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Post by Connie on Jun 4, 2009 11:08:52 GMT -5
That sounds really scary. If it were me I would take her and have her checked out. Chances are it is probably nothing but you want to be on the safe side.
My mom babysits and this one little girl would get so mad at that age she would literally hold her breath turn, turn blue and pass out. They checked her for a battery of things including epilepsy. The official diagnosis to the parents was....you have a child with a very bad temper and wants to control the situtaion...Good luck with that.
Whats funny now that same child with the bad temper brings her child to my mom....this child has tried the same things several times. But if you walk away and ignore it it takes the wind out of her sails and she doesn't get the attention she wants.
Just a thought....But, I really would get it checked out before I blew it off.
Connie
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Post by Connie on May 20, 2009 20:31:08 GMT -5
Just for all you parents out there that have to physically restrain you child while having blood drawn....there is light at the end of the tunnel!!! Collin (now 9) had blood taken today without having to be put in a bear hold by 3 people. He got up on the table and held out his arm. One lady supported his arm with her fist under his elbow (just to keep it straight) and the other lady took blood (and dug in his arm but...that is another story). All this was possible because of me...I stooped to bribing him with a chocolate shake Hey my philosophy..is if it works, use it!! Connie
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Post by Connie on May 19, 2009 9:21:22 GMT -5
Stacey,
I am so sorry to hear this...you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie
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Post by Connie on Apr 17, 2009 14:56:41 GMT -5
Love it!!!
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Post by Connie on Mar 23, 2009 9:00:43 GMT -5
Those pictures make me so sad!!!
They are so cute...I really miss that age!! He is absolutely adorable...Enjoy the time it goes way to fast!!
Connie
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Post by Connie on Mar 17, 2009 16:37:47 GMT -5
Jess,
Slow down....take and take a minute for yourself!!! Remember your lamazee breathing. It works for a lot of things besides labor!!
Your little guy sounds like he's doing great!!! Starting to sign, following directions, repeating words...that is really impressive.
Just remember...each of your kids is going to accomplish everything they are suppose to in life with or without therapies, play groups, ect....so, don't beat yourself up trying to get everything accomplished. Slow down, work on teaching little missie to nurse right so you can quit pumping (and feeling like a milk cow...LOL - I remember that all too clearly)
Hugs, Connie
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Post by Connie on Mar 13, 2009 15:45:10 GMT -5
Chris,
LOL!!! Bring me into your IEP!! I firmly believe a food offering never can hurt!!!
Collin did not start ESY until he was 6 and in Kindy. Didn't feel he really needed it and thought he needed a chance to be a kid and not worry about anything except for playing!.
As far as her liking the boys....It must be some where on the extra chromosome because he has a thing for little blonde girls!!! It really is too funny!!
WTG....Stevie!! You did great!!!
Connie
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Post by Connie on Mar 9, 2009 5:45:32 GMT -5
WOW!!!! 16 Where ha the time gone?
Happy Birthday Jason !!!!
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Post by Connie on Mar 8, 2009 17:30:45 GMT -5
Marisa,
You are going to think I am totally crazy for asking this but....could she be constipated?
About 9 months ago Collin started complaining his back hurt and started having accidents which were very running and at times explosive.
After xrays we found he was constipated and backed up. The only things making it around was the very loose watery part of the stool which came out forcefully.
It was cured with a 10 day to 2 week regimen of enemas, stool softeners, mineral oil and juice. Gross but helped a lot.
Just a thought
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Post by Connie on Mar 4, 2009 18:45:01 GMT -5
Hi and Welcome!!
First, you have to realize we do not all react the same way and what you are feeling is normal for you and it's not wrong. It is ok to mourn the child you thought you were going to have and the dreams you have lost for this child. In time you will have more dreams...they will just be different.
Your story started off a lot like my own. Me and my husband had the perfect life. We had two beautiful boys and I was pregnant with my 3rd. As soon as they laid him on my chest I new he had DS. But, like you I didn't say anything. If nobody else was saying anything I had to be imagining things...it wouldn't and couldn't be true. But, it was and I had to go on and learn to accept the fact my child has DS.
I was terrified at the thought of how this was going to affect my typical boys but, in time we came to grips with everything and all fell into place. It was easier for me than it was for my husband but....it all worked out. It worked out so well that 2 years later we had our 4th child...a little princess (man was that a surprise).
Your son will amaze you will all his capabilities and things he will teach you. In time he will do things just like other kids...it may just take him longer!!
My son Collin is now 9 years old and in first grade... I chose to make him start kindergarten at 6 instead of 5. Then, I had him repeat kindergarden....to give him a good foundation. Collin is fully included (except being pulled out to go to the resource room for math and English). He does the regular 1st grade curriculum with minor accommodations. For example...on spelling tests we used to give Collin two choices and make him choose the correct spelling of the word. Then in February after his IEP we decided to make him spell two of the words on his own...just sounding it our or memorizing it...like the other kids.
Well, today on the pretest Collin got 6 out of the 10 right doing it just like the other kids....and all on his own. (Because, this week had been screwy and I didn't get the chance to study with him!!!) While not perfect, I am still so proud of him and amazed!!! Same words as the rest of the kindergartens an taken the same way!!! What more can I ask for.
Your son will do amazing things he will just have to work harder and keep in mind there are no guantees your "typical" boys are going to fulfill the dreams you have for them either.
Things will get easier as time goes on and remeber you have a lot of new friends here who have went through just what you are going through....we can help!!!
Congrats on the birth of your new son!!!
Connie (mommy to Griffin 13, Gray 11, Collin 9 and Laurn (the little princess) 6)
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Post by Connie on Mar 1, 2009 23:21:30 GMT -5
WTG William!!!
Collin is now 9 and running but when he just started walking carryiing something helped him also!! Something mental, gives them something besides walking to think about!!!
Connie
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Post by Connie on Feb 14, 2009 9:00:17 GMT -5
LOL...that would have been a very interesting Taxi ride to say the least!!!!
She is a wonderful artist!!!
Connie
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Post by Connie on Feb 11, 2009 21:30:09 GMT -5
Crawling and pulling up!! Thats a big deal!!! The beginning of your world being turned upside down has just begun!!
He can now reach things he's never been able to in the past and soon you will be chasing him because he will be running before you know it!!
Collin sat at 8 months, Crawled at 9 months (fast bear crawler I've ever seen) and walked at 18
Congrats to both of you!!
Connie
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Post by Connie on Feb 11, 2009 21:25:43 GMT -5
Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss...please let me know if there is anything I can do!!
And on another note....WTG stevie. How amazing!!!
Prayers, Connie
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Post by Connie on Jan 29, 2009 13:38:37 GMT -5
Hello,
They did start the study but the company pulled it because they said they did not see the type of inprovement they were looking for but, the doctor said he they were not looking at social skills, communication etc...so, the patients that were in the trial are now taking Aricipet off brand...
We are considering trying it with Collin.
Connie
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