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9 month old acting strange

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JessWier · 19/07/2024 05:13

I'm curious if I'm just not as patient as I was 16 years ago or what but it seems here lately my LO is constantly whining or fussing or throwing one of her tantrums. "They" say that their too young to be able to throw tantrums or have anger issues but I'm starting to become a bit worried by the behaviors that she does along with the anger. I love her to death, don't get me wrong and she's adorable and has her moments when she's cute, and smiley, but usually not for very long. She doesn't seem to play with toys like I think she should and will chew or bite on everything all day, has been since she was about 2 months old. Sometimes she acts like she can't get enough and will bite hard and pull it out and shake her head real quick. (I have been wearing my hair up for over 3 months because of this) Also I noticed her shuddering (like a cold shiver in her shoulders and head) throughout the day. When she shakes something like a rattle she will sometimes shudder or make a strange face with her mouth open like a yikes with no teeth 😬 face. She also flaps her arms when she is excited and will pant sometimes. She also does this when I try to stand her up. She seems soooooo squirmy all the time and has since birth. Never sitting still. She doesn't babble or say "mama" or "dada" or "baba" just makes weird noises like loud "ahhh", grunting, screaming, and yelling. I've talked to her pediatrician and I'm going back on the 29th to mention some of my concerns but I feel like I am getting dismissed and everyone keeps telling me it's normal. I don't think it is. She still wakes up 5-9 times a night for a bottle and to be rocked back to sleep. I just want to know if anyone else has a LO that can relate or comment if not. Thanks

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LSMZ · 19/07/2024 12:53

Yes my little girl is similar to this. She gets sort of hyper and displays a lot of those symptoms. I think my girl bites hard on things because she has silent reflux. She does babble though. She sometimes shudders but not a lot. She is incredibly sassy and demanding. But I personally feel a lot of it is due to having discomfort from reflux/tummy pains and not sleeping well. She also wakes up about 10 times a night every night. She is also very loud and shouts/screams a lot. Do you think your little one could have any discomfort from something?

JessWier · 19/07/2024 17:06

Yes I question reflux all the time and am going to mention it to Pediatrician when we go. Not sure if they can test for it or what the process is on diagnosis. I will let you know what they say.

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RappersNeedChapstick · 20/07/2024 19:53

How does she do on this SLT progress checker?

JessWier · 22/07/2024 02:48

I attached a photo of the results. Which I figured as much. Thank you though for posting that link, you can never have to much knowledge.

9 month old acting strange
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RappersNeedChapstick · 23/07/2024 20:29

@JessWier I'm so when you go back to the GP it might be useful to film the shuddering and show the Paed.

I'd also show them the result of the progress checker. Speech & Language UK is a very respected charity and it sounds as though the very least you should be getting is a hearing test.

I'd also fill in the 9 month Ages & Stagess*

And the 9 month Social & Emotional Ages & Stages.

Ask your Paed to score both of them together. It should give them a clearer picture of what's going on Flowers

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