Comments on: Oh woe is me

By: mommy~dearest

mommy~dearest — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:07:10 +0000

I feel ya- I keep looking for signs of TS and ASD in my toddler. I know I passed TS on to my oldest son, (I always thought I just had some weird OCD’s, but we were diagnosed together) and I know there is a very high possibility that I also passed it on to my baby.

I just keep thinking that I know what to look for now, and I am more familiar with TS now than I was a year ago.

So far I haven’t seen any signs, but I’m always on the lookout. Every little cough, sniffle, flick, jump, blink-pattern…

By: Jai@wifeof1momof4

Jai@wifeof1momof4 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:08:58 +0000

You are NOT alone! Thank you for being so transparent. It is perfectly ok to have these thoughts as long as you don’t “park” there.

As school soon starts again, I find myself wishing for more summer lazy days so I won’t have to get back to the all night homework, meetings, explaining over and over again to new teachers and staff and on and on and on.

These are the times when I shout out to God for a renewed strength move forward and move forward WELL!

Blessings to you …

By: Maddy

Maddy — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:28:04 +0000

I think we’re all had days when we think something like ” I can’t do this / who put me in charge / I’m not qualified.’

There is always someone waiting in the wings with the answer ‘no-one is given more than…..’

I’d sure like to trade with the person waiting in the wings sometime.

Fortunately, it’s never quite the same 24 hours later.
Best wishes

By: Tammy and Parker

Tammy and Parker — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:17:50 +0000

Kristie,

That pity pot of yours could also be a metaphor for positve mental health.

You are a smart and loving Mama. And I am proud to have you on our team.

Thanks for putting yourself out there to help the rest of us.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:20:50 +0000

I am right there with you today, Kristie. I had a horrible week at the beach last week, and felt so guilty for wanting just a ‘normal’ vacation. But now I’m home and getting back into my routine, and thanking God for the wonderful children I have – and for the strength to bounce back, just as you do…

By: Melody

Melody — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:59:11 +0000

I feel certain most of us here completely understand and spend some time on the pity pot…I do. You have a healthy attitude and obviously a strong fortitude to see your family through. Sending hugs and hopes for better days real soon.

By: Rickismom

Rickismom — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:46:17 +0000

I think that we have to be honest with ourselves about the fears and difficulties. ONLY after that can we do the “OK., Now What?” and pick up and go on.

By: Debbie Yost

Debbie Yost — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:35:23 +0000

Sometimes we just need a pity party. We need a good cry and time to just wash away all the stress we have to deal with. We can’t always put on a brave face. Once in a while we just have to give in. I hope you feel better soon, but until then, sending you hugs!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:33:49 +0000

Well, the day is young, and I’m leaving words of support and encouragement just because there are only a few just now. I admire you, too, for not staying too long in self-defeating thoughts and you are better equipped to take care of yourself as well as your children. I expect you all will do well, most days, much like the rest of the undiagnosed population.

By: Kim @ Up North Mommy

Kim @ Up North Mommy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:10:51 +0000

My uncle was diagnosed with Tourettes when he was an adult. He had all kinds of head ticks and made noises. Now he’s on medication and his ticks are barely noticeable. I know my dad has it, but he’s not nearly like my uncle was.

One of my cousin’s kids has been diagnosed with it, too.

Virtually everyone in my dad’s family stutters. He does as do his older sister, his younger sister, his brother. I did quite a bit when I was in grade school and still do when I’m really tired. It’s a breathing/diaphragm control thing. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s somewhat related to Tourettes, too.

So far, I haven’t seen a sign of it in my kids.