down. If Lily ends up being autistic well, she will still be Lily and the same goes for your precious little girl!!!
Subject: Hand Flapping


Author:
Stephanie
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Date Posted: 07:37:16 10/09/07 Tue
My son displayed hand flapping when he was around 1 year old also. I actually have photos taken by a photographer where his hands are up in mid-flap. He did that pretty regularly.

He is now 17 years old, a senior in high school, working a part time job, fixing up his truck and living and enjoying the normal teenage lifestyle.

I think that while flapping hands may be one of many signs of autism, I don't think you should worry much about it until you speak with your doctor. Anyone can look at the list of symptoms and most of us will have one or more of the symptoms listed.

God Bless and keep on being the great mom you are.
Subject: it is okay


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Lindsay
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Date Posted: 07:34:08 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie, my daughter is 13 months old and she does that with her hands all the time and she did not even crawl until 11 1/2 months and now she crawls everywhere. She still doesn't walk and I am not sure if that is anytime soon. Babies just do things in their own time.
Subject: all babies "flap" and "twist"


Author:
nancy
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Date Posted: 07:32:51 10/09/07 Tue
oh, Kellie...this is why I don't have kids, I'd project everything onto them. I have babysat my whole life, I have 13 nieces and nephews, from age 1 to age 30, and they ALL flapped! That is a baby thing as they develop. Emma Kelly looks straight at the camera, and is engaged by things. She is a big chunk of baby, as you say. You are taking her to the doctor and she has been tested, so trust in that. I think that autism is WAY overdiagnosed...if you'll read around, you will see that. Maybe Jenny McCarthy's kid didn't have autism, maybe he was just reserved. Your baby is fine, you have to believe that. She's not even 1 yet! I walked at 11 months, my sister walked at 14 months. Please don't make yourself sick over this. Babies express themself with flapping and twisting and squealing and waving and giving open-mouthed sugar. THat is NORMAL.
Subject: Autism


Author:
Laci (concern)
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Date Posted: 07:05:41 10/09/07 Tue
I completely understand what you are talking about Kelly. I have two boys 13 and 5 and they are both very healthy. I watched Oprah when she had Jenny McCarthy on there. And ever since I have been so scared. I don't want my kids to take another vaccine because of what happen to Evan. My little boy had to get 5 shots when he was 4 before he could go to school. I don't know what to think or do anymore. It is very scary. 1 in 95 kids have autism now. My oldest son had ADHD and after reading her book it kinda makes you wonder if the vaccines have anything to do with that too. I just think it is crazy how many kids have been diagnosed with ADHD. anyway My point is I completely understand where you're coming from. Have a blessed day!
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Subject: Autism


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Ann
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Date Posted: 06:43:48 10/09/07 Tue
I've got a 20 year old son with Aspberger's Syndrome. He was diagnosed at three years old after going to about 20 different professionals getting different diagnosis almost everytime. Autism has a very wide spectrum from very mild to very severe. I know kids with both.
I wouldn't worry about Emma Kelly unless you really start looking hard and see some signs. Does she point? My son had eye contact. He wouldn't bite down on a cracker or cookie and at the time I didn't see anything wrong with that but now I know that was a sign. He was facinated with a ceiling fan and I didn't realize that sign at the time. Early intervention is the key.
ANN
Subject: Miss Emma Kellie


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Katherine
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Date Posted: 06:11:45 10/09/07 Tue
I would be willing to bet that what you have is a very happy little baby that is just expressing it the only way she knows how. I think every mom has had similar thoughts and more often than not it turns out to be NOTHING. From everything you have written that little girl engages you and makes eye contact and responds to you well. Good luck with the appointment but all will be just fine. Save the Xanax for when she is a teenager and you REALLY need it!
Subject: Autism


Author:
Tabitha
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Date Posted: 05:27:29 10/09/07 Tue
Kellie,

It's like you stole those thoughts from my head. I too watched the show and ever since have been looking for signs in my own daughter who is a couple of weeks older than Emma Kellie.

I know my little Isabelle is a healthy little one year old, but I don't want to be "that mom" who can't see the signs in front of her.

Thank you for sharing your fears. I now feel slightly less crazy. No one could have prepared me for how emotional rollercoaster of motherhood.

Thanks again.

Tabitha
Subject: Autism


Author:
AM
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Date Posted: 23:06:12 10/08/07 Mon
I think every mother has those worries about their child when they start to notice little quirks.

My niece didn't start talking or even trying to talk until a month before her second birthday while other toddlers were way ahead of her. My sister in law started to worry because she heard that sometimes that is a sign of autism. It actually turned out that my niece had a little problem with fluid in her ears, so she wasn't really hearing well. Once that was fixed, she started talking right away.

Don't be too hard on little Emma Kelly. She'll develop at her own pace.
Subject: <3 autism


Author:
CB (happy)
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Date Posted: 21:03:05 10/08/07 Mon
Kellie,
I have twins with autism. They are six years old and are considered high functioning. They are verbal and aren't in their own world as some people describe their autistic children. My kids never regressed like Jenny's son. I believe that Emma Kelly is just fine. Here are things to look for..other than hand flapping. How is her eye contact? Does she point out things for you to look at. If you wave to her, will she wave back? Autistic children usually won't point. Both my kids do now, but they didn't when they were 1 years old.
Every autistic child is different...none are the same. If Emma Kelly isn't talking right now...don't worry. Some babies learn to walk first and then start talking once they have the walking mastered.
My daughter didn't walk until she was 20 months old. She walked around the house on her knees until then. But now you'd never know. Several teachers have told me I need to put her in track when she's old enough. She loves to run!
Try not to worry..from the pictures you share, Emma Kelly looks like a very happy, engaging child. If she smiles at you when you smile first..that is a good sign!
Subject: Sweet Emma Kelly


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Rachel
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Date Posted: 20:57:07 10/08/07 Mon
Oh Kellie, I pray for you daily. Stay strong for your sweet Emma Kelly. Keep positive and remember the most important thing: your baby girl loves you more than anything in her life. You're a great mommy to her and you always will be. No matter what.

