Originally Posted by newmom21C
Welcome and, yes, there are somethings there that I can definitely relate too! BTW, your DR. sounds a bit off... has he given you any other problems with your DD being advanced? Maybe just something to keep an eye on. We had some relatives say similar things and that's never fun.

About talking to other moms, I've really learned good topics. I talk about DD's sleep habits (or total lack thereof!), her current interests, her crazy eating habits etc. It's not like her sight words come up in everyday conversation, you know what I mean?

Somethings DD does are too obvious (she's always been very physically advanced). If people ask when she started walking, etc. I just tell them but make sure I say it very matter of factly so it does not sound like I'm bragging. Also, I might even through in something about some of DD's bright friends who were late walkers if I see that a nervous/anxious parent is asking.

Most of my close friends know that it hasn't been all roses with DD. She's a WONDERFUL kid but definitely a handful so I haven't had to do with much envy.

BTW, I came over here when DD was 6 months so I can relate to have a demanding infant. laugh

Actually, yes we have some problems with the Dr. We actually see him because he is ok with me not giving antibiotics or drugs for every little thing and supports whole body health and delayed vaccination, but he is terrible regarding ehr development. He never listens to what she is up to. He says things like (a few months ago), here put this cream on her stomach (for eczema) for a few months until she is mobile. Uh, she's been mobile for months and months! Or she was talking to me at her 9 month appt and his jaw dropped and he said "she talks?". Uh, yeah for over 3 months now...you know? I'm not sure where to find a dr that will fit ALL our needs.

Thanks for the advice about how to respond to people. I always feel like people think she is some freak...but I guess if I respond matter of factly with no emotion, maybe people will begin to think its normal cool.

I'm so glad to hear that you knew early on too. I do feel pretty confidant that unless she suddenly stops all cognitive development that I'm going to have a super smarty on my hands :-). What was your first inkling?