Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Hi Elaine, I remember when your hubby was in - has it really been two years since he retired? Congratulations. Oh how I look forward to not moving EVER again. We have an IEP meeting with his new school on Wednesday - a whole new group of people - time to do it all over again. Yes, a national standardized form would make MY life so much easier. I wonder why they don't do that? take care, Jayne Tubafour <dbonorato4@...> wrote: Geez Jane. This sounds so familiar. We just retired from 20 in the Army two years ago. I'm so glad to be in one place. Honestly, I think having a national standardized IEP form and regulations would help military families, or completely having DOD schools at every base. There is little consistency and we had to reinvent the wheel every 3 years. lost a lot of time. Elaine Introductions Hi everyone, My name is Jayne. I'm married to and we have three children and a golden retriever named Buddy. We just moved to Virginia from South Dakota late this summer. My husband is in the Air Force which means we relocate on average every two years! He is currently working a Joint Staff Job with the Navy, the only reason we are blessed with a water nearby - otherwise it's the flat land of The Air Force! I came to this list 5 1/2 years ago when our youngest son, , was born - it has been such a source of support for me. Moving so often, it's hard to put down roots - but I can always come back to this list where I feel like I fit in - no questions asked. was born healthy, he had some struggles with weight gain and feeding in the beginning but made it through. He was a popular guy with his lady therapists through the birth to 3 early intervention years -he logged a lot of therapists with all our moves. For a Mommy that was always " go, go, go " 's birth taught me to slow down. I was never home until my calendar became very full with all the therapists coming and going to our home. had his first surgery at 2 1/2, tonsils and adenoids removed and tubes put in. When turned 3 he was off to preschool. He attended the same typical preschool my daughter attended but with an aide. He also attended an early intervention preschool on his opposite days of his other school. He loved the bus and his gaggle of therapists and teachers. When we moved away we took a picture with all his " ladies " , it looked like his harem! This year we started what was supposed to be an uneventful year of kindergarten in a new area. It's been a rollercoaster. We fought and fought with this school district for to be fully included in reg ed kindergarten with a 1:1 aide. Seems pretty simple but apparently not. They translated his needs into being in a self-contained special needs preschool with 4 other non-verbal boys! Quite the opposite of what we had planned on. After coming as close as we could to a lawsuit, we got moved into a new school in our county that is far more special needs friendly. He started there November 1st and is really starting to grow. He missed alot of school his first month there due to illness and his second set of tubes. In between all of this, was recently diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD. We are currently learning all that this new branch of our life encompasses. is in a special ed classroom for kindergarten and first grade and being included with a kindergarten class for various things throughout the day. I have held back on my big push for full inclusion right now as I think we have to get 's learning style down first. I do anticipate he will attend kindergarten again next year and I hope to see him included much more and get the support he needs to get through it gracefully. I just need to pick my battles right now - number 1 being how to get through to my child and how to cut down on some of his behaviors. 's speech is his greatest challenge. Like the rest of the kiddos on this list, his receptive language is pretty good - if he feels like listening at the moment. His expressive language is growing, slowly but surely. Thanks to his obsession with videos, he's starting to sing along, in his way, with the tv songs. He's very into any sport that uses a ball but loves to watch football, basketball, soccer, and his favorite - bull riding! He's also crazy about GI Joe " dolls " and all the guns they come with!! Lucky me! I do have two other children as well. is 13 and entering into the " mom you are so uncool " stage. He's quite interested in the girls now and is also experimenting with growing his hair out! He's a straight A student, very sensitive, a wonderful big brother, and a great athlete. My middle child, Emma, is 8 and before - was my challenge! I laugh now at the things that she did that made me want to pull my hair out - nothing compared to the continuous cycle of action . She too is blessed with the good student gene, not from their mother, and the amazing athlete gene as well. (I like to think I have something to do with this one as I was once quite athletic many moons ago...) (But hey, we are joining the Y next week!!!) She's a gymnast at heart and spends most her waking hours upside down or twisting and turning off of some piece of furniture. She's a bubbly little girl, who also has the longest legs like someone else stated about their daughter. Both and Emma are wonderful siblings to , they have more patience than I do at times. They are trying to understand this new ASD diagnosis and constantly trying to figure out what will be like when he gets older. They are waiting for him to talk and stop making a scene in public! I tell them I don't know if that day will come, but until then they help tons with his daily care. They get nervous when we meet someone older with Ds that doesn't talk or talks but is hard to understand. I think reality hits for my oldest and his dream of being " normal " is put to rest. I think it scares them that he will always sort of stand out in a crowd. Recently my daughter had the wonderful opportunity of meeting , Cheryl Wards daughter at our local Buddy Walk. Cheryl is " wildwards " on