Hi all!
I have always been a silent reader & do have to admit I think I’m struggling with PND.I have a beautiful 4 month +1 week baby boy &
I have had concerns from when my baby was 4 weeks old that he has some kind of neurological disorder or that he was literally going to die. I do need to get help for it, but I’m constantly googling/obsessing over his development and always put my issues to the side.
Some of the issues that concern me are below:
1- doesn’t roll or move much at all. At 3 months old he rolled from tummy to back a few times but has stopped doing it.
2- doesn’t babble constants however he is very vocal such as “ ahhh, ehhh , oooo, cooo , gooo ) etc etc ( he does this a few times a day, I’m worried it’s not constant enough).
3- does not make eye contact when held or sitting in lap or on his tummy. However has great eye contact when on his back. This really concerns me however I have consulted my GP and they advised that he is interested in his surroundings.
4- has a little bit of a flat head but GP is not concerned and advised it will correct itself.
5- he is quite fussy some days & some days he is content.
Positives:
1 - Smiles alot and at faces ( especially caregivers)
2 - Giggles at a lot of things ( sometimes peakaboo)
3- grasps & holds objects
4- Mouths Objects
5- swings at dangling toys.
6- makes vocal sounds ( ahhh, ohhh , ehh , eee) however no constants.
7- screeches & kind of yells
7- turns to sound ( most of the time)
8- Does make eye contact when engaging such as if I’m tickling him, talking to him however has to be laid on his back.
9 - tracks objects very well. Follows everyone around the room.
10- fed well since he was a newborn
11- have started feeding him solids and he loves pretty much all flavours.
Am I overreacting? Does anyone else have a 4 month old and can reassure that my worries are not warranted?