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there is something wrong with my baby

  • 09-07-2012 10:58am
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    i have a baby (not my first so i am not a first time mammy over reacting) who is 18 months old.

    the baby has been slow to meet her milestones, smiling, talking, crawling, walking but this is not what i am worried about as she is slowly getting there and improving.

    myself and my partner are worried about her behaviour as it is not normal and not like her three siblings. she hardly ever smiles, dosnt like to interact with any strangers when we are out and about and either scowls at anyone who talks to her/crys and trys to get away or else has a tantrum...these are just normal people we would meet, neighbours etc who do the hello baby thing that most prople do.

    she hates doing new things, not sure if it is the break of routine or crowds or whatever but seems to be much happier just at home.

    basically am starting to really see a difference with other babies social behaviour and hers and am beginning to wonder if she has something like autism/behavioural problems or if she is just going to be oine of lifes 'weirdos'. i dont mean to be mean about that last statement i am really upset at thte thought of her being diffenernt.

    i have brought her to public health nurse who brushed me of a bit but has mades plans for speach delay. can anyone help me with advice about what to do, or have any similar stories. anyone have a child with problems like these and what happened them.

    i love her so much but she is such hard work, rarly shows affection or love but when she does it feels so good. my partner finds her very difficult to deal with her especially when she has tantrums and cries excessivly.

    please help me help my baby


Comments

  • #2
    Beruthiel
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 42,362 Mod ✭✭✭✭Beruthiel


    baby mammy wrote: »
    am beginning to wonder if she has something like autism/behavioural problems

    Have you been to your doctor to discuss these worries with her/him?
    If not, perhaps that's your first port of call.


  • #3
    Ellsbells
    Closed Accounts Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Ellsbells


    Yeah op don't let them fob you off. Go for a second opinion if you are not being listened to. I had to with my baby (don't appreciate the comment about 1st time mums by the way) cos we were not being listened to. you know if something is not right with your baby.

    My aunt has finally had her daughter diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 7 and she went about her first at 18 months. Don't listen to no.


  • #4
    The Lovely Muffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,595 ✭✭✭The Lovely Muffin


    I agree with Beruthiel, you should speak to your GP. No one on here can say if your baby has any medical conditions, only a qualified medical professional can.

    Could you go back to the public health nurse and explain your fears/worries and ask her for more help. Don't let her brush you off though.

    Please don't diagnose your baby with anything without speaking to a medical professional.


  • #5
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,986 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    This might be more suited to parenting

    I would ask your PHN for an assessment of needs to be carried out .


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