parenthood

[Guest guest]

We just had our fourth child in May, and this SO applies to my life!!!! Well, in

spirit anyway. It's amazing how laid back an organized, germ freak, uptight,

perfectionistic person can become once you throw in a couple extra kids and

begin

homeschooling!!! Now clothes don't have to be folded with tags tucked in and in

the drawer in size order anymore!! My theory is " just get them in the drawer

where I can't see them, they'll be dirty within a week anyway " .

Still a perfectionist at heart,

imshellrenee@... wrote:

>

> Hey everyone,

> My mom sent this to me, I thought it was cute!

>

> PARENTHOOD

>

> Yes, parenthood changes everything. But parenthood also changes with

> each baby. Here, some of the ways having a second and third child

> differs from having your first:

>

> Your Clothes

> 1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN

> confirms your pregnancy.

> 2nd baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.

> 3rd baby: Your maternity clothes are your regular clothes.

>

> The Baby's Name

> 1st baby: You pore over baby-name books and practice pronouncing and

> writing combinations of all your favorites.

> 2nd baby: Someone has to name their kid after your great-aunt Mavis,

> right? It might as well be you.

> 3rd baby: You open a name book, close your eyes, and see where your

> finger falls. Bimaldo? Perfect!

>

> Preparing for the Birth

> 1st baby: You practice your breathing religiously.

> 2nd baby: You don't bother practicing because you remember that last

> time, breathing didn't do a thing.

> 3rd baby: You ask for an epidural in your 8th month.

>

> The Layette

> 1st baby: You prewash your newborn's clothes, color-coordinate them,

> and fold them neatly in the baby's little bureau.

> 2nd baby: You check to make sure that the clothes are clean and

> discard only the ones with the darkest stains.

> 3rd baby: Boys can wear pink, can't they?

>

> Worries

> 1st baby: At the first sign of distress - a whimper, a frown - you pick

> up the baby.

> 2nd baby: You pick the baby up when her wails threaten to wake your

> firstborn.

> 3rd baby: You teach your 3-year-old how to rewind the mechanical swing.

>

> Activities

> 1st baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics, Baby Swimming,

> and Baby Story Hour.

> 2nd baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics.

> 3rd baby: You take your infant to the supermarket and the dry cleaner.

>

> Going Out

> 1st baby: The first time you leave your baby with a sitter, you call

> home 5 times.

> 2nd baby: Just before you walk out the door, you remember to leave

> a number where you can be reached.

> 3rd baby: You leave instructions for the sitter to call only if she sees

> blood.

>

> At Home

> 1st baby: You spend a good bit of every day just gazing at the baby.

> 2nd baby: You spend a bit of every day watching to be sure your

> older child isn't squeezing, poking, or hitting the baby.

> 3rd baby: You spend a little bit of every day hiding from the children.

> >>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey everyone,

My mom sent this to me, I thought it was cute!

PARENTHOOD

Yes, parenthood changes everything. But parenthood also changes with

each baby. Here, some of the ways having a second and third child

differs from having your first:

Your Clothes

1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN

confirms your pregnancy.

2nd baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.

3rd baby: Your maternity clothes are your regular clothes.

The Baby's Name

1st baby: You pore over baby-name books and practice pronouncing and

writing combinations of all your favorites.

2nd baby: Someone has to name their kid after your great-aunt Mavis,

right? It might as well be you.

3rd baby: You open a name book, close your eyes, and see where your

finger falls. Bimaldo? Perfect!

Preparing for the Birth

1st baby: You practice your breathing religiously.

2nd baby: You don't bother practicing because you remember that last

time, breathing didn't do a thing.

3rd baby: You ask for an epidural in your 8th month.

The Layette

1st baby: You prewash your newborn's clothes, color-coordinate them,

and fold them neatly in the baby's little bureau.

2nd baby: You check to make sure that the clothes are clean and

discard only the ones with the darkest stains.

3rd baby: Boys can wear pink, can't they?

Worries

1st baby: At the first sign of distress - a whimper, a frown - you pick

up the baby.

2nd baby: You pick the baby up when her wails threaten to wake your

firstborn.

3rd baby: You teach your 3-year-old how to rewind the mechanical swing.

Activities

1st baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics, Baby Swimming,

and Baby Story Hour.

2nd baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics.

3rd baby: You take your infant to the supermarket and the dry cleaner.

