Comments on: 21 Times I nearly lost the plot

By: Leah

Leah — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 19:25:55 +0000

I’ve lost my temper once or twice so far as a mom of twins. One of them has special needs. I’m glad that I did not pay too much attention to the MFM doctor who told me that my boy would be a paralysed vegetable (most unhelpful thing ever) when I was pregnant with the twins. My son is not a lifeless chicken. He does have a wheelchair but he seems smart and a mischief machine like his twin sister. His older sister has her work cut out whenever she babysits the pair. His orthopedic doctor and urologist are by far the most accurate and helpful specialists I’ve met so far at Children’s. They love our little guy almost as much as we do. The physical medicine lady was not proactive enough so I switched specialists.

By: Gwyn

Gwyn — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:48:14 +0000

What a relief .Yes we are human and not super human. Losing the plot was nearly a daily occurance. Pushing the boundaries and believing in your child is our motto for life. It worked as my son Shogo has almost completed his masters degree in Government policies and procedures. Schools were no help telling us they had nothing to offer him and for him to leave at sixteen before consulting his parents. So we did and Tafe was where he blossomed into a academic. Love running into his old teachers now . They were wrong. Keep up your good work and never take no for an answer push every boundary and soar above

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:04:44 +0000

In reply to Seana Smith.

Hi Seana,

The eye patching is brutal, as was the preschool search. In the end I figured only those that really wanted my boy could have him.

Losing the plot is part of the process it would appear and it’s good to know that this post has resonated with many.

Julie

By: Seana Smith

Seana Smith — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:16:19 +0000

Hello there, oh dear I can relate to many of these… eye patching! Had to do it with my daughter when she was little – murder. I found looking for kind and accepting preschools and schools the most stressful and emotionally draining times of all and my most major plot loss was when a preschool gave us a very hard time… they knew best, evidently.. we left!

I love the honesty of this post, it’s reassuring to know that we all lose the plot now and again… actually fairly often!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 03:45:57 +0000

In reply to Cindy.

Thanks Cindy.

A very human Mum that’s for sure.

It will certainly be a good celebration this year for 21!

Julie

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 03:38:03 +0000

What an amazing mum you are! Happy Birthday BJ and best wishes for such a milestone!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:43:27 +0000

In reply to Harry. Thanks Harry. It is always nice to have support. Julie

By: Harry

Harry — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:41:38 +0000

You are a champion, Julie. I am amazed at what you have achieved.