Nic m Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Hi everybody! I haven't been around for a while, i have popped in the odd time for a look but didn't post. I needed to not focus on Aspergers for a while if that makes sense? Anyway i wanted to come on and and give a wee update on our lives of late, and i hope it will make some of you smile. There have been so many positives that i can't believe how good things are just now, and just how different it feels to a couple of years ago. My darling daughter was discharged yesterday from the paed clinic after nearly 7 years of attending.......... the reason... she no longer needs medicine to control her bowels!!!! We are both so happy. This was something that had the potential to happen a wee while ago but was delayed due to some negativity from my daughters old school. The impact of changing my daughter's school just over a year ago has had an amazing effect on both our lives. It has had a knock on effect in every area, so we are very happy. My daughter is growing, gaining weight, enjoying life, and making friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I no longer have to get up through the night to help her or change bedding, or comfort her. We both sleep through the night, eat better enjoy activities and have time to do fun things again. I am telling this because i want to give hope to anyone who is struggling just now. A few years ago i was at my lowest ebb and finding this forum was fabulous, and it helped me a great deal. The strain of the last year was very difficult for me to deal with and i needed to take a breather to get all my ducks in a row again. There are so many other things i could say but don't want to go on too much. So to all of you struggling to cope just now, i hope this gives you a wee bit of hope. My daughter is well, she is coping with school, and she has been out with friends a few times over the holidays. these are things i feared would not happen............this makes me joyful. There are still difficult times but right now they feel more like moments in time rather than one long battle. Take care Love Nic xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks Nic that was lovely to read Flora X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Yay! Waydago <'> Glad to hear all your ducks are in a row again (!) and so much good stuff has been happening for your littlun. Not focusing on Aspergers for a while... Very important, that. Sometimes it gets so all encompassing you can only see that one big tree and none of the surrounding wood. Taking a step back bring much more into the picture, and it can look a lot less daunting and generally brighter for that small change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted July 25, 2008 lovely news Nic <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted July 25, 2008 That is great news. I'm glad your daughter is doing much better now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Great news Nic. When you're in the middle of difficult times it feels like nothing will ever change. So glad to hear that you're daughter's doing so well. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic m Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Thank you everyone! My lovely girl is out playing tonight as i type this. It has been a long road with more than a few bumps on the way, but things feel good just now. Its amazing the difference good schooling makes, and i hope everyone gets to feel this soon. N x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elun1 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 <'> That was lovely to read Nic Elun xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Lovely news Nic i needed to take a breather to get all my ducks in a row again. Never heard that before - like it! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynne Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Hi Nic, Deciding to change schools causes a tide of emotions. But once its done and your child is in a school that are willing to help and work with the child, than the results are fantastic. So if any one is considering changing from an unfriendly ASD school to anthoner school please take notice of what Nic as said. Our children are capable of so much but they can only achieve this when they are happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Hiya Nic, Sooooo great to hear from you and I am so pleased stuff is going so well for you and your daughter. Do keep in touch. Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic m Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Thank you Elun, Mumble i like it too! Lynne you are so right it has made the biggest difference of all! Clare, thank you. i hope you still get the funnies i send . N x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Lovely to see you back Nic, <'> <'> <'> Great news. xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic m Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Thank you very much, fran! It's nice to be back! N x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted July 27, 2008 That is such lovely news. Take care Forbsay xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic m Report post Posted July 27, 2008 hi forbsay, thank you N x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanm Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Hi and welcome, lovely to read a nice positive story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic m Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Thank you Alan. N x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
