Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 I have to ditto also...i LOVE your posts...and look forward to them..there are very inspiring..even on the bad days. Just to know we are not alone in ANY of it...you know? love & respect~ nancy..single mom 14 (nt) Jenna 6 (autism, ocd) rachelle, will be 2 a week from today, and we just had another check up from birth to 3 (today), and she is still on the right track. woo hoo!!! > I have to ditto this.... > > <<<<<<< > Sorry you are feeling like this, Jacquie, and I NEVER find you boring. > <<<<<<<< > > > Penny :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 Just wanted to write and say sorry for replying to absolutely nothing today, and way less than usual lately. In fact, I have 250 emails in my inbox that have amassed there over the last few days that I haven't even read, although I am saving them to read later. I'm having a really rough time at home - in my head, to be specific. Got a lot of sad and confused thoughts going on about life and my role in it. I imagine that's due to it being the rainy season, but that doesn't make it feel any less real and horrible, you know? I'm dealing with a lot of confusion and doubt and fear about what comes next for me in life -- is full-time in school and doing well enough I no longer need to hang around waiting for the school to call, so it's time for me to start moving out into the world more and I don't know how. I don't feel useful or needed much right now; in fact, I feel sort of useless and like I have nothing to offer either at home or out in the workforce. I didn't mean to get into it there, so I won't go into it further, but trust me -- that's only the tip of the iceburg. I've also got a lot of negative self-image going on, and my mom didn't help the other night when I told her about that boring people thing and SHE laughed and laughed, harder and longer than Marc had, and I was really hurt. I haven't talked to her in two days so that hasn't helped at all. So now I'm wondering if everything I say and everything I do is just plain boring. Hell, this email is probably boring the pants off everyone. So, anyway, that's why I'm not present right now. Just thought I'd let you all know, and also just wrote to get it off my chest because I don't want to tell it to anyone in my offline life at the moment. Don't bother replying to this, because I probably won't read it for days anyway. Love you all, Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 I hope you are feeling better. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband -----Mensaje original----- De: The Hunny Family Enviado el: Viernes, 28 de Marzo de 2003 10:59 a.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: Re: apology - long - no reply necessary > I know it's hard when you devoted yourself to your child and you family > and then they move on and kind of leave you behind. So now you have to > figure it out how are you going to do on your own, and maybe you don't > even know who you really are without being a mom or a wife. This is hard > to do. You're absolutely right, Cecilia. I finally talked to my mom and she said that I am the newest victim of an age-old disease -- " First Grade Syndrome " . LOL. She said it's worse for me and moms like me (parents of auties and the like) because we have been even MORE involved in our children's lives for six years than regular parents. Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 I hope you are feeling better. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband -----Mensaje original----- De: The Hunny Family Enviado el: Viernes, 28 de Marzo de 2003 10:59 a.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: Re: apology - long - no reply necessary > I know it's hard when you devoted yourself to your child and you family > and then they move on and kind of leave you behind. So now you have to > figure it out how are you going to do on your own, and maybe you don't > even know who you really are without being a mom or a wife. This is hard > to do. You're absolutely right, Cecilia. I finally talked to my mom and she said that I am the newest victim of an age-old disease -- " First Grade Syndrome " . LOL. She said it's worse for me and moms like me (parents of auties and the like) because we have been even MORE involved in our children's lives for six years than regular parents. Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Please, keep us update about your steps and how you are doing this life rebuilding. I SOOOOO see myself in this place in a about 3 years. I know I can't go back to my career I hate it now (accounting) I never really liked it I studied it mostly because this would allow me to work (there are a lot of people with degrees that cannot find a good or even a bad job here in Peru). It was right in that sense I got good pay on my jobs, but it's a career full of stress. Now I know more about autism and psychology than I know about accounting. I would like to study but I don't have money to do that. I hope I can't find something else to do. I am glad we can live with my husband salary, but if things get difficult I wouldn't have other choice, but going back to accounting (ack!!!). I hope we wont get to that situation. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband -----Mensaje original----- De: The Hunny Family Enviado el: Viernes, 28 de Marzo de 2003 11:23 a.