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

Quote:

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!

nohollyhomaker · 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!

---
Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos.

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 Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 15,899 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! Advertisement __________________ 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: 12,574 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!!!!

01-08-2013, 02:18 PM	#3
Sweet_Fantasy_Fox No Longer Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ~West Coast~ Posts: 61,841 Ratings: 614 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! That is awesome to hear!!

01-08-2013, 02:29 PM	#5
danimdel Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,571 Ratings: 46 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!

01-08-2013, 03:03 PM	#6
nohollyhomaker Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,506 Ratings: 33 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! Yea!!

01-08-2013, 03:10 PM	#7
whiteyacht Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,696 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	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! --- Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos. __________________ Laura :wave2: wife to Tim mama to Matthias , Blaise , & Andrew

01-08-2013, 03:51 PM	#8
elioraimmanuel Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the Alpaca Farm! Posts: 2,356 Ratings: 106 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! __________________ Kelly wife to Dazyboy SAHM to 5 Seeker of Natural Health

01-08-2013, 04:06 PM	#9
Bellaroo Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,559	Re: Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! 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!

01-08-2013, 04:12 PM	#10
~Laura~ Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,470 Ratings: 117 Feedback: 99% My Mood:	Re: Speech therapy breakthrough. So happy I could cry!!! So excited for you! I remember the first real conversation I had with DS1, he was 4yo and I did cry. __________________ Laura Wife to H & Homeschool Mom to The Geek (12), The Scientist (9) & The Entertainer (6)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Advertisement