Overall, when Brent and I think back 6 months, 12 months, 18 months...it's night-and-day. He is SO much better in the scheme of things. But we aren't quite there yet.
My obsession continues!
I absolutely LOVE his teacher and therapist. They are 2 amazing women who love my son. Talking with them, being with them, seeing them care for my son warms my heart. Knowing they have his best interest at heart makes it easier to continue down this long, winding path.
The past week, we have had to pick him up early from school for behavior. So there have been a lot of tears {mine and his}, talks, questions, guesses. We know we're at least on the right track, but are we doing enough? Brent has been a saint listening to my ramblings and being patient with me and SUCH a good dad. Trent responds to him like no one else.
It's hard to stay mad at this face!
So we've decided to have a neuropsych evaluation done on Trent. His therapist has been hesitant to do this in the past because she feels a lot of the time there are kids who are overdiagnosed, so we're being cautious about who we pick. She also wants to consider group therapy with boys his age - there's a lot that can be accomplished in a group setting. Hopefully the next few months see more positive changes. I am definitely curious to see what the results of his evaluation will be, and if we uncover anything new, but I'm almost nervous... I just want the best for Trent - it shouldn't be this hard, right? He is SO great - he's funny, so sweet with Drew, playful, silly, smart, talkative. We just have to figure out the last few missing pieces in the puzzle that is Trent. In the meantime, any happy thoughts you could spare our way would be greatly appreciated!
7 comments:
Hate that you have to deal with this stuff :( I imagine it's extra tough being a working parent when you just want to enjoy the time you get with him each day instead of feeling stressed and unsure. Praying for answers to come sooner rather than later, and for peace until they do!
Done! You are such a great mom and are doing everything right. Hang in there! Love and prayers your way. xoxo
You're an incredible mother! It takes a strong woman to advocate for her son as you have done and continue to do. Hang in there; you're doing a wonderful job.
Trent is blessed to have such a determined & caring mom. Sounds like you've built a good team around him and his care. You're awesome! AP
Hang in there. Hate that you're having to deal with this too, and as someone mentioned above, I bet it's harder as a working Mom.
But, think of it this way. Even if you were home with him, he would have his issues and it might be WORSE when he gets into Kindergarten. At least you're figuring it out now, before you go down that road. You know??
Praying! Ditto to what everyone said above! You care so much for Trent (and D) and just want the very best for him!!
I hope you get some answers. It must be so frustrating as a mom to not know how to help your child.
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