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: Re: apology - long - no reply necessary I hope you are feeling better. >>> Thanks. I am, kind of. Yesterday I realized the main elements of the problem: - does still need me during the week a little (like today; he's home sick from school) but not a lot. - I don't KNOW what I want to do when I grow up - Marc hasn't been taking my talking about my future job seriously - even if I KNEW what I wanted to do, I can't get a job or take any courses right now because Marc is putting out resumes like crazy and we are trying to move away from here -- so I could end up taking two classes of a program and then have to ditch the program because we have to move away from the college, or I could get a job and have to quit a month later. We're in limbo here right now. I'm trapped doing nothing, not moving forward at all. So yesterday I made a list of 50 big things that need to be done around the house - oven cleaned, bedding plants planted, pantry sorted and cleaned, closets organized, individual steps for painting the living room and kitchen, etc. Then I sat down with my day timer and scheduled them all into the next three months, one task every day. I think following a schedule and doing one project every day will give me more of a sense of accomplishment and purpose than I've had recently. This schedule will take me right up to 's summer break. After I did all of that, I sat down and talked to marc for an hour or more. Well, talked and cried mostly. At the end of it, he seemed to understand that my sadness is coming from this feeling of being trapped in limbo, and he seemed to suddenly understand how hard it's been for me going from nurturing that child intensively every day for six years to have huge blocks of time every day without , with nothing to give me that sense of purpose and accomplishment. He suddenly seemed to understand that I won't be able to just jump back into PR or journalism because those things don't mean anything to me now. I've been too long away from them and they just don't suit me any more. So now when it comes to my personal future, I am lost. He suddenly realized how lucky HE is to always have known what he was good at, and that that was what he wanted to do. Hopefully the schedule and Marc's new understanding of my precarious mental position will get me over this nasty time. Thanks, Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Please, keep us update about your steps and how you are doing this life rebuilding. I SOOOOO see myself in this place in a about 3 years. I know I can't go back to my career I hate it now (accounting) I never really liked it I studied it mostly because this would allow me to work (there are a lot of people with degrees that cannot find a good or even a bad job here in Peru). It was right in that sense I got good pay on my jobs, but it's a career full of stress. Now I know more about autism and psychology than I know about accounting. I would like to study but I don't have money to do that. I hope I can't find something else to do. I am glad we can live with my husband salary, but if things get difficult I wouldn't have other choice, but going back to accounting (ack!!!). I hope we wont get to that situation. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband -----Mensaje original----- De: The Hunny Family Enviado el: Viernes, 28 de Marzo de 2003 11:23 a.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: Re: apology - long - no reply necessary I hope you are feeling better. >>> Thanks. I am, kind of. Yesterday I realized the main elements of the problem: - does still need me during the week a little (like today; he's home sick from school) but not a lot. - I don't KNOW what I want to do when I grow up - Marc hasn't been taking my talking about my future job seriously - even if I KNEW what I wanted to do, I can't get a job or take any courses right now because Marc is putting out resumes like crazy and we are trying to move away from here -- so I could end up taking two classes of a program and then have to ditch the program because we have to move away from the college, or I could get a job and have to quit a month later. We're in limbo here right now. I'm trapped doing nothing, not moving forward at all. So yesterday I made a list of 50 big things that need to be done around the house - oven cleaned, bedding plants planted, pantry sorted and cleaned, closets organized, individual steps for painting the living room and kitchen, etc. Then I sat down with my day timer and scheduled them all into the next three months, one task every day. I think following a schedule and doing one project every day will give me more of a sense of accomplishment and purpose than I've had recently. This schedule will take me right up to 's summer break. After I did all of that, I sat down and talked to marc for an hour or more. Well, talked and cried mostly. At the end of it, he seemed to understand that my sadness is coming from this feeling of being trapped in limbo, and he seemed to suddenly understand how hard it's been for me going from nurturing that child intensively every day for six years to have huge blocks of time every day without , with nothing to give me that sense of purpose and accomplishment. He suddenly seemed to understand that I won't be able to just jump back into PR or journalism because those things don't mean anything to me now. I've been too long away