Hang in there. We love you out here in "listener land" :)
Subject: >;-) Cooking


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Roxanne
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Date Posted: 20:36:41 10/08/07 Mon
Just give it patience, you'll eventually get the hang of it. I agree with Kidd why won't you spend time with Al since he's always doing something. Best of wishes to you.
Subject: cooking


Author:
heather
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Date Posted: 19:51:46 10/08/07 Mon
oh kellie... watch rachel ray... 30 min. for a great meal... tivo it... and watch on sundays... they are really motivating and sometimes really really good...
Subject: never to late


Author:
d'lyn
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Date Posted: 19:13:15 10/08/07 Mon
Hey Kellie,

I'm 50 years old and just learning to cook, because my husbands mother always cooked and sent our meals for the whole week. She did'nt work, so i did not want to deprive her of her gift of cooking and the joy she got from doing it. But now she has passed and I do not even know how to open a can. I really have gone through 3 can openers then I figured out it was me and not the opener broken as I thought. It has been pretty overwhelming and I must admit I don't quite know where to start. None of my M-I-L's receipes were written down. She knew them all. I do like Paula Deen but my goodness, all that butter. Hang in there. You are not alone.
Subject: BFF Contest


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Calli (complaining like Kellie)
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Date Posted: 09:22:15 10/08/07 Mon
OMG I think my BFF and I should have won this morning! She has 3 kids, ages 2, 5, and 8 and I have a 2 year old. PITY PARTY! My BFF is actually my sister and we kept answering questions based on the past. Like what we would have said in college! I think Kidd should call us and give us a trip because we are 2 sad 35ish year olds with nothing better to do than try to win a trip on the radio! Kellie, should nag him until he agrees. Ya'll are hysterical! It is all I can do to get out of my car and go to work in the morning! Yes, I am from the South!
Subject: Cooking can be fun


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Linda
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Date Posted: 08:55:07 10/08/07 Mon
Kellie, I get a lot of inspiration about cooking from watching the food network on tv. Also, the fine living channel and hdtv channels have real interesting shows about cooking and also shopping for cooking ingredients and kitchen gadgets. I never used to like to cook. I would just do take out most of the time. Then something got me on to watching Paula Deen, Racheal Ray, Bobby Flay, and some of the other cooks on food network and it really inspired me to get in the kitchen and cook easy recipes that the ingredients can be found in your local supermarkets. I love to watch the specials that air on food network during holidays. You get lots of neat ideas on cooking and decorating. I have found these shows to be more entertaining than a lot of the other shows on tv.
By the way, you have the most beautiful baby girl. She looks so much like you! Have fun!
Subject: Cooking...


Author:
Megan
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Date Posted: 05:20:11 10/08/07 Mon
Dont worry about starting to cook!! I went off to college and got my own apartment and just had to learn to cook, now that i'm getting ready to be married and have a step-son i realized that frozen dinners arent that great for them. Thankfully I discovered kraftfoods.com. they have super easy recipes that are delicious! i try to find ones that take no longer than 30 minutes (cooking and prep) and have around 5 ingredients!
Subject: Emma Kelly's Pictures


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Shannon
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Date Posted: 14:42:59 10/04/07 Thu
You always do such a good job with Emma Kelly's pictures. I am trying to find a photographer who can take some great black and whites of my little girl. Can you tell me who you use?
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Subject: Vienna sausage?


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Terra (grossed out)
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Date Posted: 10:11:07 10/01/07 Mon
vienna sausages? Yeah, that's real healthy...meat and chemicals....yummmm.
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Subject: :-D Just a hello


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Marilyn Hardman (very happy)
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Date Posted: 08:45:02 10/02/07 Tue
I enjoy listening to you and the rest of the gang every morning. I have been listening probably about 4 years and I have laughed, cried, and sometimes disagreed with your conversations. I understand alot of what you are going through now being a single mom. I divorced my daughters's dad when they were 3 and 5 and it was very hard. I lived here in Texas and my family all lived in Oklahoma City so I did not have alot of help. I also understand about the dating too. Let me tell I met some real losers. I rushed into my 2nd marriage and it was a disaster. It was so bad I even let my girls go live with their dad til I could get away from the jerk. I just didn't want to have to worry about them and they deserved so much better. I just want to let you know that things will be better in the future even if it doesnt seem like it now. I am now married to my 3rd husband (3rd times a charm for me). He is the sweetest man and I couldn't be happier. As for my daughters, they are both happily married to wonderful men. One is a Rehab counselor and the other is a Pediatrican at Dallas Childrens Medical Center. Also, I have a beautiful little granddaughter, Chloe Grace. Life is Good! God Bless You. Marilyn
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Subject: Emma Kelly


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Melanie
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Date Posted: 04:59:04 10/05/07 Fri
Hey Kelly - post some new pics of EK!! Love ya.
Subject: Pictures from Duran Duran


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shannon
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Date Posted: 20:49:14 10/04/07 Thu
Kellie,
I'm a huge fan of you...and like you I am huge fan of Duran Duran so I was so excited for you getting to interview them!!!
But where are the pics?!?!

I'm so jealous of you getting to meet Simon!! :D
Subject: Yeah Kellie!


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Suzi
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Date Posted: 17:04:58 10/04/07 Thu
Kellie!!
I loved that you answered post questions! Very cool and I loved your answer to the question about the Oprah show! I totally agree with you and it's awesome that you and Freddie get along for EK's sake. Good for you!!!!
Subject: Kids and Divorce


Author:
Dawn Mireles
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Date Posted: 09:22:40 10/04/07 Thu
Hi Kellie! I was curious about what you learned from Oprah and divorce with children. I am divorced from my daughters' father but unlike Freddie who seems to be involved in Emma Kelly's life, my ex is not involved into my daughters. In fact he will go MONTHS without calling to see her or talk to her. I dont feel like its my job to call and remind him of her....what do you think??
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Subject: ? KELLIE'S SKIN - SO IRRITATING!


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LAURA
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Date Posted: 13:32:46 10/02/07 Tue
IT'S SO IRRITATING TO ME HOW PERFECT KELLIE'S SKIN ALWAYS LOOKS. IRRITATED MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT WORD - I'M SO JEALOUS! DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT SKIN CARE SHE USES?
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Subject: ☮ (:


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Courtney (Surprised)
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Date Posted: 17:42:00 10/02/07 Tue
Kellie, you're so cute. I had no idea you were so pretty. And little Emma is freaking adorable! Just stopping by to say keep truckin'. You'll get a man one of these days.
(:
Subject: Oo. Britney loses her children......


Author:
MistyMichelle
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Date Posted: 16:39:22 10/01/07 Mon
I am so sad for Brit. This was ultimately her own doing &
I think that the judge made a wise decision.....this custody arrangement is not necessarily permanent. If Britney gets the help she truly needs her babies will be returned to her. From personal experience I truly believe Britney is Bi-Polar. My husband suffers from this horrible disease & all too often people w/BP disorder self medicate with drugs & alcohol. The judge made his decision in the best interest of the children. Now Britney needs to be put on suicide watch, a psychiatric evaluation, some meds, & some time away from the paparazzi & the public.

