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Comment on Answers by Pammer

Pammer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:48:16 +0000

Amy – Leah is ADHD as well. You can read a little about her early experience starting here:

http://www.outsidevoice.net/2008/05/labeling/

Also under the tag of ADHD in my tag cloud.

I understand where you are right now and what you are facing. If you have any questions or just need an ear, feel free to email me. Leah is kid #2 with ADHD/ADD so I’ve seen it a few times at many ages. Don’t worry – it will be a change for all of you, but it’s doable. :)

Thank you for your kind words – xo

Comment on Answers by Amy B

Amy B — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:46:02 +0000

Pam, I have been feeling the same way today. Wednesday, we learned that my eldest (10) has ADHD. I knew something wasn’t right, that he was having too hard a time at school, couldn’t organize himself to save his life, etc., but the teachers kept insisting that he was fine, he just needed to apply himself. Well, now we know different, and while I am glad to know, and I completely get that it could be so much more/worse, I am still trying to get my arms around what this means for him for his life, and for me, honestly.

You are a great parent, and while I don’t know the first thing about hypothyroidism, I do know that together you will come up with the best life ever for your dear, beautiful Leah.

That said, you do deserve a minute – I am still having mine.

xxx

Comment on Reason #3487629 Boys Are Easier Than Girls by hope

hope — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:17 +0000

LMAO! we peed on the side of the road all the time on road trips until we got a travco trailer that had a full bathroom on board. (and i faintly remember a few times in my bar hopping days…ahem)

Comment on Reason #3487629 Boys Are Easier Than Girls by Pammer

Pammer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:04:49 +0000

I didn’t learn that lesson until I was pregnant, unfortunately. After that I knew where EVERY bathroom was on ANY travel route.

I also became a lot less discriminating.

Comment on Reason #3487629 Boys Are Easier Than Girls by elz

elz — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:45:38 +0000

I am SHOCKED, shocked at the terrible parenting…blah blah blah. One time I neglected to go to the bathroom before we left on a long road trip (despite being repeatedly reminded to do so). About 20 minutes in, I HAD to go. My dad made me pee on the side of the road. From that day on, I use every single restroom on a road trip.

Comment on Answers by Michelle H

Michelle H — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:41:41 +0000

Pam,

You might not remember but I was diagnosed with the same thing in HS. I know it might sound like a big scary thing, but it is actually quite managable with medication and getting checked out regularly. Take comfort in the fact that you caught it early and she did not have to go through surgery, as I did. HUGS to Leah and your family :)

Comment on Answers by Reason #3487629 Boys Are Easier Than Girls – Outside Voice

Reason #3487629 Boys Are Easier Than Girls – Outside Voice — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:25:30 +0000

[...] yesterday, we stop at a local fast food joint to pick up some hamburgers because, quite frankly, yesterday called for hamburgers. Also? [...]

Comment on Answers by Pammer

Pammer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:21:35 +0000

You sir, are very kind. Thank you. I happen to think you are one helluva dad as well. xo

Comment on Answers by Pammer

Pammer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:20:28 +0000

Yes – I’m all for proactive. Apparently this is the type of thing that just slowly happens and until there’s some sort of issue or symptom you just never know. We just HAPPENED to have caught it while looking for something else. So, yes, that is most certainly a positive thing. Thanks for the nice words. :)

Comment on Answers by Pammer

Pammer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:18:58 +0000

Thank you, my friend — and yes, nothing less than everything perfect is not enough. ;)