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[ Help ] [ Abbreviations ] [ Rules of Play ] [ Archive , LTS] [ Post ] Total Messages = 100 Last entry posted on: 08/27/2008 17:33:33 1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the LOK Special Needs for the Month of August, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 18:07:57 (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 18:07:57 (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL -- Name, DH/SO, Kids and Ages, and what's your favorite music group? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 18:07:57 (2) JennP with Tobey (SN), Tylor, Taylar (SN) (12 yrs), Brennyn and Baylee (20 months). I adore Trans-Siberian Orchestra. (nt) - tripntwinmom 08/04/2008 04:09:06 (0) Stephanie and Chris with Donovan (SN) 10, Sammi 7, Tommy 5, and Abby 8 months. I'm a Blcokhead....NKOTB. (nt) - mommyto2and2 08/04/2008 14:51:14 (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* Kiddo Rundown - Give us an update on how your SN Kid(s) are doing lately? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 18:07:57 (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* Appointment/Meeting Update - Tell us what appointments and/or meeting you have scheduled this month. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 18:08:28 (2) Thanks goodness...Nothing this month. Just have to pick up Tobey's mouthpiece for his instrument (Euphonium). Next month is a BIG month for us as we will be meeting with the spine specialist.... (nt) - tripntwinmom 08/04/2008 04:10:39 (0) Am thinking of taking Raif in to have his ears checked. Wondering if his ear issues are returning (he had tubes 3 years ago). (nt) - Mirz 08/04/2008 22:04:28 (1) Well, it's not his ears. It's the other end. --m - Mirz 08/07/2008 16:06:27 (0) 6. Need HELP. What do you do w/a kid who has become VERY aggressive (m) - JulieE 08/04/2008 13:47:05 (8) ((((HUGS)))) to you Julie. I am not sure what I would recommend - tripntwinmom 08/04/2008 15:15:52 (1) Thanks, Jenn (m) - JulieE 08/04/2008 19:39:45 (0) Here is my two cents... - mommyto2and2 08/04/2008 15:25:59 (1) Thanks, Stephanie (m) - JulieE 08/04/2008 19:45:03 (0) I'm so sorry Julie, I know it has to be tough - Shawna 08/04/2008 19:51:53 (1) Thanks, Shawna. I appreciate your response. (nt) - JulieE 08/08/2008 23:22:20 (0) Julie, as you may know, my best friend's son is severely autistic & extremely destructive. (m) - kpmomof7 08/04/2008 21:16:33 (1) Thanks, Kate (m) - JulieE 08/08/2008 23:24:19 (0) Raif can be like this, though thankfully we have gotten it somewhat under control. (m) - Mirz 08/04/2008 22:03:32 (1) Thanks, Michelle. I was hoping you would respond (m) - JulieE 08/08/2008 23:28:20 (1) I joke that I actually prefer when new furniture gets damaged right away. --m - Mirz 08/09/2008 23:44:13 (0) (((HUGS))) no answers from me either but I can definately sympathize (m) - poohgrandy 08/06/2008 16:01:05 (1) Thanks, Sondra. Your comment about the bus reminds me (m) - JulieE 08/08/2008 23:18:58 (0) Could some of his acting out be due to the new baby? (m) - Christine 08/07/2008 14:15:41 (1) I don't think he has a clue. We'll get the behaviors after baby has arrived (m) - JulieE 08/08/2008 23:21:46 (0) Update on Joshua (Friday) - JulieE 08/08/2008 23:35:07 (2) I'm glad you've got some professional opinions chiming in here, Julie. (m) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:26:39 (0) Hoping all goes well, Julie, and you get some help...and maybe some answers! (nt) - Mirz 08/09/2008 23:44:58 (0) 7. I'm having a tough day. - Shawna 08/04/2008 19:49:53 (1) (((HUGS))) Shawna. Life stinks sometimes. It's perfect okay to just vent. Hoping things get a little better soon, and a lot better sooner than later. (nt) - Mirz 08/04/2008 22:05:38 (0) 8. *!*!* Access Issues with Lotsofkids.com Website. Everyone please read! *!