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My son just called me mummy

627 replies

Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 20:33

He’s 5. He’s non verbal with Autism and has not shown any real inclination to talk.

This last 2/3 weeks he’s started ‘demanding’ food which is brilliant, but tiday he saw me and shouted ‘mummy!’.

I can’t believe it. I could cry ❤️

OP posts:
mommybear1 · 10/08/2023 21:50

Oh how wonderful ❤️

Noicant · 10/08/2023 21:49

So many ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ for you both.

mangomama91 · 10/08/2023 21:49

❤️

PhoebePhalange · 10/08/2023 21:49

so happy for you 💓

disneyprincess87 · 10/08/2023 21:48

Beautiful news OP 💕❤️💕

Demeter1978 · 10/08/2023 21:48

That’s incredible, I can’t imagine how ecstatic that must have made you feel ❤️

Kingsleadhat · 10/08/2023 21:48

It must have taken your breath away. How wonderful

Daisy523 · 10/08/2023 21:47

Ahhh brilliant!!! Such a lovely moment for you both ❤️

Elderflower14 · 10/08/2023 21:47

So pleased for you... My ds2 is profoundly deaf and autistic... He took a long time to speak... When he tried to say "Mumma" it didn't sound anything like it... I had several months of people tutting and staring disapprovingly when he wandered around looking for me shouting "BUGGER, BUGGER!" 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

BitOutOfPractice · 10/08/2023 21:46

Well that’s just the loveliest thing. I’m so happy for you and him

Randomness12 · 10/08/2023 21:45

Aww so happy for you, this is lovely ❤️❤️❤️

EwwSprouts · 10/08/2023 21:44

What a super moment for you both. Thank you for sharing the happiness. Heard a lot of tough stuff at work today and this has cheered me up.

BOOTS52PollyPrissyPants · 10/08/2023 21:44

That is so heartwarming to read and it must have really touched your heart. Must be so hard for him as imagine how long he wanted to say that. Such a lovely positive post. Wishing you all well.

Flowerhouse · 10/08/2023 21:44

Amazing I'm so happy for you ❤️

rainbowruthie · 10/08/2023 21:43

I seem to have something in my eye
So pleased for you thank you for sharing such happy news!

TinkerbellefromYorkshire · 10/08/2023 21:43

💜🩵💙💛🧡💚
Absolutely amazing.. so bloody happy for you.
I have ASD. Both my daughters and Grandsons.. but we are verbal..
I love this post.

Rosscameasdoody · 10/08/2023 21:42

So happy for you OP, thank you for sharing the joy.💝

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 10/08/2023 21:42

How lovely, you must be so happy.😍

Saracen · 10/08/2023 21:42

Wow that is SO exciting!!! You must be over the moon. How thrilling!

Snugglemonkey · 10/08/2023 21:40

🍾🥳

Yey!

sadeyedladyofthelowlandsea · 10/08/2023 21:37

LetMeEnfoldYou · 10/08/2023 21:30

Can I make a suggestion? Write all of these little lovely moments down and date them, then on the 31st December sit with a glass of wine and read them all back. It's a brilliant way of remembering the best moments and a nice New Year tradition too.

That's a really lovely idea! It means you'll always have a record of each step, and can look back & think 'wow. My little bean...'

Congrats OP! I almost feel a bit tearful on your behalf at what must have seemed something you thought might never happen. Clever little bean - and well done to you & everyone who loves him Flowers

Whatelsecouldibecalled · 10/08/2023 21:36

How lovely!!!!

dawngreen · 10/08/2023 21:36

That is fantastic news!

Lesina · 10/08/2023 21:36

That is beautiful. You must thrilled. What a lovely lovely thing.

princesspeppax · 10/08/2023 21:35

Awww lovely OP! Such a nice post Flowers