**PLEASE NOTE: I am not mad or hurt by anyone asking, I just wanted to address this to answer those who asked. I feel if I didn’t answer you guys, that would be shady of me and rude. I appreciate all of you and don’t have any anger towards anyone! I wrote this post to also help other moms who might be struggling or think there is something wrong with their child when it comes to milestones. I open up and be real to help or inspire others, never to hurt anyone.
I finally got the time and energy to write this post that I have been wanting to talk about for a while. To be honest, I was scared to address this or to answer the people that asked since I feared getting judged or bashed. I get judged and bashed for things I do since I have a public blog it is normal for that to happen. I am very sensitive when it comes to my family and kids, so I was worried and didn’t want someone to say something hurtful.
This is a place of positive energy but sometimes I do get negative energy thrown at me, especially with touchy subjects like this. But I feel good addressing it now, Mike and I both agree that we were worried but have overcome that with comfort from the doctor.
I get questions and remarks all the time about a certain subject lately.
Is Rocco walking yet?
Why do you care if he is or not? He is my kid, all kids eventually walk if they are blessed enough to. Yes, some kids never are able to walk and YOU should be extra grateful if your kid does get that gift. You should not worry about someone else’s kid walking or talking or other milestones they are hitting.
I am NOT mad at anyone who asked, I love and respect all of you! I just never would care to or even think to ask someone if their kid is walking, talking, or more. I guess that is why I just don’t understand why I get asked it so much.
Mike and I WERE worried and I was stressed and upset over Rocco not walking yet. You know why? I was being HORRIBLE and COMPARING. This is why I am writing this POST. I just want to support and help any other parent who might be doing the same or has done this too.
No, Rocco is not walking yet. Yes, Rocco is ok! Rocco is the most beautiful, smartest, and kindest little boy. Rocco is our son and Rocco will do things when he feels he wants to, he will not be compared to any other child.
Rocco stands on his own, has taken steps, but he is not full on walking yet. And that is ok!
Is the doctor worried? Nope.
Are we worried? No, we were a little stressed at times but then realized our son is on his own agenda and we should not worry. As I mentioned above, I think the comparing got us in a big stress and worry. The doctor made us feel better about it for sure. Rocco’s head always measured off the charts, so we knew that would be a challenge for his stability for walking. Rocco is just a late bloomer when it comes to this walking stuff!
Rocco is going to walk when he wants and we are BEYOND blessed that our little man will walk one day and are not stressed about when.
Rocco will hit his milestones when HE is supposed to, not when someone else thinks he should or has a comment about when he should be. He is his own unique little person and we do not compare him to other kids.
I think it is sick when people compare kids milestones with other peoples kids, people comparing in general is just not a good thing to do.
So for those of you who have asked in the past, no Rocco is not walking yet but when he does I am not going to announce it to the world and pimp out his walking to everyone all over. I am not a person to brag about my kids milestones, I just like to share my little boys smiles, things he likes, and his beautiful soul with you guys. He is our blessing and we are very grateful for him and grateful for the love you show to him on here, too!
I will brag how much Rocco fills my heart with love, makes me smile, and brings us so much happiness.
There is nothing wrong with announcing when your kid hits milestones, it’s very exciting!! I just wanted you guys to know Im not that type of person since I am VERY sensitive when it comes to this subject and my kids. I didn’t want to hide the fact that he wasn’t, in fact your support and love makes me feel better. I appreciate anyone who understands the stress I had with this topic and hope you understand why I didn’t just answer your question in a comment if you asked.
I don’t do the milestone comparing and never will with any of my kids, just pointless and dumb. Why compare kids, they are their own unique individuals!
I will forever be grateful that I have two beautiful boys that are healthy and happy.
If Rocco for some reason didn’t walk by the time the doctor thinks he should be, then we will do what we need to get him there. I think he will be for sure but you never know what can happen with a child. You always worry about every singe little thing when you have a kid, a parent never stops worrying!
I just know this little boy is happy, healthy, and we are grateful for that!
That’s really all that matters.
If you are a mom, please don’t get caught in that milestone comparing trap. Don’t worry if your kid is not walking at 12 months, not crawling at 6 months, just be grateful you have that little one.
All that matters is that you are being the best parent you can be to that little one and that you are grateful.
I wasn’t posting this because I was mad at anyone for asking, I just wanted to write a post on this subject and answer to all of you on here that have asked! So please know if you did ask, I was not offended at all. I was more confused and just don’t get why so many people were asking so much. I know I share my life on here daily and it’s normal for people to assume or wonder things. But I do like to keep some things to myself and not always share everything. So I hope people understand that! I also was worried about him not walking and didn’t want to share publicly that he wasn’t. I hope you respect that <3
Have a great Tuesday! I am grateful for all of you that read my blog daily <3
Katie xo
Moms, do you feel you see parents comparing milestones a lot?
How do you feel about milestone comparing?
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