*!* - Mirz 08/05/2008 08:39:54 CDT (0) 9. Adric learned to ride a bike! (m) - Christine 08/07/2008 14:23:28 (4) that is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats to him (nt) - poohgrandy 08/07/2008 15:31:20 (0) What a fantastic accomplishment!!! WTG Adric!!! (nt) - kpmomof7 08/07/2008 22:14:21 (0) Wow. (m) - Mirz 08/07/2008 22:45:35 (0) That is GREAT! Kudos to Adric! (nt) - tripntwinmom 08/11/2008 14:00:51 (0) 10. well i did it! Auggie is officially at his first day of kindergarten!!! (nt) - poohgrandy 08/07/2008 15:32:29 (4) (((HUGS))) Check in and let us know how he did, okay? (nt) - Mirz 08/07/2008 16:01:12 (1) he did great! of course having 3 years of special needs preschool under his belt helped (m) - poohgrandy 08/08/2008 00:59:23 (0) Woo hoo! That's a great milestone! I hope the day was good for him, Sondra. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/07/2008 22:16:56 (1) thanks kate, i didn't think I would make it....(m) - poohgrandy 08/08/2008 01:01:00 (1) Yea for both of you!!! I'm glad it went well ~ that must do wonders for helping you to feel better about things. (m) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:29:21 (0) That is just GREAT! I am so glad that he had such a fab first day!!!! (nt) - tripntwinmom 08/11/2008 14:01:25 (0) More (HUGS) and wonderful to hear that his 1st day went well and you like his teacher (m) - JulieE 08/12/2008 17:01:22 (1) awww (((HUGS))) (m) - poohgrandy 08/13/2008 03:55:04 (0) 11. A big thumbs up for our MLB team! - poohgrandy 08/12/2008 01:32:01 (0) 12. Label wristbands for kids (m) - Christine 08/12/2008 16:15:25 (2) Those are cute! My kiddos would really like the spider one. I've also used shoe tags from awareabouts (link inside) (nt) - JulieE 08/12/2008 17:05:00 (0) Both of those products are great. thanks for linking them, ladies. --m - Mirz 08/12/2008 21:32:27 (0) 13. Michelle, where did you order Raif's special stroller from? We need one for Josiah and I don't even know where to begin.... (nt) - poohgrandy 08/12/2008 17:08:02 (1) Here... (m) - Mirz 08/12/2008 21:30:23 (1) thanks I am going to approach insurance with it....see if I can get our OT and PT to back us up (nt) - poohgrandy 08/13/2008 00:14:39 (0) 14. Julie? How did it go with the DAN doctor? (nt) - Mirz 08/12/2008 21:33:11 (1) Sorry for the delay responding. Well.. I cancelled the appt (m) - JulieE 08/15/2008 18:12:38 (1) oh hey those candies work! (m) - poohgrandy 08/16/2008 13:53:42 (0) 15. i'm new here and i'm worried... - threebarryboys 08/13/2008 18:48:08 (5) Welcome! We are happy to have you here. There have been a few gals (if I recall correctly) whose kiddos - tripntwinmom 08/14/2008 03:20:01 (0) my now 13yo weighed under 30 pounds until she was six - Shawna 08/14/2008 11:48:44 (1) thank you!... - threebarryboys 08/14/2008 15:32:26 (1) my other two bio kids are extremely tall - Shawna 08/15/2008 12:30:51 (0) Have they considered putting in a g-tube to help him grow/gain weight? (m) - kpmomof7 08/14/2008 20:00:57 (1) i asked out pedi about a g-tube a year ago and she thought it would be too invasive *sigh* (nt) - threebarryboys 08/15/2008 01:02:02 (1) So don't ask the pediatrician. Take him to a gastroenterologist & get appropriate care for your child. (m) - kpmomof7 08/15/2008 20:15:50 (2) Ugh, just re-read this & I want you to know I didn't intend to sound as though I was saying you're not getting appropriate care for your son. (m) - kpmomof7 08/15/2008 20:38:23 (0) i totally agree with you!! we started off with a GI dr who said there wasn't anything he could do for him. how do i find these morons (lol)? (nt) - threebarryboys 08/16/2008 20:50:14 (0) (HUGS) momma. I don't have any great advice. My dd was labelled ftt (m) - JulieE 08/15/2008 17:57:38 (1) we have seen a GI dr... - threebarryboys 08/16/2008 20:54:56 (0) we have had two with FTT, we