True Confessions - Don't Judge

Can't we all just get along
I like teachers... All valid points on both sides. [content edited by MFP moderators]
I like compliments... If I'd ever get 'em but roll my eyes often.
I like scotch... drink it often as well.

I confess that I could eat the rear off of a horse right now and this 1,200 calorie a day diet sucks!

Sometimes I talk too much, assuming that person gives a rats *kitten*. I guess since I'm genuinely interested in people I think others are too.

And I overthink everything. It's exhausting.

I confess that I've haven't done any housework and left it all for my husband because I've been too absorbed in my meal planning & food prep. I also confess that I usually don't do housework anyway. My husband treats me like a queen and does most of it.

I confess I've felt like the world's worst mom since leaving the pediatrician's office yesterday. My son is growing like he should (he's a giant!), but I had to explain the bruises on his legs from running around outside with other, bigger, kids and dogs while we were out of town for my grandfather's funeral. I felt like I was being judged for letting my kid play. Then, she told me that while he is measuring 'advanced' for problem solving and gross motor skills and 'average' for fine motor skills, he is in the "watch" area, meaning potentially delayed, for speech development. She said if he's not improved in 6 months, she'll be referring us to a speech therapist.

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_dixiana_ wrote: »

FeraFilia wrote: »

I confess I've felt like the world's worst mom since leaving the pediatrician's office yesterday. My son is growing like he should (he's a giant!), but I had to explain the bruises on his legs from running around outside with other, bigger, kids and dogs while we were out of town for my grandfather's funeral. I felt like I was being judged for letting my kid play. Then, she told me that while he is measuring 'advanced' for problem solving and gross motor skills and 'average' for fine motor skills, he is in the "watch" area, meaning potentially delayed, for speech development. She said if he's not improved in 6 months, she'll be referring us to a speech therapist.

While she may be an expert, you still know your kid better than anyone. Don't dare feel like a bad mom.

lstrat115 wrote: »

FeraFilia wrote: »

I confess I've felt like the world's worst mom since leaving the pediatrician's office yesterday. My son is growing like he should (he's a giant!), but I had to explain the bruises on his legs from running around outside with other, bigger, kids and dogs while we were out of town for my grandfather's funeral. I felt like I was being judged for letting my kid play. Then, she told me that while he is measuring 'advanced' for problem solving and gross motor skills and 'average' for fine motor skills, he is in the "watch" area, meaning potentially delayed, for speech development. She said if he's not improved in 6 months, she'll be referring us to a speech therapist.

He is an only child and by the sounds of it he doesn't have much interaction outside of you and your husband. I know you don't live in a highly populated area, but look into play dates or kid activities. Make him ask for things. Dont assume what he wants or allow him to nod his head for answers. Encourage him to "use your words" and limit electromic usage for everyone in the family so that there is a lot of verbal communication going on. He will be fine, even if he ends up having to have speech therapy. You shouldn't let someone make you feel like a bad parent if you are doing everything you can for him. All kids progress at different stages.

kitty_meow_meow_ wrote: »

FeraFilia wrote: »

I confess I've felt like the world's worst mom since leaving the pediatrician's office yesterday. My son is growing like he should (he's a giant!), but I had to explain the bruises on his legs from running around outside with other, bigger, kids and dogs while we were out of town for my grandfather's funeral. I felt like I was being judged for letting my kid play. Then, she told me that while he is measuring 'advanced' for problem solving and gross motor skills and 'average' for fine motor skills, he is in the "watch" area, meaning potentially delayed, for speech development. She said if he's not improved in 6 months, she'll be referring us to a speech therapist.

Totally normal. Many times kids who are advanced in fine motor skills may be a bit delayed in gross motor skills. I wouldn't worry about it at all at this age.

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

FeraFilia wrote: »

I confess I've felt like the world's worst mom since leaving the pediatrician's office yesterday. My son is growing like he should (he's a giant!), but I had to explain the bruises on his legs from running around outside with other, bigger, kids and dogs while we were out of town for my grandfather's funeral. I felt like I was being judged for letting my kid play. Then, she told me that while he is measuring 'advanced' for problem solving and gross motor skills and 'average' for fine motor skills, he is in the "watch" area, meaning potentially delayed, for speech development. She said if he's not improved in 6 months, she'll be referring us to a speech therapist.

Don't worry about it. He's a normal little toddler who has a wonderful mom

Thanks y'all. He's been doing better with words lately... He asked for his banana this morning for the first time. And his language comprehension is obvious. I'm hoping his verbal skills will improve like his comprehension did. That seemed to happen overnight.

FeraFilia wrote: »

I confess I've felt like the world's worst mom since leaving the pediatrician's office yesterday. My son is growing like he should (he's a giant!), but I had to explain the bruises on his legs from running around outside with other, bigger, kids and dogs while we were out of town for my grandfather's funeral. I felt like I was being judged for letting my kid play. Then, she told me that while he is measuring 'advanced' for problem solving and gross motor skills and 'average' for fine motor skills, he is in the "watch" area, meaning potentially delayed, for speech development. She said if he's not improved in 6 months, she'll be referring us to a speech therapist.

Both of my girls had speech therapy. They are thriving now and know words I don't lol he's a normal little boy, it's clear u and yr husband dobt on him. Never feel like a bad mum, you're amazing!

I confess, my ex was extremely horrible (again) via email over the weekend and has put me back to square one. Blamed me for my last relationship being abusive because I'm a *kitten*. Sick of feeling sad and used :-(

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

kq1981 wrote: »

I confess, my ex was extremely horrible (again) via email over the weekend and has put me back to square one. Blamed me for my last relationship being abusive because I'm a *kitten*. Sick of feeling sad and used :-(

Hey you're awesome!! You're a bloody warrior. You're ex can just *kitten* off!

You're a legend of epic proportions, thank u

kq1981 wrote: »

I confess, my ex was extremely horrible (again) via email over the weekend and has put me back to square one. Blamed me for my last relationship being abusive because I'm a *kitten*. Sick of feeling sad and used :-(

Hugs darlin. This man should hold no power over you. He's an ex for good reason. Don't let him get to you. Your relationships are none of his business, he's just trying to hurt you by finding and digging at your weak spots, the places you doubt yourself.
You are not to blame for others being abusive.

IC I've erased every time I go to post in the say something to someone thread