Going Out

1st baby: The first time you leave your baby with a sitter, you call

home 5 times.

2nd baby: Just before you walk out the door, you remember to leave

a number where you can be reached.

3rd baby: You leave instructions for the sitter to call only if she sees

blood.

At Home

1st baby: You spend a good bit of every day just gazing at the baby.

2nd baby: You spend a bit of every day watching to be sure your

older child isn't squeezing, poking, or hitting the baby.

3rd baby: You spend a little bit of every day hiding from the children.

>>

[Guest guest]

,

I only have my 2 girls, and a husband who we can count as a 3rd child (LOL),

and I know this applies to me! I'm still somewhat a neat freak, but usually

only for the first few hours after I've cleaned... then I just have to give

it up or else I'd drive myself insane!!!!

[Guest guest]

lolol you found that out to lololol

i learned to clean in the mornings when all are gone

or when they go off lolol it feels good to clean when you know your the

only one in the house

my mom use to get up in the middle of the night andclean her house

she would scrub the house down

but she couldnt clean when the kids were up lolololol i am the oldest of 12

kids

lololololol

Robbin

[Guest guest]

lolololol this sounds funny but i do good if i can get them folded and they

stay folded melissa is always changeing when she feels good

its sometimes a chore lololol

Robbin

[Guest guest]

Tuesday nights

From:

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Behalf Of becky.desimone

Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010

6:39 PM

To:

Subject: ( ) Re:

Parenthood

It sounds good...when is it on??

> >

> > So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head

realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch

and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for

me to watch.

> >

> > Thoughts?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Once again remember I am the aspie child :-p (or whatever). Something wrong to me inheriently implies that it is bad. I think most people if they could fix their eyesight with no risks attached would do so in a heartbeat, certainly there wouldn't be any downside. I think there would be a downside into "fixing" aspie kids. I get that I am a bit more ND then most of the people here, but I think there is just as much "right" about being an aspie as there is wrong... though maybe I am coming from a much different perspective.

From: smacalli@...Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:02:05 -0800Subject: Re: ( ) Parenthood

There is something wrong with our children if they have Aspergers, though. It's a neurological problem. That doesn't make these kids any less valuable. Something is wrong with my vision b/c I have to wear contacts or glasses or I can't see past 6 inches in front of my face. Doesn't make me defective, just describes there is something amiss. It's okay to admit that, in either situation.

"Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out."

From: sharon mitchell <smitch458 > Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 10:42:40 PMSubject: RE: ( ) Parenthood

I agree that I didn't like how in parenthood they said there is something wrong with him (the aspie child), but as far as the suffering goes, I do think our aspie children do suffer within themselves. It may not always show with them, but I think to a point they are suffering.

From: G <fnofsportshotmail (DOT) com>Subject: RE: ( ) ParenthoodAspergers TreatmentDate: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 4:54 PM

It was a good premier, but I must admit I didn't like some of the language. "Suffering", "somethings wrong with him", etc. I get that this is the inital response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope that people don't just watch that episode and have that be their only opinion. I have to wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on this site, cures, neurodiversity, special education, etc.

From: kelliangeliniDate: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:49:29 +0000Subject: ( ) Parenthood

So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.Thoughts?

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My opinion is that the phrase " there's something wrong with " our kids is

stigmatizing and hurtful. it is true that they may have a mental health

diagnosis, but using the word " wrong with " is as offensive to me as using the

word " retard " . i think choosing our words carefully is a must if we are really

going to focus on the individual and move our world beyond stigma and eliminate

the shame of mental illness. geo

- ( ) Parenthood

>

> 

>So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes

this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start

to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to

watch.

>

>Thoughts?

>

>

>

>________________________________

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I thought it was a good depiction - the legos, the obsession with pirates, the

awkwardness, the bullying and meltdown. It touched me, though, that the husband

is so into his son and supportive of his wife. I don't really get that support.

Also, I have 6 siblings, all older, but I don't get the support system you would

think. They don't show much interest. I do get the mud puddle. We watched an

old tape rerecently of in the park - he was about 3. He went down the

slide, then played with the dirt at the bottom with his hands -

over and over and over again. He just had to touch that dirt EVERY

time he went down the slide!

>

> So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes

this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start

to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to

watch.

>

> Thoughts?

