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Subject: Try not to worry -- easier said than done

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Date Posted: 17:13:55 10/10/07 Wed

Hi Kellie,

I have a son that was born with a mild birth defect called laryngomalacia. This does not relate to Autism at all; however, I do understand your fear of something be wrong. I suspected something was wrong from the beginning and finally he did have symptoms of this at 7 weeks old. Then, when it was confirmed and diagnosed, I was a wreck. BUT, I learned to deal with it and my love for him did not change. Yes, I was overwhelmed and a depressed at first, but I realized that one of the reasons he was given to me was to make me a stronger person and that is exactly what has happened over the past six months -- I feel like I am a better mom. Those little things that used to "get" to me no longer matter.

Your daughter sounds perfectly healthy. I am sure your pediatrician would have had her tested if he thought there was anything significant to worry about. Did you know that autism can be detected as early as 6 months? Your daughter seems to be a very alert baby. So what if she is not walking yet! My first son did not walk until he was 15 months old. He was a big baby just like Emma.

On another note, if you want to start cooking but keep it simple, try any one of Rachel Rae's recipes. I have been cooking since I was 10 years old and I am finding that I am using a lot of her stuff.

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