Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi Everyone, My name is . I just joined this group today. I am going to have the weight loss surgery hopefully over the summer. My first appointment is on June 1st. I am really excited but have so many questions. I look forward to reading everyone's posts and to make new friends. Take care. -- **Wake me up from the nothing that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 > Hi Everyone, > > My name is . I just joined this group today. I am going to have the weight loss surgery hopefully over the summer. My first appointment is on June 1st. I am really excited but have so many questions. I look forward to reading everyone's posts and to make new friends. Take care. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** *************************************8 welcome to the group and ask away. great quote- im a huge Evanescence fan vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Welcome ! What a pretty name! Well, you have just joined the PERFECT place to be if you are having the ds! Anything you ever wanted to know (and a lot you never thought of) is discussed here! From hernias to hemerroids, from sex to scars, food issues and farting issues, you will find the answers to any question you might have and if it can't be answered you can always be told " call the office!!!!! " Welcome, welcome, welcome, and I hope you have a warped sense of humor, you need one with this crazy, but wonderful bunch!!! Start asking.....NOTHING is too silly, too stupid, or too petty to be asked...if you have a question ASK!!! Someone will at least TRY to answer, and you will probably get a dozen different responses! Cindee Hanford, Ca highest weight 252 pounds size 26/28, 3X - BMI 42 preop weight 238 pounds size 22/24, 2X - BMI 39.4 DS 10/15/02 with Dr Zarihya Hernia repair/tummy tuck 01/09/04 todays weight 137 and a size 8 - BMI 23 Minus 101 pounds!!! No more aching hips, no more aching knees, no more blood pressure medications!!! Asthma meds cut to once daily as opposed to 4-6 times daily (I still have only 1 lung) Healthier, happier, and loving life! My Weight Loss Journey http://www.geocities.com/firecoupleinca > Hi Everyone, > > My name is . I just joined this group today. I am going to have the weight loss surgery hopefully over the summer. My first appointment is on June 1st. I am really excited but have so many questions. I look forward to reading everyone's posts and to make new friends. Take care. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Welcome ! What a pretty name! Well, you have just joined the PERFECT place to be if you are having the ds! Anything you ever wanted to know (and a lot you never thought of) is discussed here! From hernias to hemerroids, from sex to scars, food issues and farting issues, you will find the answers to any question you might have and if it can't be answered you can always be told " call the office!!!!! " Welcome, welcome, welcome, and I hope you have a warped sense of humor, you need one with this crazy, but wonderful bunch!!! Start asking.....NOTHING is too silly, too stupid, or too petty to be asked...if you have a question ASK!!! Someone will at least TRY to answer, and you will probably get a dozen different responses! Cindee Hanford, Ca highest weight 252 pounds size 26/28, 3X - BMI 42 preop weight 238 pounds size 22/24, 2X - BMI 39.4 DS 10/15/02 with Dr Zarihya Hernia repair/tummy tuck 01/09/04 todays weight 137 and a size 8 - BMI 23 Minus 101 pounds!!! No more aching hips, no more aching knees, no more blood pressure medications!!! Asthma meds cut to once daily as opposed to 4-6 times daily (I still have only 1 lung) Healthier, happier, and loving life! My Weight Loss Journey http://www.geocities.com/firecoupleinca > Hi Everyone, > > My name is . I just joined this group today. I am going to have the weight loss surgery hopefully over the summer. My first appointment is on June 1st. I am really excited but have so many questions. I look forward to reading everyone's posts and to make new friends. Take care. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 04:31:40 +0000, soarthruwind@... wrote: >Hi Everyone, > >My name is . I just joined this group today. I am going to have the weight loss surgery hopefully over the summer. My first appointment is on June 1st. I am really excited but have so many questions. I look forward to reading everyone's posts and to make new friends. Take care. > > > >-- >**Wake me up from the nothing >that I've become** > , Welcome to the group and ask away. We'll answer just about any question you have. You'll love Dr. K. and Dr. Z. Couple qucik questions from this end.. What general area are you from (state and/or city is fine) and the tag line on your message.. Is that from Evenscence(sp)? I seem to recall that line from one of their songs, or was it P!nk. