Christmas Countdown - 2010
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Happy Fat Tuesday everyone!
Hubby got the baby in the King Cake. LOL! I am suppose to remind him next year about it. Yeah, like I'm going to remember. My memory sometimes is awful.
I am enjoying the Olympics, too. I am a sports nut, so this is great for me. The Nascar season started this weekend, NBA All-Star was the weekend (I like the slam dunk and 3-point contests.), and the Olympics were this weekend. Also, baseball spring training starts Thursday. I am so excited!
Last week, my son was diagnosed with ADD. He doesn't have the hyperactivity that usually is associated with it, so it's not ADHD. I chose not to put him on the medication because he does not have a severe case. His teacher said she would keep working with him on it. I hope I am doing the right thing. I just don't want to put him on an addictive medication unless it is 100% necessary. In my gut, I feel I am doing the right thing, but a part of me is second guessing myself. I just don't want to make the wrong decision because he is the one that will be harmed if I do. Sorry about the venting and rambling. It has just been bothering me and I guess I needed to get it off my chest.
Well, I hope you all had a great day. I hope tomorrow will be even better. Take care.
Hubby got the baby in the King Cake. LOL! I am suppose to remind him next year about it. Yeah, like I'm going to remember. My memory sometimes is awful.
I am enjoying the Olympics, too. I am a sports nut, so this is great for me. The Nascar season started this weekend, NBA All-Star was the weekend (I like the slam dunk and 3-point contests.), and the Olympics were this weekend. Also, baseball spring training starts Thursday. I am so excited!
Last week, my son was diagnosed with ADD. He doesn't have the hyperactivity that usually is associated with it, so it's not ADHD. I chose not to put him on the medication because he does not have a severe case. His teacher said she would keep working with him on it. I hope I am doing the right thing. I just don't want to put him on an addictive medication unless it is 100% necessary. In my gut, I feel I am doing the right thing, but a part of me is second guessing myself. I just don't want to make the wrong decision because he is the one that will be harmed if I do. Sorry about the venting and rambling. It has just been bothering me and I guess I needed to get it off my chest.
Well, I hope you all had a great day. I hope tomorrow will be even better. Take care.
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Us on Breakfast TV
back row: Frankie (weather man ) Ray, me, Kevin (host and news anchor)hold up bookmark Lisa made for him
frontrow: Jeannine, Dina (co-host) Lisa
This is on the corner of Dundas and Young St. Toronto, Ontario
back row: Frankie (weather man ) Ray, me, Kevin (host and news anchor)hold up bookmark Lisa made for him
frontrow: Jeannine, Dina (co-host) Lisa
This is on the corner of Dundas and Young St. Toronto, Ontario
Was this diagnosed by a doctor or a teacher? Sorry for being a buttinski but this is a real hot button issue with me. We had a couple of kids who were diagnosed at school, which led to us homeschooling our children. Not a thing in the world wrong with them. We have never medicated our kids and they have never been guilty of being anything other than what they are -- kids.
We live in a neighborhood full of families with children and there are SEVERAL with this diagnosis and we've seen parents go both ways in medicating their kids. Without exception, we've noted, there is a dramatic and not always-so-good reaction change in a kid who receives medicine for this. I think this is way over diagnosed and that the very few who actually need medication may in fact receive genuine help from it -- but that would be it, just a few.
You are the parent and you will know in your heart what is best to do. I couldn't be more proud of my kids for who they are (and aren't) and I'm happy we've taken a conventional unmedicated approach to their upbringing.
Jeff
Christmasstar, that's a great picture. You're name says it all! You are a Star!!!!
I too hope this was by a qualified doctor who has a specialty in this area.
My son was also diagnosed with this, the teachers demanding I leave his meds with them so they could give it to him. I had him on Ritalin for about a week and hated how it totally changed who he was and took him off of it. The teacher where upset with me, but I did not really care what they thought.
A year later it was discovered that he did not have ADD, but a seizure disorder. He went on a medication after a battery of tests by specialists and it was amazing. He no longer had problems and could pay attention as he no longer was having catatonic seizures.
Go with what your heart is telling you and do not give up on getting your son the help he needs. Keep pushing for the doctors to dig deeper and make absolutely sure they know what his diagnosis is. It took a couple of years for us to work through it all pushing all the way, but it was worth it!
I totally support you SPF. My sisters son who is now 12 also has ADD. She refuses to put him on prescribed medications. I totally agree with what Jeff said. Kids are kids...everyones different. What's good for one child isn't necessarily good for the other. Alot of times too it's the teachers feelin' frazzled because the child may act different then the other students....this aggravates me! My sister because of my nephews problem of not being able to focus put him on a natural herb pill (forgot the name) but it was 100% natural and it really worked wonders for him with none of the side effects. Hang in there! And stand up for what you feel is right for your child regardless of what the school may think.
Great picture Christmasstar. Not sure if I missed the thread but what were you doing on Breakfast TV? Did they have you on for your beautiful cakes?cheesy
Sugarplum Fairy...
I wanted to also share this poem/quote I seen at my daughters school. You may have heard or seen it before. I really like it!
We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box. ~Robert Fulghum
I wanted to also share this poem/quote I seen at my daughters school. You may have heard or seen it before. I really like it!
We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box. ~Robert Fulghum
I'll lay you odds the school didn't make any suggestion about medication....in this state its illegal for a school to suggest any medication for a child....
I think I've resigned myself to being a snowless winter. I haven't lifted my new super-scooper shovel once and I'm absolutely DYING to try my sister's new ATV with the blade on it. But it just hasn't happened this year and with spring a month away I'm doubting that it will.
BUT...I'm pleased to report that we're now past President's Day and the tree is STILL UP.
BUT...I'm pleased to report that we're now past President's Day and the tree is STILL UP.
B
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You know in your heart if it is right...and if it isn't...then you can fix it. If it is the wrong decision, then you can overcome it with hardwork! it will be ok! I have seen it both ways...and the best way is overcome with work! I'm praying for you!
B
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Night everyone!
Made, trucks run Friday?
Made, trucks run Friday?
Yes well I believe it's like that here too. But I know that the school here had over stepped their boundaries with my stepsisters son who is ADHD and on meds. He ran out one day so my stepsister sent him to school anyways. My stepsister had to work and couldn't get his medication refilled until later in the day (like an hr. or so after school was out) so the school took it upon themselves to call the local doctors office here to have them call to the pharmacy my step nephews RX. And guess what? They did it!! And I don't recall if it was a teacher or counselor who went and picked the medication up from the pharmacy and brought it back to the school and gave this child one. Let me tell ya...when my stepsister got wind of this oh boy she called the clinic, school and pharmacy and raised cane so to speak. She let it be known if this ever happened again she would sue them and she would own them. I still can't believe they ever did this. I understand this child can't sit still and tends to bounce off the walls but what it really boils down to is the teachers here didn't want to have him being disruptive. They would rather make sure he has his pill and in a slight vegetative state so their day can run smoothly. That's what I think!
Whoa. Unbelievable. (Well, not really).
Thanks, Christmas-A-Holic..just a few more days to go for me now...
I totally agree with you about appreciating the seasons. So many people are complaining here that they are fed up with the snow. I tell you, I am NOT!! I'd rather have snow than rain (in the winter) any day! And yes, it is so beautiful.
Today I woke up to sunshine...most of the snow has melted at the moment, but who knows? We might get some more today. :dance:
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