I've never heard of medical marijuana being used for Autism. I'm sorry but that doesn't even make sense to me. You can't cure Autism and it isn't even something that (IMO) needs "treating" so wouldn't that just be a sedative? Wow that upsets me a lot.
That's pretty much how marijuana works for any problem. Some autistic children are easily excitable so "medicating" them would keep them "calm". ETA- it's upsetting to me too
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I've never heard of medical marijuana being used for Autism. I'm sorry but that doesn't even make sense to me. You can't cure Autism and it isn't even something that (IMO) needs "treating" so wouldn't that just be a sedative? Wow that upsets me a lot.
That's pretty much how marijuana works for any problem. Some autistic children are easily excitable so "medicating" them would keep them "calm". ETA- it's upsetting to me too
Siiiiiigh. I think that schools should teach about special needs...more than the basically nothing they cover in health classes or whatever. If more people were educated about things that are very common like Autism, Downsyndrome ect people may not be so medicine happy. Most parents are just doing the best they can and kudos to those with special needs kids because it can be SO difficult. I completely agree that additional time and effort should be put into these kids before prescriptions come into play. I know that lots of people need and benifit from ADD/ADHD medication but it's becoming such an easy fall back for lots of parents. Seriously one of my friends is a teacher and not a year goes by where she isn't pushing for at least one "problem" child to be tested for special needs because they aren't confirming well enough. It makes me cringe.
Not to change the subject but I had my anatomy scan today and baby girl is great she is a few days bigger than she should be but everything is where it should be which was great. Then I picked up my kids from school and my poor baby boy didn't look good and I got him home and he has a fever of 102.2 I'm making him some homemade chicken soup and Motrin and hoping he feels better soon. I don't want him to miss trick or treating but mostly I hate when my kids get sick.
@SarahFoley725 I agree 100% Also, those 3 little out of control terrible children that I've mentioned of my cousins- they've (their parents) gotten the add diagnosis for all of them. That upsets me because I know for a fact his children's only problem is that their parents let them do whatever they want. Those boys run that house.
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Unrelated also but I'm going to kill my DH. He apparently neglected to tell his parents that anything was wrong at our scan and also didn't let me in on the fact he wanted to keep them in the dark for now. I got my specialist appointment set for Tuesday so I text his mother to let her know. Needless to say she was confused and now I am a very unhappy camper.
I'm going through class materials for a certification test I'm taking in 1 1/2 weeks. They sure do use the word "penetrate" a lot - as in penetrate the market. My dirty little mind is going elsewhere with that one...
DS1 - 9/21/11
DS2 - 7/4/14
DS3 - 2/21/16 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
Well I think I pissed hubby off. First we went grocery shopping and I couldn't even get in the door without him running me over with the cart. Right in the heel. I kinda got loud and half the people turned around to stare. Then I get home and once again his crap is all over the counter so I have to clean it all before I can start dinner. So I tell him about it and now he won't talk to me- he said I nit-pick too much and I complain about everything he does, then he stormed off.
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Welp, its raining and we have a fall festival to go to tonight for DH's school. And it's pouring. And the batman shirt I was going to wear won't even pull over my stomach. So I'm just gonna wear my gray sweater and my black leggings, and make some ears out of contruction paper. I'm a mouse, duh! (little joke for those of you who also enjoy Mean Girls)
I'm going through class materials for a certification test I'm taking in 1 1/2 weeks. They sure do use the word "penetrate" a lot - as in penetrate the market. My dirty little mind is going elsewhere with that one...
I giggle every time DH is watching football and they talk about someone penetrating the line of defense. Teehee.
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I'm a special education teacher and I definitely see both sides. First let me say that I believe medication should be one of the last options tried, when all other options have been exhausted, and it should be given only in addition to therapies and behavior training so that a child can hopefully develop the skills to cope without medication. That being said I have seen medication do wonders for children who really could not focus despite everyones effort or who were so anxious/agitated that they could not cope with everyday things we take for granted.
