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Post by danikins on Mar 27, 2008 18:44:21 GMT -5
Hi gang, I would like to get input from my fellow UNOmaser's on kindergarten. I had Dani's IEP today and her dad (my ex) is strongly desiring for her to go to a multi cat classroom which would be 75% self contained and 25% inclusion. I was hoping to have Dani mainstreamed and integrated more than that.
So basically, I am just curious about everyone's experience with kindergarten and what choices you made, and what were the results.
I know every state is different. I am actually trying to move to get Dani into a better school distict in our city, but I have to be prepared if I can not move.
I am just seeking opinions, advice and personal experiences.
Dani is very verbal and is doing very well. My concern is her going into this classrooom, which is K-2nd grade with all kinds of various disabilities, may cause a regression in the progress I have seen this year. Maybe she does need a transition.
Thanks for thoughts and input.
Kim Mom to Dani [glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Mar 28, 2008 19:13:49 GMT -5
Okay, I have to reply. Was it my ex-husband's girlfriend who did the eval. I know it wasn't. Just that she is a self-impressed idiot. I declined eval and it was recommended I do so by the teacher. There are too many variables and an eval can go one way or another based on the compentency of the psycologist. I know there are wonderful ones. but my ex's girlfriend has caused more difficulties "educating" my un-involved ex husband. He was too busy to be care about Dani's education or learning process. Because she has this education, she feels she has the authority to undermine my decisions and parenting of my lovebug. Poor Dani is so confused and now does not want to go to daddy's anymore. However, I also have encountered some awesome psychologists who understand and take the time to work with children and learn the dynamics of the child rather than going off a sterile sheet of questions. There is much more to an eval, there needs to be that personal connection and trust for a child to show his/her true potential.
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Post by danikins on Feb 24, 2008 17:50:08 GMT -5
This is probably not the site to post this but I was wondering if there are any divorced mom's out there and what their divorce decree says about child support.
My decree states Dani gets child support until she turns 19 and then it is over. Does anyone know if other custodial parents of special needs children have received child support past the age of 19.
Dani is my only child and 5 so it is a long way off. I asked my attorney if we could seek child support for a bit longer and he said no. It may have to do with State regulations too. I did register Dani for supportive services that kick in when she reach's 20, I believe.
The future is unknown, so I do not know where my love will live. Of course, we have built a home together and it is her home so she will be with me, if she chooses. If she has developed far enough and wants to live a somewhat independent life style, I will support her too. My ex thinks Dani will have her own apartment, pay her own bills, have a full time job and be like any typically developing child. I would love that, but am realistic too.
Sorry so long winded. Just wanted advice or sites I can check out regarding child support.
Thanks for reading, and hugs to all you precious loves. Kim and Dani
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Post by danikins on Dec 28, 2007 20:08:26 GMT -5
Tiffany, I have to honest too. Dani was pretty mellow throughout the recuperation period. I was wondering how Leah was doing. Keep us posted. Kim
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Post by danikins on Dec 28, 2007 20:15:22 GMT -5
Hi Becky,
You got our vote. Oh my gosh.... He is getting so big.
I still have photo's of when Dani is a baby and I put captions underneath saying she is calling Justin.
Kim
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Post by danikins on Dec 28, 2007 20:11:44 GMT -5
Gosh, I can't help there either. I used to be a flight attendant in my former life and visited the parks on a number of occassions. But that was year's ago. Whatever you decide. Have a great time.
And your "soon to be" 6 year old is BEAUTIFUL. I am so jealous of her curls. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy.
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Kissing
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Post by danikins on Dec 28, 2007 20:06:14 GMT -5
Well--I have to say I have a kisser on my hands. Dani is a big cuddler, hugger and kisser. She is very affectionate to her dolls too. Quite the little mommy.
I will have to start putting boundaries around that as it will not be acceptable in school as she will be starting kindergarten next year.
However, with that being said. I hope one day, when Dani is older and finds a mutual love interest, she will enjoy the pleasure of kissing.
Keep on kissing, laughing, joking, enjoying and having fun. They grow up toooooo fast.
