Worries about the new baby

[Melly]

Hi all,

With Ellen, I was always worried that she had a developmental delay. Now I don't worry about her-- she a well adjusted 3 year old who is talkative, pretends to read to her babies, and is very observant. But, now I can't help but worry about the little one due in September. Ellen was a relatively late talker, started two word phrases at 23 months. I was really concerned about her until she started talking, although everyone told me she was fine (she was pointing, making eye contact, and a very happy baby). Now I am worried that my son will very delayed in talking and might be autistic. I have a cousin who is on the autism spectrum, therefore, I was tested for Fragile X, and that came back normal. I just wish I could stop worrying. I am scared that anything I eat or drink or I am exposed to is going to harm the baby. Sometimes I think I have some genetic weakness or subseptivenss that caused IC and that's going to cause problems with my children. Any reassurances will be welcome.

Thanks,

Melly

[felineperson3]

:pray: :pray: Prayers that you will have a healthy baby--I think every mother-to-be worries about that to some extent. It's always so reassuring to find out at the end that everything is okay. Of course, since I had my babies (4 total) in the late 50's and 60's they can determine a lot in-utero now that they couldn't do then.
Try not to worry excessively and just do common-sense things and I'm sure everything is going to be fine--

Hugs & blessings to you--:cat:

[Katrina]

(((((hugs))))) Your baby will be a very wonderful miracle. Trust in the Lord out God to guide you through your pregnancy and raising your children. When God is there things will turn out right.



Take Care

[jaime15]

I think it's normal to worry.....That little one will have all the love and comfort in the world....Too much of that will make 'em spoiled..(so they say.);) Do it anyway. They're only small once.
Big hugs for you guys.:kiss:

[aantol73]

I think we all worry about our babies... but he is going to be pefect, no matter what. :pray: :pray:

[Jen_Cole]

I know just how you feel. My son, who will be three in Aug., is seeing two therapists right now-one for speech and one for motor skills. I think it's good to worry-you are more observant and can get a head start if there is a problem. My mom kept telling me to get my son in to see a speech therapist when he turned two, and I ignored her. He is slowly making progress in terms of speech, but I have no doubt that he will be okay. There are so many (almost) free programs out there if there is a problem.

[ICNDonna]

Mothers-to-be always worry some about that little bundle. I remember when mine were born and how I undressed them completely (much to the chagrin of hospital folks) so I could check each child over thoroughly --- and it was such a relief to see that all their toes and fingers were there in the right places.

Sending encouraging hugs,
Donna