I mourn for Britney's loss, but hopefully in the end she will be back, happy, & have custody of her children.
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Subject: <3 Sept 27


Author:
Karri
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Date Posted: 20:54:32 09/29/07 Sat
When I was 6 months pregnant, my youngests dad and I split up. I was devistated as you already know. We had been engaged, and the week he and I were set to be married, a tragic death struck our family. Needless to say the marriage was off. I had cold feet anyway. When he and I split up, I commited to him that he and I would be partners in parenthood. I have been in a serious relationship for three years, but remain close to my son's father and consider him to be one of my best friends on the face of this Earth. He and I would have never worked out as a married couple. I will do anything for him, as he would for me. He and I share our son together, and both of us see our son as the greatest blessing on the planet. Jason is 6 years old now, and my advise to you is don't listen to other people, especially some childless old woman. I would suggest to you that you form a lasting friendship with Freddy, and be committed partners in parenthood for Emma Kelly. I promise you she will be well adjusted and completely normal.
Subject: <3 Catching up!!


Author:
Shawna (Amazed)
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Date Posted: 09:28:57 09/28/07 Fri
Wow...I used to listen to your show all the time, and then the station it aired on was bought out and reformated, and they took you guys off. So I was talking to a friend online and she was talking about the show today. It made me miss getting to hear you guys, so I thought I would look up the website and see what was going on. The last day I heard the show was the day you went in to have Emma K.! I was so excited I thought "Awww thats awesome, she is going to be a great Mommy!!". Then the next morning I got on my way to work, turned on the radio...and you guys were gone. I was so upset!! Anyways, I just read up on all your diary entries and man have things changed!! I hate that you have had to go through some of the bad personal stuff, but it seems like you are doing just fine for youself. And the baby is sooooo beautiful. Don't worry about the walking thing it will come...my cousin didn't walk until he was almost 17mo. old. The Dr. just told his Mom...when he wants to he will do it, don't try to force it because the more you try and force it the more he won't want to do it. Well, I guess I will quit wasting your time and cut this short...but I am glad you are doing well, I miss hearing you guys!!!! Keep your head up...all things happen in time. I wish you all much health, wealth, and happiness. Keep being Great!!
Subject: Here's a GREAT idea!


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Mindy (chillaxin)
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Date Posted: 07:59:00 09/28/07 Fri
Why don't you stop pushing your daughter and comparing your daughter to other babies and let her do these things at HER pace. My oldest didn't start walking until almost 14 months and she is very much normal.
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Subject: pictures


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Claudia
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Date Posted: 19:19:00 09/27/07 Thu
hi kelly

love you by the way, i was just wanting to know who is your photographer for Emma Kelly i love those garden pictures and i love props your photgrapher uses.
Subject: Your Blog


Author:
Anna
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Date Posted: 15:29:57 09/27/07 Thu
Kellie,
I really enjoy your blogs, especially when you write about Emma Kelly. Don't stop blogging.
Subject: 05/27/07 Blog Entry


Author:
Kitty Kay
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Date Posted: 14:31:38 09/27/07 Thu
Kellie,
I just read your blog entry for today and was sad to read the last half of it. Screw what Oprah says about family and divorce. She's never had a child and she's never been married!! For some 20 odd years she's been w/ the same man and there is no sign of marriage. Well since he's gay n' all it's no wonder why they aren't married......

Rich people like her think because, they make $2 billion a day they can have opinions about subjects in which they have no idea about!! Look at Tom Cruise..he believes in Aliens. Man I feel sorry for him when rapture happens!!

You're a great Mother! You and Freddie make your situation work well, for your daughter! She's a happy baby and as long as the two of you get along, you'll raise her just fine!!
Subject: What is wrong with people?


Author:
Beth in Amarillo
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Date Posted: 11:24:33 09/27/07 Thu
Kelli-why are people so rude on these message boards? I have never posted before but couldn't help myself. Do they not have anything better to do? Anyway, regarding your blog today...I have a 3 year old and when she was E.K.'s age..went thru the same thing with eating. Try the gerber snacks that are dehydrated fruits and veggies. They have corn, apples and bananas and they are little and crunchy and for some reason, babies love them! They are just plain dehydrated fruit by Gerber, no added sugar or anything. Check 'em out!
Also, I saw your pictures from the kiddy kat doll thing. You are NUTS if you think you are fat! YOu look very thin, even your arms are twigs. You look great!
Subject: While in NC


Author:
Concerned for Your career
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Date Posted: 10:56:39 09/27/07 Thu
Hey Kelly,
While you're in NC you might as well listen to a real radio show in Ace & TJ. Maybe if you wouldn't have left SC you could have been on their show which is 100% better than Kidd Crap it. If you can't catch their show live you can download their podcast at AceTJ.com or go to Kiss 95.1 Too bad ya'll weren't in Charlotte to see Ryan Seacrest win the award yesterday for best radio show. Ace and TJ rule!!! think about converting
Subject: kitty cat doll


Author:
anonymous
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Date Posted: 10:16:54 09/27/07 Thu
Hey,

After reading your diary concerning the performance I have to say your wrong. Im not one for flattery as you will notice once you realize who this is. I will say however two of my friends commented on how beautiful you were and I even heard a stranger comment you were the prettiest. Sorry if you didnt feel that way but others did for you but your opinion counts so try and be more confident about that night because you looked great.

2nd... I just wanted to apologize for my drunkin behavior. I still think your a down to earth southern gal and not a bi$@h. I thought you were totally kidding about acting a bit upset but have been told otherwise so I am sorry. I enjoyed talking to you and apologize for causeing you any distress or uncomfortable moments. I look forward to meeting you again and apologizing in person and have no doubt I will have that oppertunity.

SORRY :)
Subject: :-) Emma Kelly


Author:
Cortney Linares
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Date Posted: 09:50:04 09/27/07 Thu
I started listening to you guys about a month ago - I live in New Orleans. A co-worker wanted me to listen to her CDs of the Mommy Test. I had a little girl in early May. I loved them and it turned me onto the show - which is now a daily thing on my commute. I have really enjoyed reading your blog entries about your little girl - she's cute!

I think you are very funny and enjoy what you bring to the show.

Take care!
Subject: Oprah's show


Author:
Jennifer (I can relate!)
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Date Posted: 08:31:32 09/27/07 Thu
hey kellie....jennifer from D/Studio 110...etc.