this list serv. She was amazed with and her clarity of speech and how " normal " she was. She told my son all about her and I think it was reassuring to see what all this hard work we parents do can really pay off. I know that whatever grows up to " be " , they will love him unconditionally as we all will - we just take it day by day and deal with each new branch of our tree of life as best as we can. Thanks to , I was directed to the listserv like Krystal, and that has been a huge change for our family as well. I enjoy both of these lists so much and look forward to the day that I can meet any of you in person! Thanks for always being quick to answer my thousands of questions. And a huge thank you for sharing your life stories so that I can see that sometimes when I feel so all alone in this Ds little world of ours, I can read a post and immediately know that I'm not alone. love to you all and Happy HAPPY New Year! Jayne __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 and Forrest: parents of 3 daughters : 19, NDA--now a sophmore student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institue (RPI) a predominantly male engineering, pre-med college in Troy, NY. She has just realized that she really wants to work with children who have a diagnosis along the autism spectrum. She plays the bagpipes--currently associated with the Schenectady (parade) Pipeband. She also plays in the RPI pepband (the clarinet) and sings in their concert choir. Sheila: 17, Ds, repaired AV canal-later had a PDA develop and had coils inserted to close it, deficient in 6 clotting factors and has low platelets, has hypopituitarism (this messes up all of her hormones: including, growth, thyroid, cortisol levels and female), has no peripheral vision--she is in 11th grade at our local highschool. She will be walking across the stage with all her classmates next year and we haven't decided yet if we will continue in school or move on to adult services. But we now have a terrific service coordinator who we used to have 10 years ago. We bumped into her when we were touring some adult services and since she is back doing coordination we exercised our right to switch coordinators. Colleen: 13, NDA--8th grade overachiever. She has many interests--last year she thought she wanted to become a molecular biologist, the year before that a history teacher, the year before that an author. This year she is talking about something to do with languages. She did spend one summer (two years ago) plowing through a latin textbook and she is picking up French very quickly. She has been playing the violin since she was 5--loves to play folk music and has impressed several local folk fiddlers with her ability. One year ago she decided she wanted to learn scottish drumming. By her fourth lesson she had already plowed through the first 8 pages of this phenomenal drummer's book. He happened to be in the area and heard her and was blown away by her progress. He kept in touch with her throughout last year and then worked with her at a bagpipe camp this past summer. Forrest and I have been married 22 years. He is a physicist how is hovering in a job that flucuates between 50-80% time--as the company tanked after 9/11. He is looking for fulltime--but at his age it is hard for him to find anything. I work in an integrated preschool. Over the years I've moved from a 1-2 hours a week consulting RN, part time as a Teaching assistant and RN, to now fulltime office staff and RN in the program. I also do some EI service coordination when the county can't cover all the kids on their own. We live to the west of Albany, NY in very small rural town nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 and Forrest: parents of 3 daughters : 19, NDA--now a sophmore student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institue (RPI) a predominantly male engineering, pre-med college in Troy, NY. She has just realized that she really wants to work with children who have a diagnosis along the autism spectrum. She plays the bagpipes--currently associated with the Schenectady (parade) Pipeband. She also plays in the RPI pepband (the clarinet) and sings in their concert choir. Sheila: 17, Ds, repaired AV canal-later had a PDA develop and had coils inserted to close it, deficient in 6 clotting factors and has low platelets, has hypopituitarism (this messes up all of her hormones: including, growth, thyroid, cortisol levels and female), has no peripheral vision--she is in 11th grade at our local highschool. She will be walking across the stage with all her classmates next year and we haven't decided yet if we will continue in school or move on to adult services. But we now have a terrific service coordinator who we used to have 10 years ago. We bumped into her when we were touring some adult services and since she is back doing coordination we exercised our right to switch coordinators. Colleen: 13, NDA--8th grade overachiever. She has many interests--last year she thought she wanted to become a molecular biologist, the year before that a history teacher, the year before that an author. This year she is talking about something to do with languages. She did spend one summer (two years ago) plowing through a latin textbook and she is picking up French very quickly. She has been playing the violin since she was 5--loves to play folk music and has impressed several local folk fiddlers with her ability. One year ago she decided she wanted to learn scottish drumming. By her fourth lesson she had already plowed through the first 8 pages of this phenomenal drummer's book. He happened to be in the area and heard her and was blown away by her progress. He kept in touch with her throughout last year and then worked with her at a bagpipe camp this past summer. Forrest and I have been married 22 years. He is a physicist how is hovering in a job that flucuates between 50-80% time--as the company tanked after 9/11. He is looking for fulltime--but at his age it is hard for him to find anything. I work in an integrated preschool. Over the years I've moved from a 1-2 