Dear Homeopathy,
I LOVE YOU!
I do not understand you and you confuse me alot. None of that matters right now because when you work, you ROCK!
With loads of thanks,
Joanna
More Notes (some abbreviated as previously discussed in prior post) from our first month on Drew's new constitutional remedy
- Week 1- Drop dosed on a Thur night. AMAZING week. UNBELIEVEABLE week.
- Week 2- Drop dosed Wed. Friday morning woke w/ dry cough and sick AND Pandas flare. Sip dosed throughout weekend. Drop dosed Monday. Rough week due to both OCD increase and physical strep symptoms.
- Week 3- Sip dosed over weekend. Only two MAJOR meltdowns but possibly gut related. Other really good things happening! Drop dosed Monday-clearing up PANDAS symptoms (Physical and mental). Definitely better than previous week. Noticing better language especially receptively. Able to change up routine a bit...not without resistance but once it was changed, the next time was much easier. He just needs to talk through things. Expressing emotions- While Daddy was out of town and playing with Mommy, he said, "Mommy, I am happy with you; but I am sad that Daddy is on a trip. I have two feelings." !!!! While watching Chicken Little (first movie he half way watched) almost cried for Chicken Little because he couldn't play baseball. HUGE...showing empathy, especially sadness. Probably due to RDI, he is now wanting to help do EVERYTHING.Added some low-med oxalate foods. Only one minor reaction. Weaning off Renelix. Dry all week! BM's fantastic!
- Week 4 - Drop dosed Friday night. AMAZING weekend! He did so well! Going to more than one place in a day is typically a challenge. On Saturday, he and I went to Target then Whole Foods, he helped me unload the car, helped me cook, even did a little pretend homeowork, and then went to restaurant where he waited for food. Seems to just be "getting" things related to his emotions in particular, his explosive emotions. Also, I probably overdosed him on the medium oxalates and I noticed one minor reaction incidence. This is BIG, folks! We're off Renelix so his body is doing it alone.
Sensory Improvements: Taking shoes and/or socks off like it's no big deal when coming inside, washing his own hair, running around with no shirt on inside and outside.
Sensory Needs: Still gets very hot quickly and sweats ALOT. Still doesn't like to play in sprinkler.
Language Improvements: Talking about emotions- his and others. Trying to identify with emotions and interpret others. Less hesitant speech. At times, language is so normal- quick, lengthy, appropriate.
Language Needs: Still hesitating when narrating story, still counting alot.
Behavior Improvements: Biggest area of improvement. Meltdowns are infrequent. INFREQUENT. He is able to regulate for the most part...granted negotiation is typically taking place. Accepting no for things as long as alternative is offered. Waiting...Sat in a restaurant nicely and waited for everyone to receive their food before eating his. OMG. PRAISE THE LORD. MIRACLES DO HAPPEN! In case you're wondering, that was a HUGE HUGE HUGE deal! Cooridinating and working with others to accomplish goals (RDI) and even initiates this action. Cooking with me! Sampling alot but still...cooking with me!
Behavior Needs: Able to accept no even when alternative is not presented. Still fairly inflexible first go 'round. Counting obsession...inappropriately involved in all aspects of day. Still wanting to be in control but is working on it.
Social Improvements: Wanting to play with kids. Initiating conversation with peers. Laughing with kids. Playing outdoors with peers.
Social Needs: More appropriate conversation with peers. More patience and willingness to do what others want to do.
And, while I'm on a roll, Drew received his first report card. Drumroll please. Ok, they don't give letter grades (this is preschool); and I'm not expecting perfect. However, even after a parent/teacher conference just to go over everything, and after giving his teachers ample opportunities to fill in the blanks... they showed no concern that Drew was out of place. No mention of any sort of delay. No concerns, no negative comments... Just a bunch of "Above Level" marks and the remainder were"At Level" marks. Zero "Below Level"! They had a little comment section where the teacher wrote that Drew is a very bright and inquisitive young man. :)
I LOVE YOU!
I do not understand you and you confuse me alot. None of that matters right now because when you work, you ROCK!
With loads of thanks,
Joanna
More Notes (some abbreviated as previously discussed in prior post) from our first month on Drew's new constitutional remedy
Sensory Improvements: Taking shoes and/or socks off like it's no big deal when coming inside, washing his own hair, running around with no shirt on inside and outside.
Sensory Needs: Still gets very hot quickly and sweats ALOT. Still doesn't like to play in sprinkler.
Language Improvements: Talking about emotions- his and others. Trying to identify with emotions and interpret others. Less hesitant speech. At times, language is so normal- quick, lengthy, appropriate.
Language Needs: Still hesitating when narrating story, still counting alot.
Behavior Improvements: Biggest area of improvement. Meltdowns are infrequent. INFREQUENT. He is able to regulate for the most part...granted negotiation is typically taking place. Accepting no for things as long as alternative is offered. Waiting...Sat in a restaurant nicely and waited for everyone to receive their food before eating his. OMG. PRAISE THE LORD. MIRACLES DO HAPPEN! In case you're wondering, that was a HUGE HUGE HUGE deal! Cooridinating and working with others to accomplish goals (RDI) and even initiates this action. Cooking with me! Sampling alot but still...cooking with me!
Behavior Needs: Able to accept no even when alternative is not presented. Still fairly inflexible first go 'round. Counting obsession...inappropriately involved in all aspects of day. Still wanting to be in control but is working on it.
Social Improvements: Wanting to play with kids. Initiating conversation with peers. Laughing with kids. Playing outdoors with peers.
Social Needs: More appropriate conversation with peers. More patience and willingness to do what others want to do.
And, while I'm on a roll, Drew received his first report card. Drumroll please. Ok, they don't give letter grades (this is preschool); and I'm not expecting perfect. However, even after a parent/teacher conference just to go over everything, and after giving his teachers ample opportunities to fill in the blanks... they showed no concern that Drew was out of place. No mention of any sort of delay. No concerns, no negative comments... Just a bunch of "Above Level" marks and the remainder were"At Level" marks. Zero "Below Level"! They had a little comment section where the teacher wrote that Drew is a very bright and inquisitive young man. :)