I watched Oprah, too. I mentioned to you last week I'm dealing with the same thing. I wanted to crawl under a rock forever after watching that. Now granted, it's not as bad as some of those situations -- more abandonment than divorce -- but still. I have been a guilty mess ever since I watched it and I can't WAIT til Oct. 11 to watch more! I will say though....it has made me more aware of how to talk about things.

Good luck girl.

j.
Subject: Britney


Author:
Jessica from wichita
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Date Posted: 20:36:13 09/26/07 Wed
Oh Kellie I am so worried about Britney Spears. I was watchin extra yesterday and they showed her dragin a paparazzi in to the bathroom and then tryin to drive down the street and her kids were holdin hands in the back seat. It was so sad I wish someone would interven and take her ass out OF HOLLYWOOD! Im so afraid that with all this stuff goin on in her life that she gonna freak and kill her self or worse I don't know but your a big supporter of her and you know too that she needs help.
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  • Re: Britney -- Sick of Britney, 07:39:56 09/27/07 Thu
Subject: Baby Pics!


Author:
Shauna
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Date Posted: 06:49:43 09/27/07 Thu
Kellie, what is going on?! Its time to post more baby pics!!!!!
Subject: You are an idiot!


Author:
Reality (I could have saved you time)
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Date Posted: 10:10:07 09/25/07 Tue
You just now realized you were an idiot? I could have told you that a long time ago. Sorry you wasted so much of your life in lala land not knowing you are really annoying and yes an idiot.

Oh and Kelly, it's not just with computers. It's with everything and Taylor is right behind you.
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Subject: You are wonderful Kellie!


Author:
Mary (Happy :))
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Date Posted: 15:21:13 09/26/07 Wed
Kellie,

I don't know why such mean people who say things like "You're an idiot" come on here to read your diary entries! I find it amusing that these people can hide behind a computer and type these nasty comments, but would NEVER have the courage to say it to you in person. I'm sure if the oppertunity ever arose, they would be kissing your butt!! These types of people are obviously unhappy with their own lives and have nothing better to do than put someone down, especially someone they haven't even met. You are like family to me and the rest of your listeners, and from what I can tell, you are loved more than you are hated! So, keep up the good work girl!

MUCH LOVE,
Mary D.
Subject: Baby Talk and Dissing on them haters


Author:
Vesta (Stop the e-bullying!!)
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Date Posted: 11:43:04 09/26/07 Wed
Hiya Kelly,
I just wanted to say I love your diary & I think your baby is so beautiful. She will be walking in no time just let her do it at her own pace. No worries ok. Also my daughter Gavi, who is 15 months old, 1st words were "Thank you" when she was 2 weeks old. No one believes me but a lady sitting right next to me at a doc office heard her say it and I looked at her and ask her "Did she just say what I think she said?" which the lady looked as shocked as me and said yes she did. Everyone thinks I'm joking but it's true. Oh well.
Now the person who wrote that ugly message about you being an idiot should be ashame of themself for saying such horrible things. That's a coward right there. Don't have the guts to tell it to your face so instead writes it online. That's e-bullying! People are so easily hiding behind a computer monitor and saying such horrible things about other people that they would normally, or hopefully, never say to a person if they were standing right there in front of them. It's a hit & run kind of attack. These type of people have very low self esteem and just want to cut someone down to make themself feel better. Kelly just brush them haters off. They can't even touch you.
BTW I love the show but since now I moved to Houston I don't get to hear it anymore. I need to get myself satelite radio.
A fan who thinks you rock! <3
Also can you tell Kidd he should update his diary/blog more often. It's been months since he posted anything on there.
Subject: Haters


Author:
oats
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Date Posted: 11:17:16 09/26/07 Wed
I get so cracked up by all of the haters that post messages on this board. If you really had a problem with Kellie or anyone else why would you listen to the show and especially get on the website? For those of you who post these type of messages...do you not realize how silly you look? If you don't like the show then just don't listen and let those of us who LOVE the show enjoy it!
Subject: Kids!


Author:
Natalie (:o))
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Date Posted: 10:18:48 09/26/07 Wed
haha That's cute. All babies are different. Both of mine were walking at 9 months, and my first child said 100 words by the time she was one. (We have video!) But my second child didn't start talking till she was about 1 1/2. Emma Kellie is precious! Shake them haters off!
Subject: Kellie is not an idiot


Author:
Samantha (outraged)
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Date Posted: 11:18:08 09/25/07 Tue
Kellie is not an idiot! I find her comments insightful and eloquently put. It frustrates me that someone could post such terrible and hurtful things about her, or of Taylor for that matter! I am sure that the author of that message is one of the biggest IDIOTS of them all, but that doesn't mean that people are coming up to him or her and expressing that opinion! (Although they probably should!)
Keep up the good work Kellie! You rock!
Subject: talking babies


Author:
jennifer (wishful)
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Date Posted: 09:27:13 09/25/07 Tue
okay so there is 1 month and 2 days between my son and your daughter...he walks like forest gump....run run run...yet he refuses to talk...he just growls and chirps like a bird. i blame my dad...that is the normal routine for the two of them together...so just know i am just as envious of emma kelly talking as you are to walking babies...
Subject: Kelly's Diary


Author:
Sonya
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Date Posted: 08:47:56 09/25/07 Tue
I just wanted to say that I love to read Kelly's diary. It makes me laugh everyday. Thanks and keep up the great work!

PS. Your baby is beautiful!!!
Subject: Britney


Author:
Jessica from wichita
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Date Posted: 15:45:26 09/24/07 Mon
I watched the Today show and "fat tony"?? the bodygaurd said that he had never seen her doing drugs around the kids but at a night club. So i don't know about this london news?? or whatever but I did see him with matt lauer. and I also heard about the hit and run charge...so I dont know. But Im like you I love her and know that something has to happen or its not gonna be pretty.
Subject: Fun BLOG


Author:
Melissa
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Date Posted: 10:29:05 09/24/07 Mon
I read your entry about Emma Kelly not crawling/ walking yet, and there is a very funny blog you should read. Her daughter was the same way, and now she is a healthy (walking) four year old. I can't say enough how funny the author is. www.dooce.com
Subject: S. Carolina game


Author:
Dana
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Date Posted: 06:46:57 09/24/07 Mon
I went to the LSU 'vs' S Carolina game and there was a bus/motor home with oh2 on the it. I thought that on one show someone said your father was the inventor of this is that true and was that him at the game??
Subject: Take down your match.com pic with the guy!!!


