- Re: ECI/Development questions (sorry so long )

June 6, 2004

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Thanks so much for your post. After much deliberation I have decided

to go foward with ECI (Early Childhood Intervention). After the

encouragement I received on this listserve I have realized that it

certainly can't hurt. Before Isaac was born I was so clueless about

kids..didn't know anyone that had one..maybe held one twice in my

life. The shock of being pregnant after 6 years of trying..thinking

everything was normal then finding out it wasn't has been alot for

me! It was 3 days before I was even able to hold my son after he was

born and I had to beg the NICU nurses!

I have been struggling with depression for over 2 years and I have

to say that even though it has been tough I feel like I am

overcoming huge hurdles every day. Isaac's " condition " has taught me

how to be strong, grateful and humble. I prayed for a child for 6

years and God finally answered my prayer..I am so grateful.

It is scary to read about G-tubes and all of the various things

mentioned here, but the people are so generous in sharing their

experiences..

Thanks again for all of the feedback!

June 11, 2004

I've been there. It is emotionally exhausting. Just keep praying - it got

me throught a lot. It does get better and I can say that I have definitely

become a better person as a result of dealing with my son's eating issues. It

will get better, although I can still cry today if I think back to some of the

hurdles I had to face when he was younger, but it just helps me appreciate all

my kids and life in general.

I'll pray for you and Issac.

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