from them and they just don't suit me any more. So now when it comes to my personal future, I am lost. He suddenly realized how lucky HE is to always have known what he was good at, and that that was what he wanted to do. Hopefully the schedule and Marc's new understanding of my precarious mental position will get me over this nasty time. Thanks, Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Please, keep us update about your steps and how you are doing this life rebuilding. I SOOOOO see myself in this place in a about 3 years. I know I can't go back to my career I hate it now (accounting) I never really liked it I studied it mostly because this would allow me to work (there are a lot of people with degrees that cannot find a good or even a bad job here in Peru). It was right in that sense I got good pay on my jobs, but it's a career full of stress. Now I know more about autism and psychology than I know about accounting. I would like to study but I don't have money to do that. I hope I can't find something else to do. I am glad we can live with my husband salary, but if things get difficult I wouldn't have other choice, but going back to accounting (ack!!!). I hope we wont get to that situation. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband -----Mensaje original----- De: The Hunny Family Enviado el: Viernes, 28 de Marzo de 2003 11:23 a.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: Re: apology - long - no reply necessary I hope you are feeling better. >>> Thanks. I am, kind of. Yesterday I realized the main elements of the problem: - does still need me during the week a little (like today; he's home sick from school) but not a lot. - I don't KNOW what I want to do when I grow up - Marc hasn't been taking my talking about my future job seriously - even if I KNEW what I wanted to do, I can't get a job or take any courses right now because Marc is putting out resumes like crazy and we are trying to move away from here -- so I could end up taking two classes of a program and then have to ditch the program because we have to move away from the college, or I could get a job and have to quit a month later. We're in limbo here right now. I'm trapped doing nothing, not moving forward at all. So yesterday I made a list of 50 big things that need to be done around the house - oven cleaned, bedding plants planted, pantry sorted and cleaned, closets organized, individual steps for painting the living room and kitchen, etc. Then I sat down with my day timer and scheduled them all into the next three months, one task every day. I think following a schedule and doing one project every day will give me more of a sense of accomplishment and purpose than I've had recently. This schedule will take me right up to 's summer break. After I did all of that, I sat down and talked to marc for an hour or more. Well, talked and cried mostly. At the end of it, he seemed to understand that my sadness is coming from this feeling of being trapped in limbo, and he seemed to suddenly understand how hard it's been for me going from nurturing that child intensively every day for six years to have huge blocks of time every day without , with nothing to give me that sense of purpose and accomplishment. He suddenly seemed to understand that I won't be able to just jump back into PR or journalism because those things don't mean anything to me now. I've been too long away from them and they just don't suit me any more. So now when it comes to my personal future, I am lost. He suddenly realized how lucky HE is to always have known what he was good at, and that that was what he wanted to do. Hopefully the schedule and Marc's new understanding of my precarious mental position will get me over this nasty time. Thanks, Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 >> - does still need me during the week a little (like today; > he's home sick from school) but not a lot. > Okay, speaking as one of the " increasingly mature " members of this list, I can tell you that needs you a lot more than you think...I say that because I now, as the mom of teenagers, am seeing exactly how much impact I have on folks who long ago quit yelling " Mommy! " ...but continue to need a great deal of emotional support. It doesn't go away, Jacquie...just changes angles. > - I don't KNOW what I want to do when I grow up Have you tried doing one or two of those interests/talents surveys...I bet you can find several online (and that can help you find them)... There's something you are perfect for. > - Marc hasn't been taking my talking about my future job seriously > Man thing. Venus and Mars. > - even if I KNEW what I wanted to do, I can't get a job or take any courses > right now because Marc is putting out resumes like crazy and we are trying > to move away from here -- so I could end up taking two classes of a program > and then have to ditch the program because we have to move away from the > college, or I could get a job and have to quit a month later. We're in > limbo here right now. I'm trapped doing nothing, not moving forward at all.