Author:
sara
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Date Posted: 12:32:48 09/21/07 Fri
Kellie!!!! You were the one wondering why a guy would put up a pic of himself with his newborn and what looked like a wife in the background... yet you have a photo of yourself on match.com, standing next to a guy! One can only assume this is your ex-husband, but whoever it is, it's not cool, girl! Just show photos of YOU!!
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Subject: Emma Kelly


Author:
Joyce
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Date Posted: 11:28:32 09/21/07 Fri
Emma Kelly is so CUTE!!!!! I always love listening to you talk about her and she is as cute as you say! I have a 14 month old girl so I was very sympathetic to all you said and felt during your pregnancy! I wanted to call in so bad too, because I am an ultrasonogropher and would have loved to answer some of your questions that you had that were within my scope of expertise.
Subject: kellie


Author:
KATE
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Date Posted: 10:51:35 09/21/07 Fri
Hey Kellie,
The other day kidd was recapping on the day that you told everybody that you were pregnant and I literally started crying. My hubby and I have been going through the exact same thing and people have no idea what an emotional roller coaster it is! I just wanted to let you know what an answer of prayer you have! I was so happy for you!
Kate
Subject: kellie


Author:
Dean
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Date Posted: 10:50:16 09/21/07 Fri
HEY EVERYBODY
Subject: A Bit of Everything


Author:
Tori (:))
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Date Posted: 09:52:19 09/21/07 Fri
Hi Kellie!

I just wanted to let you know the EXACT same thing happened to me. Last night, I was commenting to my boyfriend that we were expecting a phone call from his mom, and I would have thought she would have called by then. And wha-bam!!! His phone started ringing w/ her number!!!

Thank you for posting pictures of Emma. She is the sweetest baby. She looks very easy to care for...she is (almost) always smiling! It's easy to see she brings joy to everyone around her.

Also, have you tried Nutri-Systems? I have heard a lot of good things about it, but have no experience myself.

Take care, Kellie!!!
Subject: Your sweet baby


Author:
Tiffany
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Date Posted: 07:41:09 09/21/07 Fri
Kellie,

I just wanted you to know that you have raised such a beautiful baby girl. Emma Kellie is so precious! I give you much kudos for being a single mom. I was raised by mom for a couple of years until she met my step dad who is the most amazing man ever. With time you will meet the man of your dreams that will take care of you and Emma Kelly and you will truly be happy. I am living proof of it! May god bless you and that sweet baby. LOVE LOVE the show!!

~Tiffany
Subject: Emma Kelly


Author:
Laura
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Date Posted: 07:28:02 09/21/07 Fri
Kellie-

Emma Kelly is just precious. I love those pictures that you posted today. I have a 16 month old that would make a perfect boyfriend for her. They'd be so cute together.

Have a great weekend!
Subject: Weight


Author:
Liz
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Date Posted: 14:19:35 09/20/07 Thu
Kelly, you always say you want to stop obsessing over your weight so that you don't pass off your habits to your daughter. And yet all you do is talk about your weight. Day in and day out. On the air. In your diary. How's it working for you so far? It's not. If you wanted to make a life style change you would do it. Make the decision to get healthy and then do it. And shut up about it already. It's getting old. You are not fat, quit being a victim to your weight. Get over it and move on. How are you ever going to be able to build up your daughter when you can't even see yourself for the beautiful person you are?
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Subject: Hey Kellie,...


Author:
Zoe (:P)
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Date Posted: 15:27:12 09/20/07 Thu
Kellie,
I love your baby she is precious! My friend has a baby sister she is soo sweet! I love hearing you on the show you are awesome! I think that I'm just like you only without a baby.! I like how you say what you think about things! You go girl!!

From,
Zoe
Subject: Kelly, PLEASE STOP


Author:
Kim (exasperated)
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Date Posted: 10:58:26 09/20/07 Thu
Kelly, you are one of my favorite on the show but PLEASE stop obsessing over your weight constantly! You are gorgeous and a perfect size yet you constantly complain on the show and in your diary about your size. I still love you on the show but ENOUGH WITH ALL THE WEIGHT OBSESSION! You are being very annoying with it.
Subject: NV diet pills?


Author:
Sheri (question)
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Date Posted: 08:41:15 09/14/07 Fri
Kellie, I wanted to ask you if those NV diet pills worked for you? I am trying to find something to take that will curb my appetite and give me a little energy. I took phen-fen years ago and it worked great but of course we now know it was bad for us to take. I have tried the Hoodia stuff but can't really tell if it helps.
My 20 year high school reunion will be next year and I wanted to start slowly with trying to lose about 50 pounds. What do you think?
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Subject: Internet Dating


Author:
Melissa
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Date Posted: 07:06:09 09/20/07 Thu
Kelly-I did the whole internet dating scene a couple of years after my divorce. It is a different world now and after some nice meetings and no connections, along with some very bad expierences with encountering guys stalking me afterwards--I want to warn you of the fact people (guys and girls) can say and pretend to be whoever they want to be and if you catch them doing so they just block you and move on....PLEASE be very careful--I have some stories that would scare you---I would rather have a blind date than do the internet dating ever again--and I hate blind dates!!!
Subject: Britney Spears


Author:
Angie
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Date Posted: 06:38:55 09/20/07 Thu
I just want to agree with you on Britney. I don't think she is the same as Paris Hilton or Lindsey Lohan. I truly think she has a disease such as bipolar or something else and for whatever reason she thinks everyone in her life is out to hurt her so she has pushed everyone that loves her out of her life-think how hard that must be and how awful that must feel. And she won't get help-so until then she just keeps spiraling out of control. I do think she should have her children taken away and I sure hope she can get help before it is too late. I think once her children are taken away she will hit bottom and I just hope someone can save her before something more horrible happens.
Subject: Taylor Is Mini Kellie


Author:
Lindsey (PISSED!)
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Date Posted: 09:38:41 09/13/07 Thu
I know Kellie said that people were still posting things and that they are "over it".
But yesterday was insane. I can't believe the show went off on Taylor because she couldn't say that word.
And especially- KELLIE of all people- should understand Taylor's problems.
I mean Taylor is half of Kellie's age, and Kellie should maybe try to think back to when she was in her early 20's and all the crazy OCD or child hood repressive things she did. I mean she's admitted to it on the air about watching A Beautiful Mind and making her want to stop taking her crazy-meds. Taylor is just 20 years behind Kellie on conquering those things.
GIVE TAYLOR A FRIGGIN' BREAK!
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Subject: <3 for my momma


Author:
kimberly
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Date Posted: 11:27:22 09/18/07 Tue
emma kelly will love u!! we all do!! also, i am now 23 and i remember those days when my friends would talk about their moms and be disgusted with them and i wasnt like that with my mom... there is hope for u!! my mom is one of my best friends! :)
Subject: Teenage Daughters


