My rather splendid daughter is just over 9 months old and is generally a fine example of a baby. I've not worried about any of her milestones or development as she's been on track mostly.
But MIL has been on the phone and going on about DH's cousin's DD who was 8 months this week and apparently she can pull herself up on things and can walk if you hold her hands. And she's starting to crawl.
You know where this is going: my daughter does none of those things and I'm panicking. She just has no interest in anything like that and if a toy is
out of her reach she'll just choose another one.
I know it's ridiculous but I'm really bothered by it especially as there is massive pressure and competition on that side of the family as DH and I are "the clever ones" although MIL thinks I'm thick and I don't want that to affect DD. I just have no idea what is normal and whether I should be doing something to encourage mobility.
I need to get a grip. I know this. But I just want to cry. Said other baby has been a great sleeper, great eater and now this and I feel like I have to justify my own daughter's abilities or lack of.
Please, a virtual hug and gentle talking-to?
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CommanderShepard · 20/02/2013 21:54
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