I would like to send this post, to apologize to anyone that was offended. Jazzper, and Mrs. Nurse especially. It became a bit heated, and I apologize. :foot:

Nice to see.

I would like to send this post, to apologize to anyone that was offended. Jazzper, and Mrs. Nurse especially. It became a bit heated, and I apologize. :foot:
Apology accepted, and I also apologize to anyone I offended, including you.
Jazz

To jlscoot and to jazzper......HUGS and I apologize if I in anyway offended anyone.

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww that was just way to great...

Thanks everyone :)

i love happy endings!

thanks to all who helped sort this out.

:),

w.

Thanks, everyone! I was worried all day, that maybe you wouldn't accept my apologies for being a bit criticial and ignorant.

(((HUGS)))

I think a lot of us have BEEN THERE DONE THAT so know need to worry.
It only makes you a bigger person to be able to publicly excuse yourself.
I admirer that. :)




Thanks, everyone! I was worried all day, that maybe you wouldn't accept my apologies for being a bit criticial and ignorant.

(((HUGS)))

Jlscott252....No worries. We all have our days.

Thanks, Digiti! I know I made a mistake, and wanted to own up, to what I did wrong. It made me look really bad, and cause a lot of ill feeling with others.

It's a long story, but when my son was born, he was born premature (4 weeks early) and he stopped breathing 8 times, when he was first born. The longest was for 2 minutes. But God let him stay. He's my miracle boy, and I can't even imagine life without him. He's the angel that was sent down from God. It has been so tough though, and with him off his meds right now, his teacher calling and complaining, and about the moderate to severe ADHD, I guess I am feeling a bit edgy and shouldn't have displayed it here. I hope you don't mind, me sharing about my son......

Thanks Mrs Nurse, for being understanding!

Jls,

I would like to thank you for showing us all that no matter what is going on in life, you still have it in you to apologize for a transgression. It takes courage, strength and compassion for your fellow man/woman, to do so.

Thanks to everyone else for caring and for being able to work things out. I commend you all!

No we dont mind you talk about your son, actually i encourage you , it is a good thing (like martha says lol) , to talk about what we love so much and problems we are going thrue. When you feel like exploding with love of sadness, frustration, make a new thread about it, or go on the ranting and venting thread, and let your heart do the talking. It is fun to see that a lot more people care then we think. I know i have done it, and i am still amaze with the people's respond.s

Remember the song,,,, '' We are family.... '' i cant remember the rest tho LOL....:p




Thanks, Digiti! I know I made a mistake, and wanted to own up, to what I did wrong. It made me look really bad, and cause a lot of ill feeling with others.

It's a long story, but when my son was born, he was born premature (4 weeks early) and he stopped breathing 8 times, when he was first born. The longest was for 2 minutes. But God let him stay. He's my miracle boy, and I can't even imagine life without him. He's the angel that was sent down from God. It has been so tough though, and with him off his meds right now, his teacher calling and complaining, and about the moderate to severe ADHD, I guess I am feeling a bit edgy and shouldn't have displayed it here. I hope you don't mind, me sharing about my son......

Mary, You are welcome. One of the threads was starting to get heated, and I got off, and thought to myself, why go on there, and cause ill feelings, with others. It's not worth it, and life is too short. You have to treat others, as you want to be treated. I am glad things are cleared up now, and others forgave me. Congratulations, on your daughter's upcoming graduation.

Digiti..thanks for the encouragement...I used to love the song "We are family". I am not sure either how it goes....

Lisa

Thanks, everyone! I was worried all day, that maybe you wouldn't accept my apologies for being a bit criticial and ignorant.

(((HUGS)))

LOL, Critical is my middle name! Along with impulsive and reactive! We'll have to play nice from now on, or Andrew and Wheezie will come after us with a big stick. :D

BTW, having 4 kids with ADD, I can sympathize with your plight with your son and the teacher. My 8 yo son was also oxygen deprived at birth - got stuck in the birth canal, and had the cord around his neck. I don't think that precipitated his ADHD, but who knows. He has had the most significant problems in school with teachers because he was unfocused, distracted, and tended to disrupt the other kids. Now that he's on medication he's doing really well though. Hope your situation improves.

