ADHD

So this is the current adventure I am dealing with. It has definitely been a roller coaster of emotions for tender heart, myself, and Josh. Deciding to try some medication was so trying for me as a parent, trying to figure out if it is actually necessary, or me just being a lazy parent not wanting to deal with some serious issues. Now that he has been on some meds for a few months, there have been some significant changes that have blessed our family. It gives us the ability to communicate about the differences he feels and to recognize how to handle his emotions more appropriately. The first day on his medication, he had a strong meltdown( which had been a normal, exhausting occurrence for him). After we had a chance to explain the situation to him, his anger stopped, he began crying and said "Mommy, I am so sorry I got so angry at you." My jaw dropped. As dreamy as that was, it hasn't continued on a regular basis, but he does seem to recognize his emotions in a way he had not been able to prior to his rx.

So, we are now trying to balance out his medications and it has been trying, and exhausting. I know there will be a light at the end of this tunnel, but it seems bleak at this moment. The first medication he was on worked best for the ADHD, but he lost his apatite, and had stomach aches, and we are now going on aproox 2 months of meds that help a little, but aren't nearly as effective. And so- we continue on this journey loving him.

Any advice or recommendations? He is VERY impulsive, which I am just beginning to learn about. I trying to wrap my brain around how to help him, but feeling a bit overwhelmed truthfully.

2 years ago

This little man joined our family. It's hard to come to terms with him being our forever youngest- but really everything about his birth was beautiful and has left me with happy memories of childbirth. Not traumatic ones. ;)

Q is charming, very cuddly, and full of kisses. He is messy, leaves a path of destruction behind him, and so full of life. He really doesn't have a ton of interest in talking at all. He currently says Mama, Dada, Mee for big sister,and Peppa for Dr. Pepper, bubbles, and probably many more but mostly grunts and points. Although he isn't a big talker, he communicates VERY well and understands so much.

I am pretty sure he has no idea what a birthday is, but he enjoyed us all singing to him, being silly with him, and getting to open presents today. He is one adored and spoiled little tornado. We sure love him and are blessed he is part of our family.

New post on new blog. ;)

Dylan's first slip up. :)

So last night during dinner, Dylan accidentally dropped some crumbs or something into his water glass. He responded to his accident by saying "Oh sh*!".  Josh and I just looked at each other trying to figure out if our ears heard right.  (While trying not to laugh).  We told him that we don't say that word, and asked where he learned it.  He said his friend from school says it all the time.  Really?? Sad, considering these are all 3/4 year olds.  Anyway, poor kid was so embarrassed and sorry that he said a bad word.  He really hates having the attention on himself- so after some cuddles and tears I think he has learned a new word that we don't say.  Sweet boy.