Yesterday was the big day!! I was really upset (cried for 3 days) when I finally decided to get her tested. But now that I know I am O.K. with it. I think my dad is taking it worse than I am She is his love. He adores her. The thing here is that she has tremendous support from: home, school, grandparents and others in the family. I have made the people that we love well aware of the issues with her because I feel any input is helpful even if I don't agree it makes me think about it. My question is tomorrow is the appointment with the Pediatrician and i'm not quite sure what to ask or the meds or anything. I have done alot of research on ADD but not so much as the drugs. I trust my Ped alot he got my son through 9 days in the hospital (he was 8 weeks premature). Anyway, the only support that I have with the medication is my mom, my husband and father don't beleive in medicating children. And this has been the hardest thing for me to come to grips with also. Is there any questions I should ask before I see the doctor tomorrow. My mom is coming with me because I need the support and my daughter needs to see the support and love of the people around her. Also, I wanted to start her on them this weekend but she will be going to her dads and I won't be able to keep an eye on her like I would if she was at home. Do you think that I should keep her home this weekend or talk to the doctor and see what he thinks.
Sorry so long
Robin

What kind of evaluation was done for AD/HD and did the pediatrician do the eval?

Make sure he understands AD/HD in females. He may be a great DR who you trust but that doesn't mean he is educated about AD/HD.

I think you are on the right track with wanting to watch her closely the first couple of days. If I were in your shoes, I would let her go to her dad's and not disrupt her life/plans/routine because of medication. She may resent it. Instead, I think I'd try for next weekend. She's gotten this far without, I don't think one more week will make much difference.

If your pediatrician is good, and it sounds like he is, let him know of your concerns, maybe in a short note, so as not to alarm your daughter unnecessarily, and he will probably lead you through it by the hand.

Your family sounds great....given that, I am confident your daughter and you will come through with flying colors.

Regarding the medcation support/nonsupport from individuals: if it turns out that the medication truly benefits your daughter, those who truly care about her health and happiness will all see it and get on board despite their earlier reservations.

Don't forget to ask your daughter how she is feeling about all of it and what she hopes to get out of the situation. Consider sharing your thoughts, hopes and concerns with her on an appropriate level, too, if you think you can. That will let her know you respect her and that you are on her side.

My daughter went to a psycologist (spelling) and underwent a 3 hour testing. The papers that they sent to me were very extensive. My daughters 1st grade teacher said that she had never seen a packet like that before. I found him on the adda web site. I chose him because he specialized in children. My daughter had a blast and has been talking about since. We thought before I decided to get her tested for ADD that she would have to be held back in school and the doctor told me "Do not hold her back in school" I have an appointment on April 7th to go over all of the testing and at that time he will teach me how to teach her.
Did any of this make any sense? lol
Robin