Re: Intro here from D. C. area mom

[Guest guest]

sounds nice to me....unfortunately i live in california.

melody

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> I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade. I have 3

other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have always been an outspoken

type. I'm at that " age " but maybe I'm just tired of taking too much shit? Kwim?

Now, my hormones are a rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and

have less patience. What a combo, huh?

> Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I thought ds took

after me, and was strong-willed. When he started having blow-ups and sensory

issues, I knew there would be a diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect

about family members that don't have a diagnosis????

>

> We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of storage and

have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really de-stress me when I'm too

wound -up. Still, there are days when that's not enough and I just don't know

how to help myself get through another day. Am I the only one that feels that

way? Some days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a

shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have to eventually

wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty Crocker anyday.

>

> I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes just eat the

frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for the cupcakes.

>

> I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like to get

together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids. Sometimes wine will

be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or a trip to my house to indulge in

my cupcakes (I'm very metro accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out

there but I haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our

social/emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to start

something!

>

> My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, I think we all get there at one point or another...I definitely have. And, yes, you do need to take time out for yourself and time with your husband. Taking a bike ride sounds great!!!! Do it often...take nice long walks...go hiking...like you said ...a girls' nite out...I would go with you but I am in PA. But this is what we need. I have been told by many that I need to stop worrying and living around my son. Huh??? One person or two have told me ...he needs to fail...hmmmm???? I am not sure about that.....I do know that I get stressed every single day.

Today was my first day off from school.....it was raining....I slept in till 11:15. And, then i did almost nothing...all day....I read, watched tv, took a long shower, made my bed and got back in it...got on the computer, and read the newspaper. I started to feel guilty and then said...NO...I have all summer...today is my day to do what I want...tomorrow I can start my clearning and straightening and getting rid of things....and this is what we need to do more of ....go get a pedicure ...go out to lunch...have your hair done...go to the movies or go to Borders and find a good romantic book to read and have a nice cup of coffee. Put your feet up and don't feel guilty!

Jan

Janice Rushen

"I will try to be open to all avenues of wisdom and hope"

From: lovetoeatchocolatecake <doyourecycle@...>Subject: ( ) Intro here from D. C. area mom Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 5:08 PM

I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade. I have 3 other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have always been an outspoken type. I'm at that "age" but maybe I'm just tired of taking too much shit? Kwim? Now, my hormones are a rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and have less patience. What a combo, huh?Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I thought ds took after me, and was strong-willed. When he started having blow-ups and sensory issues, I knew there would be a diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect about family members that don't have a diagnosis??? ?We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of storage and have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really de-stress me when I'm too wound -up. Still, there are days when that's not enough and I just don't know how to help myself get through another day. Am I the only one that feels that

way? Some days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have to eventually wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty Crocker anyday.I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes just eat the frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for the cupcakes. I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like to get together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids. Sometimes wine will be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or a trip to my house to indulge in my cupcakes (I'm very metro accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out there but I haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our social/emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to start something!My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

[Guest guest]

I wish I could find someone like you to talk to. I wish I were close,

but I am in Wisconsin.

Janice

On Jun 18, 2009, at 4:08 PM, lovetoeatchocolatecake wrote:

> I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade.

> I have 3 other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have

> always been an outspoken type. I'm at that " age " but maybe I'm just

> tired of taking too much shit? Kwim? Now, my hormones are a

> rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and have less

> patience. What a combo, huh?

> Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I

> thought ds took after me, and was strong-willed. When he started

> having blow-ups and sensory issues, I knew there would be a

> diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect about family members

> that don't have a diagnosis????

>

> We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of

> storage and have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really

> de-stress me when I'm too wound -up. Still, there are days when

> that's not enough and I just don't know how to help myself get

> through another day. Am I the only one that feels that way? Some

> days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a

> shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have

> to eventually wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty

> Crocker anyday.

>

> I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes

> just eat the frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for

> the cupcakes.

>

> I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like

> to get together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids.

> Sometimes wine will be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or

> a trip to my house to indulge in my cupcakes (I'm very metro

> accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out there but I

> haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our social/

> emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to

> start something!

>

> My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

>

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

you are so fun and witty!! I hope you find a fun

group of women to join with! If I am ever in DC I would

love to share chocolate receipes Although I may have too

many of my own AS traits, I may try to help you organize

them by holiday themes :-)

Pam

ue

Pam

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> I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade. I have 3

other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have always been an outspoken

type. I'm at that " age " but maybe I'm just tired of taking too much shit? Kwim?