Author:
Teresa
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Date Posted: 08:08:12 09/18/07 Tue
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Subject: :-) Teenage Daughters


Author:
Kristin (Excited!)
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Date Posted: 05:16:13 09/18/07 Tue
Dear Kelly,
I am 19 years old and love my mother to death. My teen years were HORRIBLE, but, at the end of each day I still loved my mom more than anything, and normally she made me see that my mistakes were forgivable and understandable. My mom and I are like best friends, we tell each other everything. I just wanted you to know that it is possible for you and Emma to be close as she gets older. It is going to be hard when she gets older but, for the time being enjoy the excitement of not knowing what she will be like in the future. I can honestly tell you that it is possible and because of the relationship that my mom and I had as a teenager (even through all the hell, and believe me, there was some) I now see that the morals and dreams my mom forced on me then are playing out in my future now. I am engaged to a wonderful man and we are saving money for our wedding (how many 19 year olds do you know that actually have money in their SAVING accounts?) and I have a wonderful job. I look back on the kids that I graduated high school with and they are working at Sonic or McDonalds, NOT ME! I am doing things and making progress in my life! Emma and you will be the same! Just be yourself and Emma will be appreciate all the hard work that you are doing for her now. What really helped me is that my mom kept a journal as I grew...and you are already doing that. Anyways Kelly I think this is long enough now. I will let you get back to your work. We love ya girl. Hang in there.


P.S. Message me sometime!
Subject: Match.com


Author:
Sasha
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Date Posted: 22:42:47 09/17/07 Mon
Hey Kellie,

I met my husband on Match 4 years ago. (....nothing wrong with us, we're attractive, educated and outgoing...just not meeting anyone new the "old fashioned way").
We've been married for 2 1/2 years and just had a beautiful baby girl 12 weeks ago! Of course we think she is the most perfect baby in the world! So, you really can meet someone worthwhile :0)

PS - Next time a woman says what a handsome boy, say...Thank you, SIR!!! And, Thank you, Ma'am if it is a man. Maybe they will open their eyes and pay attention more...ha ha!
Subject: Emma Kellly's New Words!


Author:
Naomi
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Date Posted: 09:30:29 09/17/07 Mon
Kelly,

I had my son checked by my state's Early Intervention Program (he was premature. You've seen him on my myspace. He's Emma Kelly's future boyfriend LOL). They told me that kids will excel at one thing at a time. My son was very vocal so they said he's more interested in doing that than worrying about his motor skills. For Emma Kelly to be saying those things so soon is awesome! My son has stopped expanding his vocabulary and I started to get concerned when the daycare told me, he's been working on using a spoon, a cup and.....walking!!! He is now 15 months old and he was the only one in the room not walking but he's finally caught up! What I guess I'm saying is.....her little brain is more concerned with getting her words out there than all that other stuff. She'll get there.
Subject: match-dot-com


Author:
gentry
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Date Posted: 08:58:26 09/17/07 Mon
Kellie

I totally understand. Once I tired Match-dot-com as well. I always felt like the man hadn’t read my whole profile, because I didn’t fit in to his perfered age range, size, and body type. That is when I realized that I was not the only one that was lonely in the world. Yeah, I understand what you mean though, why would he take the time to spend me a message if I am clearly not what the man is looking for. Why waste not only his time, but mine too! I feel for ya girl!
Subject: Oo. Online dating/Black tie event


Author:
Briana (:O)
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Date Posted: 11:58:02 09/16/07 Sun
Hey kellie!! For the black tie event I think you should take a friend, it doesnt have to be a guy just someone you really enjoy being around. Thats what I would do anyway, I wouldnt take my man but my bff Maria. I have a the best time with her, well with my guy too but anyway. I'm sooo excited about the online dating thing. You should do like that movie 'Must Love Dogs'. Go out with all different kinds of guys. I'd try it if I didnt have a guy...but good luck!!! And just have fun with it!!!
Subject: Your Aug 7, 2007 letter


Author:
debby
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Date Posted: 08:40:02 09/16/07 Sun
Hi Kellie

Your reponse to LEAH McNAIR -- ,I loved it!! I recently moved to Clearwater and your not on this area,,So I missed How this came about. Can you feel me in

You rock lady, The love you have for Emma Kellie oozzes through ther screen. It's the best love ever..Men come and go, But a childs love is with you forever!!!

Debby

Clearwater florida
Subject: :-) Kelli has got it goin' on!


Author:
Dawn (mellow)
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Date Posted: 20:18:07 09/15/07 Sat
As a single Mom, it is good to have someone to listen to on a daily basis that is actually just one of us. You have had me as a listener for a long while and I have laughed and cried right along with you, girl. Thank you for being an example to the rest of us. I pray that God will bless you with an amazing man that will love both you and Emma Kellie unconditionally. It will take a pretty special, God sent guy....to be deserving of the woman you are. Keep doing what your doing, cause it works!!!!!
Subject: :-D Match up girl!


Author:
Debbie (Encouraged)
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Date Posted: 18:09:11 09/14/07 Fri
I remember recently, you fussed about that 'other' match site that has the REALLY long survey. I hated it. Becuz of my profession(nursing) I got severl dudes lookin for someone to take care of them, or their ill kids! Give Match a shot. I really liked it. I cheated tho; I did the three day free trial, setup my profile, then did some MARATHON networking! I would send winks and emails to the ones I was interested in. I would invite them to IM me on my yahoo name, or email. I was honest and upfront and told em 3 days, and I am gone! Good news? 1 year 3 mo later, I am still dating a great guy that I met from match! I picked him. Stay true to yourself, pick the ones with the most in common, and after 1 or 2 conversations if they suck, move on! (p.s. be happy with you in your heart, and you will find what you are looking for)

Hugs&kisses~~

Deb
Subject: Match.com


Author:
Courtney
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Date Posted: 06:29:59 09/14/07 Fri
Kelly... You're hot... has this reality not hit you yet? I mean... really... a bigger concern about finding a match on line will be finding someone who actually deserves you... I mean... true... you're kindof a *B* at times, but, lol... that's part of what makes you hot. It is what it is.
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Subject: Match.com


Author:
Jennifer
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Date Posted: 08:55:31 09/14/07 Fri
Kelli,

In regards to the whole Match.com entry, several things to comment on. You don't have to be interested in any of them - if you don't see someone that you like, don't respond. I know I wouldn't want some guy to reply to me, and then later find out that he only did because he wanted to just reply to someone. And, don't respond to someone if you aren't interested, even if it's just to say you aren't interested. A lot of guys will take it as a sign that you ARE interested, even though your words might say you aren't. And people who respond who live 5 states away? I would ignore them - match.com is supposed to facilitate the dating process and make things easier, not get you into an impossible long-distance relationship.

