Today is day #3 for Brad. It was the first day I've been able to spend the day with him to see his reactions. AMAZING! He never cried or became frustrated. He was able to follow my directions - more than 2 things at a time! We had a conversation that I could feel he understood. Again, I can tell when it's wearing off. Very irritable and cranky. Crying and anger. I'm sure he's not use to his little body feeling fine and then all scattered again. We're still going to try a few more days to see if he starts to understand how it's helping him and how it's ok when it wears off.
I guess I never wanted to medicate because my though process was "how can you tell if he's really ADD/ADHD when he's just four or five?" Let him be four or five and we will cross this bridge when we really have school work. Even though we have had him certified tested to prove it, I didn't REALLY believe it because he wasn't the kid running and jumping, or climbing the walls. His thoughts were so rampet, so jumbled, he has so many ideas and things he wants to express, but he couldn't. Lord, please let this give him the self esteem he needs. I don't think I could ever breathe again if he decided to hurt himself.
Today is also kinda Day 1. Keith left for Memphis. He's off to find his fortune as my Grandmother would say. FedEx training starts on Monday. He will be back in 2 weeks before he starts up again for 3 months. We can brave the next couple of weeks before our lives get really busy soon......
Next post: I eat stress for breakfast!
3 comments:
Hang in there, girlie. Stay on your knees and lean on God to give you the wisdom to parent Brad.
Good luck in the busy days to come!
ps The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers.
I'm so happy to hear how well he's doing on it! I think it's okay that you see what works best for him before he gets too far into school. From what you've told me so far, I am so amazed at his progress...and it's only been a few days! I hope he can tell the difference, and pray that he knows it's not his fault when he can't grasp what is going on and gets so frustrated. We are behind him ALWAYS, no matter what.
Give him a big ol' hug from Aunt Kimi.
Oh! Such good news! So happy that this had worked for him. I think it may have been a good decision to wait so now you won't be second guessing your decision to medicate him. I am so happy he is flourishing!!! :D I am amazed at all the things he writes!!!
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