>

[Guest guest]

I watched the show last night with my husband and my mother, who is visiting. After 15 minutes my husband left the room and refused to come back. Later on he said " it was too hard to watch, and watching TV shouldn't be hard. "

I kind of agree - it was really painful for me to watch that little boy, and I cried the whole time. I think it's a very accurate depiction of a boy with asperger's, but seeing it on TV is difficult.

On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Geo Dude <geo.dude@...> wrote:

 

My opinion is that the phrase " there's something wrong with " our kids is stigmatizing and hurtful. it is true that they may have a mental health diagnosis, but using the word " wrong with " is as offensive to me as using the word " retard " . i think choosing our words carefully is a must if we are really going to focus on the individual and move our world beyond stigma and eliminate the shame of mental illness. geo - ( ) Parenthood>>  >So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.

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I hope that they do. AS is a disability. It's not like having blue eyes. It is so hard to advocate for help for these kids when people are out there promoting this idea that AS is just a different way of thinking. To that end, I hope the DSM revisions clear this stuff up or lead a way towards doing that.

Roxanna

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." E. Burke

( ) Parenthood

So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.

Thoughts?

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You don't think those words though are pretty indicative of how you

felt when you 1st found out. " Something wrong " to me implies an

illness which to me is the case. If there weren't something wrong ppl

would be right in saying its a discipline problem. She doesn't (well

actually I think mine does that as well), she has an illness or

handicap. I would use those terms now but when I was trying to find

the answer my thought was always, for years, that something isn't

quite right which is just another way of saying omethings wrong.

Hopefully you see a lot of change to them and their family during the

show but I think it will depend on the writer.

On 3/4/10, Geo Dude <geo.dude@...> wrote:

> My opinion is that the phrase " there's something wrong with " our kids is

> stigmatizing and hurtful. it is true that they may have a mental health

> diagnosis, but using the word " wrong with " is as offensive to me as using

> the word " retard " . i think choosing our words carefully is a must if we are

> really going to focus on the individual and move our world beyond stigma and

> eliminate the shame of mental illness. geo

>

> - ( ) Parenthood

>>

>>

>>So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head

>> realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will

>> watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit

>> heartbreaking for me to watch.

>>

>>Thoughts?

>>

>>

>>

>>________________________________

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>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Aspergers isn't a mental health diagnosis, it's a neurological disorder. I understand where you're coming from; I really do. I just see it differently. I think it's good for my son to acknowledge that something is wrong. If not, how else can we explain why he has such a hard time making and keeping friends? If we don't acknowledge there is a problem, does it mean he just isn't a likable person? That's where I'm coming from when I say what I say,

"Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out."

From: Geo Dude <geo.dude@...> ; MacAllister <smacalli@...>Sent: Thu, March 4, 2010 6:36:24 AMSubject: Re: ( ) Parenthood

My opinion is that the phrase "there's something wrong with" our kids is stigmatizing and hurtful. it is true that they may have a mental health diagnosis, but using the word "wrong with" is as offensive to me as using the word "retard". i think choosing our words carefully is a must if we are really going to focus on the individual and move our world beyond stigma and eliminate the shame of mental illness. geo- ( ) Parenthood>> >So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.>>Thoughts?>>>>___________ _________ _________ ___Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now.

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Ppl talk about the show making them cry and being so close to real.

Well I guess still being new to this (dd dx in nov) a lot of times I

am the same way about the mesage boards. Has anyone felt like that,

to finally see your child in something? I mean had I seen these posts

years ago I would have known. Yet ppl suggested a zillion things but

never hfa(what dd is officially dx)/aspergers so I joined support

groups and read books on capd, spd, adhd, odd, bp, etc. And each had

parts that " fit " my dd so I thought I had hit the nail on the head and

yet there were so many thing that also didn't fit. Before her hfa dx

I was beginning to think she was one of those kids you can't figure

out b/c she needs a list of dx instead and then ppl started mentioning

aspergers here and there, before her hfa dx I started looking at that

and finally it was all there, there was my dd. So to read all the

accounts is very much an omg that's my dd and yes she did that years

ago and why didn't I see it then etc. But I had such a different view

of what these things were.

On 3/4/10, sara11alex77 <sara61145@...> wrote:

>

> I thought it was a good depiction - the legos, the obsession with pirates,

> the awkwardness, the bullying and meltdown. It touched me, though, that the

> husband is so into his son and supportive of his wife. I don't really get

> that support. Also, I have 6 siblings, all older, but I don't get the

> support system you would think. They don't show much interest. I do get

> the mud puddle. We watched an old tape rerecently of in the park - he

> was about 3. He went down the

> slide, then played with the dirt at the bottom with his hands -

> over and over and over again. He just had to touch that dirt EVERY

> time he went down the slide!

