I have posted this in special needs, but thought I would post here for any imput from twin mummies who have experienced this.
I have 34 month old, identical girl twins (although they were 2 months prem), very good condition at birth, very short stay in scbu etc and not a days illness since, by which I mean they didnt seem very set back by their early birth.
My worry is that their speech is still very limited. Perhaps 30 words, and not used that often. Its things that are important to them, like "beebies" "pee" "poo", "wet" , "juice". they dont tend to speak just to make conversation if you know what I mean. if they are in the mood they will point at things they know and say the word, or point at things they dont know, and try to repeat the word when I say it. This would be initiated by them.
They "talk" to each other a lot to, but not comprehensibly.
I almost feel as if they can talk but just dont really want to. To get things they want, they point, drag me, or get it themself. Asking for it would be the last resort.
They walked at 11months and are very physically coordinated in terms of hopping and catching etc. They are expert climbers and hardly ever fall over.
They play alone, and together, they cooperate in play and are imaginative and of course have mighty battles over the same toy. In general though they are extremely kind and concerned for each other.
They play alone, but love to initiate play with me as well. They use toys as intended but also innovate all sorts of other things to do with them.
They engage with people, they have sense of humour, they understand facial expressions (if one is naughty, the other often does my reproachful face, which is very funny). If I am annoyed with one, the other will often come and cuddle the one who has been scolded. If I appear upset or myself , they say "aw" and cuddle me.
They are very happy and placid, tantrums very rare, crying stops the moment you have sorted out what ever has bothered them. They slept through from 3 months. so contented children too.
They cooperate very well with each other in terms of criminal behavior! They interact fine with other children if a little cautiously.
They will carry out all sorts of instructions. They also quite often go and look for or do things, where the request was actually directed at my husband and with no attention paid to them. Which seems to suggest that they are always tuned into people around them. understanding seems to be excellent.
In every way I can think of, they are as smart as whips and quick on the uptake.
However, the reason obviously that I am posting here, is that at almost 3 they have very little speech.
HV a few months ago seemed unconcerned and said I should get back to her. I have delayed, because there is NOTHING else that ring alarm bells with me. Just looking fo a bit of advice really.