Journal Entry for January 14, 2007
January 14, 2007 8:03pm
Well, the weekend is almost gone. Thought I'd just post a brief entry tonight. Things are going pretty well on this end. I'm feeling pretty good. …
Sadmomoftwins
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About Me
Sadmomoftwins
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About Me
I am a 29 year old wife and mom to almost 3 year old twin boys. I am a special education teacher and devote my life to helping children with autism.
I am a 29 year old wife and mom to almost 3 year old twin boys. I am a special education teacher and devote my life to helping children with autism.
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Interests
Photography, reading, sailing, traveling, developing new ways to help children with special needs, spending time with my family.
Photography, reading, sailing, traveling, developing new ways to help children with special needs, spending
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Journal Entry for January 7, 2007
January 7, 2007 6:10pm
I'm glad to be back after a long Christmas break and a week back at work. Things are alright on this end - still more changes at work that can be …
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Journal Entry for December 20, 2006
December 20, 2006 4:11pm
It's been a pretty good day. We're wondering if we're going to have school tomorrow, so I'm scrambling to get my classroom ready for the holiday …
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Journal Entry for December 19, 2006
December 19, 2006 9:33pm
Another pretty good day. Just 1 1/2 school days to go until winter break, although I expect the break to be even more stressful. My husband has …
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Journal Entry for December 17, 2006
December 17, 2006 8:56am
100 HUGS! I have been working hard to try to support others who need it by sending meaningful hugs since I joined DS. Today, I sent my 100th …
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Hi there. I am a mom of 3 in upstate NY. I work for our County at a DSS Caseworker (Child Protective Services). I am married, pretty happy but soemtimes struggle with anxiety. I hope we can be friends.
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I have had alot of the same feelings with mothering and depression as you have. Be sure you are talking to someone about ALL of your feelings and I have found that writting it ALL out has been very helpful when I feel overwhelmed and confused.
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If you ever want or need to talk I am here for you. My e-mail is cwf24@comcast.net
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I havn't heard from you in awhile . I hope you are doing ok
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You look like you need this! Keep the faith. Holler at me if you need it. I hope to hear from you soon.
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have had depression and anxiety off an on throughout my entire life. Right now, it seems to be all that I am. I'm sad, anxious and worried all of the time. I'm feeling like nothing will ever go right for me no matter what I do. I feel like a horrible mother and wife and don't know what to do to make the situation better.
Treatments
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Just increased from a 75mg dose to a 150mg dose. Having a lot of crying spells with the change, but also on Ativan for the anxiety - switching to Xanax tonight.
Close Autism / Autism Spectrum
I am a mom to 3 year old twin boys - one of which was diagnosed at 19 months. Ironically, I've been working in the field as a behavior analyst for 10 years and have done many types of treatment. I'm happy to say that my son is doing very well and that I now have my own school for students with autism called Positive Approach to ASD.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- Behavior Management Working / Worked
- Early Intervention Working / Worked
- My son was diagnosed at 19 months and started receiving early intervention ABA and AVB therapy immediately at a rate of 20 hours a week. No longer fits the diagnosis.
- Picture / Word Schedules Working / Worked
- Used PECS for toilet training.
- Occupational Therapy Working / Worked
Open Anxiety
I am crying all of the time. I don't know where my life is going or what I should be doing to make things better.
Treatments
- Ativan Not Working
- Only put me to sleep - did nothing for my anxiety.
- Effexor Too Soon to Tell
- Just started my upped dose. Not sure what I think yet, as I'm also having a lot of anxiety right now too - so it's hard to tell which med is affecting each symptom.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- This is helping a lot for calming my nerves during the day. Just wish the dr. wouldn't be so paranoid about addiction - she only prescribed me enough for a few days.
Open Obesity
Formerly obese - had a Gastric Bypass surgery 5 1/2 years ago. Still successful at losing approximately 160 pounds. I'm a 5'9" woman who now weighs around 160.
Treatments
- Gastric Bypass Surgery Working / Worked
- I would do it over again every year if I had to. What a blessing for me!
Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)
Mom of twins who just turned 3. Found a much better daycare setting and it is going great! One of my twins was diagnosed with autism at 19 months, but will likely lose that diagnosis soon.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
- It's hard to have, but I remind myself how much I need to have it everyday!
Open Financial Challenges
A very tough spring has lead our young family to file for bankruptcy. Living in CA sucked us dry with the cost of living. Had a bad car accident in May with no car or health insurance. Bills mounting in the multiple thousands of dollars. Just can't wait for it all to be done so we can just start over.