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jerry D/S with Dr. K. on May 1, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 ...welcome to our corner of the world! June 1 is just around the bend it will be here before you know it. Feel free to ask any questions you may have...If we don't know the answer...i'll just make something up! As a new member...may I suggest that when you ask questions you limit them to one or two questions per post...you will find it is easier for us to answer you that way and you will bet a better response. But feel free to post often and ANY question. Warm welcoming hug Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hi Jerry, Thanks for the welcome. I am from Sac, CA. I am not sure how long of a drive it is to Delano from here. Does anyone know? And yes, the sig is from Evanescence. It is from the song 'Bring me to life'. Although my favorite song is 'My Immortal' by Evanescense. I am curious to know how long a recovery time from the surgery should I expect? I am thinking to get my ex husband to take our daughter for one week. My daughter is 6. She is pretty self-reliant. I am wondering if that will be a long enough time or should I be thinking of him watching her for 2 weeks? How much pain did you all experience and for how long? Any responses are greatly appreciated. -- **Wake me up from the nothing that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hi Jerry, Thanks for the welcome. I am from Sac, CA. I am not sure how long of a drive it is to Delano from here. Does anyone know? And yes, the sig is from Evanescence. It is from the song 'Bring me to life'. Although my favorite song is 'My Immortal' by Evanescense. I am curious to know how long a recovery time from the surgery should I expect? I am thinking to get my ex husband to take our daughter for one week. My daughter is 6. She is pretty self-reliant. I am wondering if that will be a long enough time or should I be thinking of him watching her for 2 weeks? How much pain did you all experience and for how long? Any responses are greatly appreciated. -- **Wake me up from the nothing that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Cindee and Jo, Thank you for a warm welcome. I have been praying that this is the right choice for me and that everything falls into place. I already have approval from my insurance for the surgery and my first appt June 1st. Which will come very soon. I am attending college and almost done with this semester. I really need to have the surgery over the summer before school starts again. I know God will work this out how it is supposed to be. What kind of topics need trigger warnings in the header if any? I don't want to offend anyone if I mention God. Take care. -- **Wake me up from the nothing that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hello. I live in Roseville and it takes me about 4-4 & 1/2 hours to get there. My daughter was six when I had my DS and I had friends watch her for 2 weeks. I say, the longer the better. The first month or two can be really challenging. Let me know if you have any questions or just want to talk! C DS 12/5/02 -70 lbs TT 7/8/04 > Hi Jerry, > > Thanks for the welcome. I am from Sac, CA. I am not sure how long of a drive it is to Delano from here. Does anyone know? And yes, the sig is from Evanescence. It is from the song 'Bring me to life'. Although my favorite song is 'My Immortal' by Evanescense. I am curious to know how long a recovery time from the surgery should I expect? I am thinking to get my ex husband to take our daughter for one week. My daughter is 6. She is pretty self-reliant. I am wondering if that will be a long enough time or should I be thinking of him watching her for 2 weeks? How much pain did you all experience and for how long? Any responses are greatly appreciated. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hi , I live in Folsom, CA so we are really close to each other. Our daughters are very close in age too. I see you had your surgery not to long ago. I am really looking forward to the weight loss even though I know this is going to be really hard to go through. I think it will be more than worth it though when 2 years have passed after my surgery. -- **Wake me up from the nothing that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Yeah! I can't tell you how much my life has changed. I will be thinking good thoughts for you. C > Hi , > > I live in Folsom, CA so we are really close to each other. Our daughters are very close in age too. I see you had your surgery not to long ago. I am really looking forward to the weight loss even though I know this is going to be really hard to go through. I think it will be more than worth it though when 2 years have passed after my surgery. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Yeah! I can't tell you how much my life has changed. I will be thinking good thoughts for you. C > Hi , > > I live in Folsom, CA so we are really close to each other. Our daughters are very close in age too. I see you had your surgery not to long ago. I am really looking forward to the weight loss even though I know this is going to be really hard to go through. I think it will be more than worth it though when 2 years have passed after my surgery. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 Hello and welcome to our group of friends! Congratulations on getting your consultation and starting on your journey! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Hi ! I couldn't help but notice your quote. It's from the song that's become the " theme " for my life since my weight loss surgery. I truly feel I've woken up from a life that I was only pretending to live. Everything is brighter, more fun, easier to deal with, just all around better since I've lost 131 pounds. Congratulations on your decision to take control of your health! Please ask all your questions. We're very chatty on this group! Tracey > Hi Everyone, > > My name is . I just joined this group today. I am going to have the weight loss surgery hopefully over the summer. My first appointment is on June 1st. I am really excited but have so many questions. I look forward to reading everyone's posts and to make new friends. Take care. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Tracey, I put the quote there after my husband left me 14 months ago. He would not let me work or go to school. He kept me in a cage while the whole time he was out cheating and ultimately left me for another woman. I had no clue what he was up to. Anyhow, I had been freed from my cage so to speak. I now am back at college working towards my BA and am going to have the surgery. I am nervous but I know this is what I need to do. I admire all of you for going through this and being there for support and answers to all my questions. You all are awesome -- **Wake me up from the nothing that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 , I'm sorry to hear you had such a rough marriage but you are to be commended for having the courage to live your life again after such a difficult situation. May I ask what you're getting your BA in? I'm thinking of getting mine in Human Resources. I want to go back to school next year if I can manage the time with my busy schedule. I'm thinking of taking classes online. Tracey > Tracey, > > I put the quote there after my husband left me 14 months ago. He would not let me work or go to school. He kept me in a cage while the whole time he was out cheating and ultimately left me for another woman. I had no clue what he was up to. Anyhow, I had been freed from my cage so to speak. I now am back at college working towards my BA and am going to have the surgery. I am nervous but I know this is what I need to do. I admire all of you for going through this and being there for support and answers to all my questions. You all are awesome > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Tracey, I am getting my BA and then a Masters in Psychology. I want to be a one on one therapist. -- **Wake me up from the nothing that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Very cool! I minored in Psychology (at least, that was the plan) when I first went to college. Obviously, I never finished. LOL! Tracey > Tracey, > > I am getting my BA and then a Masters in Psychology. I want to be a one on one therapist. > > > > -- > **Wake me up from the nothing > that I've become** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi, I just joined last night and thought I would introduce myself. I have 5 children, all on the spectrum. My 23yr old daughter has PDD-NOS with bipolar and is not medicated by her choosing. My 21yr old daughter has Down Syndrome (cog age of 4-6), hydrocephalus, and PDD-NOS and acanthosis nigricans. My 15yr old daughter has mild cerebral palsy, Aspergeres Syndrome, bipolar disorder w/psychosis, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and ADHD. My 10yr old son has PDD-NOS, borderline intellectual functioning (cog age of 5), apraxia of speech, a mood disorder and encopresis. My 9yr old son was born with Fetal Valproate Syndrome, suffered static encephalopathy from a traumatic bith, he's diagnosed with PDD-NOS, encopresis, and a mood disorder.  I'm a stay at home mom and part time college student working on my Social Work degree. I'm married to my best friend Jon, who is 100% disabled Desert Storm vet. I'm also caring for my 81yr old father who is dying from end stage cardiac disease and end stage renal failure.  I'm happy to be here. :-) Mimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi Eddie,Thank you for the welcome!! As I'm reading over my intro, I sound quite ignorant! I have quite a few misspellings!! Sorry about that, but I was in the middle of doing homework, but wanted to get my intro out - so my apologies for my misspellings!! Really, I am in college, and I do know how to spell Asperger's and " birth " . LOL Sometimes my fingers like to get ahead of my brain and vice versa. Plus it didn't help that I was also watching the football game while writing my intro & doing homework! Never a good combination! There are some days that I complain as well, not often, but I do from time to time... Usually it's because I don't have enough time to do everything that needs to get done within a day. But I also wouldn't be able to do everything I do without the help of my husband either. He's a gem! He's great support with me being in school - today I was busy doing 5 hours worth of homework and he took care of the 2 boys.  