My son was born 3 weeks early via emergency c section due to a heart problem (aortic stenosis) and we were told yesterday that this can have some links with certain chromosomal problems, the dr also mentioned our sons large forehead, a dimple in the base of his spine, slightly wide set eyes and seemed to focus on his low set ears. We have a several week wait until we get his blood results back and find out for sure but has anyone got any ideas/ experience on if they think my son has any issues? He was a late smiler (12 weeks) and hasn't met any other real milestones yet that I'm aware of and is now 4.5 months, he had surgery at 12 days and will have a second opp in the next month or so. I have attached some pictures incase anyone can pick up on some trade mark physical features, thanks in advance.
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He's gorgeous! DS has a range of non NT conditions, including severe pectus excavatum, bicuspid aorta, low ears and ear canals so narrow they couldn't even get a reading. He had his chromosomes counted and is now grade 8 violin, an elite sportsman and awaiting his GCSEs- he hopes to get all As/ A* so confident if not proven yet 
Please don't worry. 
Provision for children with medical conditions and SN is ever improving and he has the best predictor for a great future- a loving Mum onside.
Sorry pink that was an unfortunate x post. You too sound like amazing parents- DS was also very late to meet all his milestones. Whatever happens you too sound very equipped to cope.
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I could write your post Clare...I used to see others his age sat eating a small sandwich at dinner- literally passed to them and they would eat it, while I would be breaking it up and putting it into his mouth...then one day...he put my mascara- opened mascara into his mouth! I didnt know if I should have taken it away or left him to it...(I left him to it 
) ...now he self feeds and trys to use a spoon. I enrolled him into a nursery which I didn't have to do as my mum and dad could have him for me while I was at work. I think that may have helped a little in reguards to sitting in a chair and self feeding as A: he saw others doing it & B: The nursery nurses emotions wernt involved in it so they could be harder & C: kids can be different in nursery/school then they can be at home..no matter what age/stage they are at!!!
My DS still now can't raise his head when he's lied in his front. He wont raise himself on his arms either. He will just lie there with his head to the side flat on the floor.
Have you been refered to a paediatrician? When I saw mine, at the end of the appointment he said 'Im going to close my eyes when I say this to you and just say 'Global Delay'... Which I HOPE he was meaning was...hes just a bit slow, he will catch up, there is bugger all wrong with his brain etc in my opiniom, but I need to do tests just to cover all bases'.
I'm guessing your daughter's exercises are similar to the ones we have. We also have regular play therapy sessions with a lovely lady who encouraged exploratory play. We have made sensory baskets for my DS which he loves to have a rummage in. I know you said your DD doesn't sit up completely yet, but she will. Iv been where you are at 10.5 months and believe me one more month can do a world of good...they can go from being like a wobbly egg...to just...doing it!
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