I wanted to see what everyone is doing for National Scrapbooking Day tomorrow, Saturday? I know I'll be hanging out at Two Peas all day (not like that's anything new!!) - well, at least I'll be there as much as my hubby will let me. He gets upset when I'm online a lot, but I told him tomorrow is NSD and I want to hang out and see what's going on. Lots of fun stuff going on over there and it should be fun.
What are you doing? Any good sales you can share? Any other fun things going on anywhere? Share!!
I really want to get some scrapbooking done tomorrow. I've had a bunch of stuff to do for Making Memories and I just want to dig in and play with some things tomorrow. Plus, I've got to do the 3 Product Challenge layout for Monday. Sorry we didn't get one posted this week - we will get back on schedule - things were just crazy for Amy and I this week. Thanks to all of you that asked and are participating - it's so fun to see all your creations! Love it!
I have some stuff that is heavy on my mind right now....we were up with Madi for an hour last night while she had a horrible fit - nightmare type thing. They are soooo hard to deal with and I just feel so helpless. The weird thing, is that we had one 2 nights ago too - that one lasted 2 hours. Yesterday, we had it and went to the psychiatrist (sp?) and got the paperwork to get into him. I've been filling it out all day - it's like a stack 1/2" thick and just questions after questions.
Madi has progressed so well with her Autism. I know that it was her early-intervention that really helped her. I think now she is more suffering from Anxiety/Fear - which is something the Dr. said she had a lot of when he diagnosed her. About a month ago, I was watching her and it's like Heavenly Father tapped me on the shoulder and whispered in my ear what I needed to hear. I had never seen so many of her problems as 'anxiety' before then - and now - Ryan and I have really been watching her behaviour and everything is anxiety based. So, I want to talk to the Dr. about the options we have - what possible medicines would help her with it. (Please no bashing or anything about this....please!) I just feel like it's our last resort.
My sis in NYC has a neighbor with a boy with Aspergers and they have him on medicine for his Anxiety/fear and she said it has changed him and made it so much better. I just want that for Madi...I want her to not fear everything and stress about every little thing. I have anxiety, my mom has anxiety, so I know it's in the blood... and I don't want her to have to suffer at such a young age with all of that. So, I hope to get into the Dr. soon and get some answers and options. We are getting desperate - desperate!!
Anyway, long week - long nights with Madi and I am tired! So tired and so worn out. Ryan called yesterday and said, "Hun, why don't you call somewhere and go get a massage and a pedicure to help you relax a bit. You deserve it." It was so nice! He has been so supportive and sweet this week - I just love him so much! I don't know if I'll actually call anywhere - but it's so sweet of him. We'll see.
Thanks for reading/listening to all of that. It's just heavy on my heart right now.
Let me know what you'll all doing tomorrow - shopping - or whatever! Fun day! Hugs!
Hey Robyn - sorry to hear that Madi is suffering. I've been diagnosed with anxiety attacks and understand all too well what that is like. One word of caution - please do alot of research before allowing her dr. to put her on anti-anxiety medication. While many of them do work - some have very severe side effects. There are alot of message boards and web sites out there that have great information - I wish I would have done it when I was starting to take them. Email me if you have any questions!
Posted by: Alison P | Monday, May 08, 2006 at 11:57 AM
my heart aches for you! i know that you love madi so much and i know you only want what is best for her. seeing our children struggle is so hard. i hope that you find the answers that you are seeking. prayers and hugs to you all!
Posted by: jill | Monday, May 08, 2006 at 11:02 AM
HI I just saw you won the GGG spot and wanted to give you a HUGE congrats!!! I love your gallery and you so deserve this spot, now make some superfly lo's!
corinnexxx
Posted by: corinne delis | Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 11:43 PM
Hugs and Prayers to you Robyn~ I admire you and your dedication to your family and talents. I've always been told that God gave you the children he did in order to become the Mom that He intended you to be. (And even more times questioned if I'd ever be able to live up to that.) Happy NSD - enjoy, it's your day!!
Posted by: Kristine | Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 09:28 AM
hey robyn! i'll be thinking good thoughts for you, madi, and the rest of your family. i know you'll do whatever you can to make her life better for her. nothing going on here for nsd. just found out the lss where i teach is closing ... so nothing over there. i just ordered a few things online ... got my new making memories home decor book yesterday! such good stuff in there! i know there is stuff on qvc ... is that sad to spend nsd watching qvc (not buying, just watching!)? lol!
Posted by: lauravegas | Friday, May 05, 2006 at 11:43 PM
Wishing you the best Robyn and saying a pray for you and your family...
Just got home from my LSS where I took a class with Janna from Junkitz...It was great and tomorrow I will be back there again for two more classes with Janna. Great gal and I love her stuff. That is how I will be spending NSD.. The best part of NSD was a box of scrapbook stuff that my mother-in-law sent me. I love getting a gift for NSD. How thoughtful is that.
Take care
peace
Kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | Friday, May 05, 2006 at 10:36 PM
Hugs to you, Robyn! You're a great mom, always striving to do the best for your girl! : )
Posted by: joanna | Friday, May 05, 2006 at 08:26 PM
Hi Robyn,
Sorry things are so difficult right now. God sends us these little children to teach us so many things... it makes it so hard when we feel helpless. He sent Madi to you because he knew you were capable of helping her handle all of the trials that would come her way. (Not everyone would have that courage or strength.) Good luck with everything! I'll pray for you to be able to find something that helps. Hugs to you and your family... and if I were you, I'd totally call to set up a massage, especially if your husband was the one who suggested it:)
Posted by: Mindy | Friday, May 05, 2006 at 08:21 PM
big hugs, robyn.
you and madi are in my prayers...I hope that you find exactly what she needs whether it is medication,etc.
thinking of you!!!!
Posted by: Nichol | Friday, May 05, 2006 at 08:09 PM
Big hugs Robyn and give a hug to Madi too! I will pray that they find something that will work well for her. It's so hard when you see your child suffer. One of my daughters has a learning disability and currently one of her teachers (she's in 9th grade now) doesn't believe she has a problem because she doesn't look like she has one and we struggle with that a lot. She has short term memory loss and auditory processing problems so there is no quick fix solution for that one but we take each day as it comes. If you ever just need to vent you can e-mail me or if you'd like I will gladly give you my phone number as well.
Posted by: Deneen | Friday, May 05, 2006 at 05:44 PM