Jazz

LOL.....Ok, I promise to play nice. I don't want Andrew or Wheezie to come after us...

My situation with my son, is kind of like yours. My son was premature, and during labor, his heart-rate dropped, so I had an emergency c-section. I didn't even get to hold him..he was rushed to the NICU, and hooked up to monitors, and had an oxygen bubble around his head....I was at the other end of the hall, and he had stopped breathing, and the nurses wouldn't let me see him. They told me, that he had stopped breathing, and they were thinking of taking him to Children's Hospital. They were giving me grim news, and telling me, to not expect him to make it. Luckily, my little angel is alive, and everytime I look at him, he reminds me of how lucky I am.

He was on stimulants, but the side effect, was that he was losing weight, so we pulled him off. He's having a really hard time with hyperness, impulsiveness, and inattention. He has a hard time with completing his assignments, and with sitting still. We set up a 504, but it doesn't seem to be helping much. We might have to put him back on the stimulants, next year. His teacher is upset, because he is very difficult in class, but I worry about the weight loss. He was 9, and down to 45 lbs. He weighed 48 before.

I am looking forward to getting to know you better, and you getting to know the "real" me better, not the one that I portrayed.

Take care!
Lisa

We are family I got all my brothers, sisters and me say we are family.

So, anyways Lisa I just wanted to add a thank you for not only posting your apology; but, for allowing us a brief glimpse of your home life and the hardships you are facing right now.

I too know what its like to give birth to a premature/critically ill child. We lost Jacob in December 2002 and had a 4 week premature son Garrett almost one year later. We also had to stay behind when they life flighted our daughter to Childrens Hospital when she was 6 months where she had 4 operations and spent the last six months of her first year. I remember the fear, sleepless nights rocking your baby, walking the halls, hearing doctors say your child isn't going to make it thru the night. Your not alone here I do hope that you will feel more comfortable with us now and let us share some of your load that is what a support forum is for after all.

Hugs,
Cherity

Cool, that you remembered the words.. I haven't heard that song, in ages.

Thanks, Cherity! I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing, and the situations that you went through. How hard, that had to have been.

My son was in the hospital for 10 days, afterwards, and it was the hardest. Every day, they were pricking his foot, and doing blood counts on him. His foot was black and blue, and they were telling me to take it day-by-day. Everytime the doctors called with an update, I was scared that it was bad news. They weren't sure at first, if he had epilepsy, but that doesn't run in the family,and the EEG's were conclusive that it wasn't epilepsy. They put him on phenobarbital for 3 months, as a precaution. They concluded, that he had a hyperglycemic shock, and that he didn't have any sugar in his system, and that's what caused the seizure. He luckily, only had them the first day, and didn't have anymore, but they're not sure if the oxygen deprivation, caused the ADHD. He has ODD and IED as well.

I hope you don't mind me asking, but how are your kids, now? I hope things are better. Iam guessing that one or both might have ADHD? I am looking forward, to getting to know you and everyone here, better. I feel better, knowing that everyone here is so supportive.

Take care!
Lisa

Hi Lisa,

I have always found that taking a step back to think about a problem goes a long way in correcting an explosive situation. I am glad you gave us a second chance. You're right, life is too short. We have to *work* hard to keep peace and to give others the same compassion we would wish to be shown.

I myself have had to do this many times. Not that I am a bad person, but that I am passionate about my feelings of things going on in life. Which by reading your apology and what you've told us of your family, I can see how much you care.

If there is anything you are unsure of, or need, or just a listening ear, I am sure many of us are only too willing to listen. I know my pm's are open and I am pretty sure the other mods would also be willing to *listen*.

This forum has helped me, in many ways. To grow more mature in my understanding of others. Even though I thought I had a good grasp on it, long ago. Working together as a team, when the outside world feels like it's crashing in on us. Against all odds, in the face of adversity, to be strong.

