is my son effected by the occasional crack usage during pregnancy

[nichole232]

My son is just turning two and he has some behavioral issues he is very scared of new things, a very picky eater,  and does not speak at all  (maybe ma ma but not associated with me)  He qualified for an early intervention program and my husban and I have been doing everything we can to help him develope  normally.  I was hooled on crack for thw years before I concieved him, which was intentional t give me a reason to stop the addiction. I quit a month before I concieved ( we used an ovolution kit and it worked the frst time.  So I was clean untill my three month mark which I didn't do muc.  (just a day straight)  but then at four and a half months I wasn'nt getting along with my new husband and wanted an abortion.  I was really upset so I smoked crack for about a week straight ( about sixthousand dollars worth)  I ended up going to a mental evaluation center after that and my lifie turned around..  I divorced my old husband and livve a great drug free life,  But I feel like my son's problems are because of me, and that kills me to think that.  Please give me your input on this and I would a ppreciate any advice you have for our situation.  Please help me.  Thankyou

[tiredbuthappy]

love and attention are great, but if he qualifies for early intervention, take any help you can get! early intervention can make a world of difference in a child.

none of us can say what caused your child's symptoms. unfortunately, developmental problems are becoming increasingly common. focus instead on doing everything you can to help him- both at home and at early intervention. they can also tell you the types of games you can play with him to help him.

[margypops]

PS    With the eating, just leave the foods on front of him at the table ,finger foods let him feed himself then dont try to coax him take a step back and let it be,make sure he has things he likes he doesnt need spinach  m,,yet!!

[margypops]

Congratulations on kicking the destructive Habit you had,Keep it up for your Boy you will be glad. It takes a lot of stamina and courage for anyone to turn their life around and you are doing just that.Picky eating is pretty normal in little kids Parents think they should eat a lot but thats not so,at two its also normal to be scared of new things, I know because of your past life you are concerned about any effect on him but try to put the past behind you, that is done,'Finito' Live for today, what are you guys going to do this weekend Have some Fun kids love Games the sillier the Better.Plenty of love and attention , dont pop him off to school too early little kids need Mom and Dad if he was around, certainly at this age. Hes okay, and if you ever feel hes not go get an oppinion from a counsillor, to set your mind at rest that he is progressing okay. Good luck to you .