Now, my hormones are a rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and

have less patience. What a combo, huh?

> Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I thought ds took

after me, and was strong-willed. When he started having blow-ups and sensory

issues, I knew there would be a diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect

about family members that don't have a diagnosis????

>

> We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of storage and

have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really de-stress me when I'm too

wound -up. Still, there are days when that's not enough and I just don't know

how to help myself get through another day. Am I the only one that feels that

way? Some days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a

shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have to eventually

wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty Crocker anyday.

>

> I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes just eat the

frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for the cupcakes.

>

> I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like to get

together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids. Sometimes wine will

be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or a trip to my house to indulge in

my cupcakes (I'm very metro accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out

there but I haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our

social/emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to start

something!

>

> My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

>

[Guest guest]

Jan,

Go to the Casino Theatre...we went two weeks ago, so cute, and had a blast. Ice

Cream, popcorn and a movie!!

When we come up to go to Camelbeach I am going to let you know

Bobbie in NJ

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> From: lovetoeatchocolatecake <doyourecycle@...>

> Subject: ( ) Intro here from D. C. area mom

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> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 5:08 PM

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> I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade. I have 3

other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have always been an outspoken

type. I'm at that " age " but maybe I'm just tired of taking too much shit? Kwim?

Now, my hormones are a rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and

have less patience. What a combo, huh?

> Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I thought ds took

after me, and was strong-willed. When he started having blow-ups and sensory

issues, I knew there would be a diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect

about family members that don't have a diagnosis??? ?

>

> We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of storage and

have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really de-stress me when I'm too

wound -up. Still, there are days when that's not enough and I just don't know

how to help myself get through another day. Am I the only one that feels that

way? Some days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a

shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have to eventually

wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty Crocker anyday.

>

> I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes just eat the

frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for the cupcakes.

>

> I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like to get

together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids. Sometimes wine will

be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or a trip to my house to indulge in

my cupcakes (I'm very metro accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out

there but I haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our

social/emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to start

something!

>

> My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

>

[Guest guest]

Hey gals, thanks for the input. Yeah, I've had people tell me to stop letting my son upset me and to relax. Still working on that last one. Stress is hard to cope with right now. I do wine and chocolate in moderation--most of the time

On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Bobbie <riveryak2003@...> wrote:

Jan,

Go to the Casino Theatre...we went two weeks ago, so cute, and had a blast. Ice Cream, popcorn and a movie!!

When we come up to go to Camelbeach I am going to let you know

Bobbie in NJ

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> From: lovetoeatchocolatecake <doyourecycle@...>

> Subject: ( ) Intro here from D. C. area mom

>

> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 5:08 PM

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> I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade. I have 3 other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have always been an outspoken type. I'm at that " age " but maybe I'm just tired of taking too much shit? Kwim? Now, my hormones are a rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and have less patience. What a combo, huh?

> Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I thought ds took after me, and was strong-willed. When he started having blow-ups and sensory issues, I knew there would be a diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect about family members that don't have a diagnosis??? ?

>

> We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of storage and have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really de-stress me when I'm too wound -up. Still, there are days when that's not enough and I just don't know how to help myself get through another day. Am I the only one that feels that way? Some days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have to eventually wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty Crocker anyday.

>

> I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes just eat the frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for the cupcakes.

>

> I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like to get together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids. Sometimes wine will be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or a trip to my house to indulge in my cupcakes (I'm very metro accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out there but I haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our social/emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to start something!

>

> My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

>

[Guest guest]

I have the same issue when my son gets into one of his Aspie moments. It is hard not to take it personal when he gets like that. DS and I go to family therapy to try to keep the lines of communication open. The ex husband gave up going years ago. It does help ds and I as we go to dinner afterwards and we talk. Hang in there and remember that it is not you that he gets upset at. It is his lack of communicating emotions that he struggles with.Janice in WIOn Jun 20, 2009, at 10:46 AM, wrote:Hey gals, thanks for the input. Yeah, I've had people tell me to stop letting my son upset me and to relax. Still working on that last one. Stress is hard to cope with right now. I do wine and chocolate in moderation--most of the time ;)On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Bobbie <riveryak2003@...> wrote:Jan,Go to the Casino Theatre...we went two weeks ago, so cute, and had a blast. Ice Cream, popcorn and a movie!!When we come up to go to Camelbeach I am going to let you knowBobbie in NJ> > > From: lovetoeatchocolatecake <doyourecycle@...>> Subject: ( ) Intro here from D. C. area mom> > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 5:08 PM> > > > > > > > > I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade. I have 3 other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have always been an outspoken type. I'm at that "age" but maybe I'm just tired of taking too much shit? Kwim? Now, my hormones are a rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and have less patience. What a combo, huh?> Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I thought ds took after me, and was strong-willed. When he started having blow-ups and sensory issues, I knew there would be a diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect about family members that don't have a diagnosis??? ?> > We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of storage and have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really de-stress me when I'm too wound -up. Still, there are days when that's not enough and I just don't know how to help myself get through another day. Am I the only one that feels that way? Some days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have to eventually wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty Crocker anyday.> > I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes just eat the frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for the cupcakes. > > I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like to get together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids. Sometimes wine will be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or a trip to my house to indulge in my cupcakes (I'm very metro accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out there but I haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our social/emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to start something!> > My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies. >

