Re: How do you ladies do it?

[Guest guest]

The only way I can do this is to concentrate on and only compare her to

herself. If I start somparing her to the other kids I would and still may

have a nervous breakdown.

Hugs

[Guest guest]

The only way I can do this is to concentrate on and only compare her to

herself. If I start somparing her to the other kids I would and still may

have a nervous breakdown.

Hugs

[Guest guest]

The only way I can do this is to concentrate on and only compare her to

herself. If I start somparing her to the other kids I would and still may

have a nervous breakdown.

Hugs

[Guest guest]

:

Well, the ups are much uppier, you know.

I mean, most people when they hear their child speak for the first time are

pleased.

No one, NO ONE, is as pleased as you are when you have waited for four and a

half years.

Except perhaps someone who has waited for six year or even more.

When our kids do things right, we are much much happier than other parents.

We take nothing for granted.

Of course, we don't have many people to share these incredible victories

with. Only people who have been where we have been can understand that it

was absolutely incredible and amazing and astounding the day I said to

Putter, " Hand me my keys, " and he, glancing at the keys briefly, did just

that. I almost cried on the spot but who would have understood? An almost

five year old hands his mother some keys he is holding...exciting?

Well, people here at PA knew it was exciting.

Vent away and remember the good moments are BETTER than with parents who

take their children's normal development casually and comfortably. It's a

roller coaster!

Salli

[Guest guest]

:

Well, the ups are much uppier, you know.

I mean, most people when they hear their child speak for the first time are

pleased.

No one, NO ONE, is as pleased as you are when you have waited for four and a

half years.

Except perhaps someone who has waited for six year or even more.

When our kids do things right, we are much much happier than other parents.

We take nothing for granted.

Of course, we don't have many people to share these incredible victories

with. Only people who have been where we have been can understand that it

was absolutely incredible and amazing and astounding the day I said to

Putter, " Hand me my keys, " and he, glancing at the keys briefly, did just

that. I almost cried on the spot but who would have understood? An almost

five year old hands his mother some keys he is holding...exciting?

Well, people here at PA knew it was exciting.

Vent away and remember the good moments are BETTER than with parents who

take their children's normal development casually and comfortably. It's a

roller coaster!

Salli

[Guest guest]

:

Well, the ups are much uppier, you know.

I mean, most people when they hear their child speak for the first time are

pleased.

No one, NO ONE, is as pleased as you are when you have waited for four and a

half years.

Except perhaps someone who has waited for six year or even more.

When our kids do things right, we are much much happier than other parents.

We take nothing for granted.

Of course, we don't have many people to share these incredible victories

with. Only people who have been where we have been can understand that it

was absolutely incredible and amazing and astounding the day I said to

Putter, " Hand me my keys, " and he, glancing at the keys briefly, did just

that. I almost cried on the spot but who would have understood? An almost

five year old hands his mother some keys he is holding...exciting?

Well, people here at PA knew it was exciting.

Vent away and remember the good moments are BETTER than with parents who

take their children's normal development casually and comfortably. It's a

roller coaster!

Salli

[Guest guest]

What a great way to explain it Sally.

this ladies are great they can help you feel better no matter what

is going on on your life.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

-----Mensaje original-----

De: bunnytiner

Enviado el: Martes, 15 de Abril de 2003 10:18 a.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: Re: How do you ladies do it?

:

Well, the ups are much uppier, you know.

I mean, most people when they hear their child speak for the first time

are

pleased.

No one, NO ONE, is as pleased as you are when you have waited for four

and a

half years.

Except perhaps someone who has waited for six year or even more.

When our kids do things right, we are much much happier than other

parents.

We take nothing for granted.

Of course, we don't have many people to share these incredible victories

with. Only people who have been where we have been can understand that

it

was absolutely incredible and amazing and astounding the day I said to

Putter, " Hand me my keys, " and he, glancing at the keys briefly, did

just

that. I almost cried on the spot but who would have understood? An

almost

five year old hands his mother some keys he is holding...exciting?

Well, people here at PA knew it was exciting.

Vent away and remember the good moments are BETTER than with parents who

take their children's normal development casually and comfortably. It's

a

roller coaster!

