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My son just called me mummy

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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 ❤️

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MercurialMargot · 10/08/2023 23:50

Also. I am adopting five moldy wings. Thank you 🤣

Mammyloveswine · 10/08/2023 23:56

Oh op this is lovely! 💕💕

SkinnyMalinkyLankyLegs · 11/08/2023 00:04

That's lovely OP, I bet your heart swelled when he said that word!

cakecoffeecakecoffee · 11/08/2023 00:19

❤️ amazing!

fibrecruncher · 11/08/2023 00:19

That's wonderful!

Inyournewdress · 11/08/2023 00:28

Oh that’s amazing, brought tears to my eyes. So pleased for you.

67pennies · 11/08/2023 00:31

Absolutely fantastic news. Am so pleased for you :)

Ofcourseshecan · 11/08/2023 00:32

Wonderful news, OP. I was just about to turn the computer off when I saw it and had to reply. After a busy day, I'm now going to bed with a smile as I think about your little boy giving you such a joyful surprise. Hugs to you and DC and your trampolining DH.

MustBeThursday · 11/08/2023 08:39

This is so, so lovely! Well done, your beautiful boy!

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Merryoldgoat · 11/08/2023 08:59

I’m heading to work so happily! My clever little bean ❤️

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bagwaa · 11/08/2023 09:10

yeah this is really nice!

weirdoboelady · 11/08/2023 15:55

I'm thinking that as well as classics, MN should have a corner for uplifting stories. Things that lift us all up on grim days. And this thread will be there. How should I go about suggesting this? Does this corner already exist?

Positive41 · 11/08/2023 16:13

Amazing!!!!

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Merryoldgoat · 11/08/2023 16:21

weirdoboelady · 11/08/2023 15:55

I'm thinking that as well as classics, MN should have a corner for uplifting stories. Things that lift us all up on grim days. And this thread will be there. How should I go about suggesting this? Does this corner already exist?

Oh that would be a nice place!!

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NannaKaren · 11/08/2023 18:04

That’s brilliant ❤️
what will be next I wonder because there will be other days just as wonderful xxx

ThickSkinnedSoWhat · 11/08/2023 18:08

My DD is 4 (with SLD and ASD) Was also nonverbal until fairly recently and I remember the first time she called me 'mummy' too. Given she hadn't uttered a word until 4, I had started to think it was a word I would never hear. It is now one of my fondest memories and will stay forever in my heart. She also hasn't stopped saying it since!

ThickSkinnedSoWhat · 11/08/2023 18:09

ThickSkinnedSoWhat · 11/08/2023 18:08

My DD is 4 (with SLD and ASD) Was also nonverbal until fairly recently and I remember the first time she called me 'mummy' too. Given she hadn't uttered a word until 4, I had started to think it was a word I would never hear. It is now one of my fondest memories and will stay forever in my heart. She also hasn't stopped saying it since!

I wish the same for your DS, and so happy for you. The wait is worth it ❤️

brokenbics · 11/08/2023 18:26

That's beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

Here4thechocs · 11/08/2023 18:33

Awwww 💙💙💙💙

I wish you more of these surprises until they no longer are. 💙💙

MrsMarzetti · 11/08/2023 18:40

Aww that is so wonderful💝

Aposterhasnoname · 11/08/2023 18:41

Aww, I seem to have something in my eye.

Trappedwitheviledna · 11/08/2023 18:41

❤️

Lampzade · 11/08/2023 18:43

Beautiful.
Just brought a tear to my eye

UsernameChange3290 · 11/08/2023 18:54

A million congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your son reaching this milestone! This is so heartwarming xx

WoosMama13 · 11/08/2023 19:01

Oh wow!!! So so happy for you!! Hope more yells for mummy are coming, along with (fingers crossed) some new words too!! Xxx