Well, my youngest son tried Concerta this morning for the 1st time (with food), sent him off to school, only to get a call for him a 1/2 hour later complaining of nausea. He said he felt disorientated. When our middle son tried it for the first time this summer, I remember his hands shaking uncontrollably. This went away after a few days. I don't know if I want to chance giving the youngest the Concerta again until the weekend. He said he wants to try it again, but I told him to wait until Saturday. Can't chance him missing more school! Otherwise, the rest of the day was okay. The youngest rested and is feeling better. We all sat down together for dinner. We don't get to do that very much these days. It was awesome! Our oldest called, too, from school telling us he was accepted into the Athens class. He will be traveling to Greece this spring. I asked him if they need any volunteer chaperones! He said he would "check into it"! I'm so happy for him! He is so excited!

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Greece? That\'s so exciting for your son! Thanks for sharing!
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omg...Greece...what a wonderful opportunity! And can you imagine if you could chaperone? That would be so fun!!
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Lori W Hello Chrissy, I don\'t know how you do it with three boys and you sound so sane! That\'s great that medication is working with your middle son. I have a 16 year old son that is diagnosed ADHD and he fights taking medication. It\'s clear to me he is doing much better on the medication but he hates the way it makes him feel. Right now he is own Wellbutrin which helps his mood immensely but doesn\'t help the concentration. We\'ve convinced him to to take a very small dose of Focalin, small enough that he doesn\'t feel any side effects but I\'m not sure there is any benefit either. You give me hope. LoriW