So, tomorrow, the kids, Mom and I will load up and head to the Quad Cities to do some shopping in some different stores than what we have here in our lil burg. Even if we go to the same places, they usually have different stuff. Anyway, I’m looking forward to hitting Old Navy, Shoe Carnival, Kohl’s, Michaels, JoAnn’s… Ok, I know those last two aren’t clothing retailers but I can’t go up there without a little “other” shopping! LOL
We just finished Day 2 of what Olivia calls Timothy’s “settle down” medicine. She’s so cute. Anyway, it takes about 45 minutes to kick in, and lasts about 9ish hours. I’ve been paying attention to when he starts acting out again, and it’s been pretty consistent both days. Last night though, he was up in the middle of the night for several hours. The doctor told me it was ok to give him melatonin if he wakes in the middle of the night, so I did, but it didn’t really work. Made for a very short night! We just need to get used to the med I think. It’s all new. I have to admit, it doesn’t make him a zombie, but it does chill him out a little, and it is really a good thing! He seems more “normal”, yes, still gets into things, argues with the other kids, etc, BUT, he plays with the other kids, he sits still and actually watches TV for a few minutes, and will sit down and look at a book or play with a toy. I didn’t even have to ask “Where’s Timothy?!” because it was quiet, I just had to look and I’d see him playing or whatever. It was so much better.
I know that to some that sounds horrible. I don’t mean for it to. If you don’t have a child with ADHD, you will not completely understand, and that is Ok because it’s all new to me and I had NO idea until I met Timothy! LOL If you do though, you understand. I love my little guy, but he is so exhausting! I have a feeling that taking his medicine will help him in school too! We shall see…
Mel, don't you worry about a thing. ADHD is a brain chemistry imbalance just like say, bipolar, or depression is. We would not withhold medication from a person with either of those issues, just as we don't think bad for you wanting to give Tman medication to slow his little brain down enough to enjoy his world. Enjoy you son, you have a beautiful heart, and you are a wonderful mom. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know you or isn't worth your time anyway. Love you friend.
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ReplyDeleteI am praying for you as you head into all these new things in the school years...lots of newness, unanswered questions and scary adventures...and new beginnings (they are scary too!) ok, ok, and just read this, and it is where my heart is right now with school starting and with going to Iowa City tomorrow with my 2 boys.
Is your daughter going to the neurologist soon? Josh and Tim have an app. to see her in January.
Praying for you,
Paula
First, I'll just say that I was dx'ed with ADHD and took meds for it for awhile. Meds can be a big help and I think it's great that you are helping Timothy. But, have you given thought to his diet? Diet has played a huge part for me-- avoiding processed things, sugary things, etc. My sister's daughter displayed a lot of ADHD-like behavior and her nautropath had her remove all corn products from her diet. Corn, high fructose corn syrup, etc. She is so much better now. I just wanted to throw it out there. If you google ADHD and diet, you will find lots of info on it. Hope this can help you!
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