Sometimes, on those really bad days/weeks/months, I feel so alone. Even though I’m surrounded by friends and my beloved family, I still feel alone. Nobody understands. Nobody gets me. Nobody feels my pain. It sucks. It hurts. I feel so all alone. I’m so glad this isn’t how it always feels…but man it sucks when…
Monthly Archives: March 2011
I swear…
I had a good post started. On botox and our next round of treatment with Jillian. However, I am down and out with one of the worst viruses I’ve ever had and I’m putting myself in bed. This will make 3 early bedtimes for me. I am totally hoping and crossing all my appendages that…
Learning her ABC’s
This winter, Precious was seen by a new occupational therapist (OT) after going almost 18 months without seeing one. She had four different OT’s during the first four years of life and they focused on self-care skills like teaching her to put on her shoes, do up her zippers, feed herself and use the toilet….
The “Ick”
We have been part of the “Ick” people. We try SO hard not to get anything. To not be exposed to any others that are sick, have been sick recently, or that have been exposed to sick. I know impossible. But we really do try to stay germ free. Then it HIT and it didn’t…
The Green Monster
The Green Monster is not just the outfield wall at Fenway Park, people! It’s this pit in my stomach. The pit that grows jealous, envious, and resentful sometimes. Sometimes usually means daily. Mostly. Sometimes. (This is the part where I bear my soul and come clean, so please don’t chew me up and spit me…
Telling Your Child With Autism That They Have Autism
I’m not a big television watcher but the buzz this week on social media sites was apparently Max’s parents finally sitting down and telling him he had Asperger’s (that Parenthood show). Now, on the show Max is like, ten? Something like that? Ten. Soak that in for a minute. And they were JUST telling him….
Healthcare ALERT
As special needs parents we must keep informed about developments in health care coverage. Regulators are working on new rules that define coverage for 2014 and according to this news report their work may well affect our kids.
Just Fine
“We’re going to meet teacher Susan*, Sweetie. Mommy needs you to show her what you know. Do your very best okay?” “Okay?” So many people had told me to stop worrying, “She’s fine…Why are you doing this?” that I walked into the assessment feeling a bit paranoid. It didn’t help that we arrived on the…
Special Exposure Wednesday: Band-aid?
“Mama, doggie got ouchie”, said the boy. “I get band-aid”, he said. (In this case, scotch tape, 😉 ) “There, all better”. 🙂 Got something to share? Grab the Special Exposure Wednesday button and link up! Please don’t forget to leave some comment love. <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday” src=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/specialexposurewednesday.jpg” alt=”special needs wordless wednesday” width=”286″ height=”255″ /></a>
Worrying About the Consequences of Injury Incidents
Enjoying the warmth of the moment, the neighborhood is outside. A few adults finding conversation, a flock of young kids finding themselves energized in a game of kick ball. It’s safe, it’s warm, friendly and fun. Until… I like to say C is our kids’ favorite toy. He can play any game with enough zeal…