Thanks for your response. Thank you as well for congratulating my daughter on her upcoming commencements.



Mary, You are welcome. One of the threads was starting to get heated, and I got off, and thought to myself, why go on there, and cause ill feelings, with others. It's not worth it, and life is too short. You have to treat others, as you want to be treated. I am glad things are cleared up now, and others forgave me. Congratulations, on your daughter's upcoming graduation.

Digiti..thanks for the encouragement...I used to love the song "We are family". I am not sure either how it goes....

Lisa

I just read my post, and it should be hypoglycemic, not hyperglycemic. Sorry about that!

My love to you Cherity. Thank you, for sharing your story with Lisa. I know how hard it is sometimes to talk about how rough life has been. I'm also glad that I was there for you, when you needed me.

Thanks for all you do, here in the forums.


We are family I got all my brothers, sisters and me say we are family.

So, anyways Lisa I just wanted to add a thank you for not only posting your apology; but, for allowing us a brief glimpse of your home life and the hardships you are facing right now.

I too know what its like to give birth to a premature/critically ill child. We lost Jacob in December 2002 and had a 4 week premature son Garrett almost one year later. We also had to stay behind when they life flighted our daughter to Childrens Hospital when she was 6 months where she had 4 operations and spent the last six months of her first year. I remember the fear, sleepless nights rocking your baby, walking the halls, hearing doctors say your child isn't going to make it thru the night. Your not alone here I do hope that you will feel more comfortable with us now and let us share some of your load that is what a support forum is for after all.

Hugs,
Cherity

Thanks, Mary! Thank you, for allowing me a second chance, to redeem myself, after looking like an idiot.. I was going to use another word...but I am trying to be good!! It took, stepping back, to see how ignorant I was being, and the ill-feeling that I was causing. I really do care a lot, and really am very caring. It didn't seem like that, and it really bothered me, to act like that.

you are most welcome! Don't forget, if you need to talk, I will be here. :)



Thanks, Mary! Thank you, for allowing me a second chance, to redeem myself, after looking like an idiot.. I was going to use another word...but I am trying to be good!! It took, stepping back, to see how ignorant I was being, and the ill-feeling that I was causing. I really do care a lot, and really am very caring. It didn't seem like that, and it really bothered me, to act like that.

Thanks, Mary!

Cool, that you remembered the words.. I haven't heard that song, in ages.My mind is chalk full of useless information. :D

Thanks, Cherity! I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing, and the situations that you went through. How hard, that had to have been. It was hard, sometimes its still very hard. But, I have good friends here when I need to talk and I always remind myself that he passed in peace, surrounded by unconditional love not many people get that chance.

My son was in the hospital for 10 days, afterwards, and it was the hardest. Every day, they were pricking his foot, and doing blood counts on him. His foot was black and blue, and they were telling me to take it day-by-day. Everytime the doctors called with an update, I was scared that it was bad news. They weren't sure at first, if he had epilepsy, but that doesn't run in the family,and the EEG's were conclusive that it wasn't epilepsy. They put him on phenobarbital for 3 months, as a precaution. They concluded, that he had a hyperglycemic shock, and that he didn't have any sugar in his system, and that's what caused the seizure. He luckily, only had them the first day, and didn't have anymore, but they're not sure if the oxygen deprivation, caused the ADHD. He has ODD and IED as well. Ah yes the update calls I remember those quite well too. How your heart would start pounding, your stomach would drop to your feet and you wouldn't be able to take a breath until you'd hung up the phone. It got to where I couldn't leave my daughter's side I slept at the hospital, showered at the hospital, ate at the hospital. The nurses were allowed to do what I couldn't but anything I could do was my job and they were not to interfere. I remember screaming at one nurse that I will change her bed, bathe her, change her diaper and her illiostomy bag. I sound horrible but with a full and busy wing they loved parents like me. lol