Salli

[Guest guest]

What a great way to explain it Sally.

this ladies are great they can help you feel better no matter what

is going on on your life.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

-----Mensaje original-----

De: bunnytiner

Enviado el: Martes, 15 de Abril de 2003 10:18 a.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: Re: How do you ladies do it?

:

Well, the ups are much uppier, you know.

I mean, most people when they hear their child speak for the first time

are

pleased.

No one, NO ONE, is as pleased as you are when you have waited for four

and a

half years.

Except perhaps someone who has waited for six year or even more.

When our kids do things right, we are much much happier than other

parents.

We take nothing for granted.

Of course, we don't have many people to share these incredible victories

with. Only people who have been where we have been can understand that

it

was absolutely incredible and amazing and astounding the day I said to

Putter, " Hand me my keys, " and he, glancing at the keys briefly, did

just

that. I almost cried on the spot but who would have understood? An

almost

five year old hands his mother some keys he is holding...exciting?

Well, people here at PA knew it was exciting.

Vent away and remember the good moments are BETTER than with parents who

take their children's normal development casually and comfortably. It's

a

roller coaster!

Salli

[Guest guest]

What a great way to explain it Sally.

this ladies are great they can help you feel better no matter what

is going on on your life.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

-----Mensaje original-----

De: bunnytiner

Enviado el: Martes, 15 de Abril de 2003 10:18 a.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: Re: How do you ladies do it?

:

Well, the ups are much uppier, you know.

I mean, most people when they hear their child speak for the first time

are

pleased.

No one, NO ONE, is as pleased as you are when you have waited for four

and a

half years.

Except perhaps someone who has waited for six year or even more.

When our kids do things right, we are much much happier than other

parents.

We take nothing for granted.

Of course, we don't have many people to share these incredible victories

with. Only people who have been where we have been can understand that

it

was absolutely incredible and amazing and astounding the day I said to

Putter, " Hand me my keys, " and he, glancing at the keys briefly, did

just

that. I almost cried on the spot but who would have understood? An

almost

five year old hands his mother some keys he is holding...exciting?

Well, people here at PA knew it was exciting.

Vent away and remember the good moments are BETTER than with parents who

take their children's normal development casually and comfortably. It's

a

roller coaster!

Salli

[Guest guest]

((((hugs)))

Been there, know exactly what you mean

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I know I am new but I really could use to vent right now.....

>

> Today I was waiting at My NT son's preschool and talking to one of

the other mom. My son was playing with her son and her younger son

(20 Months) was just hanging out, checking things out. I said to

him " Jake I love your boots " He looked down and said " Daddy helped "

>

> I almost started crying... would have no clue if I said that

same thing to him nor would he just hang out....

>

> Some times reality just slaps you right in the face..... How do you

stay strong? Just once I would love o hear " did great "

Or " is up to age level " ,.....Sorry pity party I know and I

have so many years to go

>

> Thanks for listening

>

>

> Warm Regards

>

> & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine

>

>

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((((hugs)))

Been there, know exactly what you mean

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I know I am new but I really could use to vent right now.....

>

> Today I was waiting at My NT son's preschool and talking to one of

the other mom. My son was playing with her son and her younger son

(20 Months) was just hanging out, checking things out. I said to

him " Jake I love your boots " He looked down and said " Daddy helped "

>

> I almost started crying... would have no clue if I said that

same thing to him nor would he just hang out....

>

> Some times reality just slaps you right in the face..... How do you

stay strong? Just once I would love o hear " did great "

Or " is up to age level " ,.....Sorry pity party I know and I

have so many years to go

>

> Thanks for listening

>

>

> Warm Regards

>

> & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

((((hugs)))

Been there, know exactly what you mean

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I know I am new but I really could use to vent right now.....

>

> Today I was waiting at My NT son's preschool and talking to one of

the other mom. My son was playing with her son and her younger son

(20 Months) was just hanging out, checking things out. I said to

him " Jake I love your boots " He looked down and said " Daddy helped "

>

> I almost started crying... would have no clue if I said that

same thing to him nor would he just hang out....