On a positive note (not my strong suit), I actually met my husband on match.com a couple of years ago. This was before you had to be "accepted" or whatever it is. When I first signed up, I was so embarrassed and felt like this was a true sign of me being a failure b/c I couldn't get a good date the real way. I was a single mom (divorced) with a 6 year old then, and was really frustrated with dating - most guys you meet in bars/clubs just want to get laid, and it's hard to date friends of friends because it doesn't work out and you have to see them again, and scoping out guys at church is just wrong. But match.com wasn't so bad, and not everyone on there is a loser or a serial killer, most just want to find someone, and find that conventional dating methods aren't working for them. So to end my rambling, good luck and don't respond to anyone unless you think you'd really go on a date with them!
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Subject: Mommyhood


Author:
Amanda
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Date Posted: 08:37:26 09/14/07 Fri
Hey Kellie! I love you and all this stuff with your baby girl is awesome. Mommy-hood is awesome, although it is of course, a huge struggle everyday. I'm a sing mom 22 years old, and my son is 13 months. (http://www.myspace.com/shabbyshackles)
I guess I just wanted to send you some encouragement. I know about days with headaches that won't go away. =o)

Love,
Manda
Subject: First Post!


Author:
Lacey
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Date Posted: 06:46:14 09/14/07 Fri
I read your blogs every day and just felt the need to post for the first time ever ... then I scroll through all your posts and see that there are some mean ones! I'm a little shocked that people have nothing better to do than criticize a radio personality on the internet!? Oh well ... I guess that's their right.

Well, I just wanted to say that I just absolutely love you! I love reading your blogs, I love hearing about your cute, little daughter and seeing her pictures. I can't imagine how tough it would be to open up your life to all these people and have some of them be so rude in return! Sounds like you know how to handle it, but just in case it gets to you sometimes ... please know that there are sooo many more people out there that LOVE you!

Lacey
Subject: Be strong!


Author:
Jenny (1st time message poster)
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Date Posted: 20:35:14 09/13/07 Thu
That which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger.. or something like that. Don't pretend to have a date though - that might deter the single guys that are there. Emma Kelly is precious! As a mom (of 4) myself I know you never get tired of hearing that!
Subject: Perfect DAte for you


Author:
Christine
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Date Posted: 19:00:44 09/13/07 Thu
You should definitely take Big Al on Friday!! You two seem to be bonding a lot lately over single parenting ;)
Subject: Emma walking


Author:
Sheri
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Date Posted: 12:46:18 09/13/07 Thu
Don't worry about when she will start walking. My boys were 13 and 14 months old before they started walking alone. Neither one of them actually crawled normal either, they scooted on their tummies. Ruined their onesies. My boys are now 15 and 11. They grow up so fast so don't rush anything. It will all happen fast enough. Also, I don't think ya'll were being mean to Taylor. She sounds very immature and I'm sure she is because she is younger. I've never heard of someone not being able to say a word. There is only one word I won't say and that is taking Gods name in vein. And it bothers me when I hear other people say it too. I hope you find someone to date, I'm rooting for you!!
Subject: Kellie, Don't feel bad


Author:
Shelly
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Date Posted: 11:44:27 09/13/07 Thu
Kellie, everything you said to Taylor yesterday was right on. I'm sure you didn't intend to make her cry. She just can't take it when everyone doesn't agree with her. The rest of you on the show have endured alot worse things said about y'all than her. None of you guys were mean to her.
Subject: >;-) Kellie you are amazing inspiration to all women!!!


Author:
Summer
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Date Posted: 11:33:07 09/13/07 Thu
Kepp your head up girl!!! Everyone in my offices are pulling for you to find happiness! You deserve it. I am a marketing director for 13 DFW properties and we all has a big meeting and your name was mentioned as an inspiration to all of us. You have been through so much over the last 3 years trying to get preg. then the divorce. YOU ARE DUE some slack. YOu are in my prayers and we will ALWAYS listen in the office as long as you are on the air!
XOXO
Summer
Subject: What happened with Taylor??


Author:
Mary (HUH??!)
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Date Posted: 10:59:21 09/13/07 Thu
I totally missed what happened yesterday with Taylor. Can someone fill me in please?? Thanks!!
Subject: Your love for Brittney


Author:
Alisha (Intuitive)
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Date Posted: 09:57:13 09/13/07 Thu
Hi Kellie! We all know how you feel about Ms. Spears, and I wanted to know if you realized that if you 'listen' to her songs, it seems like a cry for help that went unnoticed. Listen to the lyrics of 'Lucky', and 'Overprotected'. I personally am not as big of a fan as you, but I can recongnize a cry for help when I see one. The VMA's was just another example of how much she just needs to be loved, and 'taken away' from the scene she is in.
Subject: depressed


Author:
Margie
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Date Posted: 08:45:15 09/13/07 Thu
reading your blogs are so depressing....this is the last time for me.

Hope you can begin to see and then express the bright things in life instead of always seeing then expressing the negative things.
You'd be surprised at how happier you would be.
Best Wishes
Subject: wow


Author:
Loran (thoughtful)
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Date Posted: 07:44:10 09/13/07 Thu
okay - i haven't listened to you guys for a long time (just moved to a place that has you guys again), and i was like match.com? what is going on? the last time i heard you was while you were still pregnant and married. and then there was a comment about kid's love life not working out either. i just was saddened for you guys. kelly - way to go for being a single working mom. kid - ?? anyways - i am glad to be back listening and my heart goes out to you kelly. thanks for being a real person with real problems and opinions. it's the people that try to act like nothing goes wrong and that they are super woman that drive me CRAZY!! :)
Subject: E-Harmony


Author:
Lin
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Date Posted: 07:32:19 09/13/07 Thu
Kellie - I have a LOT of friends that signed up for Match.com and didn't have any luck. however, they ALL had luck with EHarmony.
Subject: Kelli's Internet Dating Sites


Author:
Reagan
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Date Posted: 07:24:25 09/13/07 Thu
Kelli,

I am currently separated and filing for divorce because my husband has been, for awhile now, posting his profile on dating sites as single and looking for a relatioship. He not only did it on dating sites but also classmates.com and my space claiming he was single and looking to date. Do NOT put yourself on the internet dating sites. They are liars! Please be careful. It's better to be alone than put up with the crap that these jerks put us through. Now I think I understand why women become lesibians. HA! HA! Just kidding! We will both find love one day until then we should enjoy the time with our kids. Now that's true love.
Subject: you were right!


