tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589804424627003496.post3265432740991810037..comments2023-05-13T06:48:50.938-07:00Comments on Knittenden: ComparisonsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589804424627003496.post-47731480218621720882013-07-05T23:56:12.149-07:002013-07-05T23:56:12.149-07:00I'm 43 and still can't swim! Does that mak...I'm 43 and still can't swim! Does that make my mum a bad mother?!?! (erm, probably) <br /><br />Sooz is exactly the same, constantly comparing Zac to other babies in baby groups etc. Her current worry is that he won't drink from a baby cup/beaker. Everyone regardless of age learns new skills at different speeds.<br />My rule of thumb is if baby is happy, healthy and has a good ol' giggle every now and then I don't think you mums have to worry too much. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977787099169471031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589804424627003496.post-30897184491964404452013-07-05T02:41:48.176-07:002013-07-05T02:41:48.176-07:00You've answered all your own questions in your...You've answered all your own questions in your post. He'll do it all when he's ready, and it will help if you give him opportunities to learn. it sounds like you are doing a wonderful job and the fact you are concerned shows how much you care!Carolinehttp://www.teaistheanswer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589804424627003496.post-28483163624963299742013-07-04T19:32:52.907-07:002013-07-04T19:32:52.907-07:00My little one came home from his 15-month checkup ...My little one came home from his 15-month checkup with a diagnosis of "expressive language delay" - meaning he doesn't say any real words yet. I have a hard time caring. He's so little! He jumps and runs and feeds himself and climbs like a gymnast...I'm just not worried that he can't recite Wordsworth at 15 months! I am so fiercely proud of what he learns every day that I couldn't help but feel defensive. It's hard to reconcile pride and concern at the same time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com