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Name: JDCOOL

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I feel so guilty 2 weeks ago I had a baby who is already holding his head up and looking at you and is totally different to my 4 year old autistic son. What did I do wrong ? Why am I so scared of how I will feel for my normal child? My other son has been delayed school for a year is still in nappies and is now in a special unit. I cant believe I feel this way but I almost resent this child being normal. I am so worried how my son Jason will handle his younger brother hitting milestones before he does any advice on parents that have had to handle this would be most appreciated. My family have a history of producing geniuses or autistic children ↓

Name: poy2009 | Date: May 15th, 2010 2:39 AM

"I am so worried how my son Jason will handle his younger brother hitting milestones before he does "

Hon, your child won't be bothered by it. You might, but he won't. As for feeling any differently between the two children.. Don't worry. They are individuals and you will love them totally in your own sprecial way. Doesn't every parent do that with their children, be they well or healthy? Take it one day at a time and just enjoy and love them both. ↑

Name: JDCOOL | Date: May 19th, 2010 2:41 AM

Thank you so much for your reply, I have post natal depression for the first time and I have been blaming myself for everything. My baby couldnt be right no matter what he did. Think at the end of the day was so scared I wouldnt love him like my other child, because I have had to fight so much for him. One good thing is in his own way he is great with his brother and he helps me every day. Thank you again ↑