>

> Some times reality just slaps you right in the face..... How do you

stay strong? Just once I would love o hear " did great "

Or " is up to age level " ,.....Sorry pity party I know and I

have so many years to go

>

> Thanks for listening

>

>

> Warm Regards

>

> & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

-

It's ok...You've boarded the Autism Rollercoaster. Keep the dramamine on

hand cuz it's gonna be a very bumpy ride.

My Jacqui is 8. I've been up and down so many times that sometimes I don't

know WHICH way I'm going.

That's why WE are here. We can't FIX everything for you, but we sure can

listen.

Vent as much as you want...we will ALWAYS listen.

Penny :-D

How do you ladies do it?

Hi Everyone,

I know I am new but I really could use to vent right now.....

[Guest guest]

,

I know exactly how you feel. I have two children exactly the same age

and there have been days when my heart has ached as I watch what Jordan

can do versus his NT twin sister . Twins are supposed to be " the

same " right? So not true in this house.

It got better the day I told my mother, " They may be twins

chronologically, but I'm really raising a 2.5 year old and a 1.5 year

old now. " I guess I separated them from their twindom and I adjusted my

expectations for Jordan to his developmental age.

I dunno, maybe it's somehow easier for me because I have a 24/7 reminder

of just how *not* NT Jordan is? So it doesn't smack me in the face

without warning? But it still does happen to me at times.

I'm filling out all kinds of surveys for Jordan now as part of his MFE.

I was doing the functional portion of an OT interview form today, and

once again my heart was aching because of how many things I had to check

" unable " that I would checked " able " for . The same thing happened

the other day when I did the speech survey.

I will tell you that the other mothers are right. We celebrate the

smallest of accomplishments that are just HUGE for our autistic

children. Yes, I celebrate 's milestones but she's probably

shortchanged because I take for granted that she *will* progress. I do

not take anything for granted with Jordan ... and so when he achieves

another step, there's an elation that I've never felt with my daughter's

accomplishments.

It is a rollercoaster ride for sure.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

[Guest guest]

,

I know exactly how you feel. I have two children exactly the same age

and there have been days when my heart has ached as I watch what Jordan

can do versus his NT twin sister . Twins are supposed to be " the

same " right? So not true in this house.

It got better the day I told my mother, " They may be twins

chronologically, but I'm really raising a 2.5 year old and a 1.5 year

old now. " I guess I separated them from their twindom and I adjusted my

expectations for Jordan to his developmental age.

I dunno, maybe it's somehow easier for me because I have a 24/7 reminder

of just how *not* NT Jordan is? So it doesn't smack me in the face

without warning? But it still does happen to me at times.

I'm filling out all kinds of surveys for Jordan now as part of his MFE.

I was doing the functional portion of an OT interview form today, and

once again my heart was aching because of how many things I had to check

" unable " that I would checked " able " for . The same thing happened

the other day when I did the speech survey.

I will tell you that the other mothers are right. We celebrate the

smallest of accomplishments that are just HUGE for our autistic

children. Yes, I celebrate 's milestones but she's probably

shortchanged because I take for granted that she *will* progress. I do

not take anything for granted with Jordan ... and so when he achieves

another step, there's an elation that I've never felt with my daughter's

accomplishments.

It is a rollercoaster ride for sure.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

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I like your posts, Susi.

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I like your posts, Susi.

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Thanks , Maggie !

Am still a little nervous, get stuck a lot when I am trying to express

something specific. My first language is German, ladies you have to forgive

if I write jibberish LOL

susi

> I like your posts, Susi.

>

> Maggie

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Thanks , Maggie !

Am still a little nervous, get stuck a lot when I am trying to express

something specific. My first language is German, ladies you have to forgive

if I write jibberish LOL

susi

> I like your posts, Susi.

>

> Maggie

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Thanks , Maggie !

Am still a little nervous, get stuck a lot when I am trying to express

something specific. My first language is German, ladies you have to forgive

if I write jibberish LOL

susi

> I like your posts, Susi.

>

> Maggie

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I liked your post and all the great replays you got.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

-----Mensaje original-----

De: D & S Ehringer

Enviado el: Martes, 15 de Abril de 2003 01:34 p.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: Re: How do you ladies do it?

Thanks , Maggie !

Am still a little nervous, get stuck a lot when I am trying to express

something specific. My first language is German, ladies you have to

forgive

if I write jibberish LOL

susi

> I like your posts, Susi.

