Super-quick nutshell...
I am the mother of 3 fantabulous kiddos. My oldest is from my first marriage and is 11. He was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 7 and ADHD at age 9. We have run the spectum of medications and are currently on nothing and doing remarkably well. Biggest problem with big guy and medications is that ADHD medications make Tourette's Syndrome tics worse - go figure! He's got his issues but we have finally gotten his Special Education accomodations, etc. straightened out (wow - it only took 4 years!) and I think we are going to survive. He's a sensitive kid and a smartie-pants, but he's developed enough of a thick skin that he's not so affected if anyone teases him. His best friend suffered a traumatic brain injury last year but is recovering very nicely, so they bond through their learning differences and their experiences.
Darling child #2 is the only girl and a self-proclaimed princess (aren't they all!!?). She was just diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and ODD in December. We always knew she was peculiar becuase since she could get around the house at all she has been lining things up and putting things in order - the magnets on the fridge, the video tapes end-to-end ont he livingroom floor...etc...We've moved into the "my world has ended because you siad I couldn't have a pickle" 2-year-old raging screaming fits at age 5 and the grocery store is just no longer possible. She sometimes completely tunes you out when you are speaking to her and she turns into a 14 year old when she looks at you and delivers a bone-chilling "I said I don't WANT to, mom" at my request to wash her hands.
Littlest one is 4 and is the closest I have to a easy child. He has separation anxiety but he had some major medical issues when he was 13 months through 2 years, so I can explain that one right away! He's rough and tumble and will probably have a reserved seat in the ER before he turns 10.
I am a working mom whio wants to fix it all right now and i can't and it's killing me. husband has his own host of issues like panic disorder and PTSD. I have had him in the hospital 4 times inthese past 5 years. I am tired, sad, hopeful and ready to do whatever it takes but I am looking for some understanding shoulders and some wisdom to guide me.
I look forward to participating and meeting you all!
B
I am the mother of 3 fantabulous kiddos. My oldest is from my first marriage and is 11. He was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 7 and ADHD at age 9. We have run the spectum of medications and are currently on nothing and doing remarkably well. Biggest problem with big guy and medications is that ADHD medications make Tourette's Syndrome tics worse - go figure! He's got his issues but we have finally gotten his Special Education accomodations, etc. straightened out (wow - it only took 4 years!) and I think we are going to survive. He's a sensitive kid and a smartie-pants, but he's developed enough of a thick skin that he's not so affected if anyone teases him. His best friend suffered a traumatic brain injury last year but is recovering very nicely, so they bond through their learning differences and their experiences.
Darling child #2 is the only girl and a self-proclaimed princess (aren't they all!!?). She was just diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and ODD in December. We always knew she was peculiar becuase since she could get around the house at all she has been lining things up and putting things in order - the magnets on the fridge, the video tapes end-to-end ont he livingroom floor...etc...We've moved into the "my world has ended because you siad I couldn't have a pickle" 2-year-old raging screaming fits at age 5 and the grocery store is just no longer possible. She sometimes completely tunes you out when you are speaking to her and she turns into a 14 year old when she looks at you and delivers a bone-chilling "I said I don't WANT to, mom" at my request to wash her hands.
Littlest one is 4 and is the closest I have to a easy child. He has separation anxiety but he had some major medical issues when he was 13 months through 2 years, so I can explain that one right away! He's rough and tumble and will probably have a reserved seat in the ER before he turns 10.
I am a working mom whio wants to fix it all right now and i can't and it's killing me. husband has his own host of issues like panic disorder and PTSD. I have had him in the hospital 4 times inthese past 5 years. I am tired, sad, hopeful and ready to do whatever it takes but I am looking for some understanding shoulders and some wisdom to guide me.
I look forward to participating and meeting you all!
B