My son with ASD called me "mom" for the first time today

[Anonymous]

beautiful op I am waiting for the day I hear those words. mine just said go. I was super happy stay blessed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. Thanks so much for the wonderful response. I knew you folks here would "get it" in a way that some of my friends do not. I'll admit that it cut like a knife when I'd hear another child say "I love you, mama" to their moms at daycare every time I picked up my son. I feel really guilty about it actually, but I just wanted so badly to hear it from my own son. The "I love you" is still a work in process, but the "mommy" came unprompted and he wasn't repeating after me. I was in shock at first, and then felt emotional as I hugged him. On the bad days, I wonder sometimes if he even knows who I am...but on days like this, I can rejoice in the fact that he connected with me in this beautiful way. Yes, definitely the best Christmas present I could possibly imagine.

To the PP who asked if he is still in diapers, yes, he is. We're planning on tackling it after the holidays (as we're going out of town), and hopefully there will be some progress....but like with all of you who are dealing with special needs kids, I am just taking things 1 day at a time, and enjoying the little (but huge) victories along the way.

Hang in there. My kid with ASD was 4 before he potty trained. It was a long road, but we go there.

[Anonymous]

So, so wonderful. Thanks for sharing, OP.

[Anonymous]

That is so great, OP!!!

[Anonymous]

Amazing. So happy for you, OP!

[Anonymous]

Awww..that is so sweet. Nothing like the sound of your child's voice calling you Mom...

[Anonymous]

Hugs to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. Thanks so much for the wonderful response. I knew you folks here would "get it" in a way that some of my friends do not. I'll admit that it cut like a knife when I'd hear another child say "I love you, mama" to their moms at daycare every time I picked up my son. I feel really guilty about it actually, but I just wanted so badly to hear it from my own son. The "I love you" is still a work in process, but the "mommy" came unprompted and he wasn't repeating after me. I was in shock at first, and then felt emotional as I hugged him. On the bad days, I wonder sometimes if he even knows who I am...but on days like this, I can rejoice in the fact that he connected with me in this beautiful way. Yes, definitely the best Christmas present I could possibly imagine.

To the PP who asked if he is still in diapers, yes, he is. We're planning on tackling it after the holidays (as we're going out of town), and hopefully there will be some progress....but like with all of you who are dealing with special needs kids, I am just taking things 1 day at a time, and enjoying the little (but huge) victories along the way.

Hi - I'm that PP. Our DD was in diapers until age 4. She just wasn't ready, had anxiety, etc. Much later we got the Aspergers/ ADHD/Anxiety diagnosis and I started reading up and also found out that all her GERD, gastro issues, problems in the bathroom were also ASD related. I kept telling her pediatrician that someone was wrong but the ped. blew me off. Now I know better (and know about megacolon and fecalomas) but I wish my DD hadn't gone through all those years in agony because her doctors didn't catch the big issue. We even tried $$$ therapy on the diapering (didn't help). Had I known she was ASD and had a forum like this to go to, I would have realized what we were experiencing was normal and to just let DD take her time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg that brings tears to MY eyes and I don't even know you. What a gift!!! Thanks for sharing OP!

+100!! OP, I'm so very happy for you!!

[Anonymous]

Awww!!!

[Anonymous]

Way to be 'mom'. I'm waiting for it over here and know that the feeling will be amazing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He will be 3 in April, and says very few words. He called me mommy this morning for the first time....it brought tears to my eyes it was so wonderful. Just wanted to share....

Oh, PP. I am so happy for you and him. May the years ahead bring more and more joy with more and more words so that you may know just how much he truly feels and loves you.

[Anonymous]

OP, My ASD "tween" was driving me nuts late Sat. night. I actually told him to shut up as it was so late and I was falling asleep. Your story so reminds me of what we take for granted each day.

Hugs to you "mom" and may you have many more touching moments ahead!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. Thanks so much for the wonderful response. I knew you folks here would "get it" in a way that some of my friends do not. I'll admit that it cut like a knife when I'd hear another child say "I love you, mama" to their moms at daycare every time I picked up my son. I feel really guilty about it actually, but I just wanted so badly to hear it from my own son. The "I love you" is still a work in process, but the "mommy" came unprompted and he wasn't repeating after me. I was in shock at first, and then felt emotional as I hugged him. On the bad days, I wonder sometimes if he even knows who I am...but on days like this, I can rejoice in the fact that he connected with me in this beautiful way. Yes, definitely the best Christmas present I could possibly imagine.

To the PP who asked if he is still in diapers, yes, he is. We're planning on tackling it after the holidays (as we're going out of town), and hopefully there will be some progress....but like with all of you who are dealing with special needs kids, I am just taking things 1 day at a time, and enjoying the little (but huge) victories along the way.

OP. Wonderful! I am sure you've worked really hard to reach this point -- you sound like a wonderful mom and I wish you many more special moments.

Just in case it helps, my son is 2.5 and NT as far as we know. He still never says "I love you, mama." I hope your turn will come soon.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for posting! Congratulations!! Wonderful things do happen. Simple blessings can be unappreciated when they come so easily - you are blessed indeed.