tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post5940085481546548446..comments2023-05-11T06:45:30.943-07:00Comments on The Smile Conquest: Day 33 A Focused ViewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440875033170094375noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-54079720967759198442011-09-11T12:33:34.442-07:002011-09-11T12:33:34.442-07:00Thank you for sharing your journey as a mom with u...Thank you for sharing your journey as a mom with us. Your perspective is beautiful and thouht-provoking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-18547613791931807182011-09-08T15:34:28.702-07:002011-09-08T15:34:28.702-07:00What a great story, being able to connect to your ...What a great story, being able to connect to your son like that. And a really great shot of those flowers by the way...my favorite in fact!<br />Stopping in from vB:)<br />CourtneyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17375498089073335134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-84968489095646235522011-09-08T11:27:54.777-07:002011-09-08T11:27:54.777-07:00Sharon-- Thanks for stopping by and sharing your e...Sharon-- Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience. We're still trying to figure it all out too! We seem to be noticing that food dyes contribute to his hyperactivity so if we avoid those, it helps. Glad to see your son has been successful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440875033170094375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-11706563469902729672011-09-08T11:19:41.142-07:002011-09-08T11:19:41.142-07:00Jenn-- Thanks for the thoughts! I had mixed review...Jenn-- Thanks for the thoughts! I had mixed reviews about meds, but I've seen how they can help him. We're still trying to tweak them as he seems to be pretty irritable on them. We'll just have to keep working with it. Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440875033170094375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-13406786359297840862011-09-08T10:26:39.127-07:002011-09-08T10:26:39.127-07:00Awe...what a great mommy love. Your boy is so fort...Awe...what a great mommy love. Your boy is so fortunate.<br /><br />My oldest was diagnosed the same as your boy, only the drugs made him lethargic and very skinny. So skinny it made it a medical concern. So after 2 years I took him off the meds. It was sooo hard to try to control him without anything, but by the time he was 14 he was much better.<br /><br />He's in the Navy now and over the years we've learned methods to keep him focused. Your son is blessed not just with his parents, but that the meds really do work for him.<br /><br />Keep smiling mama<br />Sharon<br />http://sharon-moms-madhouse.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537204376003875463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-81241815915868413752011-09-08T10:14:39.940-07:002011-09-08T10:14:39.940-07:00Wow, what a beautiful ending to your post! It is ...Wow, what a beautiful ending to your post! It is so wonderfully inspiring that you have found a way to identify with your son, and I am so happy that the medication helps him. <br /><br />I was a teacher before I became a stay-at-home mom, and I heard so much complaining about the overuse of medications... how they were being prescribed to just anybody, etc, but hearing a story like yours just goes to show that the medications really do help, and that for many families they make the difference between a child who is distracted a frustrated and one who can concentrate and accomplish. <br /><br />Good for you. I wish you continued success with your son's treatment and strength in dealing with what can be a very challenging and frustrating situation for all involved. <br /><br />Your love for your son radiates through your writing--he is very blessed to have a mom like you! <br /><br />I'm stopping by from the voiceBoks members to remember. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />Smiles, Jenn<br /><a href="http://www.misadventuresinmotherhood.com" rel="nofollow">www.misadventuresinmotherhood.com</a>Misadventures in Motherhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733618217432605890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-10778900802298856592011-09-08T09:07:46.476-07:002011-09-08T09:07:46.476-07:00Jenn, I feel like there are days I completely don&...Jenn, I feel like there are days I completely don't understand my child, and then there days where it all makes sense. I'm more and more of the latter these days! <br />Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440875033170094375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005778725926205479.post-13300173003588824522011-09-08T09:03:47.555-07:002011-09-08T09:03:47.555-07:00My son was just diagnosed with PDD/ADHD. I totally...My son was just diagnosed with PDD/ADHD. I totally relate to all of this!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919601693637302683noreply@blogger.com