Guest guest Posted February 28, 2000 Report Share Posted February 28, 2000 Kathleen and Ken - I eat everything when I'm nervous, upset, depressed, ect...too - when Jes started eating " meals " and would take only 1 or 2 bites - It was like I would eat FOR her. I would get depressed and figured, if she won't eat - I will. Now she's on the G-tube and I lost 5 lbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2000 Report Share Posted February 28, 2000 Jodi,Ken,Kathleen and I too eat evcerything when I'm nervous. The problem is I can come up with any excuse to be nervous. To my friends, Peace and Prayers Mark dad to 4 ( 5 in April), G-tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2000 Report Share Posted February 28, 2000 Abby's been vomiting all day and I just sent Brent out for Baskin & Robbins Chocoholic's Resolution. I wish I could siphon some of my weight onto her! Kathleen [Mom to Abby--16 mos, 12 lbs. 10 oz, 26 1/4 in.- Close but not RSS ] Re: Max >From: mdppdm@... > > Jodi,Ken,Kathleen and > I too eat evcerything when I'm nervous. The problem is I can come up with >any excuse to be nervous. > > To my friends, > Peace and Prayers > Mark dad to 4 ( 5 in April), G-tube > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% >Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! >http://click./1/915/0/_/229381/_/951778627/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2000 Report Share Posted March 19, 2000 Hi Jodi, I hope this finds you and Max getting some well earned rest and relief. It's so nice to see someone else sharing my concerns. I think 'staying in the day' is a really difficult thing for me, and probably more so with . Although we haven't had nearly the struggles you've had with Max, the extra care and concern he's needed definitely makes for separation problems.....mine! I have to remind myself to stay out of things and let him deal with them. Also I work overtime with the 'overprotective' part of me. According to my 18 almost 19 year old daughter, I have a ways to go. Part of what I try to say to myself is that if I'm overprotective, I'm essentially telling I don't think he's capable of handling things himself. But that only works when I catch myself. I find my own fear is difficult to manage. You're right, it's so much easier when there's something we can do, like deal with a doctor. Adolescence is a real dose of powerlessness, or should I say limited power. Watching have to deal with feeling different, the social issues, his struggle with his sense of identity, whew! Just when I'm feeling really strained, usually does or says something that amazes me. It's wonderful to see him really come to be. I think some of the things I like and admire most about are those qualities born of his struggles. Thanks again for giving me food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2000 Report Share Posted March 19, 2000 : I am sorry that you have the same thoughts, but at the same time I am relieved. It is so nice to know that I am not crazy and feeling these things alone. is a wonderful boy and a great example for all of us. I have always hoped that Max would turn out like the last time I saw him. He has always looked so good. Unfortunately, Max is about the same. I did give him Benadryl during the day today and it seemed to take the edge off the pains for awhile. I was gone for 4 hours because I had to go to school and do my lesson plans for the week. I am really picky about the plans I leave for a substitute. I don't want anyone to ever walk into my class and think that I did not leave enough work for the kids. The biggest problem we have right now is that Dr. Harbison will be back tomorrow and she and Dr.Levy are having a power struggle over who should be the primary doctor for Max. I have told them both that they need to work it out. I will take Max to whomever has an idea of how to treat him. But I do not want to be caught in the middle, either. I wish Dr. Levy was still at NYH. He left there a few years ago. I just to not like Presbyterian hospital too much. I think it is the neighborhood. I don't feel safe there. Also, NYH, or the parts that we deal with now, is newer and more updated. At this point, though, anyone who can help my child is welcome to give advise. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I know it will be much harder to let Max go than it is for me to give Jenna independence. But Jenna has earned hers. I can trust her; she has shown good judgment. Max is a bit more immature. And the emotional ties are different. Max and I have been through a lot together. That doesn't mean I love Jenna any less. I am just able to let her live her life without the fears that I have for Max. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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