Today, we met with "The Wizard". Long story short, Ethan now has another diagnosis...PDD-NOS. Click on the link to learn all about it, but yes- it is a form of autism.
I am crushed, heartbroken, and angry- among other things. When does this beautiful boy of ours just get to be a kid? Where does this leave our family? Will we never have more children? Will Ethan EVER communicate effectively? Too many questions, too many emotions. All of this on the heels of the tethered cord diagnosis (Neurosurgeon consult 10/20). I'm spent.
*sigh* I guess I just need to sit back and just remember that this does not change who Ethan is. He is still my son, my baby, who I love more than life itself. I know that God won't give us more than we can handle, but really- could He quit trusting us so much already!
Monday, September 29, 2008
What's one more challenge?
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Holy sh*t. My eyes are watering for you and Scott. Please don't let everything that is being thrown at you dissuade you from having another baby. You deserve to know what it's like to have a child you are free to simply enjoy watching as they learn, grow, and discover the world. Ethan is a special boy but it would help round out your parenting experience if you could know the simple joy of sitting with your child and doing homework or watching them excel at something they love.
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Oh no Kris, I'm so sorry! Is that the right or wrong thing to say, I don't friggin know. Now I feel like an ass for giving you shit. LOL. We'll just sit in the feeling like an ass boat together today, k? You are right that this does not change Ethan or who he is. And I agree, this should not change anything for the future family wise ... if anything, you should have more kids to help Ethan along. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Kris, you know we've been there, done that with the dual diagnosis stuff, so if there's anything you need, just drop me a line!
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