Emily

My son is currently 17 months and has no words. Our pediatrician has been very chill about it, much chiller than me, but it’s something I go back and forth worrying about. On the one hand, he’s so perfect and wonderful and delightful. He babbles constantly. He loves balls and pretzels and standing on the couch and trying to snuggle our cat to death. On the other hand, where are the words?!!!

Ultimately, for me the fear comes from a place of wondering if he’s going to be OK. And when I answer that question directly, I feel a lot calmer. Of course he’s going to be OK. He has parents and grandparents who love him and want what’s best for him.

So, who knows what this delay might mean. It could be nothing. It could be an early indicator of autism or something else. Either way we will love him and it’s going to be OK.