Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Fall into changes
I can't believe it's FALL already!! I definitely miss my year round summer when we were in Guam.
Well, a lot has changed since I last wrote...
Will is officially in Kindergarten!! Boy did that come with quite a few emotions. That being said, I am very happy for him! He is in a small class that will never have more than 12 kids (ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade) and always has at least 3 adults. Great ratio and it really fits Will's needs. He is one of 5 kindergartners in his class of 10 kids. His teacher is great and his personal para (or TA) is very sweet and really works well with him.
Aside from school, he is going to speech therapy twice a week and behavioral therapy once a week. Combine that with other appointments and it makes my life during the week revolve around Will. As hectic and non-stop as it might be, I wouldn't have it any other way!! It is helping Will succeed and listening to him talk to me and watching him interact appropriately makes it more than worth it.
Also, after a year of being on a waiting list, Will finally saw the top developmental pediatric specialist in the Inland Northwest and she has completely ruled out Autism!! (I about jumped out of my skin I was so thrilled when she told me.) However, Will does have some kind of mood and anxiety disorder. So, in the coming months he has a lot of tests to complete for the doctor and her colleagues (who all have PhD's) to determine what the best course of treatment will be to help him succeed in school and life.
I am so happy with his speech therapist, behavioral therapist, school teachers (to include another speech therapist and an occupational therapist) and doctors he has working with him! I really love how each one of them wants to connect with everyone else on his team. It is really wonderful.
Another BIG change is James and I are officially legally married again. Some of you might be confused by that, so I'll elaborate a little. Back in June I filed for divorce (for reasons I don't care to share with the general public). I did not want to (you can ask anyone who knew what was going on), but I never want to someone I love to feel trapped or forced to stay with me. So, half way through the divorce James told me he had a change of heart and that he realized what was really important in life (me and the boys). He has shocked a lot of people- to include me. However, something changed in him. Now he is a fabulous dad and the guy I fell in love with 6 years ago. We work as a team when parenting instead of enemies and he understands/accepts Will for Will! It is truly the best blessing.
One last thing for tonight, I will be undergoing a lot of procedures and tests in hopes of getting an answer as to what causes my random crippling abdominal pain. I'm really hoping by the end of next week to have some answers. I'm not going to ask God to cure my pain, but rather help the doctors figure out what's going on. That's all I pray for is an answer.
Well, a lot has changed since I last wrote...
Will is officially in Kindergarten!! Boy did that come with quite a few emotions. That being said, I am very happy for him! He is in a small class that will never have more than 12 kids (ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade) and always has at least 3 adults. Great ratio and it really fits Will's needs. He is one of 5 kindergartners in his class of 10 kids. His teacher is great and his personal para (or TA) is very sweet and really works well with him.
Aside from school, he is going to speech therapy twice a week and behavioral therapy once a week. Combine that with other appointments and it makes my life during the week revolve around Will. As hectic and non-stop as it might be, I wouldn't have it any other way!! It is helping Will succeed and listening to him talk to me and watching him interact appropriately makes it more than worth it.
Also, after a year of being on a waiting list, Will finally saw the top developmental pediatric specialist in the Inland Northwest and she has completely ruled out Autism!! (I about jumped out of my skin I was so thrilled when she told me.) However, Will does have some kind of mood and anxiety disorder. So, in the coming months he has a lot of tests to complete for the doctor and her colleagues (who all have PhD's) to determine what the best course of treatment will be to help him succeed in school and life.
I am so happy with his speech therapist, behavioral therapist, school teachers (to include another speech therapist and an occupational therapist) and doctors he has working with him! I really love how each one of them wants to connect with everyone else on his team. It is really wonderful.
Another BIG change is James and I are officially legally married again. Some of you might be confused by that, so I'll elaborate a little. Back in June I filed for divorce (for reasons I don't care to share with the general public). I did not want to (you can ask anyone who knew what was going on), but I never want to someone I love to feel trapped or forced to stay with me. So, half way through the divorce James told me he had a change of heart and that he realized what was really important in life (me and the boys). He has shocked a lot of people- to include me. However, something changed in him. Now he is a fabulous dad and the guy I fell in love with 6 years ago. We work as a team when parenting instead of enemies and he understands/accepts Will for Will! It is truly the best blessing.
One last thing for tonight, I will be undergoing a lot of procedures and tests in hopes of getting an answer as to what causes my random crippling abdominal pain. I'm really hoping by the end of next week to have some answers. I'm not going to ask God to cure my pain, but rather help the doctors figure out what's going on. That's all I pray for is an answer.
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