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Post by BigEasyTease on Apr 3, 2009 7:14:02 GMT -6
Hey girls,
please keep me and my son in your prayers, he's been having a lot of behavior problems and changes lately and last night his doctor admitted him to the hospital for an evaluation and testing.
It just abut broke my heart to just hand him over to strangers and walk away.
I know that this is what he needs to find out what is going on in his head, but it's breaking my heart. He was so scared and actually cried for the first time in months. I can go see him for an hour each day in the evenings, but he's my baby and it's killing me that I couldn't stop this from happening.
Anyway, just please keep him in your prayers for me. We can use all the help we can get.
Thanks,
Mel
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Post by Kris on Apr 3, 2009 7:21:02 GMT -6
Oh, sweetie I'm sorry. You both will get through it. I'm sure it's hard to leave him there, but when it's the only to find out how to help him, you gotta do it. I'm sure he'll be fine and will be very happy to see you everyday. How old is he?
You ain't going through this alone right? Husband or family is supporting you, right?
I'll keep you two in my prayers.
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Post by LJ on Apr 3, 2009 7:35:12 GMT -6
We definitively will keep you in our prayers. I know this is a tough time, but it will be better once they figure out what is causing the problems. Then they will take measures to fix it, so just hang in there.
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Post by Queenie on Apr 3, 2009 7:49:54 GMT -6
Hang in there Mel. Sending good thoughts to you, your son and your family.
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Post by Hath on Apr 3, 2009 7:51:26 GMT -6
Mel, I'm sorry sorry. Of course we'll keep you in our prayers. And I'll have my mom add him to her rosary. Ask the girls around here; when "Momma G" has your back, good things happen. Stay strong, and know we'll always listen, no matter what you want to say.
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Post by BigEasyTease on Apr 3, 2009 8:19:14 GMT -6
Oh, sweetie I'm sorry. You both will get through it. I'm sure it's hard to leave him there, but when it's the only to find out how to help him, you gotta do it. I'm sure he'll be fine and will be very happy to see you everyday. How old is he? You ain't going through this alone right? Husband or family is supporting you, right? I'll keep you two in my prayers. He's 10 and scared. I asked my husband to go with me when we went to the hospital but he said no. He didn't think they would take him right then and there. He is kicking himself in the ass this morning though. We are going to go see him this evening at visiting hours, I just hope I can keep it together at work today. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts and prayers |
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Post by mysterytrain on Apr 3, 2009 10:02:53 GMT -6
Mel, I know how hard this is and the separation anxiety your son is feeling. Hang in there and just know that whatever the problem is, he is in the best place to help him and one day (perhaps in the distant future when he is an adult) he will say thank you to you for helping him.
My prayers are with you and your family and like Hath said, we are here to listen anytime you need us. We are all very good at that!
God Bless you and your family.
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2009 10:13:39 GMT -6
Hang in there. We are all praying every thing works out for you
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Post by joviswoman on Apr 3, 2009 14:49:56 GMT -6
Hang in there honey and thing will work out. Thinking of you.
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Post by rutpop on Apr 3, 2009 19:32:44 GMT -6
Oh my I am so sorry that you and your son are having to go through this. I will be keeping you all in my prayers
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Post by BigEasyTease on Apr 3, 2009 20:46:00 GMT -6
Thanks to you all for the prayers and good thoughts. I just got home from seeing him and he's looking a little better, but it is just the first day. Time will only tell how much better he will get.
Hath, thanks for having your mom adding us to her rosary, I think that knowing that I had friends thinking of us was the only thing getting me thru the day today. He was worried that we were punishing him and were going to just leave him there.
Thanks again to all my "friends", even though none of us have actually met.
My hub finally saw what he needed to and agreed that he is right where he needs to be. Finally we are on the same page there.
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Post by fanofjonbonjovi on Apr 3, 2009 23:16:01 GMT -6
((((Hugs)))) to you and your family...
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Post by Kris on Apr 4, 2009 4:14:47 GMT -6
My hub finally saw what he needed to and agreed that he is right where he needs to be. Finally we are on the same page there. That's good girlfirend! I was really worried that he would...stay as stubborn as he was before...you know what I mean, right? Do they already know how long your son has to stay there? I mean it would probably help him to know when he can go home again...what made him think you would leave him there? I'm sorry, when I'm too nosy you don't have to answer all that...I just wanna understand it. |
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Post by BigEasyTease on Apr 5, 2009 19:32:28 GMT -6
That's good girlfirend! I was really worried that he would...stay as stubborn as he was before...you know what I mean, right? Do they already know how long your son has to stay there? I mean it would probably help him to know when he can go home again...what made him think you would leave him there? I'm sorry, when I'm too nosy you don't have to answer all that...I just wanna understand it. He's being a bit stubborn, not understanding why I need to visit everyday, but that's a man for you. He thinks he's being punished for being bad at school and that's why he thinks he is being left there, I've explained it to him and he's not worried anymore. They haven't said when I can take him home yet, but it's going to take some time, I'm thinking he's going to be there at least until after Easter  It's looking like he has Asperger's Syndrome |
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Post by Hath on Apr 5, 2009 19:39:40 GMT -6
I'm sorry for the diagnosis, but now they can work on a treatment plan for him, right?
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Post by Kris on Apr 6, 2009 1:41:08 GMT -6
Well, that's the positive thing, when they know what it is they can help him.
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Post by Jon's gutter girl on Apr 6, 2009 5:49:37 GMT -6
I'm sure it was hard leaving him like that...but you're doing whats best for him like any good mother would do...Stay strong and you'll both be able to get through this...along with a lil help from your friends  |
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Post by LJ on Apr 6, 2009 8:11:32 GMT -6
I'm so sorry for the diagnosis. But at least you know what it is and you can find some people who can help.The best thing to do is educate your self. Let's face it no one is a better advocate for your son then you. Remember we all here for you. Some of us haven't met you, but that doesn't mean we do not care. We are like a family here and we stick together. Aspergers can be treated with Communication and social skills training and Cognitive behavior therapy. Some symptoms can be treated with medications. Some information: I found this website with lots of information: Aspergers Syndrome.org/ found this on youtube, made by a man who has Aspergers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAfWfsop1e0some books: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family by Jude Welton Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison Parenting a Child With Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies by Brenda Boy |
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Post by Sam on Apr 6, 2009 9:47:37 GMT -6
education is definitely the way to help your son. People tend to tell you what your son can't do, don't believe it.
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Post by Jon's gutter girl on Apr 7, 2009 7:18:43 GMT -6
My nephew has Asperger's syndrome. With the right Dr's and treatment...he'll be fine...Hang in there girlfriend and keep us updated!
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Post by joviswoman on Apr 7, 2009 9:40:18 GMT -6
At least you know what's wrong with him now and can start to work through it with him.
Men don't sometimes 'get it' why we don't want to leave our kids alone, but we know they need us.
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