In my family, second and third kids were often slower to develop certain skills, especially talking. We theorized it's because an older sibling was often doing things for the smaller ones, giving them less incentive; why crawl to a toy when you can get it delivered by the older brother? (My sister finally asked the older kids not to do this.) One niece of mine crawled very very late, didn't speak at all until age two and wasn't able to say a coherent sentence until after her third birthday.
In any case, now that she is in kindergarten, it doesn't appear that she is slow in any way. She's extremely bright and creative. Maybe not a genius, but clearly keeping up and even a little ahead in some areas.
Don't worry. My nephew was the fattest baby I have ever seen in my life. Exclusive, demand breastfeeding notwithstanding, he had rolls of rolls, a triple chin and double jowls. Doctors accused my sister of overfeeding him. Everyone was worried, except perhaps my sister who just refused to listen to anyone, and just kept doing what she was doing--which only made everyone else worry all the more. Around two he gradually started to trim down, and by the time he was three he was nearly average in weight. He grew into a very active, athletic, and perfectly trim little boy. At thirteen he is quickly becoming a little stud, quite popular with the ladies.
I'm glad my sister refused to get hung up about it. If she had, maybe he would have too, and the results might have been quite different.
sophiesmuma:
I can't help thinking you didn't actually read the whole article., or else can't grasp different levels of meaning. This woman obviously loves her child. Admitting ones fears is healthy. I'd call it GOOD parenting.