> Limbo reeks...BTDT > So yesterday I made a list of 50 big things that need to be done around the > house - oven cleaned, bedding plants planted, pantry sorted and cleaned, > closets organized, individual steps for painting the living room and > kitchen, etc. Then I sat down with my day timer and scheduled them all into > the next three months, one task every day. > Wow. When you finish there, my house will be waiting... Actually, it sounds like you have a pretty good plan. But I don't see why journalism doesn't interest you anymore...have you thought about writing an article or two on autism or whatever is important to you and trying to sell it to a magazine? Glad you're feeling better...and BTW--you are definitely NOT boring. Ever. Raena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 >> - does still need me during the week a little (like today; > he's home sick from school) but not a lot. > Okay, speaking as one of the " increasingly mature " members of this list, I can tell you that needs you a lot more than you think...I say that because I now, as the mom of teenagers, am seeing exactly how much impact I have on folks who long ago quit yelling " Mommy! " ...but continue to need a great deal of emotional support. It doesn't go away, Jacquie...just changes angles. > - I don't KNOW what I want to do when I grow up Have you tried doing one or two of those interests/talents surveys...I bet you can find several online (and that can help you find them)... There's something you are perfect for. > - Marc hasn't been taking my talking about my future job seriously > Man thing. Venus and Mars. > - even if I KNEW what I wanted to do, I can't get a job or take any courses > right now because Marc is putting out resumes like crazy and we are trying > to move away from here -- so I could end up taking two classes of a program > and then have to ditch the program because we have to move away from the > college, or I could get a job and have to quit a month later. We're in > limbo here right now. I'm trapped doing nothing, not moving forward at all.> Limbo reeks...BTDT > So yesterday I made a list of 50 big things that need to be done around the > house - oven cleaned, bedding plants planted, pantry sorted and cleaned, > closets organized, individual steps for painting the living room and > kitchen, etc. Then I sat down with my day timer and scheduled them all into > the next three months, one task every day. > Wow. When you finish there, my house will be waiting... Actually, it sounds like you have a pretty good plan. But I don't see why journalism doesn't interest you anymore...have you thought about writing an article or two on autism or whatever is important to you and trying to sell it to a magazine? Glad you're feeling better...and BTW--you are definitely NOT boring. Ever. Raena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 >> - does still need me during the week a little (like today; > he's home sick from school) but not a lot. > Okay, speaking as one of the " increasingly mature " members of this list, I can tell you that needs you a lot more than you think...I say that because I now, as the mom of teenagers, am seeing exactly how much impact I have on folks who long ago quit yelling " Mommy! " ...but continue to need a great deal of emotional support. It doesn't go away, Jacquie...just changes angles. > - I don't KNOW what I want to do when I grow up Have you tried doing one or two of those interests/talents surveys...I bet you can find several online (and that can help you find them)... There's something you are perfect for. > - Marc hasn't been taking my talking about my future job seriously > Man thing. Venus and Mars. > - even if I KNEW what I wanted to do, I can't get a job or take any courses > right now because Marc is putting out resumes like crazy and we are trying > to move away from here -- so I could end up taking two classes of a program > and then have to ditch the program because we have to move away from the > college, or I could get a job and have to quit a month later. We're in > limbo here right now. I'm trapped doing nothing, not moving forward at all.> Limbo reeks...BTDT > So yesterday I made a list of 50 big things that need to be done around the > house - oven cleaned, bedding plants planted, pantry sorted and cleaned, > closets organized, individual steps for painting the living room and > kitchen, etc. Then I sat down with my day timer and scheduled them all into > the next three months, one task every day. > Wow. When you finish there, my house will be waiting... Actually, it sounds like you have a pretty good plan. But I don't see why journalism doesn't interest you anymore...have you thought about writing an article or two on autism or whatever is important to you and trying to sell it to a magazine? Glad you're feeling better...and BTW--you are definitely NOT boring. Ever. Raena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Hugs, Jacquie! I wasn't bored one minute of my time with you! I think you are a very interesting person and I loved spending time with you. Feel better, ok? Tamara mom to Ebony, 5 years old, asd, adhd, bipolar and , 2, polish (lol) wife to Terry > >Reply-To: parenting_autism >To: parenting_autism > >Subject: apology - long - no reply necessary >Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:26:17 -0600 > > >Just wanted to write and say sorry for replying to absolutely nothing >today, and way less than usual lately. In fact, I have 250 emails in my >inbox that have amassed there over the last few days that I haven't even >read, although I am saving them to read later. > >I'm having a really rough time at home - in my head, to be specific. Got a >lot of sad and confused thoughts going on about life