Author:
Corrine
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Date Posted: 20:23:21 09/12/07 Wed
I am in agreement with everything you told Taylor today. She was being a total BRAT and people don't accomplish anything nor do they conquer issues by screaming "I CAN'T, I CAN'T!" It was brutal listening to her whine and I was so glad that everyone said what they did. She needs to understand life is going to throw curves that she needs to DEAL with and freaking out over a simple word is petty!
Subject: Taylor


Author:
Suzie
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Date Posted: 19:26:50 09/12/07 Wed
I think you guys should apologize to Taylor. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Kellie fan, but I felt so sorry for Taylor this morning. I mean, there are so many other nicknames you guys could come up with. Why were you being so stubborn? Not cool Kellie.
Subject: Taylor


Author:
Donna
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Date Posted: 19:10:16 09/12/07 Wed
You all were so pathetic today regarding Taylor not wanting to say a specific word. It was iritating to hear Kidd get angry. I think your audience would rather hear music on the air than to hear you all complain about calling Taylor's friend a specific name. Instead of being so mean and making your audience think you all are iratating, pick another name. I had to change the channel after that.
Kidd needs to take another vacation if something like that gets him so upset.
Subject: Just Your Opinion


Author:
Erin (Annoyed)
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Date Posted: 18:03:51 09/12/07 Wed
Kellie,
I was really disappointed in your Just My Opinion piece this morning about the list of celebrities terrorists like. First of all, I highly doubt that terrorists actually had a meeting and compiled such a list. I mean really such an idea is ludicrous. I doubt they care one way or the other what anyone in Hollywood thinks much less the idea that they would sit down and come up with a list. Give me a break! More likely, it's some conservative pundit trying to be inflammatory. Secondly, I couldn't have responded better than Kidd when he said that just because you disagree with this administration's policy on foreign affairs it does not make you un-patriotic and certainly does not put you in alliance with terrorists! It's a democracy Kellie! People have the right to disagree with their government when they do not feel it's acting in accordance with their ideology. I have long been a fan of yours but this morning I was very disappointed. Please stick to talking about your beautiful daughter or pop culture or anything but politics!
Subject: Emma Kelly and walking


Author:
Laura
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Date Posted: 14:02:00 09/12/07 Wed
Hey Kellie. I wanted to let you know my niece, Cassidy, did not start walking until days before her 2nd birthday; and Cole, her twin brother, started walking around 18-20mos. My sister took Cassidy to the pediatrician and a neurologist and was told that nothing was wrong - she just did not feel like doing it. They gave her some exercises to do with Cassidy to build her muscle tone. Cassidy started walking when she was ready!!!
Subject: Stop responding............


Author:
You People
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Date Posted: 06:31:33 09/12/07 Wed
You people who are complaining about the responses that the "Marathon of ego" post keeps getting...Stop responding and maybe it won't keep getting bumped to the top. DUH!
Subject: Baby walking


Author:
Liz
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Date Posted: 04:46:29 09/12/07 Wed
I would not worry about that baby not walking yet. Neither of my kids walked until 13/14 months. And they are both perfectly normal, very athletic kids. Quit worrying so much, that baby is gonna do what she wants to do when she's ready to do it!
Subject: emma kellys b-day party


Author:
Sarah Portier
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Date Posted: 19:28:26 09/11/07 Tue
kelly, i had my baby girl too on october 19th, ive been stressing about her birthday party, a site that i went on for 1st birthday party supplies was celebrateexpress.com, they have really cute birthday themes. i like the ist birthday princess theme the best! have fun planning emma kelly's party! im sure it will be perfect.
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Subject: the hills!


Author:
sarah p.
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Date Posted: 19:35:35 09/11/07 Tue
okay jessica it's pretty sad that you are going to put down kellie just because she doesnt like lauren . you see pretty pathetic. kellie you are right about lauren she is very boring, she needs to stop giving her friends advice and realize she the one with the problem.
Subject: Emma Kellie


Author:
Jennifer Rasco
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Date Posted: 14:46:39 09/11/07 Tue
The way I look at it....you get to enjoy her "babyhood" longer than usual!!! Our son was out of the crib at 9mths, walked at 10mths and hasn't stopped since!! He's now 22...our daughter on the other hand, who's now 21...slept in the crib til almost 2yrs., walked about 16-20 months, p.trained at almost 3 yrs...but looking back, I realized w/ her being our last - I enjoyed her "babyhood" much more! I'm very grateful that she took her time! =)
ps...you're my favorite!
Subject: Emma Kelly


Author:
Penny, Kelly's Cousin
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Date Posted: 14:16:29 09/11/07 Tue
Kelly, your Dad sent me pictures of Emma Kelly, and she is beautiful !!!! Phil and I went to your web sight, so thought I would send you a big hello from your cousin in Mo. By the way, you look beautiful too !! Would love to hear from you. My daughter (Becky) did not walk until 14 months. She is 38 , has 3 beautiful children, and doing wonderful. Love you,Penny
Subject: Emma Kelly


Author:
Lauren (Happy)
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Date Posted: 12:12:42 09/11/07 Tue
Kelly, I just wanted to let u know that my daughter did not walk until 14 months. I was a little worried, but now she is very advanced for her age. Emma Kelly will be perfect, she is the cutest thing I have ever seen.
Subject: Emma Kellie and walking


Author:
April Harpold (encouraging)
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Date Posted: 11:05:34 09/11/07 Tue
Kellie,
Even in January, do not be upset if Emma is still not walking. Usually babies that crawl late will walk later too. My 17 month old girl is STILL not walking, but she can pull to standing, cruise, etc. She just does not have a desire to walk right now. However, she can say lots of words, and has great fine motor skills. Babies usually only concentrate on learning one thing at a time. Some develope physically faster than mentally and vice versa. Her pediatrician says it is just her personality. She is quite laid back and relaxed! Just cherish these times that she is NOT walking because once they start there is no turning back,and they don't seem like babies anymore when they begin to walk! SO KELLIE -- DO NOT FREAK OUT IN JANUARY IF SHE IS NOT WALKING AT 15 MONTHS!! Not every baby is "by the book".
Love ya Kellie -- because you love bacon and sausage as much as I do! Southern girls ROCK!
Subject: Walking


Author:
chrisine
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Date Posted: 09:45:55 09/11/07 Tue
My daughter didn't start walking until she was about 15 months and she is perfectly normal!!! She is now two and a half and runs all OVER!! Be glad she doesn't walk yet, they grow up soooo fast and once they walk, you have to chase them EVERYWHERE!!!!
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