Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Honesty time?

I think this post is probably my way of fishing for positive reinforcement so I am sorry in advance for what you'll have to go through. Maybe you should just skip this one? I have really been struggling these past couple weeks, why you might ask? Because my daughter is still not walking at almost 16 months of age. I know that thIs might not seem like a big deal but when everyone around you is constantly comparing your child to others it can be so frustrating. I sometimes get the LOOK from others that maybe my daughter has something wrong with her and it makes me feel like a bad parent. I know I shouldn't be so concerned because my doctor doesn't feel like it is a major concern because she has all the signs of progressing towards walking but it is so hard to not wonder if I am doing something wrong when everyone around me is questioning. Gen is a spitfire type of girl and she refuses to be rushed. I have tried everything to try and get her to walk but she just isn't interested enough in it to take off walking. I try getting her to walk on her own with help from me and she throws a complete fit. I have tried buying her a stroller to roll around with but she doesn't seem to want to push it (by the way this is what most early interventional people tell you to get to help motivate your child to walk-or a grocery cart). I am just struggling with feelings of inadequacy because of this delay and I don't know how to fix that. There have been some very understanding people for the most part who have helped make me feel better about this but for each of those people there is always someone who is not positive. What do you guys think? Have you guys had similar experiences?

1 comment:

  1. I'm so sorry Marianne. I'm sure it's got to be super frustrating to have to deal with. I have an amazing friend who has 4 children and her last child didn't start walking until about 18 months (I think I already told you this). No child is alike. They all grow and develop in different ways. Know that and I don't think you are a bad parent or not doing something right. Gen is adorable. Keep up the good work. :)

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