Feeling Down

jlw2505

It is May 2nd - we had snow flakes this morning and its just cold and gray so the weather is totally not helping.  My DD, almost 5, is really struggling.  She was born with a brain injury and is about a year behind in most areas.  We have an appointment on May 31st with a behavioral center for an assessment to see what we are dealing with and I just hate waiting.  She is having some real struggles with her behavior off and on (we have some amazing days but also some hard days).  This weekend was just a struggle for her as she seemed to lose it way easier than normal.  Nothing has changed at home but this is the timeframe age wise we were told things would start to show up.  We know there are learning disabilies - just not sure what all we are dealing with.  Worried that they are going to do an MRI to see what is going on in her brain - she last had one as an infant while in the NICU.  Just so much to take in.  And to top it off - my 3 year old is acting so much like a Trying 3 it is crazy.  ON its own, the 3 year old would not be anything that I blinked at as her behavior is so what I expect at 3 but on top of everything else - it just makes everything else seem so much more. 

 I just needed to vent and somehow make it until May 31st without stressing myself out.  I know I am getting stressed about the appointment which in turn makes it harder for me to deal with the behavior - I swear, I need to see the sun and have some spring weather so I can at least get us all outside into the fresh air which always helps.

ppants

((HUG))  Sorry you're going through such a trying time right now.  Motherhood is tough enough without having to worry about what could be wrong with your child.  Can you make time for a girls night out?  Or just some alone time?  Hang in there

docmay25

(((HUGS)))  I am sorry that you are having a hard time right now.  I know how you feel because my ds has a few developmental issues.  The emotional rollercoaster (for him and me) is exhausting.  Waiting for doctor appointments and test results is so hard.  Be gentle on yourself.  If you have any family or friends in the area, use them to get a break if you can.  Even if it is just to go to the grocery store alone, it can help.  Good Luck with it all.  and Vent away when you need to.