Denise7609
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Post by Denise7609 on Jan 25, 2007 12:50:18 GMT -5
It's funny, I remember kids when I was in school that just seemed like hyper/bad kids and now we all know there was a reason for it. It's nice that there is some sense to the chaos.
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daisybell911
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Post by daisybell911 on Jan 25, 2007 12:59:07 GMT -5
Thank you so much for your support ladies. It's so helpful to know that you aren't alone in the world when dealing with these type of things. Daisy was evaluated by several sources and her doctor is the final step in the process. I'm still so worried about Stratera since it is a newer drug. It was easier to tell with Connor how the adderall was working because it's a day by day drug. I do know that Stratera has to build up in her system so we won't know the full effect for 4-6 weeks. Daisy and I have had several long discussions about her taking the meds. I told her that she doesn't have to do anything that makes her uncomfortable. She seems to want to try it. After talking to her it seems that she was having more problems with concentration and anxioty that I realized. I asked her why she didn't tell me, and she said she didn't want me to worry about her. (Needless to say I lost it then.)
@snr-All will be well. I guess we all are lucky because we are getting support from the schools and others too. It does make it easier when you know that everyone your child deals with has their best interests at heart.
I don't know why I am having such a debate with myself about this. I just want her to be okay and I know this may help but it is such a hard decision.
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somenewromantic
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Post by somenewromantic on Jan 25, 2007 15:43:19 GMT -5
Thanks, Daisy.......I think it's perfectly normal to debate with ourselves everything involving our children--after all, if you're a parent, that's your most important job--and I think most people feel (at least I do) that if I fail my children, I have failed, period. Your little girl sounds as if she is very mature for her age--and that she loves her Mommy very much (didn't want to worry you, I would have cried my eyes out!)
Caroline's teacher said I might want to talk to the doctor. She said she thought ADD might be a possibility, but that Caroline wasn't hyper, she didn't think. She said that she's having a hard time getting her to do her math, and that Caroline is not very confident in this department. And that her moods in the morning seem to dictate how her whole day will go......but that the earlier she gets there, the earlier she seems to shake off her mood and go on. (Poor darling, she gets the 'I'm not a morning person!' trait straight from her mother.......)
I am sure everything will go well for Daisy!
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Post by damdemfries on Jan 25, 2007 17:02:05 GMT -5
Caroline's teacher said I might want to talk to the doctor. That right there is the most important thing. I was hoping after your prior post that the teacher would not TELL you to get your kid on meds. As already mentioned, only a trained doctor should do that (after weighing all options). Obviously as mentioned, my son is on meds. But, I don't think they are the " answer" to everything or every child. I have seen some children do HUGE improvements after finding the right meds (academically, socially, etc.). A friend's son is on the ADHD patch (forgot what it's called). It's chemical make up is most similar to Concerta, supposedly. It's helped him a lot. Good luck to everyone dealing with this. Daisybell, another PM is waiting for you.
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Post by afan on Jan 25, 2007 22:01:30 GMT -5
The patch is called Daytrana. It's very new. It's a nice medium of delivery as the drug effects stop almost immediately after the patch is removed. For kids who can't or won't swallow pills, this patch is a godsend.
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Post by andijo on Jan 25, 2007 22:28:14 GMT -5
I'm not an authority on Strattera, but my son (who's now 10) has been on it since 1st grade. (he is now in 4th). The change in him is as different as night and day. He calls it "good Bryce, bad Bryce" It is tons different than Concerta, Ritalin and all those others. His appetite disappeared for about a month (just like with Concerta), but then he starting eating like a horse. He's now getting chubby in fact! I like that we don't have to go to the doctor every month and get a new written script for his meds, 'cos it ain't like those others. I can have a 6 month script. The symptoms I noticed about him when his ADD reared it's head was that he didn't want to go to school anymore, that he hated everyone in his class, his progress was going in reverse, and that he was so distracted by the movement that was going on in the classroom, and he said everybody was just so loud. Now, it did have a side effect with him, it made him uncontrollably mean. I mean pissed to the point that he wouldn't remember anything he did during his "episode". After having to take him to a therapist, we discovered he was having "emotional seisures" and they added Trileptal to the mix. (because they talked about taking away his Stattera, and he flipped. "No don't do that, then I won't be able to think again!) WHOA! Talk about a changed kid. I would never had known that this child that I live with every single day was inside of him. He's calm, he can sit and FOCUS on a task, his reading has increased to almost grade level, he can comprehend what he reads, he can complete tasks, it's amazing! Before, he would be holding a garbage can in his hands, I would ask him if he was finished with his chores, and he would dreamily reply "oh yeah. That's what I was doing." And in less than 2 minutes, we'd go thru the whole thing again. I am not trying to scare you or upset you with the Trileptal thing, but leetin you know to just take extra care in paying attention to the moods.
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Post by somenewromantic on Jan 26, 2007 7:38:06 GMT -5
The doctor's appointment has been made, believe me!! I was noticing last night, though.......she sat at the table doing her spelling, and I was sitting across from her, snapping some green beans in half we were having for dinner, and she sat there and very diligently worked as long as I sat there, and as long as I was in the kitchen. Talked very seriously to her about her work, and, (I hated to do it like this; she's not about to fail anything, but I just wanted to drive the point home)--did she want to go to third grade with all her friends? And since her teacher said she does better when she comes to school in a good mood, I got her up about 20 minutes earlier, gave her time to decompress before school--a little Nickelodeon with her waffles.........
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Post by daisybell911 on Jan 26, 2007 9:12:34 GMT -5
SNR--That's a good idea. Anyone's day goes sooo much better when they are not rushed and when your a child that can get stressed out by hurrying, this can only be a good thing.
My husband, Daisy and I talked alot about it. We are going to start her on the meds tonight. Our Doctor suggested we give it to her at night as it may make a bit sleepy at first. He also suggested that we give her peanut butter with it so it won't make her stomach hurt.
Wish us luck!!!
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Post by moomama18 on Jan 26, 2007 15:30:47 GMT -5
ah Lisa - best of luck to Daisy and you guys! You are an attentive mother so be comforted in that. You communicate with her and that will come in handy. It's not easy but you will do her well. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{BIG HUGS TO DAISY!!!!}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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Post by tinannick on Jan 26, 2007 15:50:01 GMT -5
Good luck to you Daisybell!
I don't have any experience or anything with what you are going through, but as a mom of two young boys I can sympathize with you on the heartbreak as a parent of trying to do the VERY best you can do for your kids.
Good Vibes your way! Hope all goes well for you. ;D
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