BUT the real issue I see is the number of children who are medicated and given an adhd/autism/bipolar diagnoses (keep in mind I teach first grade. So we are talking young children) after a fifteen minute doctors appointment where a parent complains that their child doesn't listen, misbehaves, and runs around the house (Seriously this happens so often I want to cry). If a disorder is suspected than the child should be referred to a mental health professional or a group that specializes in these disorders for a complete assessment (which includes input from teachers and other people who spend time with the child). Seriously, the horror stories I could tell you of medical practices irresponsibly writing prescriptions no follow up, no oversight, it sickens me.
I am ok with any medication (what ever works) so long as it is used responsibly and appropriately.
There are adults with issues concentratin that need medication, and adults with anxiety that need medication. They simply can not function properly without. I know a couple people with each issue. That being said, I know there are kids out there that Need medication to help. They also need therapy and family that is understanding and willing to help them. Just because your child didn't need medication does not mean that others dont. But, I also agree that add/adhd is over diagnosed and over medicated. My brother was diagnosed adhd, but he was just high energy. My husband was diagnosed add as well and was placed on medicine but learned how to focus enough to not need the medicine. My dad still has problems with add, never had been placed on medication, never had help with it, and still fights to focus when at work, can't remember to pay bills, can't concentrate to finish a project. He has had these problems all his life. So I feel that sometimes medication is needed, but only as a last resort. As for pot, well... I feel that there is a fine line to be crossed. We allow tobacco and alcohol, both of which are known to cause more health issues than pot (or as far as we know of) so recreationaly I feel there needs to be an age limit of 21 since it can alter your mental function like alcohol. Medicinally, I believe it can help people, but I do not know the science behind how it works and all the ways a human body reacts to it, so I cannot say if it should be allowed to be used on kids for medicinal reasons. I do think that any adult caught letting their kid eat or some pot without a medical prescription deserves to be treated the same as a parent that gave their kid booze
Ehh... We'll agree to disagree on that one although I do respect everyone's opinion because we've all got our own. Also, just to clarify, I wasn't saying anything negative towards parents that go the medicated route for their child I just don't want to go that route with mine. I think medication may have made him adjust more quickly but I'd rather him be taught and learn to not rely on a substance. Like I said though, that's just how I handled my personal situation. I've personally talked to teenagers and children that were put on medication that absolutely hate the effects and feelings it gave them but their parent took that route (and again, I didn't blame the parent). Just not my cup of tea anywho, I do like hearing all these different perspectives.
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Late mother-in-law made the best ever homemade salsa. It's sweet but spicey. We have a couple jars unopened yet that we savor and I try to avoid thinking of the day when we run out. Tonight, I sat down and ate half a bag to chips and a quarter of a jar of salsa. Even little ds likes it. Since I just finished eating it and plan on going to bed soon, I will more than likely have horrible heartburn but man, I am snacking on everything..my stomach tells me no but my mouth and hormones say yep, yes, and of course!
Well Halloween is here. I hate today. My daughter is at her fathers house tonight and hubby has to work. I am NOT passing out candy but because we live in an apartment i cant just shut the porch light off to keep people away. I'm trying to find some place to go where i can take my dog too- we will have tons of people stopping so I can't just leave him home...He will bark his head off and end up in a seizure fit. My mom is working tonight, my friend still isn't speaking to me over her getting married...someone suggested the fire hall but there will still be tons of people and food, and I don't think Sherman needs to be there.
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@Torpedogirl I have a boy, then a girl, then another boy, but we have been team green every time. After the thrill of doing it once, I can't imagine doing it any other way. My husband and I have had opposite guesses with every baby, and he's been right all three times, while I've been wrong. This time we had the same initial guess (although now I'm second guessing myself LOL). This is really the first time I've been tempted to find out before birth, and my only reasons are bc I could go ahead and donate half the baby clothes I've saved, and to prep the kids (I'm worried my daughter may be really sad if she doesn't get a sister, bc she truly believes she is and doesn't completely understand we don't just get to pick). We keep talking about it though. But that moment at birth when husband finds out and tells me, it is just so amazing!!!!!
@oceanchild I worked the last 2 days and am just now catching up that's so awesome you did it every time. I hope your little girl gets her sister! I can't believe your DH was right every time that's crazy! I have to stick around here for the soul purpose of finding out what you have so don't leave me! Haahaa
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Starting to get a little panicky about having 3 again. Like I'm tired enough as it is with 2 kids how am I possibly going to keep up with 3. And I know that @kynbar5 is laughing her head off at me right now. Anyone else panicking a little?
