[dadfor2]

sorry guys for posting here on the special needs side, but when looking at the forums, i wasnt sure what section to put my post under, so i decided to post this where i have recieved so much support for my kids.

I kinda want explain a little why i havnt really been on as much. Yes, the kids are doing much better and there at times doesnt seem much to talk about but i have been having some medical issues and the doctors arent exactly sure what it is yet.

for the last few months i have been extrememly tired, where on the weekends, i pretty much sleep. after a while i found myself in the emergency ward due to extreme abd cramps.

so, after numerous tests, they are now focusing on my liver.

so ive been using time on the internet researching all this stuff....

so thats where we are today. i guess im writing this, because we can use some prayers right now. alot of scarey words have been thrown our way, but i dont want to get into that now because nothing is etched in stone yet.

its amazing how my younger son is starting to guard himself, he can sense that something is wrong. He seems to not want me to put him to bed or help him get dressed in the morning. Where before we had a fun time doing all that stuff.

it kinda hurts, but i understand it. I know thats what i did with my mom when she had cancer.

ive been spending alot of time on the internet for different reasons these days, and though my kids still bring great challenges, i guess we can use some prayers right now....

[BrandyHagz]

Dad,

The internet is a great resource sometimes – but reading medical stuff can sometimes not be so great.

Keep in mind that a lot of times, some of the stuff you read is “worst case scenario”.

I had a brain surgery in the summer of 2000 and in the summer of 2001 I started to suffer symptoms my Dr. said were indicative of trigeminal neuralgia. Because I was in a lot of pain and because the medicine therapy can sometimes take months to ease those symptoms, I started doing research. What I learned was that every worst-case scenario was spotlighted. I thought I was in for another round of surgery and I was worried about all I had read.

It got so bad, (the reading, not the symptoms) that I feel into a major spell of depression and things started looking really bad.

In the end, I did have trigeminal neuralgia, and I take a medication to control my symptoms…but reading the “worst case scenario” taught me a lesson…that lesson was that you rarely get to hear about the successes.

While education is very important when dealing with medical conditions – don’t let it get you down. Take the information to your Dr. and talk to him about it.

I hope things start looking up and your Dr. is able to figure out how to best treat you and you’re back to your old self in no time

[Opus]

dad,

Our family's prayers and thoughts are being sent your way. Best wishes that everything will be A-OK.

[MrsSmith]

Dad,

Sorry to hear of your medical concerns. You and your family and your doctors will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted on how you are when you have a chance, okay?

(((hugs)))
Heather

[aMarylandfamily]

... are with you and all the family ... always!

When my son shuts me out ... for whatever reason ... I just sort of linger outside of his room to be there and you'd be surprised how much they talk through the doorway ... even when it is complaining ... just being around helps him and you!

Please keep us posted - we care!

[ajjhmf]

Dad,

We'll certainly be praying for you and your family. I'm sure this must be a really scary time for you all.

Blessings,
Jenny

[Shoshana]

{{{Dad}}}

I hope you and your family find the strength to cope with these uncertainties. You're a strong man! Thanks for letting us know...

[Cobb]

Adding my thoughts during this difficult time. Please keep us updated on how you're doing.

[lambeausam]

Dad,

Count on us to help you through this. We each care about you and your family and will continue to pray for an accurate diagnosis and swift healing!

Sam

[echaos]

Dad {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}

I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Please keep us posted on how you are doing, and remember, we are always here for you to come and vent to, or just to lean on.

[Lorraine123]

Dad,

I'm so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers. And this is the perfect place for you to post this. You know we are all like a family here. You have anything you need from us.

Lorraine

[wenrl]

Dad,

Sending lots of love and luck your way.

wenrl

[dadfor2]

thanks guys,

brandy................ ...........you are so right about the lovely things i read on the internet and thats why i took a break from it.

my wheels start spinning and thats when i stopped...lol.

i knew something was wrong a few months again when my body was tuckered out by 12;00.

it became a concern that i went to the doctors and he thought it was because i wasnt eating that great (i really dont eat that much and i hardly ever have breakfast, and sometimes even lunch..) and with the stress with the kids, he just figured thats what it was, plus the seasons changing to fall...

he thought maybe it was some kind of seasonal depression....but i knew it wasnt that. you know that little voice inside you head that tells you something.

so here we are today......some of these tests takes weeks to get in, which of course pisses me off.....

anyway, just thought id share this news, i know ive been pretty absent for the last few months, but i guess im just tired of 'searching' what it could be vs what it is.....

today is actually the first day back to work, my doctor let me return today, which is great and its wonderful to be out of the house. i still have to take it easy......

AND NO HEAVY LIFTING....lol.

not sure how i can avoid that....we had a huge snowstorm here yesterday...as opus knows.....so who was going shovel that snow....

i knew i should of bought a snowblower last year, but NOOOOOOO, im such a pracrastanator.

[lucyjoy]

Hey-my kids earn all their money from people who can't shovel their own snow.

Hope your tests come back quick and turn out to be something stupid and easy to fix. My liver test came back funny and turned out all I needed was a vitimin shot so who the heck knows. Besides, after what you've been through with your kids, you can handle anything!

Sending prayers your way for health and peace of mind.

[kay]

Dad,
Of course this is the right place to post - special needs kids isn't just about the kids, after all, it's about us, the parents! Thoughts and prayers your way, for you and your family.