Re: New here...introduction

[Guest guest]

naw I got most of mine from books and then learned a online

calculate and began making my own recipes!

Gabby

>

> Hello! My name is Amy & I am new here & wanted to introduce

myself.

> I have 4 children & have been married for 12 years. We live in

> Virginia. I originally joined the group because I purchased an

> online store & I was looking for talented mamas to who wanted to

sell

> their products online, but I recently discovered that my ds2 has

> several food allergies & I have found that I like experimenting

with

> cooking. I think making body products is a natural extension of

> that. I have only just begun the " researching " stage & have been

> reading old posts. I have already learned so much & have a ton of

> new bookmarks =). Just initially, I have some questions:

>

> 1) Do you get all your recipes online, or could you recommend

some

> books?

> 2) What is lye compared to glycerin base? It sounds very

dangerous

> & I would rather not have it in the house if I don't actually need

it

> since my children are small & have not reached the age of reason.

> 3) I have bookmarked several sites with recipes. If I make these

to

> gift (thinking Christmas) or to sell (thinking next year), do they

> have a specific shelf life--just in general. Or, are there

> ingredients to add to preserve them?

> 4) Can you recommend any sites that give good information about

the

> uses & side effects of different herbs? I noticed on one

ingredient

> I was browsing (can't remember which one) that it should not be

used

> by pregnant women. Since I will be ttc next year & am interested

in

> baby products, I would like to have solid research sources.

>

> TIA!

>

> Amy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Daisy! Welcome. From reading the description of your life sounds like mine. I

too have a son now 5 1/2yrs that IS ADHD, Aspergers, and has sensory issues. I

look at everyday as a new Journey. Some days better than others. He finally

stopped wetting his bed a 1 ½ months ago all on his own. He never walked early

or talked early. I had one Psych tell me. To put him on the rug and push the

back of his feet it may help – mind you he was three by then. Put him on

a rug and he will let me push his feet – Yea if I put a skateboard under

me. He never does any thing slow every movement is quick and hard. He has been

tossed from 12 daycares in his short life and did not start daycare until he

was two. Getting any housework or important stuff done only happens when he

closes his eyes for the night. Take everyday as a new day and smile –

there are two many mean, not understanding people in this world and focus on

just enjoying the day and your son!

Re:

New here...introduction

A

welcome and a hug to you too, Daisy, before my face falls forward onto my

laptop keyboard because I am so sleepy. One of the other terrific mothers

on this list -- actually more than one, I'm sure! -- will have some supportive

answers for you.

Love,

Sun~Rose

In a

message dated 3/14/2007 10:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, daisyc77

writes:

Hi, My name is Daisy and I'm the mother of 4...My oldest Boy,

Braydon

just turned 5 and is in the process of being screened on the autism

spectrum. He just got a written diagnosis of combination ADHD

emphasis on the hyperactivity although his inattention is just as bad

if not worse. We've seen stuff in him since he was 1. He walked

EXTREMELY early (7 1/2 mos) his talking was somewhat delayed and

although he potty trained early and easy in the last yr he's started

bed wetting BAD adn no matter what we do cant help himself. Ive

been more than frustrated on this journey. At 2 they told me all that

he did was age appropriate but he had sensory issues so we went

though Early Intervention Program and got him therapy til 3 and then

he started school (Bright Beginnings Pre K for at risk kids). His

first 1/2 yr of school went great. the last 2 he's declining. Its

gotten really bad this yr. He cant focus on a schedule at all. He

cant sit at circle time He doesnt play w/ any kids usually and when

he does he is very bossy. Braydon is into Computer Science (can hook

up a computer properly all by himself) in a HUGE way. If he builds

w/ his blocks he draws out a full schematic first. He doesnt like it

if i change the rooms around furniture wise. He'll sit and sob. Just

like he doesnt understand. His teacher doesnt think its Aspergers

but other behavior therapists say he prob is and his psych is leaning

that way. Anyone else have any ideas for me...right now we're trying

to work up some behavior therapies to help me. Like i said I have

four kids...my oldest was 7 in Feb..they are 7,5,4,22mos I am sooo

busy but my house is suffering cuz i cant take my eyes off of braydon

for fear of what he will do next.

Sorry so long....any take on Bray's case please let me know.

Daisy

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