hours a week consulting RN, part time as a Teaching assistant and RN, to now fulltime office staff and RN in the program. I also do some EI service coordination when the county can't cover all the kids on their own. We live to the west of Albany, NY in very small rural town nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 > Since things have been quiet, let's do introductions again. For those who > haven't been here when it's been done, you can introduce your whole family > with a blurb about each one. You can also give your location - and please > include your child with DS's medical issues - others may be lurking and > prefer private emailing. > > > Thought I'd post an intro too. I don't post often, but lurk and read as much as possible. Upsndowns is the first list I found after my daughter was born. I just did a search and found my introductory post dated 7-29-99 when my daughter was just 2 months old! Lizzy, is now 5 ½ and doing great! My name is Kathi, and I live in South Jersey with my husband and our three blessings. We have three girls ages 18, 15 and our darling , 5 ½. Lizzy has been very fortunate as she has had no major health issues. She does have mild nystagmus, and is on her third set of ear tubes for persistent fluid. She also had her adenoids removed with the last ear tube surgery. Aside from that, the only other issue is her hyperacussis, or hearing sensitivity. I remember when I first started reading the list I found it interesting that there were posts about 4th of July fireworks and individuals who have trouble coping with that. Although my daughter was only an infant at that time it wasn't long before I was able to *really* relate! At one time Lizzy couldn't tolerate a hair dryer running in the next room, or water running into the bathtub. If a sudden burst of laughter went up in a crowd, a loud sneeze, or worst of all, sudden clapping (especially at church), she had a meltdown. She has gotten much better in many of these situations, but still struggles with noise. Lizzy attends the school district preschool disabled program 3X a week, as well as a " typical " preschool 3X a week. This has been the right placement for her, as she has benefited immensely from both settings. Kindergarten is around the corner, and I will probably be back here soon doing a search to see what all of you have done in that regard. The search function gets a workout whenever we are embarking on a new adventure like that in this journey ! I am enjoying reading all the intros, and would love to get a copy when it is compiled, ! Oh, and I remember Granny and would love to find out how she and her family are doing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 > Since things have been quiet, let's do introductions again. For those who > haven't been here when it's been done, you can introduce your whole family > with a blurb about each one. You can also give your location - and please > include your child with DS's medical issues - others may be lurking and > prefer private emailing. > > > Thought I'd post an intro too. I don't post often, but lurk and read as much as possible. Upsndowns is the first list I found after my daughter was born. I just did a search and found my introductory post dated 7-29-99 when my daughter was just 2 months old! Lizzy, is now 5 ½ and doing great! My name is Kathi, and I live in South Jersey with my husband and our three blessings. We have three girls ages 18, 15 and our darling , 5 ½. Lizzy has been very fortunate as she has had no major health issues. She does have mild nystagmus, and is on her third set of ear tubes for persistent fluid. She also had her adenoids removed with the last ear tube surgery. Aside from that, the only other issue is her hyperacussis, or hearing sensitivity. I remember when I first started reading the list I found it interesting that there were posts about 4th of July fireworks and individuals who have trouble coping with that. Although my daughter was only an infant at that time it wasn't long before I was able to *really* relate! At one time Lizzy couldn't tolerate a hair dryer running in the next room, or water running into the bathtub. If a sudden burst of laughter went up in a crowd, a loud sneeze, or worst of all, sudden clapping (especially at church), she had a meltdown. She has gotten much better in many of these situations, but still struggles with noise. Lizzy attends the school district preschool disabled program 3X a week, as well as a " typical " preschool 3X a week. This has been the right placement for her, as she has benefited immensely from both settings. Kindergarten is around the corner, and I will probably be back here soon doing a search to see what all of you have done in that regard. The search function gets a workout whenever we are embarking on a new adventure like that in this journey ! I am enjoying reading all the intros, and would love to get a copy when it is compiled, ! Oh, and I remember Granny and would love to find out how she and her family are doing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Hi Jayne! I do remember you from the early days after our little ones were born. Thanks for the tip on kindergarten planning. I get the feeling this may be a whole new ballgame compared to preschool. I may just be looking you up soon to compare notes ! Kathi > Hi Kathi, > Our little ones are only about a month apart. My son, , was born 4-22-99. He's 5 1/2 as well and embarking on the world of Kindergarten - it's an adventure to say the least- I'd start your planning now if you are sending her next year. We live in Southern Virginia. It's always nice when you find someone with a child close in age to your own. > Just wanted to say hi. > Jayne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Hi Jayne! I do remember you from the early days after our little ones were born. Thanks for the tip on kindergarten planning. I get the feeling this may be a whole new ballgame compared to preschool. I may just be looking you up soon to compare notes ! Kathi > Hi Kathi, > Our little ones are only about a month