Thank you Catmoon for your kind advice and all the very best to your family

Hi Catmoon,


Can i chk how long did it take to get your DD diagnosed? Is it a lengthy process? I plan to go thru polyclinic to get referral for Child Guidance Clinic at HPB.

So things improved alot after medication? It is quite long term right?
Touch wood - did you observe any side effects?

Appreciate your input. I have a 8yo son displaying several ADHD symptoms, very dreamy in class, cannot control emotions, likes to argue for the longest time when he is being asked to do something he doesnt want to... list goes on.

Very worried

Thk u!

Thank you for the tips fellow KS parents


DS managed to pass his Maths paper - which is the paper he wasted the most time on. He did ok for English and Chinese (80%+). Funny thing is he is better at Maths compared to the latter 2.

Anw, will reinforce and \"psycho\" more. Hope he will mature quickly as time goes but I know things like that takes time....
Hope our family have the strength to can hang in there during these challenging times - esp w a new BB girl joining the family later this mth!

Trying my best everyday. Jia you everybody!

Have a great Sept Holiday everyone!~

Hi fellow parents,

My DS kept refusing to proceed on/skip to the next qn when he is stumped by a qn during tests. His work has been average and he is stronger at math. However, his teacher reported that he refused to budge after being stumped by a more challenging question during math test today.

Hv been talking/nagging/ scolding him abt this issue but he still continue this. Haizzzz. Under lots of stress because of this :imdrowning:
We believe he can do it just that he can't seem to cross this hurdle. He said he wants to get full marks!?!? We never expected him to get full marks lot, just do his best. Haizzz... How? :sad:

:thankyou: for the listening ear. :please:

Hi


Hope this is not too off topic :oops: :oops: . Im just planning in advance here. Im just wondering how Im gog to cook porridge for my baby DD after work on weekdays.
I reach home after work around 7pm daily. On top of laundry, I have to check and coach my P1 notti boy (I have no maid or in laws living w me). He is rather dependant so no choice (but trying to brainwash him everyday that he is gog to be a Big brother soon so must handle things himself....).
The fastest way I can think of is to use the smallest thermal cooker I can find. Bring porridge to a rolling boil and then chuck it into the thermal cooker. Like this I dun hv to watch the fire and I can still tend to my DS/do some laundry/go shower?

Any helpful suggestions welcome! I think I can learn alot from the more \"senior\" parents there!

:thankyou: :please:

Hi


Have u all received the tingxie list? Was it given out last week?
My DS is qt blur, I think he might have misplaced it

TIA!

janet_lee88:

hi ftwmum,

now that #2 is confirmed, you must look forward and be cheerful. get your hubby involved...he has a share 'making'...so now must play a part looking after.

if you need to vent out, come here.

Thanks Janet for the support. Actually I know u are one of the seniors here cos I see your postings on alot of topics
Yeah lor. Guys must nag and nag one....haizzz they are the ones who make us naggy :stupid:

:thankyou:


to Janet and Beanbear and all the above lovely mummies.

Your kind words certainly bring comfort.
Everyday I will nag my hubby abt the new bb. I will ask him gently:
\" Eh u sure ah? Better think properly u know... must do alot more leh... no more zzz at the couch
after dinner u know...\"
He will say \" What is there to think?!!\" :siao:

Now brain storming abt infant care! haha.
I guess now I can finally reap the govt's $6000 CDA co savings?
Can be used for PD too I wonder??

rains:

My kids are 8.5 years apart. The second one wasn't planned either. In fact, we 'planned' in such a way that she shouldn't be conceived. I was depressed throughout the pregnancy and hoped to have a miscarriage.


Hi Rains,
Sorry to hear that u were depressed during your 2nd pregnancy. How did u manage to overcome it? How old are your kids now?
Things must be more settled and smooth

Usually you won't get two naughty kids. Most cases I have seen are 'naughty firstborn (can be boy or girl) but sensible younger one'. So take heart!

I really hope the above statement is true!
Take after me more. I was super independant accorinding to my mum! Almost to the extent that she practically left me alone during most of my childhood! hahah

phtthp:

ftwmum:

Reasons why Im not so \"enthu\" about this pregnancy (in no particular order):-

1) DS is a notti and challenging boy to manage. Gets into trouble in school qt often. Qt blur in school. Needs lots of supervision.

When you say your son (first child) is challenging, is he currently studying in a Mainstream school, or in a special need school ?

DS is studying in Mainstream school. He is not as \"mature\" as most kids so can be quite \"jiang3 bu4 ting1\" sometimes. We have brought him to child psychologist since he is abt 4yrs old and he is slowly better. Cant wait for him to catch up with his peers.
At home he is manageble but got to nag and nag lor.

Hi Phtthp,
As you are in your late 30s -
Up to certain number of weeks in your pregnancy, you may take an amnio test (if you wish), to check on the condition of the growing foetus.
Some parents in late age pregnancy, want to take.
While some parents do not want.

Thanks - I may consider doing this, for peace of mind?!

Once your #2 is born, who take care of her ?
Your parents or in law agree to help you look after, or you quit job look after yourself ?

Im not sure if my mum is up to it as she is qt old now.
It will be taxing for her, Im not sure abt baby sitters but guess no choice
as I have to continue working.
Hope she can \"tong\" for abt 1.5yrs till baby is old enough for CC??