Re: Am I the only one?

June 22, 2002

Kate-

No, you are definitely not. This is the third day we have been

repositioning with and it is HARD. He likes being on his back

and not really on his tummy, and my back and shoulders aren't the

greatest so it is hard to carry him around in a snugli for any

length of time. He also likes his swing and bouncy. He has been

pretty good about sleeping on his side so far, and if he really

wants to lay on his back I put his u-pillow under his head (I don't

even know if this will work). Sometimes he just lays flat, and

there's nothing I can really do about it. I would say I have

reduced the time he is flat on the back of his head about 80%, so I

feel pretty good about that. But I can't help wondering if this is

for nothing, or if it is really going to work. I do cranial massage

and acupressure points on his ears every day to help move his

fontanelles and everything. I figure I will give it my best shot

and then if the helmet is inevitable at least I know I did

everything that I could. How is your husband cooperating? My

husband is trying-he lays him on his tummy or side if he naps with

him, which I feel is a huge thing. Well, good luck and let us know

how it works I am right there with you!

Becky

4-9-02

June 22, 2002

Kate,

I can relate to what your feeling. I myself didn't have much luck

w/repositioning. I have 5 children. I think if I only had ,

repositioning would of been a success! A lot of Moms on here have had

great results! It is a lot of work,but it is so worth it! A lot has

to do with the age of the child. The younger the better. How old is

your son? If you go to files and then to help in there is I think 2

folders dedicated to repositing. From what I've heard theres some

really good stuff in there. Check it out! Good luck and please keep

us posted!

> Am I the only one who's having/had incredibly selfish thoughts?

The

> task ahead of aggressive repositioning seems so daunting and time

> consuming that I often catch myself thinking that we should just

push

> for the headband... that it would be SO much easier than trying to

keep

> her off her back.

>

> I've caught myself a few times from actually calling the ped to ask

for

> another appointment to get a referral.

>

> Sigh. I know it's a lot of work, and I'm willing to put in the

effort.

> But it seems like such a committment with a possibility of little

success.

>

> Kate

June 22, 2002

Kate:

Trust me, you're not the only one with those feelings. Repositioning

is a very cumbersome task, but IF it works, it's obviously worth

every ounce of effort you put into it, plus very rewarding. Try the

repositioning for a month if you wish, then see where you are at and

go from there. The decision is entirely yours to make. Don't feel

bad with anything you decide to do. You'll do what's best for you &

your family. Hugs!

Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad

MI

> Am I the only one who's having/had incredibly selfish thoughts?

The

> task ahead of aggressive repositioning seems so daunting and time

> consuming that I often catch myself thinking that we should just

push

> for the headband... that it would be SO much easier than trying to

keep

> her off her back.

>

> I've caught myself a few times from actually calling the ped to ask

for

> another appointment to get a referral.

>

> Sigh. I know it's a lot of work, and I'm willing to put in the

effort.

> But it seems like such a committment with a possibility of little

success.

>

> Kate

June 28, 2002

Hi Kate,

I did feel that way at the begginning too. I would think, if I had

the helmet, I could go on like nothing happen and not worry about what

position my son's head was, I could go for long walks if I wanted

too, I wouldn't worry everyday if I had made the right choice. But

then I'm sure I would have worried and felt guilty about other things.

In the end, we were really happy with our choice, but it sure wasn't

always easy, but I don't think it is always easy either when you

choose to go the band/helmet route either, I'm sure some moms around

will be able to attest to that. Aggressive repositioning is time

consuming and seems like such a difficult task, but that is mostly at

first, it quickly becomes second nature and once you have gotten use

to it, it isn't as hard as it may seem. On top of it, as your baby

gets older it gets much easier to reposition since they get more

mobile and naturally spend less time on their back.

But you do have to feel confortable with the treatment option you

choose based on you and your family, and if you would feel more

confortable with the helmet, there is nothing wrong with that. You

are the best person to judge what would work better and make everyone

happier in your family. The main goal is a nice round noggin in the

end, whichever way you make it there : )

Annick

Mtl, mom to (repo. grad)

> Am I the only one who's having/had incredibly selfish thoughts? The

> task ahead of aggressive repositioning seems so daunting and time

> consuming that I often catch myself thinking that we should just

push

> for the headband... that it would be SO much easier than trying to

keep

> her off her back.

>

> I've caught myself a few times from actually calling the ped to ask

for

> another appointment to get a referral.

>

> Sigh. I know it's a lot of work, and I'm willing to put in the

effort.

> But it seems like such a committment with a possibility of little

success.

>

> Kate

August 10, 2009

I have gone back to school to be a special education teacher. Charlotte

Henry

August 11, 2009

No, I don't think you're crazy at all! I think we all want to do whatever we

can to help our kids. I have thought the same thing about going to school to be

an SLP! I think it would be great to learn about how I can help my kids and to

help other kids and parents as well! We have an awesome private speech

therapist that gives us materials to take home to work on and is really

wonderful on helping us to carry over at home! But, my son's school therapist

is not as good at doing that. But, we can only see the private one every other

week right now because of financial issues. He is making great progress right

now so the SLP agreed to it but he has been stuttering alot lately. My son is

also 3 1/2 yrs old. We could share ideas if you would like?

Tina

From: becksteralive <becksteralive@...>

Subject: [ ] Am I the only one?

Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 8:20 PM

Was just wondering if I am the only one who has seriously considered changing

careers and going to school to become an SLP? I have been with my employer for

15 years and have a lot invested but am seriously thinking of going back to

school. It could be that I am not convinced that he is getting appropriate

therapy and just want to do all that I can to help my 3 1/2 yr old son. My

husband supports my decision to go back to school and I want to make sure this

is what I really want to do. Am I crazy or what? Also, is there anyone else here

from El Paso, TX? I have been searching for an SLP that has experience treating

apraxia.

August 11, 2009

I've thought about this myself.????? I think we probably all have.????

Objectively, I would say if your goal in becoming an SLP is to help other

children (not just your own) it's a good choice to think about a career move.??

If you want to help just your child, I think there are other options you could

pursue without having to drop a 15 year career that you seem to enjoy.

Maybe you should look into taking a few of the seminars that are offered by the

experts in the field?I?? I know Kauffman, Beckman and Prompt all have seminars

that they teach.??? These seem to be the most commonly referenced

techniques.????? You might be able to sign up for several classes over the

course of some weekends.??? I would think even with the cost of travel to take

the courses and the course cost this would be less expensive than paying for

several years of college.??? I would think that most SLP's in college aren't

even taught all of these methods.???? If they were, I guess we wouldn't all be

struggling so hard to find a therapist that was able to help children with

apraxia.

You may also find that your child doesn't respond as well with you in therapy as

they do for an actual therapist.?? I try many of the things with my son that the

therapist that comes to our home does and I find that he does a lot more for her

than he will for me.???? The therapist actually has a son with a speech disorder

and she insists on him getting therapy because she said that he just doesn't

work for her the way he does for someone else.????? I can see this being true

because my non apraxic child is often willing at school to learn things from the

teacher and when I try to sit down with him and teach the same skill he is

impatient and not wanting to do it.

Just my two cents.?? Best wishes to you in whatever you decide.

Sue

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