Sad. :(

mamarazzi

I just got a call from Ruby's services coordinator.  She was checking in and telling me about events going on.  She said she had a pass to a local nature center if we were interested.

"It admits one disabled child and his or her family," she said.

I've never thought of Ruby being "disabled."  It pained my heart when she said that.

Jodi&Joe

This is something I can not relate to on any level, and I'm afraid to say something offensive.  But I didn't want to not comment so I wanted to offer (((HUGS)))!!!

FloF9

HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

camrude

Oh my gosh. I cannot imagine all of the adjustments you guys are going through.

(((hugs)))

r9stedt

((hugs))

I can't imagine this is an easy 'adjustment' for you.   

jettagurl

Hugs, hun! 

Just remember we're all here for you. 

MaxandRuby

PMQ:

(((hugs))) Been there and it sucks. The terms "disabled", "developmentally delayed", "special needs"....these did not come easy to me. I still struggle and we've been aware of the extent of Joey's disabilities for over 3 years now.

As we've navigated the world of disabilities and services  I've learned something very important though...the "worse" your child loooks on paper the better it is when it comes to the level of service your child receives. Not that this makes you (or me) feel any better about it though...

I agree with a lot of this. DS2 is disabled. It is still hard to think about that word and even to see kids all ages doing things that he can't do and may never do. We even have a handicap placard for our car. But the only time I really think he is disabled is when I see him around others doing what he can't (hopefully yet) do. It is only then that his developmental issues become obvious to me that he isn't your typical kid. Today is actually the 1yr anniversary of getting his diagnosis.

devkev

I agree with PMQ too.  The worse your child looks on paper the better services they will receive.  My oldest is autistic and non verbal and it has taken a long to get used to it all.  Just remember that your daughter is going to teach you so much more than you even realize.  I am amazed at what my son does everyday!  Keep your head up, even though it is hard sometimes! 

amiamish

((hugs))

peekaboo716

((Hugs)) hang in there.