>

> Maggie

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I liked your post and all the great replays you got.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

-----Mensaje original-----

De: D & S Ehringer

Enviado el: Martes, 15 de Abril de 2003 01:34 p.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: Re: How do you ladies do it?

Thanks , Maggie !

Am still a little nervous, get stuck a lot when I am trying to express

something specific. My first language is German, ladies you have to

forgive

if I write jibberish LOL

susi

> I like your posts, Susi.

>

> Maggie

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[Guest guest]

> The only way I can do this is to concentrate on and only compare her

to

> herself. If I start somparing her to the other kids I would and still may

> have a nervous breakdown.

I agree with this completely. I just had to STOP comparing him to friends'

kids or his classmates, as 's an only child. (it must be harder when

there's an NT child in the family)

is really really young. You haven't had that much time to really

accept that he's not going to just wake up tomorrow and 'get it', that he's

not going to just 'grow out of it'. You're going to have times when envy of

other children and parents seems to eat up your life and your will. I

fought envy for a looooong time.

How do I stay strong? I celebrate EVERYTHING. Absoutely EVERYTHING.

Every day I try to approach as if he's a gift that I can open that day,

finding something new and wonderful, no matter how small. I try to stay

open and alert for miraculous things that I might have missed or passed by

during the times my envy of others distracted me from him and all the things

he has to offer.

I write to this list a LOT. I share my little daily celebrations with a

group of people who understand and know WHY I'm celebrating. That

fellowship helps so much.

I make SURE to write the list when I feel awful. When I feel like a lousy

mother, or trapped, or lost, or cheated, or just so incredibly angry at my

and my son's lot in life, I write. Everyone knows how that feels, and

nobody on this list will tell me I'm wrong or that I need therapy. (we all

do, but in that context it's just mean to say so) This place gives me

someone - lots of someones - to talk to who KNOW what my life is like. That

kind of understanding is invaluable.

Another REALLY important way to stay sane and functional is to remember to

take care of YOU. You NEED to make time for yourself. Even if it's just

going out shopping while is in preschool instead of cleaning the

house. Do you have a hobby? Make time for it. Rent funny videos when you

feel down. Call your parents and friends often, and talk about THEIR lives

instead of autism. You need to nurture yourself outside of the 'a' word.

So, those are my tips!

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

> The only way I can do this is to concentrate on and only compare her

to

> herself. If I start somparing her to the other kids I would and still may

> have a nervous breakdown.

I agree with this completely. I just had to STOP comparing him to friends'

kids or his classmates, as 's an only child. (it must be harder when

there's an NT child in the family)

is really really young. You haven't had that much time to really

accept that he's not going to just wake up tomorrow and 'get it', that he's

not going to just 'grow out of it'. You're going to have times when envy of

other children and parents seems to eat up your life and your will. I

fought envy for a looooong time.

How do I stay strong? I celebrate EVERYTHING. Absoutely EVERYTHING.

Every day I try to approach as if he's a gift that I can open that day,

finding something new and wonderful, no matter how small. I try to stay

open and alert for miraculous things that I might have missed or passed by

during the times my envy of others distracted me from him and all the things

he has to offer.

I write to this list a LOT. I share my little daily celebrations with a

group of people who understand and know WHY I'm celebrating. That

fellowship helps so much.

I make SURE to write the list when I feel awful. When I feel like a lousy

mother, or trapped, or lost, or cheated, or just so incredibly angry at my

and my son's lot in life, I write. Everyone knows how that feels, and

nobody on this list will tell me I'm wrong or that I need therapy. (we all

do, but in that context it's just mean to say so) This place gives me

someone - lots of someones - to talk to who KNOW what my life is like. That

kind of understanding is invaluable.

Another REALLY important way to stay sane and functional is to remember to

take care of YOU. You NEED to make time for yourself. Even if it's just

going out shopping while is in preschool instead of cleaning the

house. Do you have a hobby? Make time for it. Rent funny videos when you

feel down. Call your parents and friends often, and talk about THEIR lives

instead of autism. You need to nurture yourself outside of the 'a' word.

So, those are my tips!

Jacquie