My family got a surprise with our second child. We were relieved when she turned out to be a girl because autism happens more in boys than girls. She had the sweetest demeanor as a baby. She is 2 years old now. She is delayed in her speech. I love her so much though. She is the smiliest little girl, babbles in her own language. She recently got diagnosed with autism as well. It was not as devastating this time. We kind of knew it was happening. But she gets better all the time. She has pretty good eye contact with the people she knows and loves. She is so loving. She wants to be with other little kids and will go up to them and try to initiate...whatever it is she is trying to initiate. I don't know if it's play or communication. A lot of little kids are afraid of her though which is kind of sad because she doesn't understand personal boundaries, and she will "give hugs" which result in the other child falling to the ground. Cute to me...not to the other child.
What can I say, I was blessed with 2 children who will always be my babies. It is definitely not what I expected, but why would I want to change them? They make me happy how they are. I love their uniqueness and sweet innocence. I thank God every day that he blessed me with them.
