Apparently one of my previous posts where I started with a moaning, was misinterpreted by some people. For that I apologize. I do not, however, apologize for writing my feelings. I wrote that I was hurt by someone for not including my family in a birthday/going away dinner . I also wrote that I knew I was being petty but they took it that I was calling THEM petty. NOT the case. So for your misunderstanding I apologize. But that's in the past and that's where I choose to leave it. I'm over it.
Now on to more current events.
My boys. My little one is currently off all medication except sleep medication and actually doing quite a bit better. The medication(s) he was on were inducing rages like you've never seen or heard in a 3 year old and brought on a tourettes like facial tick as well as a pretty intense stutter. Well our pediatrician wasn't available for a couple of weeks so we did some research and slowly removed the medications from his system. He is doing much better now and we just need to find a medication that will help him slow down. His attention span is good but his activity level prevents him from being able to stop long enough to learn. So come April 3rd we will see the pediatrician and hopefully find a solution. We are also going to be asking for referrals to our CDBC, Dr. Russell, and Dr. Kim Barthel. With these people we should be able to get a fuller picture of how to help our little one.
My oldest. He's doing pretty well but a medication adjustment seems to be needed. He's going through a growth spurt which in turn induces his rage and loss of anger management. We're constantly reminding him of his coping strategies and have now instituted a reward board so that when he has 'good' days he gets a check on the board for the day and after a week of 'good' days he receives one of his electronic possessions back. For example, when he completes the first week of 'good' days he will earn his portable DVD player back, on the second week he'll get his PSP back and on the third week he gets his laptop computer back. He's very excited about this system and it's helping him focus and remember to try to control his anger. We're very proud of him. The fact that he's trying is the greatest reward for us.
As for me and the hubby, we're good. We've given up trying to take the little one off the bottle and get him to potty train. That's taken away 99% of our frustration. Until we get the assessments we need, we've decided that these are battles we don't need to fight for now. We're making sure to practice self care, alone and together. We are happy. AND we're getting some sleep again!
There's still no news on our adoption front. Waiting is the name of the game and right now we're focusing on our family and letting God take care of our future children.
Have a great day and God bless you all!
