tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655328206351900416.post3984533946453997627..comments2023-04-05T03:36:06.537-07:00Comments on this one's still kicking: 21 monthsAmanda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11252666997988047431noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655328206351900416.post-53257611339929729282014-01-20T17:11:25.458-08:002014-01-20T17:11:25.458-08:00Scarlet has started to pant when she wants things ...Scarlet has started to pant when she wants things too! I wonder why children do that? It's adorable until she starts to whine and fuss when we haven't responded quickly enough to the pant. Babies are so weird. I'm so excited to learn what Shep's first words will be!Camillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584291792128928478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655328206351900416.post-26455032283494143452014-01-09T15:43:49.115-08:002014-01-09T15:43:49.115-08:00Oh weaning. You already know it was tough for me a...Oh weaning. You already know it was tough for me and Peter. My mom would always leave overnight for two nights when she weaned her toddlers, and she said that worked out fine because they knew dad didn't have it. I didn't want to try that with Peter, so I don't know how it might have gone. It might be easier with an older toddler, like if you guys are still going until Shep is closer to three, or is three, than you might be able to explain it and maybe that would help. I read about a mom who made a storybook for her son about himself growing from a baby to a toddler and part of his turning into a big boy was weaning. She said she read it with him for a few weeks (if I'm remembering right), and then weaned, and he did great. Good luck! <br /><br />Also, I remember Peter getting to nursery and being quite passive at first, but as he got older he learned to defend himself, and then (as you've no doubt noticed) he learned to take things and be a bit pushy himself. Personality will probably play into whether Shep picks it up, but if he does it certainly isn't a portent of disaster for you guys. You'll work with him on it, and he'll figure it out. <br /><br />I would get his ears checked to be sure there's not a problem there, (my friend's son didn't show signs of trouble with his ears at birth, but when he had a speech delay they checked again and lo and behold there was fluid in one) and if not don't worry about it too much.<br /><br />Love you! Love your updates! Love your fun family! Luke and Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091977370489762473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655328206351900416.post-77724710816531632572014-01-09T12:26:51.201-08:002014-01-09T12:26:51.201-08:00Go, mamma! Love this update. I agree with Rachel i...Go, mamma! Love this update. I agree with Rachel in knowing why you're so passionate about nursing. I think it's great, but that's mostly because it came easily to me. I know of a few women who struggled and felt like less of a woman by using formula.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I know from being a nursery worker that many children learn to hit and goof off from being around other 3-year-olds in nursery. I wish it weren't the case. But we try to offset that with 15-minute lessons, if that helps?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289001897518175662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655328206351900416.post-52030864228880190422014-01-09T07:09:28.835-08:002014-01-09T07:09:28.835-08:00Forrest was definitely on the slower side of learn...Forrest was definitely on the slower side of learning to talk, so I guess this comment is just encouragement to not fret too much about it--Shep will figure it out eventually, and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with him if it takes him longer to start talking. Forrest really wasn't talking hardly at all until closer to 2 1/2, and now (at almost 3 1/2), he talks up a storm. It just took him longer to get there. We also, like Katy, did the Early Intervention thing (here in UT--they came to the house twice a month and since it was income-based and during the time Jeff was an unpaid intern, it was free for us) and I think it was probably helpful (even if just to give me ideas of things I could do to help him along). <br /><br />I also worried about nursery 'ruining' Forrest--he's such a gentle kid, and I was really concerned that being around more physical/assertive kids in nursery would teach him to be that way. I can't recall doing anything specific to try and avoid that happening, but I think he took the same route as Katy's boys, as well--he doesn't hit (that I know of), but he's learned to 'defend' himself by taking toys back or telling kids to stop, etc.<br /><br />I actually would be interested in reading a post about your thoughts on nursing, since you said you have plenty of them :-) I find it an interesting topic--some women are so passionate/defensive about it, and as someone who is rather apathetic about nursing myself (my general attitude about it has been along the lines of 'if it works out, great; if not, whatever') I'm interested in hearing from women who nurse for a long time or feel strongly about it. Rachel // Maybe Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737624506695244343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655328206351900416.post-11857049629422673912014-01-08T17:22:09.617-08:002014-01-08T17:22:09.617-08:00So fun to hear a Shep update! He sounds like a dar...So fun to hear a Shep update! He sounds like a darling handful :) Here is my mommy advice (for what its worth)<br />1. One of our boys has a speech delay and too seemed rather unmotivated to learn. Basically, you just have to start making them. If he wants something have him try to say the first sound of the word before you give it to him (ex.You want some milk? Say "mmmmm" "mmmmm." He responds with some form of "mmmm". You cheer and 'say good job "mmmmmmmilk"' as you hand him the milk.)Then when you know he can make the first try to get him to say the word, and then phrase etc. Also, I think all states have an early learning program. Basically they evaluate your child and if they are behind in any area they'll provide services in your home. We did that with our guy and the speech therapist came once a week. At first he hated it, but by the end he usually really like it. Learning to talk is hard stuff! They will also evaluate their hearing before they do speech therapy to make sure there isn't a problem there. We started all that when our guy was around 2. Oh and in KY they charge a monthly fee based on income. We only had to pay $20/month which is a steal of a deal for that many speech therapy sessions.<br /><br />2. Girl, you getting up twice a night still?! How are you not a sleep deprived mess?? Well I'm speaking strictly from my own experience here, but uninterrupted sleep is sooooo much different (better) than getting woken up even once or twice a night briefly. I would consider trying to wean him off those night time feedings. He'll probably be mad about it (toddlers!!), but it won't hurt him. Your his mom though so you know him best!<br />3. Bullying: we have really emphasized being kind/soft/gentle with our boys and honestly I think they predisposed to be more like than anyhow. Anywho they also experienced some shell shock in Nursery (they would just kind of look at me with wide eyes, like Mom what in the world is happening here!). They've adjusted though and will now defend themselves if needed (ie. not hitting usually, but saying "that's mine" and walking away or "stop it!" which is usually enough to alert leaders that they may need to intervene). It'll be interesting to see how this approach pans out for us:)<br /><br />Best of luck! Being a parent is hard (but good)!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211212096594975994noreply@blogger.com