shortcake Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hello all im a 29 year old mum to R who is 8 and L who is 6. R has ASD ADHD OCD and ticks, he is a nightmare at times and causes me to drink more than my fair share of white wine but hey I wouldnt be without him (or the wine lol) Reading through all the posts on here is so helpful and I have found myself either nearly in tears or laughing at some of the things our kids get up to (im sitting at work doing this so im sure i look like a crazy lady!) funny that they can bring us so much happiness yet sometimes so much pain - or am I the only one who feels like that?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Welcome to the forum, shortcake. I'm sure we all feel like that most of the time. See you around. ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Welcome to the forum <'> i have found it a godsend Brooke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Welcome Shortcake! <'> You are totally normal!!! We all have our moments don't we?, but I think it just makes us stronger! You will find lots of laughs, support and a few binge drinkers on here....you are not alone!! See you around Lisa xxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hi Shortcake, Welcome to the forum . I know how you feel. I wouldn't be without my son.........or this forum..........or the wine! Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Just seen Lisa's post. After what I posted, just wanted to say, I am not one of the binge drinkers Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Just seen Lisa's post. After what I posted, just wanted to say, I am not one of the binge drinkers Annie xx That is correct! Annie is NOT a binge drinker.......she's a NEKKID, TASSLE SWINGING, ALL DANCING AND SINGING binge drinker! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hi Shortcake...huge warm welcome <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
witsend Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hi Shortcake - welcome to the forum - it's fab Luv Witsend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hi Shotcake wecome to the forum.I am another wine drinker who swings between tears and laughter.There are plenty of us here so you will have lots of friends. Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) Binge? what's binge - an alcopop? Mine's a guinness! welcome to the forum <'> L&P BD Oh - as for the ticks you can get a lotion from the chemist and a special fine tooth comb... mine of information, me Edited July 3, 2007 by baddad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shamu Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hi and welcome <'> This place is really supportive and I've found it a great help over the last 6 months SHamu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hello Shortcake, A BIG welcome to the forum, so glad you've decided to join us. <'> <'> <'> Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingwell Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Shortcake, You're very Welcome! Wishingwell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Hiya Shortcake, I am a new member too, as of yesterday, and already I am addicted. What a great place! And did someone mention wine? Make mine a red wine, but I am not fussy, white will do and wishingwell I love your emoticons, adorable. Cheers and bottoms up. ddh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingwell Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Hi mrs ddh, You're also very welcome There is plenty of support here. Enjoy the wine. Wishingwell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madme Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Welcome. Cant beat a good strong shiraz! Take Care Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Welcome. Cant beat a good strong shiraz! Take Care Or a good cabernet, or merlot, or any other red/white-coloured necessary alcoholic substance.... I dont ordinarily drink during the week as I never know when my son is going to kick up about going to school, but by heck, the weekends would not be weekends without that bottle of wine... And wishingwell, where did you get your adorable emoticons? That one drinking the wine is great. That's me! Jumping in and draining the glass, yippee! Okay, now I am talking myself right into having a glass mid-week... ddh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortcake Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Ello to you all!! Must admit am already a bit of an addict on this site! R was driving me a bit crazy this morning as was insisting that i had repalced the toothpase with blue tack (had changed it without telling him I forgot opps ) he only likes the plain white ones and was refusing to brush his teeth apparently i was trying to murder him and told me that i dont care what kids like and dont i understand anything!! wanted to cry at the time as he was really going for it I was late for work and my little girl was waiting for her breakfast but managed to calm it down got to laught though i mean trying to murder him with blue tack!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 4, 2007 I know how that goes shortcake - my son can often reduce me to tears with his tantrums. But I havent tried to kill him with blue tack yet...lol Hang in there, hon, I am always late for everything - that is if I can even get my son out the door. ddh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingwell Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Better late than never! And i paid ���'s to be told that by some specialist somewhere along my journey. She said you will have problems getting him to appointments on time something will always happen at the last minute which will have to be sorted. When arranging appointments always advice them your son has autism and you will be keeping the appointment but you can not guarantee to be there at the agreed time but you will do your best, also he can not sit in waiting rooms for long periods of time without becoming distressed so he must be seen as soon as possible after arriving. He never made it to her appointment and I ended up going on my own. Things are a lot easier now that he is a little older or maybe I understand his ways better, and keep things as calm and simple as possible. mrs dhh found the emotions on the left hand side of add reply page, click 'Show All' wait to they show up on the screen if not check the bar at the bottom of the screen for 'Emotions' and click to open. Hope this works for U. Wishingwell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Shortcake, Welcome to the forum . I know how you feel. I wouldn't be without my son.........or this forum..........or the wine! Annie xx hello shortcake,i wouldnt be without my son....or this forum.........definately no alcohol for me though,i prefer soft drinks im not like these lot,mind they dont lead you astray welcome to the forum <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anita81 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) A big welcome to you! Edited July 4, 2007 by anita81 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 5, 2007 mrs dhh found the emotions on the left hand side of add reply page, click 'Show All' wait to they show up on the screen if not check the bar at the bottom of the screen for 'Emotions' and click to open. Hope this works for U. Wishingwell Hey, found them! (Thanks to your advice... ) Who would have thought to ask the emoticon buttom to show all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 5, 2007 hello shortcake,i wouldnt be without my son....or this forum.........definately no alcohol for me though,i prefer soft drinks im not like these lot,mind they dont lead you astray welcome to the forum <'> Soft drinks are fine, but what is wrong with being led astray? he he he, just being silly, hev. ddh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie Report post Posted July 5, 2007 another newbie here too, just saying hello to you shortcake & everyone, and mine's a JD & Coke! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted July 5, 2007 another newbie here too, just saying hello to you shortcake & everyone, and mine's a JD & Coke! is that a double? mines a voddy and coke,lots of ice please oh and a straw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Soft drinks are fine, but what is wrong with being led astray? he he he, just being silly, hev. ddh i wouldnt know what is wrong about being led astray as i am a good girl and only do good things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 5, 2007 i wouldnt know what is wrong about being led astray as i am a good girl and only do good things I am so tired of being a good girl and only doing good things that I am at the point of wanting to be led astray... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 5, 2007 another newbie here too, just saying hello to you shortcake & everyone, and mine's a JD & Coke! Hello Selkie and glad to have another person on board - it's people power! But as far as my power goes - I must be slow or stupid - but it took me ages to work out what JD was! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Welcome to the forum! Mine's a glass of white, but I'm not fussy... Had dd1 at home all week, wouldn't go to school...so a glass or two is most welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Welcome to the forum <'> <'> Shortcake No need to drink alone, share a drink with us anytime, cheers this place its truly worth its weight in gold. Glad you found it, no doubt. Love Fxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
