Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

Michelle_M · 01-08-2013, 02:05 PM

DS3 will be 3yrs old next month. He has been in speech therapy for severe speech delay.

Today, for the very first time, I had a WHOLE conversation with him!

DS2 had gotten some cheese, and put the cheese back in the fridge without putting it back in the Ziplock baggie.

I held the cheese up and told him that he has to put it away properly or it will get icky.

DS3 ran up to me and started yelling at me. I said "Don't yell at me. Use your words and tell me what you want.

My little boy looked me right in the eye and said "I want cheese!" It was not totally clear, if I hadn't been holding the cheese I probably would have had to play 20 questions with him... so anyway...

DS3: "I want cheese!"
ME: "You want cheese?"
DS3: *looks at the cheese.* "Yes!"
Me: *hands him a piece of cheese.* "There ya go, Sweetie.
DS3: "Thank you, Mommy."

I was stunned. I seriously felt like crying!

And now he's been repeating everything my 5 yr old says today, and talking to me and daddy even more.

This is a HUGE break through. I'm so happy.

That is all. Thanks for reading.

God bless!

**l_Kimmie_l** · 01-08-2013, 02:13 PM

I have on who also had a severe speech delay and I know that feeling. So happy for you and DS!!!!

Sweet_Fantasy_Fox · 01-08-2013, 02:18 PM

That is awesome to hear!!

Michelle_M · 01-08-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by l_Kimmie_l

I have on who also had a severe speech delay and I know that feeling. So happy for you and DS!!!!

Thanks!

I totally love our speech therapist. He truly seemed excited when I sent him a text telling him what happened!

God bless!

danimdel · 01-08-2013, 02:29 PM

That's amazing! I remember so many of dd's speech breakthroughs and know how exciting it is! Her first major spurt was just before turning 4, now she is 5 and is a little chatterbox lol. Still in speech 2x/week but amazes me everyday. I hope your ds continues to impress!

Dmpmercury · 01-08-2013, 03:03 PM

Yea!!

whiteyacht · 01-08-2013, 03:10 PM

Woohoo! My 2.5 yo is also in speech and only recently began talking like your son. I know what you mean about 20 questions!

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elioraimmanuel · 01-08-2013, 03:51 PM

Bellaroo · 01-08-2013, 04:06 PM

So exciting!! What a great job!

I'm also the mum of a little one with a severe delay so stories like this are really encouraging. Thank you for sharing!

~Laura~ · 01-08-2013, 04:12 PM

So excited for you!
I remember the first real conversation I had with DS1, he was 4yo and I did cry.

01-08-2013, 02:05 PM	#1
Michelle_M Registered Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 15,895 Ratings: 82 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! DS3 will be 3yrs old next month. He has been in speech therapy for severe speech delay. Today, for the very first time, I had a WHOLE conversation with him! DS2 had gotten some cheese, and put the cheese back in the fridge without putting it back in the Ziplock baggie. I held the cheese up and told him that he has to put it away properly or it will get icky. DS3 ran up to me and started yelling at me. I said "Don't yell at me. Use your words and tell me what you want. My little boy looked me right in the eye and said "I want cheese!" It was not totally clear, if I hadn't been holding the cheese I probably would have had to play 20 questions with him... so anyway... DS3: "I want cheese!" ME: "You want cheese?" DS3: looks at the cheese. "Yes!" Me: hands him a piece of cheese. "There ya go, Sweetie. DS3: "Thank you, Mommy." I was stunned. I seriously felt like crying! And now he's been repeating everything my 5 yr old says today, and talking to me and daddy even more. This is a HUGE break through. I'm so happy. That is all. Thanks for reading. God bless! __________________ Christian wife to my hubby, mamma to three little men and a little lady! Send a custom greeting card from Just Because Stationery!Because you don't need a reason to show you care. Caring is reason enough!!! Last edited by Michelle_M; 01-08-2013 at 02:18 PM.

01-08-2013, 02:13 PM	#2
l_Kimmie_l Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 12,584 Ratings: 293 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! I have on who also had a severe speech delay and I know that feeling. So happy for you and DS!!!!

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danimdel Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,295 Ratings: 43 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	That's amazing! I remember so many of dd's speech breakthroughs and know how exciting it is! Her first major spurt was just before turning 4, now she is 5 and is a little chatterbox lol. Still in speech 2x/week but amazes me everyday. I hope your ds continues to impress! __________________ Danielle, happy wife and Mommy to B, A and newbie J!

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Dmpmercury Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,501 Ratings: 33 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! Yea!! __________________ Dianna environmentally educated tree hugging mom to DD 9/06 DS 10/08 DD 9/10 My blog Join Swagbucks