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Still praying for you Court, and hoping for a better day for you today. You are an amazing woman, however bad you feel right now. I have been thinking about your situation a lot, and just praying and praying that things improve. Also praying about the impact upon Andrew of this problem that has occurred with his friend. I know he is a wonderful, kind, loving and sensitive little boy, and as such he feels things such as this so very deeply. Praying hard Court. xx
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Thank you all for the hugs, prayers and encouragement! I really need it!
Andrew was really, really upset about school last night. He had forgotten his jacket in the lunchroom and it really upset him. He did retrieve it, but he was still really shaken by the incident. He is so sensitive and anything out of the norm throws him off. I was just thrilled this morning though when he got ready for school with a smile on his face. We were having sever thunderstorms last night so I don't even know if he slept very well, but was in a good mood this morning. I am praying he stays safe today and has a fabulous day!
I know you guys are right in that I need a vacation. I just don't realistically see one on the horizon soon. My hubby has weekends sort of off. With his new position he is "on call" on the weekends too which means he can get a call at anytime saying he needs to sign into his work computer from home. He also gets irritated with Andrew rather quickly so it's hard to leave Andrew with him alone. Andrew is very high needs and can be very draining at times. He does not mean to be, it's just the way it is.
I too am praying that I can get my endoscopy worked out and that I can just get in and get it done.
Praying that today I can relax a bit and place Andrew safely in God's hands while he is at school so that I am not an anxious mess!
God bless all of you!
Andrew was really, really upset about school last night. He had forgotten his jacket in the lunchroom and it really upset him. He did retrieve it, but he was still really shaken by the incident. He is so sensitive and anything out of the norm throws him off. I was just thrilled this morning though when he got ready for school with a smile on his face. We were having sever thunderstorms last night so I don't even know if he slept very well, but was in a good mood this morning. I am praying he stays safe today and has a fabulous day!
I know you guys are right in that I need a vacation. I just don't realistically see one on the horizon soon. My hubby has weekends sort of off. With his new position he is "on call" on the weekends too which means he can get a call at anytime saying he needs to sign into his work computer from home. He also gets irritated with Andrew rather quickly so it's hard to leave Andrew with him alone. Andrew is very high needs and can be very draining at times. He does not mean to be, it's just the way it is.
I too am praying that I can get my endoscopy worked out and that I can just get in and get it done.
Praying that today I can relax a bit and place Andrew safely in God's hands while he is at school so that I am not an anxious mess!
God bless all of you!
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Hi Honey! My day is going okay. Quiet. The rain has stopped. I am still feeling pretty low and slept for about an hour and a half in the middle of the day. I am getting ready to go get Andrew from school. Hope you are well!
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SOOOO pleased, Court, that Andrew had a smile on his face this morning. Wow - that is so wonderful. I am sorry he had the upset with his jacket though. Awww.
So sad that you are feeling so low, Court. I wish I could make you better somehow. It WILL get better though - just not right now maybe.
I am pleased that you are not so rushed as you were, and that at least you are getting some time on your own - not sure whether you would want to be asleep or not. But pleased that at least you had a short time of relative peace.
Hope that your weekend goes a bit better - I know what it's like when hubby is actually at home, but still on call for work. Mine used to have that too. It's a pain!
Keep in touch Court, and let us know how you are feeling. Is the depression as bad as it was, or is it improving any?
Praying - and caring. Lots of Love and Hugs to you. xx
So sad that you are feeling so low, Court. I wish I could make you better somehow. It WILL get better though - just not right now maybe.
I am pleased that you are not so rushed as you were, and that at least you are getting some time on your own - not sure whether you would want to be asleep or not. But pleased that at least you had a short time of relative peace.
Hope that your weekend goes a bit better - I know what it's like when hubby is actually at home, but still on call for work. Mine used to have that too. It's a pain!
Keep in touch Court, and let us know how you are feeling. Is the depression as bad as it was, or is it improving any?
Praying - and caring. Lots of Love and Hugs to you. xx
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Glad Andrew was happy about school - that must be such a relief for you after the last few days!
Praying that you all have a peaceful weekend and can enjoy each other's company
Praying that you all have a peaceful weekend and can enjoy each other's company
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rowantree- it's hard to tell with the depression. I've been depressed for so long now it's really hard to know if it's worse or not.
Well, Andrew came home in a MOOD this afternoon. Whining, crying and he has hit me several times because I won't give him candy that was sent home with him (a boy in his class had a b-day and sent home goodie bags). And believe it or not he says his throat hurts and won't eat dinner! I am praying he does not get sick again.