apart. My son, , was born 4-22-99. He's 5 1/2 as well and embarking on the world of Kindergarten - it's an adventure to say the least- I'd start your planning now if you are sending her next year. We live in Southern Virginia. It's always nice when you find someone with a child close in age to your own. > Just wanted to say hi. > Jayne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I haven't replied yet to the en-mass Intro thread yet My dad has been visiting since Xmas day and I haven't had the time to read or reply to any emails. But now I can Did anyone miss me ?? ANYWAYS I am Leis- Aussie mum to - DS- (BJ) who just turned 7 2 months ago, Natasha who is 3 in Feb (man where did THAT 3 years go!) and to who is 14 months old. BJ has luckily escaped any health probs- touch wood. He is a healthy, reasonably energetic 7 yr old who adores teasing his younger sibs, playing playstation and watching tele. He is fully included in a " normal " school- and attends fulltime (what a drama that was to achieve) He attends After school care 2 days a week , 1 day so that I can work and the other so he can make a few friends etc. We also have a a physio group thing every Wed arvo. s main staple food is Vegemite sandwiches (collective YUCK for you Yanks ). He had 3 main friends at school this year who looked out for him etc- and they were all girls He has speech therapy once a week when in school term. Right now we are on 7 weeks school holidays and he gets bored VERY quickly. BJ fav show at the moment are Play School, Humprey B Bear ( Aussie kids shows http://www.humphreybbear.com/index.html and http://www.abc.net.au/children/play/default.htm ) If you want more kids sites let me know . My dad got the kids Shrek and Nemo for xmas so we have spent allot of time watching these shows. Natasha is 3 this Feb and i can't believe how she has grown physically and mentally this past year. When they all said normal kids grow so fats they weren't kidding Tahsa talks like a steam train- and she never stops .....She attends daycare 3 days a week, and while I was hesitant to send her even 1 day a week- I tell ya it does her the world of good. She has a dance class at the daycare every Tues and she adores it. Natasha's fav food is Mcs and cake- well anything junky really. I am really amazed at Natasha ability to speak the legs off a a table - and hold a conversation. She adores her 2 sibs- but can be nasty to them too- usually as he is younger- but is only a kilo less in weight than her. I never thought I would want to have a lil girl , as my mum and I never got along well , but I mist say God in his wisdom gave me a wonderful gift in Natasha. She is a very bright spot in my heart. I adore having her. I have awakened in her a love of sticker and painting her nails is a very mischevious 14 month old. He is very rough and tumble,loves anything to do with balls, and he adores food- ANY food-he will steal his sibs food at the dinner table if they aren't looking. is trying very hard not to talk, or sign. He will grudgingling ask for more and VERY grudgingly say Ta. He has learnt the art of throwing a tantrum from Natasha and he knows how to scream with the best of them. He really enjoys stealing outside and playing- esp if water is involved. has the cheekiest grins, and adores pummeling us. He has also just figured out how to pinch and get the better of his siblings. I think he is gonna be a tall boy- he is up to Natasha shoulder all ready. attends daycare 1 day a week, originally to give me some time alone with hubby ( not gonna say why- if ya can't figure it out, then I wouldn't really worry hehehehehe) but I now work 2 days a week- so it works well. I don't think has a fav food or a show- he is very easy going in that he goes along with everyone so far. He is probably biding his time I am married to Trent- we have been married for 10 years at the end of this month. We moved from our home state of NSW to Adelaide, South Australia about 2 1/2 years ago and haven't looked back since. I really like Adelaide and wouldn't move back for quids. I am 33 years old, and work 2 days a week in a pharmacy. My hubby owns his own web hosting business , and I do the accounts for that too. I have met 2 Aussie gals from this list- but don't keep in contact overly much, which saddens me, but life gets in the way sometimes. I joined this list about 5 years ago and have only gone to no mail twice- when Natasha was born and when my mum died. I would be very lost without this list and adore hearing about everyone's lives and kids. I don't post as much as I used to- much to my dismay. I would really like to come to USA one day and meet parts of my online family. It is very comforting to know that we are never alone in this world. I finds it astounding that we are all drawn together and that our kids have done this Sometimes I feel guilty that BJ has no probs that some of you guys have with your kids- but I am sure that we all get " even " somehow or another Thanks for allowing me to be part of this incredible family - this wealth of information and all this support- sometimes I get more support form ppl I have never met than form my own family. But hey- who gives a toss- so long as you have the support huh?? Well as usual I have managed to dribble on Chat soon everyone And Avagoodweeekend ( from a very old ad on tele for Aeroguard - a mozzie repelant you put on your skin ) -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 2.5 and 1 " He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. " (1952 - 2001), " The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I haven't replied yet to the en-mass Intro thread yet My dad has been visiting since Xmas day and I haven't had the time to read or reply to any emails. But now I can Did anyone miss me ?? ANYWAYS I am Leis- Aussie mum to - DS- (BJ) who just turned 7 2 months ago, Natasha who is 3 in Feb (man where did THAT 3 years go!) and to who is 14 months old. BJ has luckily escaped any health probs- touch wood. He is a healthy, reasonably energetic 7 yr old who adores teasing his younger