He never started pointing or waving hello/goodbye.  We tried to get him to say hi and bye – and he never caught on.  I was not worried at this point because everyone said it was a boy thing to talk later.  He always played really well by himself – and not knowing any better at the time, I never intervened.  He never looked to have anyone join him in his play either.  He enjoyed the same toys children his age were playing with and his fine motor skills seemed to be advanced for his age.  He also loved to climb – we called him our little monkey because he just loved to climb.

I really wanted to stop the vaccinations completely at this point, but I did not listen to my instincts and I regret that every single day of my life.  It’s too easy for you to listen to a doctor when they tell you that he’s fine, he’s normal, he’s a typical boy, etc etc.    “Boys ___  later than girls” is one of our former pediatrician’s favorite statments.  As a parent, you’re reassured that everything is ok and you continue on with life with that reassurance – and it’s not always correct.  Trust your mommy instinct.  It’s there to protect your innocent children.