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I TTC for 10 years and was elated when I gave birth to my daughter in 09. She seemed fine. She babbled and smiled as abundant, fed herself by 9 months and walked on schedule at 1. Around 15 months, I noticed she still wasn't making real words, but assumed she would eventually. She was always a good baby. She slept through the night and never cried much. Around 18 months, I began to worry. She still wasn't talking and her gait was unstable. She was referred to a PT, ST and to a Hearing Specialist and began treatment right away. She required tubes due to frequent ear infections and no sound was entering her Left ear. She began to speak a bit more clearly and I assumed all would be fine. During her 2y well visit, the doctor decided to refer her to a pediatric neurologist for an Austism evaluation. That day, my life turned upside down. I had recently found out I was pregnant and now Im so concerned about the future. I wonder if this child will be Autistic too or if he/she isn't how will it make my 2y/o feel? I then realize that I will not only be a stay at home mom to a toddler and newborn, but that my toddler requires more than most. I keep crying and Im afraid that I am slipping into depression. I am trying to be strong, but Im so SCARED. I love my children no matter what, but I am lost, confused, and left w/ a lot of questions and few answers. I've started my daughter on a GF/CF. diet as its the only thing I've found to possibly help her. Is there anyone who has had a similiar ordeal? ↓
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