I hope you don't mind me asking, but how are your kids, now? I hope things are better. Iam guessing that one or both might have ADHD? I am looking forward, to getting to know you and everyone here, better. I feel better, knowing that everyone here is so supportive.Dakota 11 is doing great he is ADHD and suffers from bouts of depression at times but is learning it doesn't last forever. Lexi is 9 is ADD and doing great. Her illiostomy was reversed so she no longer has the bowel bag on the outside of her body. We watch her bowel movements closely to ensure she does not get into trouble again but other then that she is your normal everyday happy go lucky, I wanna be a cheerleader when I grow up kinda girl. Garrett is only 1 so any dx wouldn't even be looked into for a few years.

Take care!You too
Lisa

I'd also like to remind you that we have all made our own little ripples here. You will find that most member's are very forgiving and more then willing to give second chances because we all come here looking for the samething; support, acceptance and understanding.

Cherity

It sounds like you can relate, to the hospital experience. I remember, everytime the phone rang with an update, my heart just about stopped. I didn't know minute-to-minute, what was going to happen. I hear ya, about yelling at the nurse, the first day that my son was born, he was at the NICU at the end of the hall, and the nurses wouldn't let me see him. They said that since I had an emergency c-section, I had to stay in bed. I called up at the nurses station, and told them, that I am getting out of bed, and I want to be with my son, NOW. If he was not going to make it, I wanted to at least be able to hold him, and tell him that I love him, and to tell him, how much we need him to stay with us. They took me down in a wheelchair, but they were a little upset.

It is good to read, that Dakota and Lexi are doing great. I hope Lexi doesn't have anymore problems with her bowels. She sounds like she is doing well, though.

Take care!!!
Lisa

lol I had some serious problems with my last delivery not anything we weren't expecting since I was never supposed to be able to conceive children let alone carry them to term. But, I demanded they bring Garrett into my room and then was mad that they brought the wrong baby lol during the operation while the doctor was working on me and the ped was working on the baby she yelled out he's an 8 and I mistook it for 8 pounds so when they brought this teeny 5 pnds baby into my room I freaked. I mean its a hospital how could they possibly mess up?

The nurses freaked when I disappeared off the floor. My sister in law went into labor the next day with my neice (did I mention that myself and two of my sister in laws were due within a week of each other?) and my whole family and their kids were in my hospital room waiting for the baby to be born and all I wanted to do was sleep so I snuck out to the smoke area, had a smoke and fell asleep sitting on the bench. Doug found me and my doc kicked everyone out lol. They where all shocked that I was able to walk down the hall and down 3 floors and a block over to get to the smoke area after a c-sec. :rolleyes: Aww please I'm a mom I'm not allowed to be sick, you just suck it up and keep moving lol.

LOL..sounds like you had quite an experience, at the hospital. Yeah, the nurses, get testy, if you get out of bed after a C-section....it's SO boring, just laying in bed, and resting. Like you said best, we're moms, we suck it up, and keep moving...LOL You must have been really determined for a cigarette, walking that far, after a C-section.

Funny, that you and your 2 sister-in-laws, were due within a week of each other. That's nice though, because the kids are close in age. Did your other sister-in-law, have a girl or boy?

Lisa

I have a great picture of all 3 at Easter that I will have Mel make the right size so the forum will accept it. Well not make her but ask her nicely lol.

My brother Gary and his wife Cassie had a girl on Gary's birthday Dec 28 they named her Ryhann and then eleven months later had a son they named Gage. Cute kids definatly some possible ADHD in Ryhann she already exhibits a above average intellect not that we would are look into a dx for many years.

My brother David and his wife Lyssa had a girl the day after Garrett was born and named her McKinley she joins two older brothers Devan and Rhyley.

We now have a lot of little ones running around again its nice we missed it. With my parents having six kids not mentioning the foster kids in our family there was a lot of fighting over the babies. lol

I just wanted to tell you how nice it is to get the chance to know you Lisa I'm glad you decided to open up and share with us.

Hugs
Cherity