The power of a pet...

[Whitehologram]

I don't think I've said much about my children here. My son (he'll be 3 in September) is delayed in his speech. He couldn't say much at all up until 5-6 weeks ago, which was when he started saying a few select words. Only 3 weeks ago did he start putting 2 words together.

He had his wellness check-up (u7a in Germany) and failed the hearing test...to be expected with his speech delay. He was sent to the ENT for further testing. The doctor looked and said he wanted him to get grommets fitted and his adenoids removed (snoring) he just had the operation last week on wednesday.

The change didn't happen instantly...to be expected. I was thinking in a few months we'd see a real difference.

Well today as we were messing about with Daisy's cage, Fynn was sitting next to the base and talking to Daisy (in her house) to try and persuading her to come out. Her ball with a bell is in the base. He kept moving the ball to make the bell ring.

We told him, "Daisy is sleeping".

He said "Daisy come out, Play a ball Peez!"

I had to get a photo of them for that moment to be kept forever.

[Hope]

Thats wonderful

I hope that his progress continues now the first hardest steps have been taken.

The photo is adorable too

[MissGSFL]

Congratulations to you and Fynn! Now he has taken the first steps I am sure he will progress in leaps and bounds!

Him and Daisy both look so cute in that picture! Shows you just how much a pet can change a persons life

[Silver]

Tearing up!

So very very pleased your son is making such good progress with the help of Daisy. It really is amazing the effect on people these little animals have.

Long may it continue!

Silver xxx

[Sandti]

Thats wonderful! Animals are the best cure <3 I know that they help me when I'm feeling sad. Nothing better than cuddles with a with furry <3

[GemmasMom]

That's wonderful!!! The first step in any journey is the hardest, and it looks like he just did that!!

[samzyzg]

Thats amazing

[Ramyun Noodles]

How beautiful and handsome is your family! I just love this picture and the focus they have on each other.

Just an FYI: My nephew had the same issues as a toddler and we were afraid that his hearing, snoring, lack of sleep, and speech delays would effect his learning and he'd be diagnosed with a learning disability. Not the case at all. Once the tubes went in and the adenoids went out, the change was pretty immediate. He's now a strong, strapping boy of eight, so talented in art and design, gets about average grades, and is quite the "lady-killer." Hope my little story helps somehow.

[Knotty]

Oh wow. This is so lovely and the fact that you captured it in a photograph is amazing.

[Stockannette]

Yay!

They are so good for each other!