and my role in it. I >imagine that's due to it being the rainy season, but that doesn't make it >feel any less real and horrible, you know? I'm dealing with a lot of >confusion and doubt and fear about what comes next for me in life -- >is full-time in school and doing well enough I no longer need to hang >around waiting for the school to call, so it's time for me to start moving >out into the world more and I don't know how. I don't feel useful or >needed much right now; in fact, I feel sort of useless and like I have >nothing to offer either at home or out in the workforce. > >I didn't mean to get into it there, so I won't go into it further, but >trust me -- that's only the tip of the iceburg. I've also got a lot of >negative self-image going on, and my mom didn't help the other night when I >told her about that boring people thing and SHE laughed and laughed, harder >and longer than Marc had, and I was really hurt. I haven't talked to her >in two days so that hasn't helped at all. > >So now I'm wondering if everything I say and everything I do is just plain >boring. Hell, this email is probably boring the pants off everyone. > >So, anyway, that's why I'm not present right now. Just thought I'd let you >all know, and also just wrote to get it off my chest because I don't want >to tell it to anyone in my offline life at the moment. > >Don't bother replying to this, because I probably won't read it for days >anyway. > >Love you all, > >Jacquie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Hugs, Jacquie! I wasn't bored one minute of my time with you! I think you are a very interesting person and I loved spending time with you. Feel better, ok? Tamara mom to Ebony, 5 years old, asd, adhd, bipolar and , 2, polish (lol) wife to Terry > >Reply-To: parenting_autism >To: parenting_autism > >Subject: apology - long - no reply necessary >Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:26:17 -0600 > > >Just wanted to write and say sorry for replying to absolutely nothing >today, and way less than usual lately. In fact, I have 250 emails in my >inbox that have amassed there over the last few days that I haven't even >read, although I am saving them to read later. > >I'm having a really rough time at home - in my head, to be specific. Got a >lot of sad and confused thoughts going on about life and my role in it. I >imagine that's due to it being the rainy season, but that doesn't make it >feel any less real and horrible, you know? I'm dealing with a lot of >confusion and doubt and fear about what comes next for me in life -- >is full-time in school and doing well enough I no longer need to hang >around waiting for the school to call, so it's time for me to start moving >out into the world more and I don't know how. I don't feel useful or >needed much right now; in fact, I feel sort of useless and like I have >nothing to offer either at home or out in the workforce. > >I didn't mean to get into it there, so I won't go into it further, but >trust me -- that's only the tip of the iceburg. I've also got a lot of >negative self-image going on, and my mom didn't help the other night when I >told her about that boring people thing and SHE laughed and laughed, harder >and longer than Marc had, and I was really hurt. I haven't talked to her >in two days so that hasn't helped at all. > >So now I'm wondering if everything I say and everything I do is just plain >boring. Hell, this email is probably boring the pants off everyone. > >So, anyway, that's why I'm not present right now. Just thought I'd let you >all know, and also just wrote to get it off my chest because I don't want >to tell it to anyone in my offline life at the moment. > >Don't bother replying to this, because I probably won't read it for days >anyway. > >Love you all, > >Jacquie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Hugs, Jacquie! I wasn't bored one minute of my time with you! I think you are a very interesting person and I loved spending time with you. Feel better, ok? Tamara mom to Ebony, 5 years old, asd, adhd, bipolar and , 2, polish (lol) wife to Terry > >Reply-To: parenting_autism >To: parenting_autism > >Subject: apology - long - no reply necessary >Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:26:17 -0600 > > >Just wanted to write and say sorry for replying to absolutely nothing >today, and way less than usual lately. In fact, I have 250 emails in my >inbox that have amassed there over the last few days that I haven't even >read, although I am saving them to read later. > >I'm having a really rough time at home - in my head, to be specific. Got a >lot of sad and confused thoughts going on about life and my role in it. I >imagine that's due to it being the rainy season, but that doesn't make it >feel any less real and horrible, you know? I'm dealing with a lot of >confusion and doubt and fear about what comes next for me in life -- >is full-time in school and doing well enough I no longer need to hang >around waiting for the school to call, so it's time for me to start moving >out into the world more and I don't know how. I don't feel useful or >needed much right now; in fact, I feel sort of useless and like I have >nothing to offer either at home or out in the workforce. > >I didn't mean to get into it there, so I won't go into it further, but >trust me -- that's only the tip of the iceburg. I've also got a lot of >negative self-image going on, and