>

>

>

>>

>> So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head

>> realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will

>> watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit

>> heartbreaking for me to watch.

>>

>> Thoughts?

>>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I agree, I think they suffer a bit too. The other day my son said there was no

one else like him in his school.. THat has to bother him a bit.

>

> I agree that I didn't like how in parenthood they said there is something

wrong with him (the aspie child), but as far as the suffering goes, I do think

our aspie children do suffer within themselves. It may not always show with

them, but I think to a point they are suffering.

>

[Guest guest]

Well I am not nt and can't say I wouldn't have been dx hfa (had speech

until 5th grade) today but instead in the early 90s I was dx adhd, ocd

and depression, I am sure spd would have applied too if they knew more

on it then. And I guess it depends, I would be willing to accept the

" risks " of being " cured " as even at 33 there are some things that are

just hard and overwhelming to me. I have learned to cope but there

are times things can be consuming and I'd love to give that up. Just

as I love how sweet, helpful, passionate, etc my dd is but if I could

" cure " her I wouldn't even have to think about it. For her to not

endure the pain that sometimes comes with social issues, to not be in

the dark (yes I know sometimes that has disadvantages too), to not be

so upset at herself after being impulsive, to not feel sad, etc I

would do it in a heartbeat. But I also believe that some things

aren't hfa they are her personality so wouldn't go away, how she likes

to cook, to draw, is so active, helpful, etc

On 3/4/10, G <fnofsports@...> wrote:

>

> Once again remember I am the aspie child :-p (or whatever). Something wrong

> to me inheriently implies that it is bad. I think most people if they could

> fix their eyesight with no risks attached would do so in a heartbeat,

> certainly there wouldn't be any downside. I think there would be a downside

> into " fixing " aspie kids. I get that I am a bit more ND then most of the

> people here, but I think there is just as much " right " about being an aspie

> as there is wrong... though maybe I am coming from a much different

> perspective.

>

>

>

>

> From: smacalli@...

> Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:02:05 -0800

> Subject: Re: ( ) Parenthood

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> There is something wrong with our children if they have Aspergers, though.

> It's a neurological problem. That doesn't make these kids any less

> valuable. Something is wrong with my vision b/c I have to wear contacts or

> glasses or I can't see past 6 inches in front of my face. Doesn't make me

> defective, just describes there is something amiss. It's okay to admit

> that, in either situation.

>

>

>

>

> " Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one

> out. "

>

>

>

>

>

>

> From: sharon mitchell <smitch458@...>

>

> Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 10:42:40 PM

> Subject: RE: ( ) Parenthood

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> I agree that I didn't like how in parenthood they said there is something

> wrong with him (the aspie child), but as far as the suffering goes, I do

> think our aspie children do suffer within themselves. It may not always show

> with them, but I think to a point they are suffering.

>

>

>

>

>

> From: G <fnofsportshotmail (DOT) com>

> Subject: RE: ( ) Parenthood

> Aspergers Treatment

> Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 4:54 PM

>

>

>

>

> It was a good premier, but I must admit I didn't like some of the language.

> " Suffering " , " somethings wrong with him " , etc. I get that this is the

> inital response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope

> that people don't just watch that episode and have that be their only

> opinion. I have to wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on

> this site, cures, neurodiversity, special education, etc.

>

>

>

>

> From: kelliangelini

> Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:49:29 +0000

> Subject: ( ) Parenthood

>

>

>

>

> So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head

> realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will

> watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit

> heartbreaking for me to watch.

>

> Thoughts?