Have a nice evening!!Mimi  Hi Mimi,Welcome to the group. I just want to tell you that I have the utmost respect for someone like you. I have 3 boys but only my oldest one is on the spectrum. It's hard sometimes and I complain about it. I can only imagine how hard it must be for someone like you and no matter how wild my imagination goes, I am pretty sure I am far away from your reality. This group is fantastic. You will come to this realization fairly quick.All the best,EddieSent from my iPhone  Hi, I just joined last night and thought I would introduce myself. I have 5 children, all on the spectrum. My 23yr old daughter has PDD-NOS with bipolar and is not medicated by her choosing. My 21yr old daughter has Down Syndrome (cog age of 4-6), hydrocephalus, and PDD-NOS and acanthosis nigricans. My 15yr old daughter has mild cerebral palsy, Aspergeres Syndrome, bipolar disorder w/psychosis, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and ADHD. My 10yr old son has PDD-NOS, borderline intellectual functioning (cog age of 5), apraxia of speech, a mood disorder and encopresis. My 9yr old son was born with Fetal Valproate Syndrome, suffered static encephalopathy from a traumatic bith, he's diagnosed with PDD-NOS, encopresis, and a mood disorder.  I'm a stay at home mom and part time college student working on my Social Work degree. I'm married to my best friend Jon, who is 100% disabled Desert Storm vet. I'm also caring for my 81yr old father who is dying from end stage cardiac disease and end stage renal failure.  I'm happy to be here. :-) Mimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 If anybody wants to find me on Facebook, my name is Carolyn Harper. There are several, I am the one in Springfield, Oregon with the gray hair. Hope you do! Need more friends! Carolyn ;o) Carolyn wrote: > Hi Mimi, I would like to welcome you to the group also. I have been > writing for a long time, am the mother to a 47 year old severely > disabled boy, Marty, I take care at home. He has had seizures all his > life, is non verbal and on a food tube and Depends, and has many other > things, one of which is autism. He's a sweetheart. Right now he has a > broken collar bone from falling down we have to take special care with. > > Last year we learned my youngest grandchild Lucas, who is 7 in 2nd > grade, has Aspergers. He has always been rather quirky and moody at > times and other times is such a sweetheart. He did not do well in his > school work last year in 1st grade because he felt uncomfortable in the > large class, so hopefully this year he will do better now that they are > doing some things differently for him. > > As you mention your children I am amazed at all the things they have, > but a little fuzzy on what PDD-NOS means, never did learn the jargon > suppose I should. > > You say your husband is disabled, and you care for your father also. Do > you do all of this alone? I take care of my son with my husband, and it > takes two of us for all of his needs, even to walk him the short > distances to the bathroom, or to bed. Plus my husband has many health > issues, heart attack, heart surgery, knee replacement, needs another, > and spinal stenosis. > > I went to college in my 40s and 50s and earned two degrees from the > University of Oregon, a BS and an MS. It was a great time in my life! > > Right now I care for my son and am full time grandmother also to three > of my daughter's children. We do an awful lot together. I used to care > for them right after each was born, when my daughter worked, but she has > quit on disability so I don't have to get them ready for school anymore > so that is good for me. But we still keep pretty busy. I also have four > other grandchildren, two are married and one has a baby, making me a > great grandmother now. > > Just write whenever you feel like it, I like to write to vent and share > when the mood hits me which is pretty much every day as I am at home a > lot with my son. I just wrote an article about Motherhood on my Facebook > page today. It is called; " Motherhood is like driving in the dark. " I > like to inspire and encourage other mothers as I have been through a lot > and have a lot of experience. > > Well talk to you soon, > Carolyn Grandma in Springfield, Oregon U.S.A. ;o) > > > Mimi Fogarty wrote: > >> Hi, I just joined last night and thought I would introduce myself. I >> have 5 children, all on the spectrum. My 23yr old daughter has PDD-NOS >> with bipolar and is not medicated by her choosing. My 21yr old >> daughter has Down Syndrome (cog age