Tough day for Carly -

[Carly'sMa]

and for us too.

We are stuck inside with heavy wet snow and now it is raining. She only asked to go out a few times.

I used the schedule board for a good part of the day (put icons on a board to show what we are doing - shower, bed, snack, tv, etc). I can't say it had much of an effect today. She did a lot of screaming. No self abuse though.

One odd thing- she hates to have her hair combed. But, when I gave her a shower today, she was sitting on the chair and I had her wrapped up (swaddled like) in the bath sheet. And, she let me comb her hair. For a brief shining moment I thought I'd found a secret - when she's yelling and out of sorts, offer some swaddling in a blanket. So, later on, when she was having a moment, I tried wrapping her in a blanket but she resisted. Oh well.

Then, I just got an e-mail from the behaviorist who was supposed to see us this week. She has had two tragedies in her family - one sister terminally ill and the other died when hit by a car. No school, dh and ds are going on a trip, and I'll be here with Carly. I thought my parents would come to help me, but I'm not sure. The PCA will be here and she's taking Carly to the Y program. Wednesday is the EEG.

I am so looking forward to this week. But, I am so sad about the behaviorist's family.:(

edited to say that DH thinks Carly had a good day. I am so pms I can't even tell anymore?

[moose53]

AWWW, ((((((Deb)))))),

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Sounds like you and Carly need to have a good sit-down in a mud puddle.

It's hard to always be the one in charge and the one that feels responsible all the time -- isn't it.

I remember PMS. I told my doctors for decades that I was suicidal during my "pre-monster" period. They all pshawed that. Now that I don't have to deal with it any more, they're agreeing with me http://chocolate-moose.p5.org.uk/MINIS/a12.gif http://chocolate-moose.p5.org.uk/MINIS/chair125.gif

Sounds like Miss Carly is finding ways to soothe her SELF. Getting wrapped up all snuggie-bug in a towel and getting my hair done sounds like heaven. My former husband (and my son) both used to be barbers. My husband was trained to cut both male and female hair. I have a real short haircut but it used to feel real good to have my done by someone else :cool:

Maybe you should make a **DEAL** with hubby -->> when you wash Carly's hair, he has to wash your's within, say -- the SAME DAY!!

I can't believe the weather. I feel like I'm watching something on the Sci-Fi channel. The condo development that I live in has all the apartments face the courtyard. We all have a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with glass doors on the back of our apartments. Nice when the flowers are out. But, kind of scary, when you're watching almost hurricane force winds -- just like sitting in the middle of it.

I wish 'things' were easier for you. Here, have some tea:
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and a little friend to hug you: http://chocolate-moose.p5.org.uk/MINIS/teddybear.gif

Barb

[Trishmomof4]

It does seem to be harder on the one that is taking care of these kids for the biggest part of every day. I am so sorry that the swaddling didn't work I hope you can find something that will work soon. {{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}

[mpalmer118]

I never notice I am moody/short on patience from pms until it is over. :D I hope today is better for you both.

[Little JT]

It is hard to gauge what kind of day it has been under those circumstances (PMS) I totally agree :mad:

Here's hoping today wasn't as rough!

How tragic about your behaviorist's family. That is just so awful.

[lisa6wks]

Deborah,
Have you ever tried a pressure vest for Carly? Sometimes kids find them soothing to wear for about 20 minutes on and 20 off. Also do you have a swing? We have one in our classroom, it hangs from the middle and I bought one of those rope chairs swing on ebay. When you sit in it it kind of wraps around you and a lot of my kids find it comforting.

As for that PMS monster? I discovered a long time ago that a good anti depressant made a world of difference for me.

Lisa

[wheeliebird]

I Pray Carly has some better days ahead!!! Sending some Good Luck Prayers that happens!