>

>

>

>

>

>

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I really are where you are viming from, but I look at my son differently. He's not an Aspie to me. He's my son who's smart, funny, thoughtful, kind hearted, and has Aspergers. Having Aspergers is just one piece of who he is. His neurological disorder is the part that's "wrong" with him. His whole being isn't "wrong" though because in many other ways, he's just fine. Most of the interventions used to treat kids with A are attempting to modify behavior. I'm very much getting my son out of his comfort zone to try and help him better fit in with his peers and the world in general, so that is considered trying to change him. That's okay to do, too. I'm trying to change my exercise habits because I want to get in better shape. We all do things, hopefully, to help improve our lives and often have to make changes to do so. So, yes, if I could wave a magic wand and have D's Aspergers disappear, I would. Hard for me to see a downside to doing that. I'd still have a great kid and of course, he'd still have challenges, but hopefully it would put him on a more even playing field. He has so much to offer people but kids his age, especially, don't really give him a chance because his behavior can be hard to interpret at times. I'm very respectful of the fact that you see this differently, especially given that you have Aspergers. We just see things differently and that's okay.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: G <fnofsports@...>Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 23:32:11 -0600<Aspergers Treatment >Subject: RE: ( ) Parenthood Once again remember I am the aspie child :-p (or whatever). Something wrong to me inheriently implies that it is bad. I think most people if they could fix their eyesight with no risks attached would do so in a heartbeat, certainly there wouldn't be any downside. I think there would be a downside into "fixing" aspie kids. I get that I am a bit more ND then most of the people here, but I think there is just as much "right" about being an aspie as there is wrong... though maybe I am coming from a much different perspective. From: smacalli Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:02:05 -0800Subject: Re: ( ) Parenthood There is something wrong with our children if they have Aspergers, though. It's a neurological problem. That doesn't make these kids any less valuable. Something is wrong with my vision b/c I have to wear contacts or glasses or I can't see past 6 inches in front of my face. Doesn't make me defective, just describes there is something amiss. It's okay to admit that, in either situation. "Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out." From: sharon mitchell <smitch458 > Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 10:42:40 PMSubject: RE: ( ) Parenthood I agree that I didn't like how in parenthood they said there is something wrong with him (the aspie child), but as far as the suffering goes, I do think our aspie children do suffer within themselves. It may not always show with them, but I think to a point they are suffering.From: G <fnofsportshotmail (DOT) com>Subject: RE: ( ) ParenthoodAspergers TreatmentDate: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 4:54 PM It was a good premier, but I must admit I didn't like some of the language. "Suffering", "somethings wrong with him", etc. I get that this is the inital response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope that people don't just watch that episode and have that be their only opinion. I have to wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on this site, cures, neurodiversity, special education, etc. From: kelliangeliniDate: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:49:29 +0000Subject: ( ) Parenthood So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.Thoughts?Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now.

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Hi Ide,

I gotta go off of what you brought up about them having a big family.

We were all watching the show and my kids were asking why our family didn't act like 'that". Meaning,,,,,when the boy decides to go to the game, the entire family jumps up in response like it was the most wonderful thing in the world. Ugh...Yes,,,,I know it's a show......but got me thinking and "feeling" back to different situations and events.....made my gut hurt, a bit. Ha ha.

I think it's gonna be a great show. SHOW. That'll be it, I guess. Maybe it'll raise a bit of awareness of the word ASPERGERS......but like all other "disorders' or "issues".....nothing can be specific because each "case" is so different.

So,,,,as for what I started my post about,,,,,,,,,I try to think of my parents or hubby's parents, our siblings (kids aunts/uncles), etc......and can honestly hear them saying, "We just sat down to dinner.......if you didn't want to go before, we're not just gonna jump up and drop everything for him"....etc. And maybe I'd even hear a, "That'll teach him some responsibility" or, "You let him do whatever you want"......

Then,,,,

I'd freak out and make everyone leave. HA HA.

Sorry for the rant.

It really is simple. Just treat others kindly and with respect.

Robin

From: Idelice A. Haack <haackia@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Parenthood Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 4:20 PM

I liked the show and I will watch again. I hope they show the conflict that we have as parents of a special child. When the boy was in the classroom fighting and biting I thought, I am glad those days are over. My son did that many times and got spelled from at least 4 daycares by the time he was 3 yrs. Of course, in the show they are a big family and hopefully will be there for each other, but in real life most of the time we are alone in our daily fight and struggles.

Ide

From: kelliangelini <kelliangelini> Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 6:49:29 AMSubject: ( ) Parenthood

So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.Thoughts?

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I didn't mind the saying, "Somethings wrong with him" at all. It summed it up to me.

I wouldn't say that out loud to people....that's for sure.

But,,,,,I've said plenty to my mom, hubby, etc....when feeling heartbroken and scared and down.....ya know?

I don't think it was meant to be "bad"......but just a way a parent feels at first when a "disorder" or "illness" or "whateve" is first known about.

A friend of mine was talking about how she knew something was wrong with her son a few days before he was taken to the hospital and they got word that he had diabetes.