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Post by danikins on Dec 28, 2007 19:54:56 GMT -5
Wow---you are all the best.......Great suggestions and I feel much better about how to treat pumpkin. She is with her father this weekend so I e mailed him on how to treat it--using all your great input and suggestions. I went to Walgreens and purchased a few of your suggestions. I could not find the bag balm, but know exactly what it is. I just wish I could get my hands on my little lovebug now to ensure we can keep that yeast infection at bay. I only use Huggies pull-ups. Great thought. I was wondering about that too. I am also eliminating orange juice and acidic items from her diet. Thank goodness she loves yogurt. I will have to look for the drinks mentioned too. A good point was brought up. I wonder if Dani is uncomfortable with going potty because it may hurt. Insightful. Gosh, thanks so much from the bottom of my heart for all your wonderful, kind and intuitive comments. It is kind of hard and lonely being a single mom with only one child and not really having other's understand some of the issues that can arise. I am thankful for the wisdom, humor, trust and respect garnered here at UNO MAS. Accolades to all of you. ;D Kim [glow=red,2,300]mom to Dani--I will love you forever and ever.[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Dec 28, 2007 7:17:02 GMT -5
You know what, you are all right on target. One day her teacher suggested a yeast infection. I will try and find the bag balm. I have aquafor here and a Vasline based ointment with vitamin D. I will definitely stay away from the zinc/oxide--I am sure it is exaserbating the condition. Will let you know what happens. Dani is with her dad this weekend but I will let him now.
She loves yogurt and yogurt drinks so will encourage those for her too.
I am sure this will help me help her. I think my sister told me about the maalox too. Thanks again, Kim
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Post by danikins on Dec 27, 2007 21:08:13 GMT -5
Hello all, I need some advice as Dani is my one and only child.
She is 5 and we have been working on potty training for over two years. She tends to get a lot of red spots like diaper rash on the outer region of her girl parts clear up to the pull-up lining. Her pelvic region even seems a bit puffy. Anyway, I have been applying ointment, diaper rash cream, powder and some neosporin up higher. I bathe her every other night and use gentle wash to clean on the nights she does not get a bath. Living in Nebraska, can really dry one out.
Does anyone have any thoughts on other ways to treat all these red dots and irritations. She holds her bladder every night and 90% of the time she goes before we leave in the morning. However, we have the misses. Also, she relaxes on her bus ride from daycare to pre-school so comes with very wet pull ups. As a result she has angry spots. I called the doctor but they did not seem to concerned.
Dani has shown a lack of interest in milk lately too so am wondering if her diet is too acidic making her urine acidy hence the skin irritations.
She will methodically take her dolls potty and will even get herself on the potty but will not go unless I sit with her or leave for awhile.
My biggest concern is how to soothe the irritations in her pubic area and any recommendations on creams or ointments you have used with success.
It breaks my heart to see her so broken out. Daycare, pre-school, her daddy (when she is with him) and myself have been proactivley working on keeping Dani dry and getting her into the potty--but as you all know it can be a hit or miss--usually a miss. So she holds her bladder and lets lose a lot of fluid.
If anything, thanks for letting me vent my concern and curious to see if this happens to anyone else's lovebugs.
Kim and Dani [glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Dec 27, 2007 19:36:14 GMT -5
Gotta love her. Very resourceful. Thanks for the chuckle. ;D
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Post by danikins on Dec 27, 2007 19:39:01 GMT -5
Awww sleep what a wonderful respite. Congrats on the new job. Maybe you will get a few more of those days to sleep in.
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Post by danikins on Dec 27, 2007 19:44:19 GMT -5
Hope it went well and will help a bit with sleep apnea. Let us know. Dani was all over the bed before her tonsils were taken out two years ago. She seems to be sleeping much better and is not as active in her sleep. I know-she falls asleep next to me most nights--bad momma
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Post by danikins on Dec 27, 2007 19:46:44 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Emily. Wow-the big three. Hope the party was fun. Oh--they grow toooooo fast. Enjoy.
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Post by danikins on Nov 24, 2007 21:03:56 GMT -5
my bad,
If anyone comes up with other fun things to do, please post. I loved this and sent to a lot of people.
I may do a google search too. Like I have tons of free time-NOT--but I enjoy this stuff.
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