just kept keeping on and doing what we could - poohgrandy 08/16/2008 13:42:37 (1) thank you (nt) - threebarryboys 08/16/2008 20:56:02 (0) 16. I'm so upset right now, the school has now decided to...... - FourBabies 08/15/2008 16:44:57 (6) For me, the labels aren't a big deal (m) - JulieE 08/15/2008 17:53:02 (0) I was actually okay with the MR label. --m - Mirz 08/15/2008 18:31:00 (0) The label doesn't change one thing about your son, so try to not get mired down by it. (m) - kpmomof7 08/15/2008 20:21:37 (0) (((HUGS))) I think once the initial shock wears off (m) - poohgrandy 08/16/2008 13:50:36 (0) ita with pp, but i know it's hard. sending you lots of *HUGS*! (nt) - threebarryboys 08/16/2008 20:58:32 (0) Meeting will be on Tuesday, I'll know more then, Thanks for all your.... - FourBabies 08/17/2008 17:41:38 (0) 17. we have two IEPs on Friday. (m) - poohgrandy 08/16/2008 13:46:22 (3) gl!! and don't feel bad, EVERY mother needs a short break from her kiddos from time to time!! keep us posted! (nt) - threebarryboys 08/16/2008 21:00:10 (1) Or a long break! Those can be good, too! LOL Good luck at your meetings, Sondra. I hope they go smoothly & the boys get everything they need. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/16/2008 21:49:45 (0) So, how did the IEPs go? - tripntwinmom 08/17/2008 12:45:29 (1) oops....they are next friday. i;ll be sure to update (nt) - poohgrandy 08/18/2008 01:44:25 (0) Hoping for good ARD mtgs, good teachers (esp this) and (m) - JulieE 08/19/2008 16:28:41 (0) 18. Sondra, how did your IEP meetings go? I'm hoping all went well & you're happy with the outcome! (nt) - kpmomof7 08/23/2008 02:16:07 (1) well besides them having Josiah down as (m) - poohgrandy 08/25/2008 06:05:55 (2) What a relief! I'm so glad they went well, Sondra. And YEA!!! for Auggie talking at school, too. That's huge! (nt) - kpmomof7 08/25/2008 15:32:52 (0) The teacher's story about Auggie talking - that made my day. Hooray for Auggie! (nt) - JulieE 08/26/2008 21:22:03 (0) 19. we just assigned a new DDD support coordinator and guess what????? - poohgrandy 08/25/2008 06:08:39 (2) Woo hoo!!!! That's definitely a match made by God, huh? I'm so happy for you ~ nothing like having a LOK-friendly aide! (nt) - kpmomof7 08/25/2008 15:33:41 (1) she is just as excited as i am - poohgrandy 08/25/2008 16:21:14 (1) That is so neat, Sondra. Reading this made me smile. Thanks for the compliment on my sig, too. (m) - kpmomof7 08/25/2008 19:19:59 (1) Oh Kate that is so awesome!!!! (m) - poohgrandy 08/25/2008 19:47:22 (1) Chiming in... Am I seeing right?? Is Joshua a blondie now? Too cute! (nt) - JulieE 08/26/2008 21:19:45 (1) All 4 of my boys have identically-colored hair ~ kind of a dishwater blonde in the summer & light brown in the winter. Emily's the only one who stays true blonde all year 'round (though she, too, darkens a bit in the winter). (nt) - kpmomof7 08/27/2008 15:11:25 (0) Awesome! Our state worker (from ECI) kept saying to Daniel, "you're the last baby" ..finally had to break the news and tell her I was pregnant again ;-) (nt) - JulieE 08/26/2008 21:18:32 (0) 20. * LOK-Bloggers, please read. * - Mirz 08/26/2008 07:36:21 CDT (0) 21. My 3yo son has a screening/ evaluation through the school district coming up. - laurata 08/26/2008 20:00:59 (3) Try to take it one step at a time (m) - JulieE 08/26/2008 21:52:47 (0) Some kids are simply late talkers. --m - Mirz 08/26/2008 22:02:45 (0) (((HUGS))) to you. I remember the triplets evaluation like it was yesterday.... - tripntwinmom 08/27/2008 17:33:33 (0) Total Messages = 100 Last entry posted on: 08/27/2008 17:33:33 Time zone is set to GMT Start A New Thread Search This Forum Refresh Board   Thank you for visiting our Forums! Return to the Lots of Kids Homepage If you experience a problem or violation, contact the webmaster. Terms of Service - Privacy Policy