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Ellen is 11 months old and parent concerns
Hi everyone,
It has been a while since I've written. We have had so much going on -- thanks goodness the IC flares have been very low level, still there, but not as intense as before I had Ellen.
The past few months have been insane. It started with my visit to the ER for a ruptured ovarian cyst. After that I decided to take some time off to work, to get myself and Ellen healthy. Ellen has been suffering with ear infections since mid-Feb, but has been ear infection free for the last week. During the time off, my grandmother and uncle passed away. I was glad to spend time with my family but very regrettful for the circumstances that brought it about.
It has just been a very emotionally demanding time. We also had a scare at Ellen's daycare that prompted a criminal medical exam. She suffered a scratch to her himen during a diaper change, that's what was proposed by the examiner. Everything was clear when we had the exam done, and no emotional trauma apparent in Ellen.
Now that this is all behind us, I am now focusing on Ellen's development. My husband begs me not to worry, but I just can't seem to put my concerns aside.
Ellen has been babbling since 8 months (except when her ears are bothering her). She hasn't started gesturing yet, waving or clapping. She makes good eye contact and smiles at everyone, seems to be a very sociable baby. People comment on happy she is. Everything I've read says that a child who is not gesturing by 12 months should be examined for autism. Given my family's history ( a cousin who likely is autistic, I am scared and worried. Any advice or input would be welcome. Why can't I just put things aside. It seems like I am not myself unless I am worrying.
Sorry to ramble for so long.
Thanks,
Melly
It has been a while since I've written. We have had so much going on -- thanks goodness the IC flares have been very low level, still there, but not as intense as before I had Ellen.
The past few months have been insane. It started with my visit to the ER for a ruptured ovarian cyst. After that I decided to take some time off to work, to get myself and Ellen healthy. Ellen has been suffering with ear infections since mid-Feb, but has been ear infection free for the last week. During the time off, my grandmother and uncle passed away. I was glad to spend time with my family but very regrettful for the circumstances that brought it about.
It has just been a very emotionally demanding time. We also had a scare at Ellen's daycare that prompted a criminal medical exam. She suffered a scratch to her himen during a diaper change, that's what was proposed by the examiner. Everything was clear when we had the exam done, and no emotional trauma apparent in Ellen.
Now that this is all behind us, I am now focusing on Ellen's development. My husband begs me not to worry, but I just can't seem to put my concerns aside.
Ellen has been babbling since 8 months (except when her ears are bothering her). She hasn't started gesturing yet, waving or clapping. She makes good eye contact and smiles at everyone, seems to be a very sociable baby. People comment on happy she is. Everything I've read says that a child who is not gesturing by 12 months should be examined for autism. Given my family's history ( a cousin who likely is autistic, I am scared and worried. Any advice or input would be welcome. Why can't I just put things aside. It seems like I am not myself unless I am worrying.
Sorry to ramble for so long.
Thanks,
Melly
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