I’ve been knitting and crochetting like crazy, and as fun as that sounds, sometime it feels kind of pointless because seriously, what am I going to do with the stuff that I’ve made……who wants to buy little sweaters and stuff going into the summer.
I do have plans to maybe go and sell at aa craft fair in the fall/winter, but it does feel kind of pointless right now – this is aside from the fact, that I just like to do it.
I just posted an update from Momma about Chris over on the other blog, and please forgive the picture where it looks like he’s giving you “half a bird” – I wanted to put in a picture of him, and that was the most recent one that I have that looked even half decent….although that might e a bit of a stretch….just get lost in those blues.
J has an appt with Dr. Cathy today and the most exciting thing that I can tell you since the last time we went is that “sometimes” he sleeps better, and…….his teacher has mentioned that he’s not quite as fidgity as usual, but I had so hoped for a bigger or more drastic result of this last set of “stuff” that we’ve tried.
It looks like we are going to be giving the Ritalin a try, although I am just struggling so hard with it.
Although, I will admit that I’m just so tired of the randomness of everything and of HOW MUCH EFFORT we have to put in just to barely stay afloat, and honestly – it doesn’t really feel like we are even floating most days.
I’m not saying that we are giving up and just putting him on some drug to try and make things easier for us…..it’s one of the things that we are willing to try to see if it will help him. He got in a fight at school yesterday, and I question why we didn’t hear about it before today, but he was upset with kid B because he was picking on kid A, and inrrationally he chose to try and defend or right the wrong in a situation that had nothing to do with him and……he got in trouble….it’s that kind of randomness that gets him into trouble….good intentions, but bad choices….really, that wasa terrible, terrible example of some of the things that he does, but I’m not going to delete….only moving forward….
So, we’re going to talk to the Naturopath about where to go from here……and there’s a more than lilkely chance that we’ll be ordering up some Ritalin over the weekend……yikes!
I could cry….I’m okay, but it’s stressful…I won’t lie.
So, How’s your day going?
ps….I got a comment from Caroline last post, and I just wanted to say, that while I’m not blogging for the comments, it sure is nice to know that there is someone out there on the other side of my computer screen, and I appreciate hearing from you…so Thanks!
your welcome!
oops, I mean you are welcome!
A little note from a reader in Sydney Australia:
Making the decision to go on medication when one leads a life that wants to beleive that there are better options is so so hard.
I know this, but I’ve also reeped the benefits of giving meds a go. In my case it’s extreme anxiety, and after years of not coping I went to a dr with whoom I developed a natural plan of reflexology, psychology and natural remedies. I tried for months, and by the time I decided it wasn’t working enough I was a complete wreck.
I was on the meds for almost a year, went off them for 4 months, and have only recently gone back on a lower dose. This time it was a recognition of myself going downhill that prompted it. Life was much better for myself, and everyone around me when I was on the meds.
I guess what I’m trying to say through this ramble is that meds are scary, but if you’ve exhausted the other options that you believe in then it is ok to try something new. Good luck with it all- I look forward to hearing about Jeremy’s progress 🙂
HI, Just checking in Love you lots.
I drop in from time to time 🙂
I have struggled with the Ritalin question with my son as well. Whatever you choose I am sure it will be right for him. You know him like nobody else. Who knows, you may try it and decide he doesn’t need it or you may try it and wish you tried it sooner 🙂
Hi Patti It has been some time since I have been able to connect, Raising a family is a big full time job that seems to go on for many years but God is our strength and Wonderful Counselor. I believe He does give Dr.s wisdom and altho we would rather see a miracle ,it seems we so often need our Dr. help. We are in a living and learning process. Pray for you all, Love Grandma