tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post7639873709080946715..comments2010-09-19T19:40:25.355-05:00Comments on Rapture of the Sleep: a difficult decisiontifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09194436250866889688noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-70079044345290271242008-09-07T11:30:00.000-05:002008-09-07T11:30:00.000-05:00Tif, your gut is RIGHT ON. The only thing I'd say ...Tif, your gut is RIGHT ON. The only thing I'd say is to go with Diet changes first if you're at all concerned about pills. Gluten free, sugar free, everything raw and natural. It made a night and day difference in Stink. again, if you are ready to medicate, do it and let us know if we can help with some virtual ears. Thinking of you.Andrea Frazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293267612840259503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-19851355869500500572008-09-04T15:15:00.000-05:002008-09-04T15:15:00.000-05:00This post made me want to cry. The hideousness of ...This post made me want to cry. The hideousness of our public school system frightens me sometimes. Kids like your son - kids whom are bright and excited about life and bring a zest to every situation are so often given the smack down by the teacher who can't handle it. Oh. That poor thing. To be so excited for school only to be ripped to shreds by it. I'm so glad you were able to move.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-73587005907771493732008-09-03T02:14:00.000-05:002008-09-03T02:14:00.000-05:00Hang in there!! Praying that the medications help ...Hang in there!! Praying that the medications help and not hinder. Your not a bad mom, your doing your best. He is adorable! Hugs your way, Mother of 79ndhouse- Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354836851346081701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-55451016329815441392008-09-02T20:50:00.000-05:002008-09-02T20:50:00.000-05:00My six-year-old son has this, though he's never be...My six-year-old son has this, though he's never been officially diagnosed. I homeschool him, because as a former teacher I know he's better off getting one-on-one instruction. We too agonize over the medication decision, especially during flare-up times. So far, we've used nothing. <BR/><BR/>I had morning sickness for several weeks a few months ago, and he was nearly unbearable, with other quirks showing up that seemed to point to OCD or Tourette's. When the morning sickness went away, he was like a new kid. I fear what will happen when the new baby (my fourth) comes in Dec. Daniel just can't take ANY change without becoming VERY symptomatic. When everything is smooth and routine, he appears to suffer from the ADHD only mildly. Problem is, life happens. It's up and down. We'd have to live like robots to achieve the predictability and structure he thrives on. We're working on it.<BR/><BR/>Homeschooling means I can't work, so we are nearly at poverty level, which isn't fun, but due to God's grace, we are making it. One day at a time.<BR/><BR/>ADHD is a very cruel, very stressful disorder. We can try to gain perspective and think of all the things they could have instead, but it's hard. I've heard this described as being every bit as stressful as autism, for the parents. <BR/><BR/>I will pray that the right medication is found right away, and that your son has no significant side effects. Best to you! I'll check back to see how he's doing.<BR/><BR/>PamChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741646073555849828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-52986587910582862932008-09-02T14:02:00.000-05:002008-09-02T14:02:00.000-05:00Hi, I agree. Sometimes medicating a child is the b...Hi, I agree. Sometimes medicating a child is the best thing. Carson sounds like a wonderful boy, and I'd hate for him to fall thru the cracks because bureacratic institutions (i.e. schools) don't have the adequate or appropriate resources to deal with kids of all sorts.<BR/><BR/>One thing I want to address is that I KNOW you are not a bad mom. I feel like I know you from the past year, with all of your comments at MOMformation and exchanging personal emails. So please know that!<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you, take care, KristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-57917251588507986872008-09-02T09:49:00.000-05:002008-09-02T09:49:00.000-05:00gosh guys, thanks so much. i'm not kidding. your s...gosh guys, thanks so much. i'm not kidding. your support kicks ass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-73707189329845231512008-09-01T23:31:00.000-05:002008-09-01T23:31:00.000-05:00Tif, I just discovered your blog a couple of days...Tif, I just discovered your blog a couple of days ago. I understand what you are going through. My (step)daughter suffered through kinder, and worse in 1st(with a teacher we requested!). We finally were able to get her diagnose ADHD (we suspected that since it is in my hubby's family). We put her on meds, pointedly ignoring everyone, including my sister (who thought Bree had relationship problems). And surprise, surprise, Bree is a happy 4th grader now. She enjoys school, doesn't get in trouble for her impulsivity, inattention, and inability to sit still. I only wish we had done everything sooner--her academics suffered because she couldn't pay attention. Now she is playing catch-up.<BR/><BR/>I know that your sweet, adorable son will be helped for being on medication. I hope and pray for both of you. Thanks for writing this post. I almost cried, too, when I read what happened to your son. I would have sued, too. And I am a former teacher. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095645051383945857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-22648014297144231012008-09-01T21:06:00.000-05:002008-09-01T21:06:00.000-05:00My sister is going through this now with her son. ...My sister is going through this now with her son. My nephew is one of the sweetest kids you would ever meet (Your Carson's smile is a lot like his.), but so misundestood in his intentions and actions. My sister feels the need to defend him on a daily basis and is constantly warring with the school system over how to help him and discipline him. He was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago and has been on medication for about 2. His doctor just changed his meds so it's almost like he isn't on any at all, so he just keeps suffering through the changes until they finally find the meds that will keep him regulated and bring back the boy we all love so much. All we can do is support him and support my sister in her efforts. People like you need to be applauded for loving your kids enough to DO something to help them. Meds or not, you're taking action to help them through a tough life cycle. You deserve credit for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-63286530653382445642008-09-01T12:19:00.000-05:002008-09-01T12:19:00.000-05:00thanks, guys. i agree, stef, CF does not respond ...thanks, guys. i agree, stef, CF does not respond well to no food...no need to add tube feeding to your already busy schedule. :) while i think that a lot of kids are medicated unnecessarily, i truly do believe carson needs it and it's nice to not be raked over the coals for it. thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-25834736983562165862008-09-01T01:04:00.000-05:002008-09-01T01:04:00.000-05:00First, you're son is absolutely adorable. Second, ...First, you're son is absolutely adorable. Second, my little brother is the same way. Always on the go, talking a mile a minute, like the energizer bunny on crack. My mom has chosen not to medicate him though, since I was on medication and lost my appetite almost completely (and both he and I have Cystic Fibrosis, so loss of appetite generally isn't glorified with this disease). Hopefully your little one doesn't have any reactions to the meds though and maybe you can have a bit of a break from the chaos. I wish you the best of luck!<BR/><BR/>Regarding all of the things that happened in the school he was previously in, my brother is still continuing going through similar situations. One day my mother had to go pick him up from school because a play ground aide had found him hiding in a trash can because some boys were chasing him around threatening to beat him up. He got in trouble for going into the trash can... Not at all right, in any way, shape, or form. And teachers are always forgetting to let him get his medications and inhalers when he needs them... Some schooling systems are seriously going to hell these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205196488327601245.post-48746865864850287452008-09-01T00:19:00.000-05:002008-09-01T00:19:00.000-05:00You know, I'm not usually in favor of medicating k...You know, I'm not usually in favor of medicating kids. But there are some kids who REALLY need it. My best friend's kid is on meds for his ADHD and I see a marked difference when they wear off to when he's on them. Really. It's not like he's a different kid-- it's like he's falling when he's not on them, out of control, whereas when he's on them he is on an elevator and can push the buttons himself and get off where he wants to.<BR/><BR/>As for that school, I would have SUED. and I am not the litigious type.Anne/kqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196525565601253852noreply@blogger.com