19 month old not copying words-what am I doing wrong? I’m sick with worry

[Monroebeae]

Hello alll-

I’m sick with worry over my 19 month old daughter. She has the bare minimum of words required for her age but she has no desire in repeating stuff yet and trying to copy or do “parrot” talk. She prefers to communicate using sign language, pointing, grunting, and the other handful of words she has. I’m absolutely sick with worry. What have I done wrong? We read all the time, I implement speech therapy techniques to encourage language. But I’m feeling so defeated and worried.

Hey! Thanks for the update and congrats on your second child. So glad its all worked out and I hope you let that guilt go, we’re all just doing life for the first time and if anything you should walk away knowing you’ve made a positive impact on my (very similar) journey so thanks!! Here’s to hoping we have a speech explosion on the way soon too!