sibs, playing playstation and watching tele. He is fully included in a " normal " school- and attends fulltime (what a drama that was to achieve) He attends After school care 2 days a week , 1 day so that I can work and the other so he can make a few friends etc. We also have a a physio group thing every Wed arvo. s main staple food is Vegemite sandwiches (collective YUCK for you Yanks ). He had 3 main friends at school this year who looked out for him etc- and they were all girls He has speech therapy once a week when in school term. Right now we are on 7 weeks school holidays and he gets bored VERY quickly. BJ fav show at the moment are Play School, Humprey B Bear ( Aussie kids shows http://www.humphreybbear.com/index.html and http://www.abc.net.au/children/play/default.htm ) If you want more kids sites let me know . My dad got the kids Shrek and Nemo for xmas so we have spent allot of time watching these shows. Natasha is 3 this Feb and i can't believe how she has grown physically and mentally this past year. When they all said normal kids grow so fats they weren't kidding Tahsa talks like a steam train- and she never stops .....She attends daycare 3 days a week, and while I was hesitant to send her even 1 day a week- I tell ya it does her the world of good. She has a dance class at the daycare every Tues and she adores it. Natasha's fav food is Mcs and cake- well anything junky really. I am really amazed at Natasha ability to speak the legs off a a table - and hold a conversation. She adores her 2 sibs- but can be nasty to them too- usually as he is younger- but is only a kilo less in weight than her. I never thought I would want to have a lil girl , as my mum and I never got along well , but I mist say God in his wisdom gave me a wonderful gift in Natasha. She is a very bright spot in my heart. I adore having her. I have awakened in her a love of sticker and painting her nails is a very mischevious 14 month old. He is very rough and tumble,loves anything to do with balls, and he adores food- ANY food-he will steal his sibs food at the dinner table if they aren't looking. is trying very hard not to talk, or sign. He will grudgingling ask for more and VERY grudgingly say Ta. He has learnt the art of throwing a tantrum from Natasha and he knows how to scream with the best of them. He really enjoys stealing outside and playing- esp if water is involved. has the cheekiest grins, and adores pummeling us. He has also just figured out how to pinch and get the better of his siblings. I think he is gonna be a tall boy- he is up to Natasha shoulder all ready. attends daycare 1 day a week, originally to give me some time alone with hubby ( not gonna say why- if ya can't figure it out, then I wouldn't really worry hehehehehe) but I now work 2 days a week- so it works well. I don't think has a fav food or a show- he is very easy going in that he goes along with everyone so far. He is probably biding his time I am married to Trent- we have been married for 10 years at the end of this month. We moved from our home state of NSW to Adelaide, South Australia about 2 1/2 years ago and haven't looked back since. I really like Adelaide and wouldn't move back for quids. I am 33 years old, and work 2 days a week in a pharmacy. My hubby owns his own web hosting business , and I do the accounts for that too. I have met 2 Aussie gals from this list- but don't keep in contact overly much, which saddens me, but life gets in the way sometimes. I joined this list about 5 years ago and have only gone to no mail twice- when Natasha was born and when my mum died. I would be very lost without this list and adore hearing about everyone's lives and kids. I don't post as much as I used to- much to my dismay. I would really like to come to USA one day and meet parts of my online family. It is very comforting to know that we are never alone in this world. I finds it astounding that we are all drawn together and that our kids have done this Sometimes I feel guilty that BJ has no probs that some of you guys have with your kids- but I am sure that we all get " even " somehow or another Thanks for allowing me to be part of this incredible family - this wealth of information and all this support- sometimes I get more support form ppl I have never met than form my own family. But hey- who gives a toss- so long as you have the support huh?? Well as usual I have managed to dribble on Chat soon everyone And Avagoodweeekend ( from a very old ad on tele for Aeroguard - a mozzie repelant you put on your skin ) -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 2.5 and 1 " He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. " (1952 - 2001), " The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Whats a pharmacy Tech? DownsIsUp@... wrote: >My name is Terry Curtis . I worked as a >pharmacy tech up until I had Evan > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 2.5 and 1 " He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. " (1952 - 2001), " The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Whats a pharmacy Tech? DownsIsUp@... wrote: >My name is Terry Curtis . I worked as a >pharmacy tech up until I had Evan > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 2.5 and 1 " He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. " (1952 - 2001), " The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Amen to that one- I was only one 1 list I think for 2 weeks before i Was flamed for something to do with vitamins and a couple from England out us on here and we have been here ever since Nearly 6 1/2 years now I think........ b4alltoday@... wrote: > >I > > > >LOL well I see the " Old Down-syn list " hasn't changed at all ............ >truthfully I haven't been there in years, I came to a stop when I got active >here IMHO this is a much friendlier group heehee > > > >Kathy mom to Sara 13 > > Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 2.5 and 1 " He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. " (1952 - 2001), " The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Amen to that one- I was only one 1 list I think for 2 weeks before i Was flamed for something to do with vitamins and a couple from England out us on here and we have been here ever since Nearly 6 1/2 years now I think........ b4alltoday@... wrote: > >I > > > >LOL well I see the " Old Down-syn list " hasn't changed at all ............ >truthfully I haven't been there in years, I came to a stop when I got active >here IMHO this is a much friendlier group heehee > > > >Kathy mom to Sara 13 > > Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 2.5 and 1 " He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. " (1952 - 2001), " The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 It's what I'm thinking of taking classes for...online. LOLOL they assist the pharmasists, deliver the meds to the pixis stations on the floors. Deliver stat meds to nursing stations. Not sure if the techs here actually do any of the compounding in the hospital setting since I've never asked one, but I think that was also listed as part of the job description in all the different course summaries I've read. They also run the cash register, and other things to assist with despensing of perscription drugs. Joy Re: Introductions Whats a pharmacy Tech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 It's what I'm thinking of taking classes for...online. LOLOL they assist the pharmasists, deliver the meds to the pixis stations on the floors. Deliver stat meds to nursing stations. Not sure if the techs here actually do any of the compounding in the hospital setting since I've never asked one, but I think that was also listed as part of the job description in all the different course summaries I've read. They also run the cash register, and other things to assist with despensing of perscription drugs. Joy Re: Introductions Whats a pharmacy Tech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 That sounds like my job I even get to go on the computer and do all that- and the pharmacist checks it , then I hand it out If need be I can also measure and mix up creams and lotions etc Joy wrote: >It's what I'm thinking of taking classes for...online. LOLOL > >they assist the pharmasists, deliver the meds to the pixis stations on the floors. Deliver stat meds to nursing stations. Not sure if the techs here actually do any of the compounding in the hospital setting since I've never asked one, but I think that was also listed as part of the job description in all the different course summaries I've read. They also run the cash register, and other things to assist with despensing of perscription drugs. > >Joy > > > Re: Introductions > > >Whats a pharmacy Tech? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 That sounds like my job I even get to go on the computer and do all that- and the pharmacist checks it , then I hand it out If need be I can also measure and mix up creams and lotions etc Joy wrote: >It's what I'm thinking of taking classes for...online. LOLOL > >they assist the pharmasists, deliver the meds to the pixis stations on the floors. Deliver stat meds to nursing stations. Not sure if the techs here actually do any of the compounding in the hospital setting since I've never asked one, but I think that was also listed as part of the job description in all the different course summaries I've read. They also run the cash register, and other things to assist with despensing of perscription drugs. > >Joy > > > Re: Introductions > > >Whats a pharmacy Tech? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Welcome ! Congrats on the 3lb loss! Keep up the good work Jenn Introductions > Hi everyone, > I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is . I have nearly > 300 pounds to lose and I'm an aspiring performer to boot! I'm very > outgoing, spontanious and supportive. > > What am I doing? > I'm currently eating 1800 calories a day and exercising six days a week > by swimming. I have already lost three pounds. > > I look forward to supporting everyone on thier weight loss journey to > better health. > > Blessings!!! > > > > > > > > > 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files > 100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 H i and welcome! I have over a 100 lbs to loose and have foolishly wasted half a year ignoring what needs doing. e-mail me anytime... Let's support each other. Jackie S. jrshell@... Hi everyone,I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is . I have nearly 300 pounds to lose and I'm an aspiring performer to boot! I'm very outgoing, spontanious and supportive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Why the change in focus? I can understand why you would be interested in expanding to include ground critical care, and possibly hospital employees, but it seems that the new definition is over-broad. My practice has very little resemblance to something a 'medic in a cath lab would do, rarely approaches something a critical care medic does, and (hopefully) will never approach the chaos of what a military or combat zone medic deals with on a regular basis. I would think that we already have one organization representing EMS as a whole (NAEMT, however effective or ineffective it may be,) so what does this expansion bring to the table? I'm not trying to slag you or your organization for the effort, it's a genuine question. Austin On Aug 2, 2008, at 2:23 PM, jprairmed wrote: > Greetings fellow Medics! > > My name is Jim Riley, I am a Paramedic in the U.S. working in the > upper midwest between Minnesota and Wisconsin. I currently work for > the Mayo Clinic in their Critical Care Transport Division on the RW, > FW, and Ground. I have been a Paramedic for 15 years and have endured > many changes, not all have been good but changes non the less. > > I look forward to speaking with many of you as I also sit on the > Board of Directors for the International Association of Flight > Paramedics. I know the name is misleading but that will be changing > in the future to reflect better representation for Paramedics working > on the ground, tactical medics, military medics, specialty medics > working off shore and in hospitals in critical care units, emergency > departments and cath labs. > > Since my appointment to the Board in 2005, I have been working with > our groupd to expand our organization to provide better > representation and communication to all paramedics. We have expanded > our State Delegate Program from a small handful of representatives to > a fairly well organized program with web support that currently has > 43 State Delegates and still growing. We are developing a research > committe and continue to develop our government and legislative > affairs committee. Please go to our website and explore to find out > more about the organization. www.flightparamedic.org > > Our goal is to develop the IAFP to represent all the critical care > paramedics in the world and with alliances through the National > Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) to represent all > first responders up through 911 paramedics. www.NAEMT.org > > Thank you for your time! > > Jim Riley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome to the group Jim From a deeper darker west Africa Cheers Sue Sue-Ellen Wragge Paramedic / Emergency Response Superintendent Siguiri Gold Mine Siguiri Guinea ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of jprairmed Sent: 02 August 2008 12:24 PM Subject: Introductions Greetings fellow Medics! My name is Jim Riley, I am a Paramedic in the U.S. working in the upper midwest between Minnesota and Wisconsin. I currently work for the Mayo Clinic in their Critical Care Transport Division on the RW, FW, and Ground. I have been a Paramedic for 15 years and have endured many changes, not all have been good but changes non the less. I look forward to speaking with many of you as I also sit on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Flight Paramedics. I know the name is misleading but that will be changing in the future to reflect better representation for Paramedics working on the ground, tactical medics, military medics, specialty medics working off shore and in hospitals in critical care units, emergency departments and cath labs. Since my appointment to the Board in 2005, I have been working with our groupd to expand our organization to provide better representation and communication to all paramedics. We have expanded our State Delegate Program from a small handful of representatives to a fairly well organized program with web support that currently has 43 State Delegates and still growing. We are developing a research committe and continue to develop our government and legislative affairs committee. Please go to our website and explore to find out more about the organization. www.flightparamedic.org Our goal is to develop the IAFP to represent all the critical care paramedics in the world and with alliances through the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) to represent all first responders up through 911 paramedics. www.NAEMT.org Thank you for your time! Jim Riley This email, and its attachments, is subject to important warnings and disclaimers which are legally incorporated into this email in terms of Section 11(3) of the South African Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002. The full text of the warnings and disclaimers, together with the company’s details and directors is available by clicking on http://www.anglogoldashanti.co.za/additional/generalinfo/emaildisclaimer.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Introductions Greetings fellow Medics! I look forward to speaking with many of you as I also sit on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Flight Paramedics. *********************************** Is that like the " American " World Series ! ???? Toronto being the only un American team in the lot And it's the most American of Non-American cities Correction again Toronto IS an American City So is Mexico, Sao Paolo, Managua and Rio I guess it proves the mislabeleing goes back a long way No need to respond Just being rhetorically facetious again;-))))))))))) Welcome to the (a trully) international organisation (I believe, Mericans are actually a minority) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hi. I am the mother of a 10 yr old adopted son with AS, ADHD, IED, and a whole alphabet soup of diagnoses, and also mom to a 3 year old "normal" biological son. My husband is a good father but very removed from the daily "going-on" in our household because he is hearing-impaired. I basically single parent my children while my husband works, and when he is here, it is sometimes easier to handle the situation myself than to try and take the time to sign to him what is going on. Usually because the situation requires my immediate attention and I don't have time to locate my husband, translate what is happening and then tend to the situation. In my application to the group I stated I needed help with my 10 year old. He was just like all the other 3 year olds when he first came into our home as a foster child. He has matured, but the affects of his disorders have become more and more apparent to us and to his peers as he gets older. He has become very depressed and I feel like I put some undue expectations on him as the "older brother". I expect him to reason and deduce when it comes to helping a bit with his 3 year old brother, and he just isn't capable. I get so very frustrated sometimes. When I am at the end of my frayed rope, is there any chat room or instant help for ME after I have diffused the meltdown, calmed the fears of my little one, explained what happened to my husband and am about ready to cry? My older son has become very depressed and I think it is because of me and how I react to him sometimes. He feels like he isn't what I expect him to be. How miserably I have failed him! I feel awful and need someone to talk things through. I am so literally exhausted at the end of the day and I don't take the time and energy to really explain what is going on to my husband. I am failing him, too. He needs to know about all that goes on, but I just don't have it in me