@skruhmin it's not bad I promise. Going to 3 was a breeze! I was nervous too but was surprised to see it wasn't bad at all. Now going to 4 I am nervous again
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It took me an hour to get caught up from being too busy the last two days to even open my app. I have no comment on children disorders because I have almost no experience with it but I commend all of you ladies that do. I think you all are doing perfect and know what is best for your situation.
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Sorry to have missed all the convos the last few days, I took Friday off for a wicked migraine. Feeling better, but it's still sort of persistent buzzing in my head now. I wish these headaches would stop.
You ladies all rock for your peaceful discourse. Just wanted to add that I see both sides and it's a complicated issue. I do think kids are over educated, my brother was, but I also believe there are extreme cases where the child benefits. As for medical marijuana I always thought of it for adults with cancer. I would have to be in pretty dire circumstances to consider it for my child.
Our Halloween plans were cancelled at the last minute, due to illness. But we were able to gate crash another party so my son will be able to trick or treat still. (We live in the sticks and it's about a 5 minute drive to each house...so our "neighborhood" is out). Have as happy a Halloween as possible (whether that means dressing up or hiding with the lights out)!
I missed over a week... And am trying to catch up. Sorry if I don't comment back on all the news/convo. There's just too much for my cloudy brain to rember at once. My bump app was acting up and I rarely get on using my computer... But I'm backkkk!! Missed you all.
Edited to add: I love all the u/s updates. Hugs and prayers to those needing them! Our u/s is this Wednesday.
I missed over a week... And am trying to catch up. Sorry if I don't comment back on all the news/convo. There's just too much for my cloudy brain to rember at once. My bump app was acting up and I rarely get on using my computer... But I'm backkkk!! Missed you all.
Edited to add: I love all the u/s updates. Hugs and prayers to those needing them! Our u/s is this Wednesday.
Welcome back yo! GL on ultrasound. Are you finding out?
DS1 - 9/21/11
DS2 - 7/4/14
DS3 - 2/21/16 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
Oh and I forgot to mention my funny/crazy dream I had a few night ago. All of the regulars on TB we're going into labor on the exact same time and all showing up at the exact same hospital. We miraculously all knew what eveyine looked liked so as another mom would walk in the hospital doors everyone would greet them by their screen name..."hey ecwk!", "welcome skruhmin", "It's about time you showed up, flowerchild!", "Come sit with us bntfriogie!"
We were all acting like we had acctually spent the last 9 months hanging out in real life and we were bff's. Then the waiting room was flooded with all of us walking around, cursing, crying, chit chatting until it was out turn to go deliver. Then some pregnant lady that nobody knew walked in and asked a random dumb question and we all got super snarky with her until she left.
I woke up laughing because it seamed so real. I guess I really was missing everyone if I was dreaming about you all.
I scheduled my c-section yesterday. I'll be meeting this little girl on March 10th barring she doesn't try to come earlier. I'll be 39 weeks and 1 day. It's all of a sudden become more real knowing when she'll be here.
Happy Halloween everyone! Babies are active today, ds has a wicked cough but seems to be feeling better all in all, and I just wanna go trick-or-treating with him tonight. My family is driving me up the wall though. Dh is all ' I wanna work on my car again Monday and that is all I can talk about', my closest sister (I called her earlier as we are supposed to meet up tonight) didn't want to talk about trick-or-treat, instead she is saying, once again, that she wants to move out of state Monday and wants dh to help her pack all her stuff up (he did this just 2 weeks ago for her and then she decided not to move after all) so Dh is going to be pi**ed when I tell him want she wants, plus, she didn't say anything or ask, but I know she will want me to watch her daughter while they pack, just like last time. It annoys me that she doesn't ask but assumes that I will. And my mom wants me to let her move in with us (mind you we live in a small 2 bedroom apartment, 3 of us already with 2 on the way). No one wants to talk about tonight but me and now I feel like having a putty party wah. So anyone else wanna wine about someone or something annoying them today?
