'supporting each other through really tough times'

fuddle

savingqueen sod what anyone else thinks. I'm with you in that a 'label' is the best thing for little one. Once he has his label he'll get understanding, he'll get strategies to help him cope, he'll get the help outside agencies who will come in and not only help your little one but who will help the staff help your little one.

savingqueen, the mums on here who have children with 'labels' will know more than I do but I can tell you that it has been a pleasure working with the most adorable children with labels. By the way... your child's 'label' is confidential. No parent need ever know

greenbee

Monnagran and mar - re the sugar thing, apparently the trick is to eat plenty of protein to keeo your blood sugar stable. As I'm on no dairy as well as no wine, chocolate, sugar or anything else fun, the suggestion is to have a hard boiled egg as a snack, or a bit of cold meat, and maybe some bits of veg with it to keeo your veg intake high. Avoiding fruit and fruit juice, and sweeteners can actually help you to stop missing the sweetness after the first few days struggle... Fennel tea has helped today, and I'm also having a protein shake once a day. Hopefully things will settle down after a week or so...

Rowan9

savingqueen wrote: »

I wish I had gone to see the head last year but I guess I felt I couldn't bypass the teacher and it was just a phase. I won't make the same mistake twice. I know there will be some parents at school who will judge me but I know it is not our parenting that is "at fault" but tongues will wag and I wonder if the lack of party invite replies is because of DS's behaviour at times. We have had a few yes's so enough for a little party anyway.

I need to speak with DH tonight when the kids are in bed - he had better accept the situation and be supportive - I am fed up of the "it's just his age" line - something is wrong and we can't bury our head in the sand. DH is worried I know - about DS2 being "diagnosed" "labelled" etc but it is what is it and there is no shame in getting all the help you can to help your child. I will not have my very bright boy labelled "naughty" and written off. Its his birthday on Sunday and it all feels so wrong somehow. And here was me worrying about the cluttered house and party bags a couple of days ago :rotfl:

well all behind with dinner and the kitchen is stacked with dishes so better get on with it

sq:)

Hi SQ - agree with others, fine to have the 'label' and can be really helpful. I'm coming from way down the line if he wants to go to college or uni - I work in FE and it helps hugely if a student has some information about themselves as it can help with situations with people and also with extensions for assignments, separate accommodation for exams etc.
Big (((hug))). You did such a good job with that brave what-will-we-do-to-sort-this face today.
W

Rowan9

Mardatha - re feeling glum (good word, not used enough in Scotland I think) and having grey dreams - what about getting yourself a wee pot of bulbs or some new flowery plant to brighten up your livingroom and help you think ahead to sunny days? What's the red flowery plant for Christmas - can't remember - bought one for DD and one for DNephew. Will buy one for self as they are really cheery looking. Smallish ones for £1.50 in M0rrisons.
W

2tonsils

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Flash warning of severe weather

Warning type: Heavy rain, severe gales, and flooding.

This is an early weather warning for the risk of strong to gale force winds during the next few days.

A complex series of small low pressure systems are expected to run very close to the UK during the course of Thursday and Friday.

The strongest of these winds move across the bulk of England and Wales during the course of Thursday, transferring from west to east through the day. During the evening, a secondary low pressure system is expected to run close to the NW of Scotland, and with it the highest of the winds transfer to here during the night.

And then on Friday morning, current modelling takes a shortwave feature across SW England, swinging NE up towards Yorkshire by evening. Winds during these three events are likely to reach between 50-60mph, with winds of up to 70mph possible along windward coasts and across higher elevations.

This is likely to lead to some disruption to transport, particularly to high-sided vehicles. Further to this, some particularly high rainfall totals are expected across western areas during the next few days, and with this falling on to already saturated ground, the possibility of localised flooding is high.

We have still got the really bad storms here and torrential rain. We had to pump out our rainwater tank earlier to take it below floor level as it was threatening to flood the front room.Thank goodness we have tiles so it was easy to mop up..glad we were home to spot it.


We had a terrible storm this afternoon and didn't go to the line dancing demo till the last minute. My seatbelt had been stuck in the car door so I sat on a very wet seat and went with a sodden pair of trousers. I didn't like it, it was very regimented and they all looked miserable, not my idea of a fun night out so I won't be going back.

I am going to try the Primal eating. I did Paleo eating before and it suited me......that is I will be doing it once the toffees are finished LOL

Hope the sun is out again tomorrow, I miss it!

Hugs to all who need them...am I the only one who hasn't had an MRI?

fuddle

I've my eye on those storms. Kittie gave us the reminder yesterday too.

youngest DD has a scooter but eldest doesn't. Possibly christmas. I'm sure I saw some cheapish in Sports Direct. The same old argument though, if it's doing a couple of miles a day will cheap do!

Eldest has informed me she's tired of school dinners and according to her "as she has to endure the same at home of an evening why not have a snack of things she actually likes for lunch" cheeky so-and-so! I do happen to agree with her though, there's only so many dumplings a girl can take. As long as one hot meal a day I guess. I'll take a snack to gobble on the way home for us all.

Home made popcorn is my real money saver. No crisps bought in this house

eta: GQ I was thinking of taking Boudicca to put their bags in. See, spoilt my kids. Spoilt!

lisakay_2

fuddle, for the size/age of them cheap should be ok. don't be tempted to ride one home youself though as the bearings will go...go on, ask me how I know:rotfl:
popcorn is a winner in this house too, was given some bbq popcorn seasoning that is lovely, wasn't quite so keen on the cajun flavour. smoked paprika is nice on corn as well.

kittie and 2t, always grateful for weather updates. not sure how but we always seem to miss the worst of the weather here, despite manchesters reputation for always being rainy.

righto, hot bath is ready and leccy blanket on. starting to feel the ache from training sessions. my trainer is a beast and is trying to kill me. (if she's reading this, then i love her really ). I'm half contemplating competing in tough mudder or total warrior next year...:eek:

kidcat

Wow what I day its taken me so long to catch up

First cheapskate - I think you have been incredible and strong, admitting you are finding it difficult is such a hard thing to do, well done

Jem - will keep you in my prayers, I second third and fourth all previous advice, do not go alone, and take notes, ask for notes and get clarification. No question is stupid.

Fuddle - well done on getting good places, scooters are not at all expensive and hardy too, DD6 hasnt been off hers all summer and it cost about £15

Byatt - am so green - stove envy is not abating

savingqueen - a diagnosis is a tool needed by parents in order to force the education authority to give a child the education they need. I was anti label initially but upon realising that my child would not get an education without it I fought and am still fighting for one child now. If you dont get the correct "label" people make one up that is not correct and your child will be treated accordingly. Good luck and if you need any assistance I am here.

Its been a mad day here, DS8 was sent home from school - they said he was hot and cold and achy, not sure it warranted being sent home but he is marginally off colour. So will keep him off tomorrow to see how he gets on.

Had appointment to carry on DS14 assessment, once again I feel like I have been through a mangle, the questions are so hard.

7_week_wonder

wmf wrote: »

What's the red flowery plant for Christmas - can't remember - bought one for DD and one for DNephew. Will buy one for self as they are really cheery looking. Smallish ones for £1.50 in M0rrisons.
W

Please miss, please miss, waving my hand frantically in the air:

Poinsettia - I knew being a plant geneticist would come in handy one day!

Jem - I hope everything goes ok at the hospital and it isn't as bad as you fear.

kidcat

My parents bought us a poinsettia last year, it looked really good on the windowsill and then as soon as Christmas was over it died, I was a little upset, are they supposed to just die on the stroke of midnight on the twelfth night?