sometimes to rehash it again in sign language. It involves showing the facial emotion so he understands the intensity of what I am describing, etc. Most times I am so happy to be passed the situation, I don't want to relive it all over again. I love all of my family and I don't want to do a disservice to any of them but I don't know how to change my patterns. What I want most is to help my son. He really feels like he isn't loved and nothing could be farther from the truth. I love him so much it hurts. He really perceives things differently from how they actually are in all areas of his life and I just don't know what to do. Anyone have advice? Kym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 , parent of AS child, age 14. Yes, I am a real person, no my messages are not spam. Is that why I'm not getting any responses? I had no idea you thought I was spamming! On 11/22/2010 3:29 PM, Riley wrote: > When signing up for this group everyone has to state why they want to > join. The most common response is 'parent of AS child'. What you put > doesn't really matter, it's just to prove you are a real person and the > group won't get flooded with SPAM. I've noticed some people do write > more of an introduction which it would be useful for the whole group to > see. Unfortunately, what you write when applying is seen only by me, > and once I approve the application it disappears ... somewhere. I have > tried forwarding a couple on to the group, but it doesn't work. > > So, if you wrote your introduction when applying thinking it would go to > the whole group, could you please share in your first post to the > group. And, because rules on education, etc, differ so much between > countries and states, could you please let us know at least what state > you are in when asking questions about education? > > And welcome to any new members. > > Thanks > > [moderator > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Our son (AS, ADHD) also went through a bad stage at about 10. He has improved a lot since then. He was depressed to the point of talking about suicide, often got angry, etc. We went to the paediatrician and found out a few specific things to do to help. I think part of it was also just growing up. While he is in some ways maturing more slowly than his peers, he is getting there. We learnt early not to expect him to help with his younger sister. If she cried or got upset, his only response was to run and get us. They could play together ok - most of the time - but he was not any help with actually looking after her. As she got older, I think she spent more time looking after him than the other way round. It took us years to persuade our son that we love him, and he still doubts it often. At 16 he can reason that we probably do, even if he doesn't feel like it. But not when he is in a dark mood - then all that exists is how he feels right now. We just have to let that pass, and then he'll be OK. Don't beat yourself up about reacting sometimes. I also have AS/ADHD and my son still manages to push me past my limit of patience. Sometimes I think he takes it as a challenge to get me to react. We're enough alike that he knows exactly how to get to me. Other times we are just both having a bad day, and the only thing either can do is apologise when it's all over. <sigh> I don't know of any chat room, etc, but someone on here probably will. KEvin On 23/11/2010 11:00 AM, Kym wrote:  Hi. I am the mother of a 10 yr old adopted son with AS, ADHD, IED, and a whole alphabet soup of diagnoses, and also mom to a 3 year old "normal" biological son. My husband is a good father but very removed from the daily "going-on" in our household because he is hearing-impaired. I basically single parent my children while my husband works, and when he is here, it is sometimes easier to handle the situation myself than to try and take the time to sign to him what is going on. Usually because the situation requires my immediate attention and I don't have time to locate my husband, translate what is happening and then tend to the situation. In my application to the group I stated I needed help with my 10 year old. He was just like all the other 3 year olds when he first came into our home as a foster child. He has matured, but the affects of his disorders have become more and more apparent to us and to his peers as he gets older. He has become very depressed and I feel like I put some undue expectations on him as the "older brother". I expect him to reason and deduce when it comes to helping a bit with his 3 year old brother, and he just isn't capable. I get so very frustrated sometimes. When I am at the end of my frayed rope, is there any chat room or instant help for ME after I have diffused the meltdown, calmed the fears of my little one, explained what happened to my husband and am about ready to cry? My older son has become very depressed and I think it is because of me and how I react to him sometimes. He feels like he isn't what I expect him to be. How miserably I have failed him! I feel awful and need someone to talk things through. I am so literally exhausted at the end of the day and I don't take the time and energy to really explain what is going on to my husband. I am failing him, too. He needs to know about all that goes on, but I just don't have it in me sometimes to rehash it again in sign language. It involves showing the facial emotion so he understands the intensity of what I am describing, etc.  Most times I am so happy to be passed the situation, I don't want to relive it all over again. I love all of my family and I don't want to do a disservice to any of them but I don't know how to change my patterns. What I want most is to help my son. He really feels like he isn't loved and nothing could be farther from the truth. I love him so much it hurts. He really perceives things differently from how they actually are in all areas of his life and I just don't know what to do. Anyone have advice? Kym    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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