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[ekbuttercup]

There are so many things that can go wrong with children. Miscarriages, premies, infinite diseases and genetic abnormalities. And somehow, our little unexpected surprise came out perfect. Children get kidnapped, run over by cars, drown, and 10000 other inexplicable things. Sometimes it just hits me how lucky I am. I obviously have no trouble

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[tjoel2]

Wow! Thanks for that post, I needed something like that today. The kids were driving me crazy today.

My daughter, who will be five in April, is developmentally delayed. She is in a Special Ed preschool program right now and in the fall we are hoping that she'll be able to be in the regular Kindergarten class with her IEP. She is an absolute angel and has the best disposition. Seeing some of the kids in her class in wheelchairs, I have literally thought exactly what you just said, "There but for the grace of God go I."

My son, who is seven, has been high maintenance from the day he arrived on this planet. He was diagnosed with ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety and depression. He takes high doses of fish oil supplements along with two medications daily. As well as weekly therapy. He's a hand full, but he's absolutely brilliant. Which is probably part of the problem. He's 7 going on 17.

They test me every minute of every day, but I know that I am so fortunate in so many ways.

[chicagal01]

Hey there, I saw your post about looking for a jon on the Vegas forum..and while I don't have a job for you I thought I would say hello and ask if you would mind if I added you to my friends list. I am a teacher at UNLV/CCSN, and am going to add mom to that title in a few months. You can feel free to check out my websites etc listed on my info page if you would like anymore information about me. Take care and have a great day! I hope that a job comes your way soon! Have you tried the craigslist?

[ekbuttercup]

Congrats! As much as I loved being pregnant, nothing in the world compares with actually seeing your baby's little face... especially once they can smile back at you! I saw your post about not sure about being a mommy, and I promise you all those thoughts will go away the instant you see him.

sure, I'll add you back. I thought about naming my son Aidan, actually. But it was almost impossible to find a name we both liked. We decided on Alexander 5 days before I was induced. You're lucky you're husband isn't the complete pain in the rear my fiance is (and a third grade teacher to boot, so he knew how to make fun of EVERY name I came up with!)

[chicagal01]

Mine too! He hated every name I had picked out! He claimed that he did not like the nicknames...or shortened versions of any of the names. If it wasn't the name he didn't like, it was the meaning and the origin! Aidan came in a moment of desperation for me! Then we noticed it was an Irish name (that was good) and that it meant little fire...which was perfect! Thank goodness we got through that one. I don't know what I will do if we ever have another boy though. Girl names we had chosen and agreed on long before we got pregnant.

[lizaphrodite]

yes, it is soooo nice when it works out so well. i'm so happy for you!!!