After writing my last post a hard pill to swallow I received a nasty response from someone (I chose not to approve it under my comments section) who accused me of degrading my children and stated that I label each and everyone of my children and don't allow them to be who they really are and if I … [Read more...]
Hard pill to swallow
Recently I was with a group of people talking and somehow the topic of ADHD came up. As the conversation carried along I was surprised to hear so many complain of how many Doctors just like to slap children with the diagnosis and push medication on them. As well, they claimed that there … [Read more...]
THE HOARDER
I remember years ago sitting in the waiting area of our Doctors office. Another parent who was also waiting saw my son holding some Pokemon cards and made a comment about how her son also liked Pokemon and collected the cards as well. At that time I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy … [Read more...]
TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS – when special needs affect a marriage
Twelve years ago when my oldest son was barely a few days old and lying in the hospitals incubator I knew he was different. I don't know how, but I just did. For years no one would believe me. Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and well meaning friends would tell me "don't … [Read more...]
Medication and the ADHD Child
For most people, a quick glance through my half open front door is enough to send them running down the street screaming. Eight children, fifty five arguments, jumping, yelling, hair pulling and a soccer ball or two whizzing past your face. People always ask me "How do you do it?" My response is "A … [Read more...]
And The Monkeys Are…….
Well so far you all know that I have 8 children but I didn't really tell you to much about them so here it is...........Marie is the oldest and she just turned 13. She was a surprise child as I was on birth control (see I do know what it is) but it just didn't work. From the day she was … [Read more...]
My Work Here is Done?
By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingTwo weeks ago I got this email from B's teacher telling me that he had a not-so-good day at school and may be upset when he gets home. Upon reading it, I got that feeling in my stomach that is a nauseating combination of worry, frustration, and … [Read more...]
Back on Meds
By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingSo we decided to medicate. Again. And by "we", I actually mean that it was B that made the decision. Really. OK, so I did bring it up with, "what do you think about what Dr. Z said about trying a different medication?" But … [Read more...]
To Medicate or Not to Medicate
By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and Reading My son, B, has ADHD.When we first found out, our doctor asked if we would consider medication. "Oh, no," we responded, "He's getting straight-A's in school and has lots of friends. We love his personality and don't want him to change." We had … [Read more...]