Jaimie,
It is difficult to hear that there is something about your child that isn't perfect. The first thing we did was wonder if it was something we did. Something from the womb. Something out of the womb. I am a Christian, so I also thought is this a punishment for a sin?
Eventually we found out it happened in the womb, nothing I did wrong. Before we found that out and I knew Noah had something wrong with his hearing, I felt my in-laws were upset at me b/c I kept saying that there was something wrong with my son. When the first "professionals" said that he wasn't, my in-laws thought it was a huge answer to prayer. I knew that professional was wrong. Almost a year later, we moved and had Noah screened. The new professional, a blessing to my life, said he was hard of hearing. Then when we were told as to how much and why, my in-laws believed me and knew it wasn't anything I did.
So, if they do blame you for this, ignore it. It will get to you. But some people feel they need to lay the blame somewhere. Their own child, your husband, is too difficult to lay the blame on. You are the easiest target. It is not your fault. Keep repeating that.
As for what you need to do, I would look up stuff online. Talk to the therapist to see what you could do to help her. Our son went into the Early On Preschool program. They have speech therapists that work with your child right in the school. I would start out with therapy 2 a week, then I would see how your child does. If she does great, put her in therapy more often.
I hope this helps. And good luck hun, it gets better. Believe me. :)
Lindsay |
