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      nugget
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      ImMeeMee,


      Lucky for me, my boss have been very understanding. I have so far escape travelling 2-3 times already cos of my son's first diagnosis, then I became pregnant etc. This time is to travel for training and meetings. Boss told me that I will travel no more than 2x per year.

      However, that 2x per year I am also very unwilling. I think I will be like what you say, last flight to fly in, first flight to fly home. Not only I worry abt my ASD boy, I am also worry about the 2 younger ones esp the infant. *hope i can escape this time round too*.

      You have given up a lot of your kids. That's the guilt I am talking about. mummies giving up their career for the children, I can't do it. I feel that I am short-changing my children sometimes. Sigh... Without me working, I cannot engage pte therapy and buy good food and materials for him and his siblings. If I am not working, we will probably be doing okay, but budget gonna be super super tight and stressful. Fortunately, I no need to OT. So everyday can knock off on time.

      slmkhoo,

      You have really share a lot with us and have indeed come a long way. I cannot imagine during your time when your dd was young, with such little information. how you manage to pull through. Really salute you. :udawoman:

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        Rosey02
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        Hello,

        I wanted to stop by and let parents know about a speech/communication therapy program that I’ve seen be very effective with my friend’s son. He was suspected of autism,and they have someone come work with him in their home. They work in the Klang Valley. Let me know if anyone is wanting more info, I can pass it to you.

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          helplessmum3
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          slmkhoo:
          helplessmum3:

          i feel tat i use this to cause my son like this


          http://www.babyplus.com/

          If this is to blame, they would have been sued and gone out of business. If it helps you to blame something, go ahead. But the research shows that it's inborn, in the genes. Once the embryo is formed, the genetic material is already fixed. Just accept that every kid is different, some more different than others.

          thanks slmkhoo.

          Imeemee earlier has told me that already just tat this keep buzzing me. hiaz..
          ok understand now. thanks GodMum hee

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            KK6
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            helplessmum3:
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              ImMeeMee
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              nugget:
              ImMeeMee,


              Lucky for me, my boss have been very understanding. I have so far escape travelling 2-3 times already cos of my son's first diagnosis, then I became pregnant etc. This time is to travel for training and meetings. Boss told me that I will travel no more than 2x per year.

              However, that 2x per year I am also very unwilling. I think I will be like what you say, last flight to fly in, first flight to fly home. Not only I worry abt my ASD boy, I am also worry about the 2 younger ones esp the infant. *hope i can escape this time round too*.

              You have given up a lot of your kids. That's the guilt I am talking about. mummies giving up their career for the children, I can't do it. I feel that I am short-changing my children sometimes. Sigh... Without me working, I cannot engage pte therapy and buy good food and materials for him and his siblings. If I am not working, we will probably be doing okay, but budget gonna be super super tight and stressful. Fortunately, I no need to OT. So everyday can knock off on time.
              nugget, its natural to have internal struggles of some sort. I have them very often too.

              When I was doing FT, my bosses were understanding and kind enough to let me sort out some work-from-home arrangements, so that I could spend more time at home. I am thankful for the arrangements, although I ended up still very stretched.

              I dont know about the nature of your work, but maybe some alternative arrangements like this will help for a start if possible. But if the internal struggles prevail, then maybe it could be a sign that your priorities are shifting and you need to relook at them.

              Its a life long thingy, so give yourself some time. It took me more than 6 months to about 1 year from the time I decided to take PT, to negotiating with bosses, to making real arrangements, to going officially to PT.

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                nugget
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                ImMeeMee:

                nugget, its natural to have internal struggles of some sort. I have them very often too.

                When I was doing FT, my bosses were understanding and kind enough to let me sort out some work-from-home arrangements, so that I could spend more time at home. I am thankful for the arrangements, although I ended up still very stretched.

                I dont know about the nature of your work, but maybe some alternative arrangements like this will help for a start if possible. But if the internal struggles prevail, then maybe it could be a sign that your priorities are shifting and you need to relook at them.

                Its a life long thingy, so give yourself some time. It took me more than 6 months to about 1 year from the time I decided to take PT, to negotiating with bosses, to making real arrangements, to going officially to PT.
                ImMeeMee,

                Thanks for your advice. I guess I am still getting to use be a mother of 3 kids. I need to adjust to this new lifestyle too.

                Yes thankfully for me, I can work from home on and off, otherwise it will be chaotic for me already.

                Working part time sounds good. I guess as long as we are working full time, we will definitely feel guilt towards the child. Its challenging to strike a balance.

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                  nugget
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                  Can I ask if your kids have potty challenges?


                  My son lately dunno why keep staining his underwear. Yesterday even worse, poo in his underwear. He was very clean for a while and manages to go potty himself. Now dunno why starts staining / pooing in his pants again.

                  He is already 5 years old.

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                    Double E
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                    Nugget

                    Could your boy be too engrossed in his activity that resulted in him not going to the toilet in time?

                    Is he using potty or is already on the toilet bowl?

                    About working full time. How I wish I can afford to work part-time too but with the financial needs, really cannot afford that. But I think once the children attend Pri school, I will have to make a decision.

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                      nugget
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                      Double E,


                      He is already toilet train and is using toilet already.

                      I am so scare he regresses. Cos he poo in the underwear, not stain… He did that in Dec when they are changing class. Past few weeks keep staining his underwear and yesterday poo in underwear again.

                      Must find those social stories. Maybe will help him remember.

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                        ImMeeMee
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                        Double E, after changing to PT, I also had to start watching my pocket. Therapy, preschools, medical appointments, plus other things for my two elder gals eat up a lot of my finances, and nowadays I would be happy if I do not dig into my savings on a monthly basis.


                        PT work also comes with its downside, eg. having to eat humble pie, cos its a step down for me. I still hope that one day I can go back full time, cos my job does define me as a person in some ways, but PT has to be the way for now.

                        I guess we all have our unique challenges, one way or another. Things are not perfect, but we have to make do.

                        😄

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