my mom didn't help the other night when I >told her about that boring people thing and SHE laughed and laughed, harder >and longer than Marc had, and I was really hurt. I haven't talked to her >in two days so that hasn't helped at all. > >So now I'm wondering if everything I say and everything I do is just plain >boring. Hell, this email is probably boring the pants off everyone. > >So, anyway, that's why I'm not present right now. Just thought I'd let you >all know, and also just wrote to get it off my chest because I don't want >to tell it to anyone in my offline life at the moment. > >Don't bother replying to this, because I probably won't read it for days >anyway. > >Love you all, > >Jacquie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 >Have you tried doing one or two of those interests/talents >surveys...I bet you can find several online (and that can help >you find them)... There's something you are perfect for. They have these online??? Oh oh! Where can I find them??? I would so love to take them and see what I'm suited for. I was an accountant like Cecilia. And it was a very stressful job (tho, not as stressful as being a mommy of twins & one an autie). I have no desire to go back to the accounting field but have no idea what I'd like to do when I grow up either. Debbie with twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > rachelle, will be 2 a week from today, and we just had another check up from birth to 3 (today), and she is still on the right track. woo hoo!!! < yay rachelle! and happy almost birthday! ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > rachelle, will be 2 a week from today, and we just had another check up from birth to 3 (today), and she is still on the right track. woo hoo!!! < yay rachelle! and happy almost birthday! ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > rachelle, will be 2 a week from today, and we just had another check up from birth to 3 (today), and she is still on the right track. woo hoo!!! < yay rachelle! and happy almost birthday! ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > Hugs, Jacquie! I wasn't bored one minute of my time with you! I think you are a very interesting person and I loved spending time with you. Feel better, ok? < i have to second this 1000%! i loved you BEFORE meeting you, but i loved you even more AFTER meeting you! :-D ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > Hopefully the schedule and Marc's new understanding of my precarious mental position will get me over this nasty time. < jacquie, i think this is a marvelous plan and i'm SO glad marc finally understands. just do me a favor ok? don't push yourself to get these things accomplished. if you feel awful one day, take the day off, you don't need to put yourself through unnecessary pain just to get something done that can wait until a day that you are feeling better. ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > Hopefully the schedule and Marc's new understanding of my precarious mental position will get me over this nasty time. < jacquie, i think this is a marvelous plan and i'm SO glad marc finally understands. just do me a favor ok? don't push yourself to get these things accomplished. if you feel awful one day, take the day off, you don't need to put yourself through unnecessary pain just to get something done that can wait until a day that you are feeling better. ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > Hopefully the schedule and Marc's new understanding of my precarious mental position will get me over this nasty time. < jacquie, i think this is a marvelous plan and i'm SO glad marc finally understands. just do me a favor ok? don't push yourself to get these things accomplished. if you feel awful one day, take the day off, you don't need to put yourself through unnecessary pain just to get something done that can wait until a day that you are feeling better. ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > She said it's worse for me and moms like me (parents of auties and the like) because we have been even MORE involved in our children's lives for six years than regular parents. Jacquie < i guess i've been " lucky " that way. kailey went to full time preschool from 3.5 to 5yo, during which time i went to college. when i took her out of school at 5, i was already pg with trev, so it wasn't like i'd have any time to myself anyway. she was then home until almost 7yo, at which point trevor was a little past 1 and VERY mobile. now he's 3 and finally in fulltime preschool as well, but again i'm pg, so i STILL won't have any time to myself for the next few years. i can, however, understand where you're coming from. right now, when both kids manage to get to school and i have no appts to go to, i sleep almost the entire day. i'm not saying i mind sleeping, but it does make me feel a little useless, especially when there are so many things around the house that definitely need doing. actually, maybe i'll follow your example and write everything down on a checklist. altho, in my condition, i'd better just try to accomplish one thing a week rather than one thing a day. i don't need this baby coming any sooner than planned ~~~ Imagine all the people, living life in peace - Lennon ~~~ ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-25-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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