I got a phone call from an old friend today which kind of made me more depressed. It's hard to explain, but it just made me sad...
Well, Andrew came home in a MOOD this afternoon. Whining, crying and he has hit me several times because I won't give him candy that was sent home with him (a boy in his class had a b-day and sent home goodie bags). And believe it or not he says his throat hurts and won't eat dinner! I am praying he does not get sick again.
I got a phone call from an old friend today which kind of made me more depressed. It's hard to explain, but it just made me sad...
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How funny Criada! We posted at the same time! Thank you for your encouragement!
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Hi again Court. Funny how sometimes calls from or to old friends sometimes make us sad ! Does that to me too !
Praying for better days for you with the depression anyway.
I hope that despite everything you have a great weekend. Also hope that young Andrew has not caught something else !
sorry to hear about the candy - it must be sooo hard for Andrew not being able to eat candy. Sorry to hear he hit you - he must be very secure in your love though, to do that. I guess it's not at all easy to deal with when he comes home like that. Sorry you got hit Court.
God bless you all, and praying for some nice times this weekend.
Praying for better days for you with the depression anyway.
I hope that despite everything you have a great weekend. Also hope that young Andrew has not caught something else !
sorry to hear about the candy - it must be sooo hard for Andrew not being able to eat candy. Sorry to hear he hit you - he must be very secure in your love though, to do that. I guess it's not at all easy to deal with when he comes home like that. Sorry you got hit Court.
God bless you all, and praying for some nice times this weekend.
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Hi rowantree! Yeah, I shouldn't have taken the call. Just brought up a lot of old stuff. My old friend is doing really well (which I am grateful for) it's just such a stark contrast to how my life has turned out!
Thank you for your prayers re: my depression. I appreciate it more than words can say! I am sick of being so down and irritable!
I too am praying Andrew has not caught something else. He says his throat hurts and his nose sounds stuffy. I guess I'll know by tomorrow....
It's hard when Andrew is angry. He does not know how to express anger well so he yells and hits and slams doors. He is six now and hits pretty hard. I just want to scoop him up and love on him when he is like that, but he won't let me anywhere near him until he calms down (which thankfully he has). He hates being left out and I think not having the candy makes him feel left out. I just don't understand why parents and teachers give it out SO MUCH!
I will be praying for you too that you have a great weekend!
Thank you for your prayers re: my depression. I appreciate it more than words can say! I am sick of being so down and irritable!
I too am praying Andrew has not caught something else. He says his throat hurts and his nose sounds stuffy. I guess I'll know by tomorrow....
It's hard when Andrew is angry. He does not know how to express anger well so he yells and hits and slams doors. He is six now and hits pretty hard. I just want to scoop him up and love on him when he is like that, but he won't let me anywhere near him until he calms down (which thankfully he has). He hates being left out and I think not having the candy makes him feel left out. I just don't understand why parents and teachers give it out SO MUCH!
I will be praying for you too that you have a great weekend!
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Hi Court. Just got up LOL, and just wanted to see how you all were. Know EXACTLY what you mean about the call and the friend. Go through the same stuff myself sometimes.
Understand about Andrew. I thought he might be really strong when he hits - i wasn't sure exactly how old he was, but guessed that he might have a good hit on him ! Know that your reaction would be to want to scoop him up - anger is a sign of pain and it is only natural to want to ease the pain for him. I guess expressing the anger, even if in ways that are not too brilliant, is an outlet that he needs. Not sure how you could re-direct it. I agree about the candy - yes, why oh why do they have to give them so much? Poor Andrew - he WILL feel so left out when he can't have any. When I was a kid I had a diabetic friend who was insulin dependent and she felt soooo left out too, and one day she gave in to temptation and had some candy, and next thing she was in hospital. It must be soooo hard for kids who can't have candy. My friend got better but her mother would not let her near any kids ever again after that - poor girl.
I am so sorry your depression is hanging on Court. I will continue to pray for you. Depression really is the PITS !
Hope you can have some nice times in the middle of it all, this weekend, and really praying that Andrew is O.K.
god bless and lots of love and hugs. xx
Understand about Andrew. I thought he might be really strong when he hits - i wasn't sure exactly how old he was, but guessed that he might have a good hit on him ! Know that your reaction would be to want to scoop him up - anger is a sign of pain and it is only natural to want to ease the pain for him. I guess expressing the anger, even if in ways that are not too brilliant, is an outlet that he needs. Not sure how you could re-direct it. I agree about the candy - yes, why oh why do they have to give them so much? Poor Andrew - he WILL feel so left out when he can't have any. When I was a kid I had a diabetic friend who was insulin dependent and she felt soooo left out too, and one day she gave in to temptation and had some candy, and next thing she was in hospital. It must be soooo hard for kids who can't have candy. My friend got better but her mother would not let her near any kids ever again after that - poor girl.
