“Mamamama”
I just HAVE to get this posted tonight. I am just delighted to share this video.
Olivia had an appointment with a developmental specialist in Atlanta today, and because of conflicts with my schedule, my parents were gracious enough to make the 4 hour (one way) drive with Olivia. They just got home around 11:00pm, as there were bad storms that slowed them down.
As soon as Olivia walked in the house, and I started ushering her to the bathroom and to get ready for bed, she started smiling at me and repeating “mama mama mamamama”…. Now, consider also that she just spent the weekend with her father, so she has gone 4 days now without seeing me. (virtually 4).
I quickly turned on my PhotoBooth to record her vocalizations. “Amazing” is all I can say.
I Love this kid!
That’s what happens when you spend the day with Grandma. She started it on the way to Atlanta in the car, and we practiced it for the rest of the trip. Then, as we waited for 2 hours to be seen by the dr., we sat in the waiting room and practiced it, again. But, she initiated it in the car, originally. I was shocked, at first. Was she trying to get my attention in the car? That sound is something we have worked on for a long time. Or is she motivated by the new rules at Kicklighter, where the new ABA lady wants her to make some sort of sound, instead of just pointing?
Hurrah for Olivia! It is so great. Things like that move me to tears, as I know how much it means. Keep on pushing, Mama and Grandma!
Thank you, Marietta.
I told Mom she could probably get a job. LOL
I was very excited to see your story. I have a 8 years non-verbal autistic child and he never make a word. His academic skills is pretty good but he never talk but in a three weeks ago on Aug. 30, 09 he made a sound as umm-ma(mama in Korean). At that moment, I and my husband was in outside of laundromat. There is a gas station with groceries across the street that we stood. He pointed us to go there but we said, we will go there when you make a sound um-ma. He cried but we refused and told him if you want to go there, you should say um-ma.
He tried but no sound came out from his mouse. but Finally, he made a sound as umm-ma in a several times. not any other word yet but it will continue to let him making more and more.
God bless Olivia, Grandpa and Grandma and you, Faye, for being such a loving and patient Mamamama.
Great Job, Mom, Grandma and Grandpa! God Bless you and Olivia! She is as beautful as always! Keep up the good work, all of you! Love, Aunt J & Uncle J.
Thank you everyone for your wonderful and thoughtful comments! And also for taking the time to “stop in”.
Man, i just realized that this is from almost a year ago and im just reading about it now!!! i guess thats what happens when i try to go for a long period of time without having internet at home (just got it hooked up at home for the first time in almost 2.5 years!). Is that one of her first words faye? i don’t remember her saying anything when i was visiting you for xmas. You amaze me, loving and taking care of your three beautiful kids on your own, and going to school, and doing research in that lab! love you darling xoxo.