All About Autism
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helplessmum3:
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i have checked IHERB, for NOrdic Naturals Children DHA it cost me USD21.21 for 8 OZ then plus DHL USD12 , its already almost SGD60++ which equiv to VITakids cost ,
How you will manage to get cheaper from IHERB, can share with me your tips?
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nugget:
nugget, its natural to have internal struggles of some sort. I have them very often too.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.
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:
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.
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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nugget
I read somewhere that under stress, certain traits that the ASD individual has overcome previously may resurface.
Maybe your child is under some stress? eg. change schedules, change routines etc? -
nugget:
Perhaps you would like to find out what is bothering him that prevent him from going to toilet.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.
My boy has similar problem. We later found out there are 2 issues. Firstly, He is afraid of going into a busy toilet, secondly, he dare not inform his teacher when he needs to go, so he tried to hold himself until he couldn't control anymore.. He had a few accidents in class. For first issue, we just keep encourage and reassure him that it is ok to go into a busy toilet.. when he finally did, we cheered for him and praise him for good job. Same thing in school, the teacher kept encouraging him to speak out. His AED also help to prepare a laminated note \"Can I go to toilet?\" to help him... -
KK6:
Addition:
Current iHerb offers:helplessmum3:
RE: IHERB.
i have checked IHERB, for NOrdic Naturals Children DHA it cost me USD21.21 for 8 OZ then plus DHL USD12 , its already almost SGD60++ which equiv to VITakids cost ,
How you will manage to get cheaper from IHERB, can share with me your tips?
$10 off for any first-time purchase of $40 or more. Orders less than $40 will receive a $5 discount, as usual.
Orders of $60.00 or more a minimum 5% discount will be applied toward order total.
Free Shipping U.S. orders over $40.00
January Special: You are now a VIP customer!
The statuses of all of our customer's accounts have been raised to VIP for the whole month of January. Also, if you order $200.00 or more during this month,
(instead of the required cumulative $2,000.00) your account will be elevated to VIP, ongoing! http://www.iherb.com/super-specials?rcode=sep790
This special VIP offer will expire at 12 midnight, Pacific Time, January 31st
http://www.iherb.com/?rcode=SEP790
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