Happy halloween everyone! I've spent my day sleeping mostly, every time I eat I feel so sick to my stomach. So I asked DH to pause his video game to go to the gas station and find me some ramen because I know it'll do just the trick, yet I feel so bad making him go out and miss his football and whatnot. Stupid hormones, making me feel all selfish for no reason.
Enjoy all the candy! I've gotta save my sweet too the for Disney (;
Lol, that's what I have been telling her, she is 29 and has been a pretty mature person for the last decade. But for some reason since having her daughter, she acting like someone that needs her decisions made for her. But she is still so independent that she won't compromise. I have actually told her, word for word " you need to learn that your opinion is not the only one, that sometimes you are wrong and have to admit it, sometimes you a right but have to let the other person have their way, when your in a relationship. Not ready to do that? Stop dating, stop asking for someone to consider what you want and need if you won't do the same for them. Wanna move? Then move, but make up your mind and just do it."
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ETA- it's upsetting to me too
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
Unrelated also but I'm going to kill my DH. He apparently neglected to tell his parents that anything was wrong at our scan and also didn't let me in on the fact he wanted to keep them in the dark for now. I got my specialist appointment set for Tuesday so I text his mother to let her know. Needless to say she was confused and now I am a very unhappy camper.
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
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BUT the real issue I see is the number of children who are medicated and given an adhd/autism/bipolar diagnoses (keep in mind I teach first grade. So we are talking young children) after a fifteen minute doctors appointment where a parent complains that their child doesn't listen, misbehaves, and runs around the house (Seriously this happens so often I want to cry). If a disorder is suspected than the child should be referred to a mental health professional or a group that specializes in these disorders for a complete assessment (which includes input from teachers and other people who spend time with the child). Seriously, the horror stories I could tell you of medical practices irresponsibly writing prescriptions no follow up, no oversight, it sickens me.
I am ok with any medication (what ever works) so long as it is used responsibly and appropriately.
As for pot, well... I feel that there is a fine line to be crossed. We allow tobacco and alcohol, both of which are known to cause more health issues than pot (or as far as we know of) so recreationaly I feel there needs to be an age limit of 21 since it can alter your mental function like alcohol. Medicinally, I believe it can help people, but I do not know the science behind how it works and all the ways a human body reacts to it, so I cannot say if it should be allowed to be used on kids for medicinal reasons. I do think that any adult caught letting their kid eat or some pot without a medical prescription deserves to be treated the same as a parent that gave their kid booze
Well Halloween is here. I hate today. My daughter is at her fathers house tonight and hubby has to work. I am NOT passing out candy but because we live in an apartment i cant just shut the porch light off to keep people away. I'm trying to find some place to go where i can take my dog too- we will have tons of people stopping so I can't just leave him home...He will bark his head off and end up in a seizure fit. My mom is working tonight, my friend still isn't speaking to me over her getting married...someone suggested the fire hall but there will still be tons of people and food, and I don't think Sherman needs to be there.
@oceanchild I worked the last 2 days and am just now catching up
Happy Halloween Mamas!!!!!!
You ladies all rock for your peaceful discourse. Just wanted to add that I see both sides and it's a complicated issue. I do think kids are over educated, my brother was, but I also believe there are extreme cases where the child benefits. As for medical marijuana I always thought of it for adults with cancer. I would have to be in pretty dire circumstances to consider it for my child.
Our Halloween plans were cancelled at the last minute, due to illness. But we were able to gate crash another party so my son will be able to trick or treat still. (We live in the sticks and it's about a 5 minute drive to each house...so our "neighborhood" is out). Have as happy a Halloween as possible (whether that means dressing up or hiding with the lights out)!
Edited to add: I love all the u/s updates. Hugs and prayers to those needing them! Our u/s is this Wednesday.
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
We were all acting like we had acctually spent the last 9 months hanging out in real life and we were bff's. Then the waiting room was flooded with all of us walking around, cursing, crying, chit chatting until it was out turn to go deliver. Then some pregnant lady that nobody knew walked in and asked a random dumb question and we all got super snarky with her until she left.
I woke up laughing because it seamed so real. I guess I really was missing everyone if I was dreaming about you all.
So anyone else wanna wine about someone or something annoying them today?
@JLaVO888 that's so awesome haha
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Enjoy all the candy! I've gotta save my sweet too the for Disney (;
I hope that didn't sound too mean.