tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post2666244206435709199..comments2023-10-18T08:13:44.850-07:00Comments on Rooster Calls: Tell Me...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-39748398604957768082008-09-12T19:45:00.000-07:002008-09-12T19:45:00.000-07:00Yep, I had that conversation with mine- with my mo...Yep, I had that conversation with mine- with my mom in the room. :P And what did I say? <BR/><BR/>"Well, I have an autistic child, an SPD child, three jobs... why do you think I have any stress?"<BR/><BR/>And the "what do you do for it?" question was: "When do i have any time to do anything?" <BR/><BR/>I even blog on the fly. There are no rough drafts. From my brain, through my fingers, to your screen. Editing done after publishing (you know you caught the post right after it went up, because it's full of typos and no links!) Its one of the few things that cane done in five minute scraps of time. <BR/><BR/>I'm on Wellbutrin. Woo. Hoo. Still need sleep (though we're doing better here than you are there with the sleep thing).Joeymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254601805621175842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-45504335894355423862008-09-11T12:27:00.000-07:002008-09-11T12:27:00.000-07:00I would say "My life feels out of control and I'm ...I would say "My life feels out of control and I'm going along for the ride." I can certainly relate. I think, also, that the rooster's diagnosis is still relatively new. It is overwhelming to readjust your lives and expectations and schedules. You're still getting your bearings AND you have a two-year-old who needs a lot of your attention. Juggling stinks and it's easy to put our needs dead last - I do it all the time. I still do it most of the time until I reach a tipping point. Hang in there. Glad you have a caring doctor who is interested in helping the whole person.KALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212441008066693103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-36895979592779335012008-09-11T09:44:00.000-07:002008-09-11T09:44:00.000-07:00I don't know about you, but I try to downplay my s...I don't know about you, but I try to downplay my stress. I think if a doctor asked me, I would say "well, every mom has a lot to do and has to keep a lot of balls in the air..."- like I feel like if I complain about stress I'm wimping out on "momhood." Like we're in the marines or something and can't complain about how hard it is because we signed up for it.<BR/><BR/>But it IS hard. And it's ok to admit that. Having an autistic child makes it HARDER. It's a fact. And your doctor is a good one to be interested in your stress.gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104742026667801816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-24862883879853908392008-09-11T06:26:00.000-07:002008-09-11T06:26:00.000-07:00Noah's ABA program manager (which I eventually fir...Noah's ABA program manager (which I eventually fired) was observing us at our house, and she said to me, "You seem stressed." Yeah? No shit, sherlock! <BR/><BR/>However! I mantain that we create our OWN reality. If one really wants something, they can figure out a way to get it. And that includes time away from the kids to recharge, or any number of things to get your endorphins going...if only remembering to breathe deeply. <BR/><BR/>To say that "me" time doesn't jive with your reality may inadvertently be selling you short. You have the power to do whatever you want to do. I promise. <BR/>Okay, you can get annoyed at me now :) lots of love, Rredheadmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821882029097220118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-73339112399006939122008-09-11T04:25:00.000-07:002008-09-11T04:25:00.000-07:00Sister - I have said the exact same thing. I lay i...Sister - I have said the exact same thing. I lay it out there. And I always feel stunningly exposed. Because I'm not used to talking about what my children's issues mean to ME. I'm using to talking to their teachers, their doctors, their therapists, their aides. <BR/><BR/>Feel better! (And try some good probiotics - ReNew Life Ultimate Flora, Critical Care - for the tummy troubles. May not solve the issue, but certainly won't hurt!)pixiemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343744406666443879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-76932772391946357292008-09-11T02:09:00.000-07:002008-09-11T02:09:00.000-07:00I think I actually told my doctor once that I've g...I think I actually told my doctor once that I've gotten so used to living in a constant state of stress that I no longer know how to relax. Very sad but so true.Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.com