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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
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