I am so sorry your depression is hanging on Court. I will continue to pray for you. Depression really is the PITS !
Hope you can have some nice times in the middle of it all, this weekend, and really praying that Andrew is O.K.
god bless and lots of love and hugs. xx
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Praying that you start to feel better soon, Court
Are you taking the new meds yet, or still coming off the old ones?
Have you considered buying a small punchbag for Andrew - it might help him to direct his anger at something inanimate, rather than at you! My friend's son has Asperger's and struggles to control anger, and it's really helped him to use one...
Is there something you could give Andrew instead of candy - maybe he could trade it in for stickers on a reward chart or something? It must be hard for him when the other kids are getting a treat he can't have.
Praying that you all have a good weekend, sweetie
Are you taking the new meds yet, or still coming off the old ones?
Have you considered buying a small punchbag for Andrew - it might help him to direct his anger at something inanimate, rather than at you! My friend's son has Asperger's and struggles to control anger, and it's really helped him to use one...
Is there something you could give Andrew instead of candy - maybe he could trade it in for stickers on a reward chart or something? It must be hard for him when the other kids are getting a treat he can't have.
Praying that you all have a good weekend, sweetie
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Hi guys! Yep- Andrew is sick. He woke up at 6 am coughing and has a very stuffy nose and sore throat.
It is so hard for him when he feels left out (candy). I love the idea of trading the candy for something else and also the punching bag idea! When I am depressed my mind does not work creatively, so I appreciate the ideas.
If Andrew gets well I have an appt. on Monday with my psychiatrist to talk about how I've been doing since coming off the Abilify. Part of me is scared to try a new medication as I am on so many as it is, but it is clear that I need something!
I don't know why I am letting that phone call affect me so much. I have to let it go.
Praying that you guys have a great weekend as well. Thanks for caring about this crazy old lady!
It is so hard for him when he feels left out (candy). I love the idea of trading the candy for something else and also the punching bag idea! When I am depressed my mind does not work creatively, so I appreciate the ideas.
If Andrew gets well I have an appt. on Monday with my psychiatrist to talk about how I've been doing since coming off the Abilify. Part of me is scared to try a new medication as I am on so many as it is, but it is clear that I need something!
I don't know why I am letting that phone call affect me so much. I have to let it go.
Praying that you guys have a great weekend as well. Thanks for caring about this crazy old lady!
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Ha ha Court. Crazy old lady LOL. You don't know how old I am LOL.
Talk to you later as have to go now, but yay, Criada's ideas are GREAT. SO pleased you are seeing your psychatrist. Will be praying for that too.
So sorry Andrew is sick again. Praying for him to get better quickly.
Lots of Love to you and back later LOL I have to take a crazy old man out !!! xxx
Talk to you later as have to go now, but yay, Criada's ideas are GREAT. SO pleased you are seeing your psychatrist. Will be praying for that too.
So sorry Andrew is sick again. Praying for him to get better quickly.
Lots of Love to you and back later LOL I have to take a crazy old man out !!! xxx
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Lol rowantree- YOU don't know how old I am! LOL! I was 35 when I had Andrew....so now I am 40ish - Not that that is really old, but I just feel it when I am depressed.
Hope you and your "crazy old man" are having a good weekend!
Hope you and your "crazy old man" are having a good weekend!
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40ish is young!! (And I can see both your ages - the perks of being on staff )
Praying that Andrew recovers very quickly
)Praying that Andrew recovers very quickly
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40ish is young!! (And I can see both your ages - the perks of being on staff
Praying that Andrew recovers very quickly
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ha ha ! Well, this crazy old woman and the crazy old man she is married to are back now after a crazy afternoon LOL.
I feel old when I am depressed and feel VERY old much of the time - all sorts of reasons!
We're just about to have a crazy meal, and then a crazy night in watching crazy things on the television with the crazy budgie chirping crazily in the corner. Ha ha !
Praying as always for you all xx
I feel old when I am depressed and feel VERY old much of the time - all sorts of reasons!
We're just about to have a crazy meal, and then a crazy night in watching crazy things on the television with the crazy budgie chirping crazily in the corner. Ha ha !
Praying as always for you all xx
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