The doctor handed me my crying baby girl, my first child, for the first time. Immediately I had an overwhelming feeling that something was … wrong. I repeatedly looked at the nurses and doctors, suspecting that they knew something they weren’t telling me.
As symptoms kept on creeping up those first few months, I told myself that I was just being a first time parent and being paranoid, yet I knew I wasn’t a paranoid nor overprotective person. Yet that’s easier to believe than facing the reality that your child isn’t “normal” (more about “normal” later!).
It wasn’t until Sabrina was about 7 months old that a medical professional referred us to a physical therapy assessment (upon my suggestion), and that started the spiral of tests, doctors, procedures, and therapy.
Having Sabrina has taught me many things, the first one being GO WITH YOUR GUT. It’s usually (always??) right. I have used that piece of information every single day of my life since then.
Let’s hear your story. Perhaps you’ve known for a while, or maybe you’re just in the beginning stage of this whole special needs journey. When did YOU know?