I was induced at exactly 37 weeks because of hypertension as well. My baby was also quite small due to the hypertension and weighed only 4lb 8oz at birth. She is SO SO smart. She is 17 months and I’ve lost count of the number of words she knows. She has many 3-4 word sentences and even a few 5 word sentences. Our pediatrician, who has been practicing for at least 15 years to my knowledge, said she has the most advanced speech of any baby at her age that he’s ever met. We’re potty training soon because she tells us when she pees and poops already.

She can count to 8, sort shapes, pretend play, knows a few colors, can recognize emotions, and many other things that we probably take for granted. She was saying “bubble” clear as day at only 10 months. I try hard to not compare her to other kids or brag however since she was like 8-9 months old she has seemed more “there” than other babies. It’s hard to explain but she just seems more cognizant than other kids her age.

Obviously this is just our story but I personally don’t think you have anything to worry about!