What a wonderful life...today I give thanks to all my faithful supporters. First Cindy Arthur...the teacher that showed me the light and held my hand all the way, Tiny is a successful student now. Mary Lou...the ever so sweet therapist who has offered me tissue after tissue and countless pep talks. Z - the faithful friend...always sensing my frustration she is quick to swoop in and save me from an ADHD meltdown. Lexi who patiently waits for her turn at mommy time, who is generous with her heart even though I know she is hurting. My boss who has let me leave numerous times to settle Tiny at school or jet off to another doc appointment without her support and that of an understanding employer I would have surely lost my job!! Thanks to my mom who is learning that this is something she cannot fix and I know it must be hard, thanks for being willing to learn to listen and not always jump in to fix.
Most of all thanks to Tiny...for having the courage to go to school when the friends are limited!! For letting that little light shine so bright when most don't understand her!!
The road ahead is not going to be easy...but thanks to all of you we are going to be just fine!!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
ADHD and a Rabid Diva...Oh My!!!
Tiny started her new medication yesterday, in fact it was her first time swallowing a pill and she did it on the first try!! I have to celebrate the small victories or I will surely go mad.
Then, this morning,,,,she literally foamed at the mouth!! I should have taken a picture, because while she had me in tears by the time I left for work, now I look back and it is just another memorable moment in my happy little life. Glass of milk in hand, pill in mouth she refused to swallow....not sure of the thought process but she certainly got the milk down but tucked that pill under her tounge and refused to swallow it. A few minutes later I look over and she has white foam coming from her mouth, she looked less like my beautiful diva and more like a rabid dog. The look on her face showed she was either going to vomit or take me out. In the end she swallowed the milk and the foam and by the time she hit the gates at school she was peaceful diva and not rabid diva. While I am able to make this all sound funny...it truly is heartbreaking!!
Everyday the same struggle it is like the movie Groundhog's day!! She is glad she takes her medication but every morning she refuses. And while I cried my way to work, heartbroken she must start her day with adversity, I am thankful to have a child with so much charisma and wouldn't trade her and her foaming mouth for any other child.
Single, struggling, frazzled and loving the hell out of my life..oh my!!!
Then, this morning,,,,she literally foamed at the mouth!! I should have taken a picture, because while she had me in tears by the time I left for work, now I look back and it is just another memorable moment in my happy little life. Glass of milk in hand, pill in mouth she refused to swallow....not sure of the thought process but she certainly got the milk down but tucked that pill under her tounge and refused to swallow it. A few minutes later I look over and she has white foam coming from her mouth, she looked less like my beautiful diva and more like a rabid dog. The look on her face showed she was either going to vomit or take me out. In the end she swallowed the milk and the foam and by the time she hit the gates at school she was peaceful diva and not rabid diva. While I am able to make this all sound funny...it truly is heartbreaking!!
Everyday the same struggle it is like the movie Groundhog's day!! She is glad she takes her medication but every morning she refuses. And while I cried my way to work, heartbroken she must start her day with adversity, I am thankful to have a child with so much charisma and wouldn't trade her and her foaming mouth for any other child.
Single, struggling, frazzled and loving the hell out of my life..oh my!!!
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