A Blessing From Angel
July 16, 2009 8:23pm
Angel would have been a year old tomorrow. How fast the time has gone. Sunday night I went over to the home of a dear friend from high school. She is …
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AngeGirl2007
7:52pm, January 11, 2009
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About Me
AngeGirl2007
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About Me
I am a divorced single mother who works part time, is currently looking for another job, and loves her children passionately. The two oldest are on the autistic spectrum which adds to the passion, devotion, sometimes frustration but I wouldn't trade them or what they've taught me for anything.
I am a divorced single mother who works part time, is currently looking for another job, and loves her children passionately. The two oldest are on the autistic spectrum which adds to the passion, devotion, sometimes frustration but I wouldn't trade them or what they've taught me for anything.
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Interests
I am a voracious reader. I love anything by Mitch Albom, Frank Peretti, Stephen King, Leo Buscaglia, Barbara Johnson, and Joyce Meyer. Granted, since I've had my children reading books with actual words is a rare pleasure but, I do it every chance I get. I also love music of all kinds, though I'm pretty much into the stuff of my day i.e. the 70's 80's, and early 90's (yeah, I'm kinda old school) and I'm actually into some forms of country. I think that's what happens as you get older. You start listening to country music, you give up coffee and switch to tea (haven't made it that far yet), the word "regular" takes on a whole new meaning, and getting a little action means your prune juice is working! I also love writing...stories, poetry...letters...just writing in general. My kids and I play games together, board games and the like. We like to watch movies together and my two youngest like to run after and tickle me. My oldest has Asperger's Syndrome (an autism-related disorder) and my second oldest has autism so I'm passionate about autism research and learning all I can for them. When I love, I love passionately and deeply. The people who are closest to me know this, as does the man in my life. He knows who he is! :0)
I am a voracious reader. I love anything by Mitch Albom, Frank Peretti, Stephen King, Leo Buscaglia,
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Recent Activity
Recently:
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4 hugs received, 2 discussion posts
Thursday
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AngeGirl2007 wrote a discussion post in the Miscarriage support group: APS 8:08am
I was just at WebMD's website and I was looking for information on recurrent miscarriages. I clicked…
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AngeGirl2007 and Em12 are now friends 8:04am
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AngeGirl2007 and liltif are now friends 8:04am
Wednesday
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AngeGirl2007 wrote a discussion post in the Miscarriage support group: Another Loss 6:53pm
I found out a week ago today that I was pregnant, as most of you here know. I began bleeding at work…
October 30
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AngeGirl2007 gave Maranda9 a chocolate 4:41pm
Thanks! I will take all the prayers you're willing to send!…
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Journal
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Revelation
May 18, 2009 9:16pm
I have been a bit of a stranger here these days...for many reasons....work is finally starting to get to where I have some hours each …
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A Story for Jordan
March 22, 2009 2:01pm
Well, hello!
My name is Jordan.
I'm glad to see you!
Please sit down.
I see you've met my brother Matthew.
You've learned …
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A Story For Matthew
March 22, 2009 12:48pm
Hi there!
It's nice to meet you!
My name is Matthew.
What's yours?
I act different.
I talk different.
I do things you might …
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Goal Update
March 13, 2009 10:45am
I have now lost a total of eight pounds. I have gone from 236 to 228 in four weeks time. I weighed myself this morning and at this point I have not …
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Hugbook
Hug
Sending a hug your way thinking of you. Hope you are doing well.
Sympathy
I am so sorry you have lost another child, I too just found out I am pregnant again and I have my first US tomorrow, I am so scared.
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Hug
I'm sorry you are going through this. You are in my thoughts.
Hug
I am so sorry you are going through this tough time. I will hold you in my prayers.
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Prayer
Yes, I can only imagine what you are going thru. When I got pregnant with Frankie I was always so fearful for his life. I hope you have a healthy baby. You are already a great mother. I hope everything is going good with the family.
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Support Groups
Close Miscarriage
I found out before Thanksgiving 2007 that I was pregnant. On December 18 I went for my initial prenatal visit/ultrasound. There was no heartbeat and the baby was very tiny. That same day I went for bloodwork and was supposed to go for more two days later. Instead, two days later I started spotting. I called the clinic and asked about going in. I was told I was miscarrying and that coming in was not necessary. The next morning I lost my baby in my shower.
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
- Music kinda ties in with the writing. It's the tears of my soul put to melody.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- The ibuprofen helped my physical pain but the emotional pain is still there. My physical strength is gradually coming back but I am so exhausted and all I want to do is sleep. The tears, though they don't fall like they did, are still there. I keep them in for the sake of my other children.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Lexapro hasn't taken away the grief or the pain of losing ANgel but it has helped me to get on more of an even keel where every day life isn't is difficult to deal with.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- I've been a Christian for nearly 33 years and I'm finally learning what it means to really pray.
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Obviously not everyone, including family or friends, is going to empathize unless they themselves have walked in your shoes. Fortunately, I have people in my life that have walked this road and they are there when I need them, which is always a blessing.
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- Over the years I've become selective about who I open up to and losing Angel has only confirmed this way of dealing.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Writing has really helped me sort through the myriad of feelings and emotions that have tangled themselves around me. Anymore verbal expression is difficult. Writing has always been my true voice.
Close Autism / Autism Spectrum
I have five children--four of which are living--with my two oldest being on the autistic spectrum. Matthew--my 12-year-old was diagnosed as nonverbal/autistic at the age of 4 1/2. Jordan--my 13-year-old was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 8.
Treatments
- Independent Living Skills Working / Worked
- Matthew goes out of his way to keep himself busy and help around the house. He'll take dirty dishes to the sink, fill your coffee cup (so you'd better want some), pick his clothes out for school the night before. He's progressed so much in this area.
- Picture / Word Schedules Working / Worked
- Matthew's a visual learner and the visual schedule has really helped to keep a sens eof order, which is something I'm still learning to do.
- Sign Language Working / Worked
- Matthew was nonverbal up until two years ago. Along with PECS, he used sign language as a means of communication and he picked it up very quickly. I've tried using it but I can't get a finger in edge wise. haha.
Open Asperger Syndrome
My 13-year-old son was diagnosed with Asperger's when he was eight. He also has a brother, age 12, who is autistic.
Open Alcoholism
I have loved a man who is a recovering alcoholic. We have three children together; two living and an angel in Heaven. He is currently a member here as well as our local AA group and I am here to learn more and to be a better support and encouragement.
Treatments
Open Pregnancy After Loss/Infertility
I suffered a miscarriage in December 2007. I found out today that I am pregnant!
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Groups
The Crazy Club
aa Spoken Here
Grieving Alone
A.S.A Aspergers Syndrome Awareness
A.A Autism Awareness
A Laughter Club
NEED A GOOD LAUGH
AlAnon One Day At A Time
Daily Positive Thoughts
Teens and Alcoholism
The Word And Recovery
hooked on happy!!
Poets Corner
QnA group for parents to adults with ASD
Angels of Daily Strength