of 4-6), hydrocephalus, and >> PDD-NOS and acanthosis nigricans. My 15yr old daughter has mild >> cerebral palsy, Aspergeres Syndrome, bipolar disorder w/psychosis, >> anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and ADHD. My 10yr old son has >> PDD-NOS, borderline intellectual functioning (cog age of 5), apraxia >> of speech, a mood disorder and encopresis. My 9yr old son was born >> with Fetal Valproate Syndrome, suffered static encephalopathy from a >> traumatic bith, he's diagnosed with PDD-NOS, encopresis, and a mood >> disorder. >> I'm a stay at home mom and part time college student working on my >> Social Work degree. I'm married to my best friend Jon, who is 100% >> disabled Desert Storm vet. I'm also caring for my 81yr old father who >> is dying from end stage cardiac disease and end stage renal failure. >> I'm happy to be here. :-) >> Mimi >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Carolyn, I am also a member and would love to be friends on facebook with you but i have no computer skills and don't know how to look someone up! Could you friend me? Mindy Lexington south carolina!To: autism-aspergers Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 1:42 PMSubject: Re: New MemberIf anybody wants to find me on Facebook, my name is Carolyn Harper. There are several, I am the one in Springfield, Oregon with the gray hair.Hope you do! Need more friends!Carolyn ;o)Carolyn wrote:> Hi Mimi, I would like to welcome you to the group also. I have been > writing for a long time, am the mother to a 47 year old severely > disabled boy, Marty, I take care at home. He has had seizures all his > life, is non verbal and on a food tube and Depends, and has many other > things, one of which is autism. He's a sweetheart. Right now he has a > broken collar bone from falling down we have to take special care with.>> Last year we learned my youngest grandchild Lucas, who is 7 in 2nd > grade, has Aspergers. He has always been rather quirky and moody at > times and other times is such a sweetheart. He did not do well in his > school work last year in 1st grade because he felt uncomfortable in the > large class, so hopefully this year he will do better now that they are > doing some things differently for him.>> As you mention your children I am amazed at all the things they have, > but a little fuzzy on what PDD-NOS means, never did learn the jargon > suppose I should.>> You say your husband is disabled, and you care for your father also. Do > you do all of this alone? I take care of my son with my husband, and it > takes two of us for all of his needs, even to walk him the short > distances to the bathroom, or to bed. Plus my husband has many health > issues, heart attack, heart surgery, knee replacement, needs another, > and spinal stenosis.>> I went to college in my 40s and 50s and earned two degrees from the > University of Oregon, a BS and an MS. It was a great time in my life!>> Right now I care for my son and am full time grandmother also to three > of my daughter's children. We do an awful lot together. I used to care > for them right after each was born, when my daughter worked, but she has > quit on disability so I don't have to get them ready for school anymore > so that is good for me. But we still keep pretty busy. I also have four > other grandchildren, two are married and one has a baby, making me a > great grandmother now.>> Just write whenever you feel like it, I like to write to vent and share > when the mood hits me which is pretty much every day as I am at home a > lot with my son. I just wrote an article about Motherhood on my Facebook > page today. It is called; "Motherhood is like driving in the dark." I > like to inspire and encourage other mothers as I have been through a lot > and have a lot of experience.>> Well talk to you soon,> Carolyn Grandma in Springfield, Oregon U.S.A. ;o)>>> Mimi Fogarty wrote:> >> Hi, I just joined last night and thought I would introduce myself. I >> have 5 children, all on the spectrum. My 23yr old daughter has PDD-NOS >> with bipolar and is not medicated by her choosing. My 21yr old >> daughter has Down Syndrome (cog age of 4-6), hydrocephalus, and >> PDD-NOS and acanthosis nigricans. My 15yr old daughter has mild >> cerebral palsy, Aspergeres Syndrome, bipolar disorder w/psychosis, >> anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and ADHD. My 10yr old son has >> PDD-NOS, borderline intellectual functioning (cog age of 5), apraxia >> of speech, a mood disorder and encopresis. My 9yr old son was born >> with Fetal Valproate Syndrome, suffered static encephalopathy from a >> traumatic bith, he's diagnosed with PDD-NOS, encopresis, and a mood >> disorder.>> I'm a stay at home mom and part time college student working on my >> Social Work degree. I'm married to my best friend Jon, who is 100% >> disabled Desert Storm vet. I'm also caring for my 81yr old father who >> is dying from end stage cardiac disease and end stage renal failure.