I bet mine is bigger than yours

Nothing prepares you for the competition that is being a parent.  Every mum seems to exaggerate what her child can do, pushing them and hoping for them to reach those milestones before her peers.  There are so many websites telling us what our baby should be doing at each age, and the pressure to have a baby who is 'advanced' is unbelievable.

Baby websites are full of well meaning advice and tick lists to measure your child's development against.

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Over reacting?

I think of myself as quite a laid back mum.  I have never taken Dylan to the doctors, I have always been a little slack on the sterilising, and my house is far from spotless.  I am of the opinion that what doesn't kill them makes them stronger.  Children can grow up in too much of a bubble, and they are usually the ones who develop allergies to anything and everything.

I was blessed with a healthy child.  Other than the occasional runny nose, Dylan has been happy and healthy for 7 months, and I have had no reason to panic.  Until now.

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