This is our life...this is not a dig at regular mums. I know everyone has challenges with parenting. For any regular mums reading this...please dont think I am dismissing your challenges. Its just that sometimes special needs mums feel isolated, and misunderstood. These arent my quotes...they are quotes taken from a website called oneplaceforspecialneeds. There are many more quotes on that site. These are the ones that resonated with me. Apparently when these mums posted their quotes/feelings on regular forums, they copped a lot of flack. A lot. Im guessing because regular mums may have felt it dismissed their difficulties. Please know that is not my intent. My intent is just to give a little insight into the journey we are on. All parents face challenges, I know. And I know that many, many regular mums are more enlightened, caring, loving and empathetic than this. Especially those regular mums who happen to be my facebook friends. This is more about the world at large. And an admittance that as special needs mums (or dads) we sometimes feel these things, right or wrong... Regular moms are on a first name basis with other moms in their neighborhood. Special needs moms are on a first name basis with their childs pediatrician, neurosurgeon, gastroenterologist and other specialists. --From Kate Regular moms cringe when their daughter misses a step or gets confused during a ballet recital. Special needs moms cry special tears as their child painstakingly holds up one foot while leaning on a chair and says, “Look, mommy, I’m doing ballet.” --From Kimberly Regular moms worry about getting their kids to all their classmates birthday parties throughout the year. Special needs moms pray their child gets invited to at least one birthday party. -From-Megan Regular moms rely on childrens vitamins and common cold medicines to meet their kids health needs. Special needs moms are busy being medical detectives using medicines and supplements a pharmacist can barely pronounce. --From Melanie Regular moms budget for new clothes, a new size every season for their children. Special needs moms know the anguish of three winters in the same size. --From Heather Regular moms think OT stands for over time. Special needs moms hear OT and think occupational therapy. --From Angela Regular moms who work worry about how they can take time off for an occasional sick day or field trip. Special needs moms who work have to figure out how to take time off for sick days, field trips, bimonthly visits to specialists, counselors, IEP meetings and when the school calls asking to pick up your child because he cant calm down. --From Tracey Regular moms worry about their child being picked on in school. Special needs moms fear their child will be discriminated against for their entire lives. --From Elizabeth Regular moms tell their child to get dressed. Special needs moms sometimes have to dress their child multiple times before leaving. --From Angie Regular moms bring their kids to the doctor without any advance preparation. Special needs moms have prepped their child all week with books and practice getting a shot. They come in armed with favorite CDs and children’s books and it’s still a traumatic experience for both child and mom. -From Judy Regular moms occasionally worry about one or two allergies. Special needs moms have memorized the top 75 allergens, preservatives, chemical additives and toxins. --From Michael Regular moms stress levels raise from a 3 to a 10 if their child needs stitches or tubes in their ears. Special needs moms daily stress levels are already at an 8 so stitches or tubes in ears can actually be a step down from the day to day stresses. --From Kate Regular moms volunteer in the classroom to help out. Special needs moms volunteer so they can take notes on whether the school program is appropriate for their child. --From Petra Regular moms think PT means part-time. Special needs moms hear PT and think physical therapy. --From Dawn Regular moms take their childs developmental milestones for granted. Special needs moms realize what a miracle the human body is to be able to do what it does after spending hundreds of hours teaching our kids to roll over, crawl, walk, eat, play, etc. --From Kate Regular moms have a variety of interests. Special needs moms have a variety of interests regarding the brain, the nervous system, internal organs and the senses. --From Petra With much love to all you mums out there..special needs mums and regular mums. Its a trip!
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:36:28 +0000
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