>> I'm happy to be here. :-)>> Mimi>>>> >>> ------------------------------------>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am having trouble finding you, need more clues about how you look, etc. There is a lot of Mindy s as there is with a lot of names. Try typing my name Carolyn Harper in " search " on your Facebook page. I am the one from Springfield, Oregon. In my profile picture I have on a neon yellow biking jacket in my picture about to my waist and have gray hair. My picture kind of stands out. Carolyn ;o) mindy allen wrote: > > Carolyn, I am also a member and would love to be friends on facebook > with you but i have no computer skills and don't know how to look > someone up! Could you friend me? Mindy Lexington south carolina! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Carolyn > *To:* autism-aspergers > *Sent:* Monday, September 26, 2011 1:42 PM > *Subject:* Re: New Member > > If anybody wants to find me on Facebook, my name is Carolyn Harper. > There are several, I am the one in Springfield, Oregon with the gray hair. > > Hope you do! Need more friends! > > Carolyn ;o) > > Carolyn wrote: > > Hi Mimi, I would like to welcome you to the group also. I have been > > writing for a long time, am the mother to a 47 year old severely > > disabled boy, Marty, I take care at home. He has had seizures all his > > life, is non verbal and on a food tube and Depends, and has many other > > things, one of which is autism. He's a sweetheart. Right now he has a > > broken collar bone from falling down we have to take special care with. > > > > Last year we learned my youngest grandchild Lucas, who is 7 in 2nd > > grade, has Aspergers. He has always been rather quirky and moody at > > times and other times is such a sweetheart. He did not do well in his > > school work last year in 1st grade because he felt uncomfortable in the > > large class, so hopefully this year he will do better now that they are > > doing some things differently for him. > > > > As you mention your children I am amazed at all the things they have, > > but a little fuzzy on what PDD-NOS means, never did learn the jargon > > suppose I should. > > > > You say your husband is disabled, and you care for your father also. Do > > you do all of this alone? I take care of my son with my husband, and it > > takes two of us for all of his needs, even to walk him the short > > distances to the bathroom, or to bed. Plus my husband has many health > > issues, heart attack, heart surgery, knee replacement, needs another, > > and spinal stenosis. > > > > I went to college in my 40s and 50s and earned two degrees from the > > University of Oregon, a BS and an MS. It was a great time in my life! > > > > Right now I care for my son and am full time grandmother also to three > > of my daughter's children. We do an awful lot together. I used to care > > for them right after each was born, when my daughter worked, but she > has > > quit on disability so I don't have to get them ready for school anymore > > so that is good for me. But we still keep pretty busy. I also have four > > other grandchildren, two are married and one has a baby, making me a > > great grandmother now. > > > > Just write whenever you feel like it, I like to write to vent and share > > when the mood hits me which is pretty much every day as I am at home a > > lot with my son. I just wrote an article about Motherhood on my > Facebook > > page today. It is called; " Motherhood is like driving in the dark. " I > > like to inspire and encourage other mothers as I have been through a > lot > > and have a lot of experience. > > > > Well talk to you soon, > > Carolyn Grandma in Springfield, Oregon U.S.A. ;o) > > > > > > Mimi Fogarty wrote: > > > >> Hi, I just joined last night and thought I would introduce myself. I > >> have 5 children, all on the spectrum. My 23yr old daughter has PDD-NOS > >> with bipolar and is not medicated by her choosing. My 21yr old > >> daughter has Down Syndrome (cog age of 4-6), hydrocephalus, and > >> PDD-NOS and acanthosis nigricans. My 15yr old daughter has mild > >> cerebral palsy, Aspergeres Syndrome, bipolar disorder w/psychosis, > >> anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and ADHD. My 10yr old son has > >> PDD-NOS, borderline intellectual functioning (cog age of 5), apraxia > >> of speech, a mood disorder and encopresis. My 9yr old son was born > >> with Fetal Valproate Syndrome, suffered static encephalopathy from a > >> traumatic bith, he's diagnosed with PDD-NOS, encopresis, and a mood > >> disorder. > >> I'm a stay at home mom and part time college student working on my > >> Social Work degree. I'm married to my best friend Jon, who is 100% > >> disabled Desert Storm vet. I'm also caring for my 81yr old father who > >> is dying from end stage cardiac disease and end stage renal failure. > >> I'm happy to be here. :-) > >> Mimi > >> > >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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