[Guest guest]

Hey Janice,

Refresh my memory. Are you living down around Racine/Kenosha. I am in

Wisconsin also. I live in the little village of Belgium just north of Port

Washington and about a 1/2 hour from Milwaukee. If we are close enough maybe we

could try to get a group started here.

Vickie

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> > I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade.

> > I have 3 other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have

> > always been an outspoken type. I'm at that " age " but maybe I'm just

> > tired of taking too much shit? Kwim? Now, my hormones are a

> > rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and have less

> > patience. What a combo, huh?

> > Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I

> > thought ds took after me, and was strong-willed. When he started

> > having blow-ups and sensory issues, I knew there would be a

> > diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect about family members

> > that don't have a diagnosis????

> >

> > We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of

> > storage and have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really

> > de-stress me when I'm too wound -up. Still, there are days when

> > that's not enough and I just don't know how to help myself get

> > through another day. Am I the only one that feels that way? Some

> > days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a

> > shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have

> > to eventually wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty

> > Crocker anyday.

> >

> > I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes

> > just eat the frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for

> > the cupcakes.

> >

> > I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like

> > to get together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids.

> > Sometimes wine will be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or

> > a trip to my house to indulge in my cupcakes (I'm very metro

> > accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out there but I

> > haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our social/

> > emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to

> > start something!

> >

> > My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Hi Vickie,

Yes. I live on the north side of Kenosha. My boyfriend lives in New

Berlin so I do get out that way.

Maybe we could get together sometime.

Janice

On Jun 22, 2009, at 3:15 PM, Vickie Boehnlein wrote:

> Hey Janice,

>

> Refresh my memory. Are you living down around Racine/Kenosha. I

> am in Wisconsin also. I live in the little village of Belgium just

> north of Port Washington and about a 1/2 hour from Milwaukee. If

> we are close enough maybe we could try to get a group started here.

>

> Vickie

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>

>

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>>> I have an 8 year old asperger's boy that just finished 2nd grade.

>>> I have 3 other nt kids. I am probably pre-menopausal, but have

>>> always been an outspoken type. I'm at that " age " but maybe I'm just

>>> tired of taking too much shit? Kwim? Now, my hormones are a

>>> rollercoaster ride and I find I'm even more outspoken and have less

>>> patience. What a combo, huh?

>>> Me and my dh have always thought that our ds was different. I

>>> thought ds took after me, and was strong-willed. When he started

>>> having blow-ups and sensory issues, I knew there would be a

>>> diagnosis somewhere soon. Anyone else suspect about family members

>>> that don't have a diagnosis????

>>>

>>> We're new to this area and like it so far. I got a bike out of

>>> storage and have started to use it. It's amazing how it can really

>>> de-stress me when I'm too wound -up. Still, there are days when

>>> that's not enough and I just don't know how to help myself get

>>> through another day. Am I the only one that feels that way? Some

>>> days I know I can't remember the last time I had the time to take a

>>> shower and that I've been wearing a ballcap too long and will have

>>> to eventually wash my hair. I am an avid baker. I can outbake Betty

>>> Crocker anyday.

>>>

>>> I bake alot of chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sometimes

>>> just eat the frosting outa the pot--it never survives the wait for

>>> the cupcakes.

>>>

>>> I am wondering if there are any women in the area that would like

>>> to get together for social events? Just us. No husband's or kids.

>>> Sometimes wine will be necessary, other times maybe a bike ride or

>>> a trip to my house to indulge in my cupcakes (I'm very metro

>>> accessible.) Anyways, I know there are groups out there but I

>>> haven't really seen one that focuses on the mom's and our social/

>>> emotional needs. If it exists, let me know, otherwise, I'm game to

>>> start something!

>>>

>>> My wine glass needs another refill. Cheers, Ladies.

>>>

>>>

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