It took me years to realize that we should have outgrown tantrums by now. How did I not notice that stories of younger kids freaking out were the most relatable to me? Then, I was told about the difference between meltdowns and tantrums and something clicked.
I remember thinking, at the first feeding in the hospital, "This child is going to be a lot. This girl is going to need another level of love, parenting and attention." I remember sighing after that thought, but I had forgotten about it until we recently got the 2E diagnosis. When...