Hi Everyone Trying to read the archives and Catch up

September 3, 2000

Hi Everyone, I've been so busy over the last couple of

months trying to move and sell our house. Try showing

a house with a set of toddlers. Not an easy task. We

only moved four houses down but it has been a major

ordeal. I am still unpacking and trying to get things

in order. Welcome back . I don't know how you

moved across the country with 3 kids and one on the

way. It has about did me in just moving 4 houses down.

I'm going to catch up with everyone through the

archives since I have bounced mail several times in

the last month. On top of moving, I started my new job

on August 1st working with the 3, 4, and 5 year olds-

Developmentally Delayed Class. I love it. We have so

much fun. One great perk is that I will be there to

monitor Landon's education next year when he starts

the DD class. There are two classes and right now the

other class has a substitute due to the teacher

shortage. If that is the case next year, I have the

option of teaching my own child. Not sure if that

would be a good idea or not but at least I have an

option. Glad to be back. Missed all of you. Happy

Labor Day! BTW, I posted this once already and it

didn't go through so if this is a repeat, I'm Sorry,

just delete. mom to Landon (DS) and Ashton 26

months

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September 4, 2000

Welcome Back, , and congratualtions on your new house! I've wondered

where you have been and have missed your posts--glad all is well and that you

are enjoying your new job. With Sara beginning Kindergarten this year in a

" bigger " school than she's been in, it would be comforting for me to know I

was her teacher--but I'm not, so I will trust and stay closely in touch with

the special ed teacher she is going to have.

Marcia

Mom to Sara (DS) and 5 and Lucas 9

September 4, 2000

Hi Gail,

will be in Kindergarten, as will Sara and they will be in the same

class. Since they have been together in " school " since they were two months

old, beginning with Early Intervention (Gabe has always been included in

Sara's schooling), I'm hoping Gabe is o.k. with that; however, I do

understand your thoughts, Gail, because I have had the same concerns...I

think more about when they reach the middle school years. My goal continues

to be getting both Gabe and Lucas into the Sibling Support Group that we have

in Bend, a town about 45 minutes from where I live, to help them know how to

answer questions, to know they are not the only siblings with special needs'

sisters or brothers, and to talk about things they may not talk about to us,

their parents. I will let you know how Kindergarten goes--Sara still is not

potty-trained, which was not what I had hoped for--She's been working hard on

speech and other areas, so potty-training just is not important to her, yet.

It's good that you are thinking ahead, anticipating and gathering

information--I don't think you are premature for doing that at all.

Marcia

Mom to Sara (DS) and 5 and Lucas 9

September 4, 2000

Marcia, is Sara in the same school as ? What grade is

going to start? I'm asking because I took my oldest to see where his

first grade class will be last week. I saw in the hallway the " director "

of Special Ed and introduced my twins to her and especially Tara. I

started firing questions at her, she explained to me that they do

" encourage " inclusion, and for the first time I pictured Tara in the

same class as her twin brother . And I'm not sure of how I felt, I

guess a little uneasy, I wonder how will feel about having Tara for

a twin sister. I know I'm premature with this, but does anyone have any

experience with this? I guess I'm hoping that won't be embarrassed

by his twin sister, and I'm guessing things could be alot tougher on

than the older two might have to face? Can anyone comment?

Tara does start her " school " this Thurs. It will be every tues and Thurs

mornings, I'll report in about it after Thurs!

Gail.......Bobby 6 1/2, Jillian 4, and Tara{Ds}17 months

>

> Welcome Back, , and congratualtions on your new house! I've wondered

> where you have been and have missed your posts--glad all is well and that you

> are enjoying your new job. With Sara beginning Kindergarten this year in a

> " bigger " school than she's been in, it would be comforting for me to know I

> was her teacher--but I'm not, so I will trust and stay closely in touch with

> the special ed teacher she is going to have.

>

> Marcia

> Mom to Sara (DS) and 5 and Lucas 9

>

> http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples

September 4, 2000

Hi Gail - My twins are almost 14 now and has never been embarrassed

because Rudy was ds. Now thats not to say he has never embarrassed her by

his actions because this kid is a card!!!! As I have mentioned before,

to curb some of the possible problems, I went to the principal and suggested

doing a sort of " show & tell " to the lower grades as the twins started school

each year. I did this pre-k thru 3rd grade. Not only did this make the kids

aware of what ds is but also made them look at Rudy as a person with lots of

personality and not as someone to be afraid of or shy around. Even as

teens, Rudy & are very close and still share a room by 's

choice. We make sure our young lady gets lots of privacy when she wants it

but she adores her brother. Hope that eases you some.

mom to Rudy (ds) & 13 and TJ 17

September 5, 2000

Thanks - You all as young mothers have sooooooo much more out there

for your kiddos than was offered for Rudy and I have learned so much from you

all. I feel blessed that the Rudeman is in such good shape and such a happy

camper but I wonder some if he had the advantages from birth that are out

there now if he wouldnt have done better. But I guess thats water under the

bridge now huh? lol I get very excited hearing of all the milestones ya'lls

(Texan, what can I say?!! lol) kids go thru. I'm happy to give any info I

can from my experiences at any time.

mom to Rudy (ds) & 13 & TJ 17

September 5, 2000

,

Thank you for the reminder of how you spoke to the classes that Rudy and

were in. A couple of questions: In summary, what kinds of things

did you say? Was Rudy there when you gave the presentation? I think it is a

great idea and I would like to do that, as well; and, I'm quite sure Sara's

new teacher and principal would be open to it.

I, too, appreciate you sharing your wisdom and experiences--you've done a

great job raising your children to have a sense of humor, understanding,

compassion and love.

Marcia

Mom to Sara (DS) and 5-1/2--starting K-garten today and Lucas 9 (4th

grade)

September 5, 2000

,

I feel so lucky that you are here with us online! You are a pro and I really

respect how great you've done as a mom and value your opinions and advice.

Thanks so much!