I have a really fat ass....ha ha...............it is definitely WRONG. ha ha.

Anyway,,,,just my 2-cents.

It really is simple. Just treat others kindly and with respect.

Robin

From: G <fnofsportshotmail (DOT) com>Subject: RE: ( ) ParenthoodAspergers TreatmentDate: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 4:54 PM

It was a good premier, but I must admit I didn't like some of the language. "Suffering", "somethings wrong with him", etc. I get that this is the inital response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope that people don't just watch that episode and have that be their only opinion. I have to wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on this site, cures, neurodiversity, special education, etc.

From: kelliangeliniDate: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:49:29 +0000Subject: ( ) Parenthood

So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.Thoughts?

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I loved the show though it did bring tears to my eyes. I can't wait for the

next episode. I thought they did a real good job portraying AS. A lot of

things reminded me of my son. They even portrayed the motor delays well with

the problems in sports and frustration when trying to cut out hearts.

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this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start

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Hi Geo,

I totally agree with you,,,,,but the context that the phrase that used, to me, was a very personal moment.....one where the dad really "saw" that "there was something wrong with his son". I guess I just remember really feeling that, ya know? That devastation at times.....and he was trying to convey to his dad that, "NO,,,,,I can't just make him go inside and walk past the candles"............"there's something wrong with him".............

Anyway,,,,,I really doubt that that phrase will be used again. But,,,yeah,,,,,,if "something is wrong with him" was used as a description of a child...it would be brutally wrong.

It really is simple. Just treat others kindly and with respect.

Robin>From: G <fnofsports@ hotmail. com>>Subject: RE: ( ) Parenthood>Aspergers Treatment>Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 4:54 PM>>> >It was a good premier, but I must admit I didn't like some of the language "Suffering", "somethings wrong with him", etc. I get that this is the inital

response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope that people don't just watch that episode and have that be their only opinion. I have to wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on this site, cures, neurodiversit y, special education, etc.> >___________ _________ _________ ___ >From: kelliangelini>Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:49:29 +0000>Subject: ( ) Parenthood>> >So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.>>Thoughts?>>>>___________ _________ _________ ___Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now.

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Well I am all for neurodiveristy NOW. But when I first started seeing signs of

AS in my son, I did think, OMG something's wrong with him. It is a scary time

and process and I think they portrayed that well. It is hard for parents to

find out, and it takes some processing to accept.

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" Suffering " , " somethings wrong with him " , etc. I get that this is the inital

response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope that people

don't just watch that episode and have that be their only opinion. I have to

wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on this site, cures,

neurodiversity, special education, etc.

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I haven't seen the show yet but you make a good point about raising awareness. What I hope is that if some parent out there watching who has a child that has issues and is struggling they may recognize this could be the problem and contact a doctor. So many times I hear and see parents trying to justify why their child is having problems and lots of times doctors too. One doctor early on told me to wait 6 months and if my child was still not hitting the milestones to come back! I glad I listened to my mother's instinct and got a second opinion. We would have wasted 6 precious months when he could have been receiving speech and OT. Early intervention is why I have the child I have today.

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From: Amie <amiedawn1@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Parenthood Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 5:07 PM

I hope this show helps spread awareness as well, and will definately watch it weekly. I thought it was good, and saw a little bit of my little one in Max's character as well. I just wish that I had the extended family support as the characters do in this show...how much easier it would be! >> So what did everyone think of Parenthood last night? For me, my head realizes this is great for awareness (maybe some people in my life will watch and start to get it) but, that being said it was a little bit heartbreaking for me to watch.> > Thoughts?>

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I love being able to preservate. I love being able to know more about football

then just about anyone I know (which can come in handy when I am trying to meet

people). I see there as being a difference between making all the bad stuff go

away and taking away all aspie traits. And hopefully you would let it be your

ds choice to make all aspie traits go away.

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response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope that people

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wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on this site, cures,

neurodiversity, special education, etc.

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Yea I get that which is why I am not too mad. Its much easier for the aspie to

find out thsmselves because we have spent years knowing there is something

different about us and feeling like we are 1 in a million not 1 in 100. Its a

relief to know that 1 in every 100 people is like us. I just hope that they

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" Suffering " , " somethings wrong with him " , etc. I get that this is the inital

response at that those are probably generally like that, but I hope that people

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wonder if it will delve into other issues that we see on this site, cures,

neurodiversity, special education, etc.

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