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Post by eaccae on Nov 22, 2003 22:13:51 GMT -5
Ralph-
That is awesome! I am glad that everyone is giving Brooke a chance. And good luck with the Ped Psychiatrist. I finally found a therapist that I really, really like - but there is a waiting list - go figure!! I hope it all goes well!
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Post by weskie on Nov 23, 2003 13:30:23 GMT -5
Hi Ralph,
I've read the whole thread and I am so proud of you for sticking by Brooke and trying again with the other parents. Great work!!
I want to put in a good word for therapy. When DD (now 25) was in second grade, her teacher (who did NOT pick up on the ADD--and we had never heard of it!)--recommended therapy for her. At that time she was impulsive, inattentive, and oppositional--a real handful. At times our house felt like a war zone, even though DH and I were very loving and patient with her most of the time. We saw the therapist first, hoping that perhaps she could advise us and we could implement her suggestions--without DD having to see her herself. At the end of the evaluation the therapist (a psychologist) told us things just wouldn't work unless DD came in herself. To make a long story short, after about a year of therapy DD was a different child (and this was BEFORE her diagnosis of ADD, and with NO medicines). She was so much easier to get along with I couldn't believe it.
DS, ADHD, now 20, has been on various medications for a long time, but he also has benefitted tremendously from therapy. So I think Brooke will benefit from it too. I might add that DH had a hard time dealing with the idea that a child of his would need therapy. But he now acknowledges that it has REALLY helped both kids. Good luck with everything! Our hearts are with you!!!
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Nov 25, 2003 11:13:06 GMT -5
Update
Things still seem to be going well in the cul-de-sac. This morning at the bus stop, things were OK, even though Brooke went running up to one kid to give her a hug and accidently caused her to fall down.
I held my breathe as Brooke helped her up and apologized on her own. The child wasn't hurt and her mom didn't say anything about it.
I cringe when she does stuff like that and I told her afterwards to be careful and not quite so exuberant. I guess that is what makes her so special.
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Post by mom2tj on Nov 25, 2003 12:04:42 GMT -5
WOW dad2brooke I am so glad today is better I didnt know what to say, i've been reading all along I just coulnt come up sith someting to says that would help....
you sure are a great dad very devoted I sure wish my DH would be more devoted you sure deserve father of the year award.
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Nov 25, 2003 14:03:54 GMT -5
WOW dad2brooke I am so glad today is better I didnt know what to say, i've been reading all along I just coulnt come up sith someting to says that would help.... you sure are a great dad very devoted I sure wish my DH would be more devoted you sure deserve father of the year award. , thanks for your kind words. IMHO, we are all devoted to our children, we all just show it in different ways. I'm very demonstrative, my father isn't. But I know he loves me just as much as I love Brooke. |
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Post by MommaToFive on Nov 25, 2003 14:22:12 GMT -5
Ralph,
I am so happy for you all!! What a great improvement in all those involved!! I am so happy for Brooke especially... I am sure that she feels the difference. I hope that things continue to improve. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers!
Your strength and courage inspire me!! ;D
Erin
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Post by Honeysmom on Nov 25, 2003 19:15:51 GMT -5
Ralph, I am soooo glad to hear that you are feeling better and they Brooke is going to see someone. ;D I hope all keeps going well for you guys.  |
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~~~~Erin~~~~ 